Communicative Disorders Books

Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level

Sally Md Shaywitz

Amazon Price: $11.53 List Price: $16.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Vintage Amazon Marketplace: 74 new & used starting at $7.83

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Personal Health -> Children's Health -> Learning Disorders
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> General
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 64 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

FOR EVERYONE WHO STRUGGLES TO READ!
Clear, practical, science-based information and advice for successful results

One in five American children has trouble reading. But they are not stupid or lazy. In Overcoming Dyslexia, Dr. Sally Shaywitz, codirector of the Yale Center for the Study of Learning and Attention and a leader in the new research into how the brain works, offers the latest information about reading problems and proven, practical techniques that, along with hard work and the right help, can enable anyone to overcome them. Here are the tools that parents and teachers need to help the dyslexic child, age by age, grade by grade, step by step.

--What dyslexia is and why some intelligent, gifted people read slowly and painfully
--How to identify dyslexia in preschoolers, schoolchildren, young adults, and adults
--How to find the best school and how to work productively with your child’s teacher
--Exercises to help children use the parts of the brain that control reading
--A 20-minute nightly home program to enhance reading
--The 150 most common problem words–a list that can give your child a head start
--Ways to raise and preserve a child’s self-esteem aqnd reveal his strengths
--Stories of successful men and women who are dyslexic

All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome

Kathy Hoopmann

Amazon Price: $10.17 List Price: $14.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Jessica Kingsley Pub Amazon Marketplace: 41 new & used starting at $8.95

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Children's Books -> Educational -> General AAS
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Personal Health -> Children's Health -> Autism & Asperger's Syndrome
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Personal Health -> Children's Health -> Special Needs Children

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 80 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Amazing Book! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I am truly saddened to see some of these negative reviews here for a book that is so highly treasured in my house. I purchased it for my six year old son with Asperger's Syndrome and he simply adores it. I think it serves as a very helpful tool in explaining to a young child what the symptoms of Asperger's are and help them to recognize their own behaviors. We also have "Of Mice and Aliens" and nobody does it better than Kathy Hoopman. She is the perfect voice of reason in helping Aspie kids understand and cope with their situation.

Editorial Review:

All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome (AS), drawing inspiration from the feline world in a way that will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with AS.
Delightful color photographs of cats bring to life familiar characteristics such as sensitive hearing, scampering at the first sign of being stroked and particular eating habits.
Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes the difficulties and joys of raising a child who is different and leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and potential of people with AS.
This engaging book is an ideal, gentle introduction to the world of AS.

When My Worries Get Too Big! A Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety

Kari Dunn Buron

Amazon Price: $12.89 List Price: $18.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Autism Asperger Publishing Company Amazon Marketplace: 20 new & used starting at $9.34

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Mental Health -> Anxiety Disorders
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Personal Health -> Children's Health -> Autism & Asperger's Syndrome
Subjects -> Nonfiction -> Education -> Special Education -> Behavioral Disorders

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great for all kids, helpful for parents and teachers 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I have bought and given several copies of this book. It helps give a language to feelings that might otherwise be hard to describe.

Works great for my 4 yr. old 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I used this book with my barely 4 year old (developmentally normal) who has 'anger management' issues that originate with anxiety. There are pages in the book that we were able to write or draw pictures of how he felt. The scale of 1 (calm and safe) to 5 (out of control) was a concept that he grasped right away. He is getting better and better at recognizing when he's getting worried before he gets to a 5. If he does lose control and melts down, just the verbal cue "what number are you at" or asking him to calm down and try to get back to a 1 or 2, and he immediately starts to use his strategies - deep breathing, squeezing hands, thinking happy thoughts. I love this book.

Worry Book for Kids 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is a really cute book for kids who worry. It is not real meaty but the concept is great. It helps them put worry into perspective and gives a scale to help prioritize worries.

Editorial Review:

This book is replacing "When My Autism Gets Too Big."

The Gift of Dyslexia

Ronald D. Davis, Eldon M. Braun

Amazon Price: $9.65 List Price: $14.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Perigee Trade Amazon Marketplace: 87 new & used starting at $3.02

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Personal Health -> Children's Health -> Learning Disorders
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Psychology & Counseling -> General
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Psychology & Counseling -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 86 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

It's Easy to Understand Dyslexia! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This easy-to-read book is an excellent explanation of the condition known as dyslexia, complete with scholarly studies by a man who has first-hand knowledge of his dedicated field. I've recommended it to several families and they have found it fascinating and extremely helpful in dealing with their children when no one before had ever diagnosed their problems correctly.

