New book on communication

From the award-winning author of Asperger's: What does it mean to me? comes a new book, Communication: What does it mean to me? Catherine Faherty takes on the myriad issues that may come with communicating with individuals on the spectrum and offers a "Contract for Communication," complete with sample communication forms. The companion CD offers printable handouts in .pdf format.

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Behaving positively

No fighting, no biting, no screaming: How to make behaving positively possible for people with autism and other developmental disabilities is a remarkable book by Bo Hejlskov Elvén. Understanding that these behaviors are often triggered by unsuitable surroundings or unrealistic demands is the first step toward minimizing or eliminating them. The author shows how identifying and adapting these problem areas can dramatically improve behavior. Learn how to assess difficult situations and apply strategies to bring about positive responses.

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Sensory Friendly Films

What: See Legend of the Guardians - The Owls of Ga’Hoole

When: October 2nd at 10:00 a.m.

Where: Participating AMC Theatres nationwide

How: The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!

Sensory friendly classrooms

In Building sensory friendly classrooms to support problem behaviors, you'll find a wealth of ideas from teacher, author, renowned lecturer, and mother of a child with Asperger's Syndrome, Rebecca Moyes. Moyes provides data-driven strategies to deter unwanted behaviors based on sensory stimuli and provides ways to implement them.

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