Autism and Sensing

Autism and Sensing: The Unlost Instinct by Donna Williams discusses how the bodies senses work in a person with autism. In her book, Williams describes levels of senses and how people with autism and those with out differ. It also includes how the emotional and physical world are seen by people with autism. Autism and Sensing is good way to get an introduction into the world of autism and how the senses are effected.

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Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Recreation by Phyllis Coyne and Ann Fullerton discusses children with autism and their interactions in recreation. Each chapter goes over a specific topic. Chapter one discusses the benefits of recreation and legal matters, chapter two talks about challenges and strengths, chapter continues with parent perspectives on leisure and so on. Also included in the book are camp programs designed for people with autism. Supporting Individuals is a great way to get an in depth look at recreation and autism spectrum disorder.

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My Sensory Book

My sensory book: working together to explore sensory issues and the big feelings they can cause is a workbook by Lauren Kerstein, LCSW, for parents, professionals, and children. A great first step to self-awareness, this book consists of worksheets and activities designed to help children understand sensory triggers and learn to control the behaviors and emotions they elicit.

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The Transporters

The Transporters are a group of friendly vehicles with human faces who have exciting, emotion-packed adventures. They star in fifteen five-minute stories designed to teach children with ASDs how to recognize facial expressions. The DVD also includes interactive quizzes.

The video was originally created by a team at the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge under commission by the British government, then ported over to North America. We have the latter available for checkout. If you're interested in it, and an Indiana resident, contact us!

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Inclusive Programming

Inclusive programming for high school students with autism or Asperger's syndrome by Sheila Wagner, M.Ed, is a guidebook for teachers, parents, and adolescents with ASDs navigating their way through high school. The book tackles such issues as transitioning from middle school, bullying, dating, preparing for college, taking on part-time jobs, learning to drive and more.

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Rage for Order: Autism

Rage for Order: Autism by "The Mind Traveller: Oliver Sacks, a British neurologist explores the life of Jessica Parks, a woman with autism. Through this video, you will see how autism effects people and what has been done to better understand autism. Also included in the video is an investigation with Dr. Eric Courchesne, a neurologist from the University of California into the "biological basis of autism."

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Why Does Izzy Cover Her Ears?

Why does Izzy cover her ears?: Dealing with sensory overload is a colorful picturebook by Jennifer Veenendall. Izzy is a smart girl who's just starting the first grade. Her sensory processing disorder causes her classmates to misunderstand her when she lashes out or cries because of loud noises and bright visual stimuli. The book follows Izzy as she adjusts to her surroundings and makes new friends.

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