The Gift of Dyslexia 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book is very interesting. The author knows what its like not to be "normal" at school. Gives alot of helps for the struggling student.

Can You Read??? 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Everyone who has had difficulty in reading, writing, or trouble in school should read this book.

I am 70 years old and was not aware of dyslexia until I was 40. I failed the first grade and received very low marks in grade school and high school. In fact, my average was a D. When I read this book, I was moved to tears. It was if I was released from my own lack of self esteem. It answered questions I had about myself all my life. I highly recommend this book for anyone who have these difficulties, or teach children, or have children with these problems.

I have talked to a number of people, who have some form of Dyslexia, and saw within them the same feelings I had about myself. I considered myself "dumb" all my life. I took several IQ tests and always scored over 150. I thought the score was a mistake and so did my teachers.

Well written and easy to understand solutions that can be accomplished in a short period of time.

Editorial Review:

The author shares the startling discovery that enabled him to overcome his own dyslexia, reveals how dyslexia can be related to high levels of intelligence, and offers a plan that anyone with dyslexia can use to conquer the common disability. Tour.

Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence

Luke Jackson

Amazon Price: $12.89 List Price: $18.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Jessica Kingsley Pub Amazon Marketplace: 43 new & used starting at $10.82

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Biographies & Memoirs -> Specific Groups -> Special Needs
Subjects -> Biographies & Memoirs -> General AAS
Subjects -> Children's Books -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 54 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often explosive.
Luke has three sisters and one brother in various stages of their adolescent and teenage years but he is acutely aware of just how different he is and how little information is available for adolescents like himself.
Drawing from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage brother and sisters, he wrote this enlightening, honest and witty book in an attempt to address difficult topics such as bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, school problems, dating, relationships and morality.
Luke writes briefly about his younger autistic and AD/HD brothers, providing amusing insights into the antics of his younger years and advice for parents, carers and teachers of younger AS children. However, his main reason for writing was because "so many books are written about us, but none are written directly to adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. I thought I would write one in the hope that we could all learn together."

The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children With Autism and Related Disorders

Mary Barbera, Tracy Rasmussen

Amazon Price: $13.57 List Price: $19.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Amazon Marketplace: 39 new & used starting at $11.98

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Personal Health -> Children's Health -> Autism & Asperger's Syndrome
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Personal Health -> Children's Health -> Special Needs Children
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Psychology & Counseling -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior and works particularly well with children with minimal or no speech abilities. In this book Mary Lynch Barbera draws on her own experiences as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and also as a parent of a child with autism to explain VB and how to use it.

This step-by-step guide provides an abundance of information about how to help children develop better language and speaking skills, and also explains how to teach non-vocal children to use sign language. An entire chapter focuses on ways to reduce problem behavior, and there is also useful information on teaching toileting and other important self-help skills, that would benefit any child.

This book will enable parents and professionals unfamiliar with the principles of ABA and VB to get started immediately using the Verbal Behavior approach to teach children with autism and related disorders.

Playing, Laughing and Learning With Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers

Julia Moor

List Price: $18.95 By: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Amazon Marketplace: 9 new & used starting at $13.75

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Personal Health -> Children's Health -> Autism & Asperger's Syndrome
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Psychology & Counseling -> Child Psychology -> Development
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Psychology & Counseling -> Child Psychology -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Parents of young children newly diagnozed as on the autism spectrum are often at a loss for ideas about how best to help their child. They feel dismayed and "shut out" by their child and are often also having to grapple with language and behaviour problems. "Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum" is not just a collection of play ideas; it shows how to break down activities into manageable stages, and it looks at ways to gain a child's attention and motivation and to build on small achievements. The use of case studies illustrates how problems of ritual and obsession can be used and redirected positively and shows how to structure play activities and overcome communication barriers by using picture cards. Each chapter covers a collection of ideas around a theme: music, art, physical activities, playing outdoors, puzzles, turn-taking and using existing toys to create play sequences. There are also chapters on introducing reading and making the most of television. The ideas are useful both for toddlers and primary age children who are still struggling with play.

Playing it Right! Social Skills Activities for Parents and Teachers of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Including Asperger Syndrome and Autism

Rachael Bareket

Amazon Price: $15.61 List Price: $22.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Autism Asperger Publishing Co. Amazon Marketplace: 24 new & used starting at $13.86

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Personal Health -> Children's Health -> Autism & Asperger's Syndrome
Subjects -> Nonfiction -> Education -> Education Theory -> Educational Psychology
Subjects -> Nonfiction -> Education -> Special Education -> Communicative Disorders

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Playing it Right! 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Playing it Right! Social Skills Activities for Parents and Teachers of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Including Asperger Syndrome and Autism

This book is EXACTLY what I was looking for! My 7.5 year old son is very high functioning autism spectrum disorder (PDD-NOS) and is cognitively very bright, but he does have difficulties managing his anger, and social skills (understanding the position of others, unwritten social rules) do not come naturally to him. He needs to be taught and practise these skills.

Whereas many books talk about the reasons that kids in the ASD have difficulties with these issues and give background and theories, and talk about things these kids need to be taught, this book actually gives you specific lesson plans for 20 specific social issues that your child may have. The lesson plans are simple, straightforward, short, child-friendly and very effective. The lessons are very interactive and include a short craft where the child is involved to facilitate understanding. They are very visual (child-friendly), very sensory and many include a "reminder card" that the child can make to refer to in their pocket or have posted in a convenient space. A list of things that you need to complete the lesson is at the very start of the lesson.

The book starts off with a social skills checklist of 20 social issues so that you can check off the specific social skills that your child needs to learn / practice and then directs you directly to the specific lesson plan to work on that skill. I found that 16/20 pertained to my child in one way or another. My son is 7.5, but I think this book would be very suitable for high functioning children as young as 4 and as old as 9 or 10.

This book is set up to use over and over again with completed examples of the work sheets in the lesson plan and then blank templates in the back. I have recently bought a second copy of this book for my son's school.

If you have to buy one book to work on social skills with an ASD child, I would highly recommend this one.

Editorial Review:

This collection of practical, hands-on social skills activities are easy for both parents and teachers to carry out with the child. The activities result in a finished product that can serve as a reminder to reinforce skills in addition to practicing reading, writing, fine-motor, etc.

How To Reach and Teach Children and Teens with Dyslexia: A Parent and Teacher Guide to Helping Students of All Ages Academically, Socially, and Emotionally

Cynthia M., M.Ed. Stowe

Amazon Price: $19.77 List Price: $29.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Jossey-Bass Amazon Marketplace: 39 new & used starting at $16.24

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Personal Health -> Children's Health -> Learning Disorders
Subjects -> Nonfiction -> Education -> Parent Participation
Subjects -> Nonfiction -> Education -> Reading

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Very helpful 5 out of 5 stars.
45 of 50 people found this review helpful.

As a former special education teacher, I am sometimes too aware of little problems. I know my child's self-esteem is affected by this problem however, and this book is very helpful for being me to work with her at home, especially since teachers don't seem to think there is a problem. This book, along with "The Gift of Dyslexia" brought so much practical, usefel information. I took this book out from the library, and will buy it, to use for a longer duration at home.

Editorial Review:

This comprehensive, practical resource gives educators at all levels essential information, techniques, and tools for understanding dyslexia and adapting teaching methods in all subject areas to meet the learning style, social, and emotional needs of students who have dyslexia. Special features include over 50 full-page activity sheets that can be photocopied for immediate use and interviews with students and adults who have had personal experience with dyslexia. Organized into twenty sections, information covers everything from ten principles of instruction to teaching reading, handwriting, spelling, writing, math, everyday skills, and even covers the adult with dyslexia.

My Book Full of Feelings: How to Control and React to the Size of Your Emotions

Amy Jaffe and Luci Gardner

Amazon Price: $19.77 List Price: $29.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Autism Asperger Publishing Company Amazon Marketplace: 22 new & used starting at $17.25

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Personal Health -> Children's Health -> Special Needs Children
Subjects -> Nonfiction -> Education -> Special Education -> Behavioral Disorders
Subjects -> Nonfiction -> Education -> Special Education -> Communicative Disorders

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great idea for helping understand both feelings and reactions. 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Great for using at home with kids up to elementary school. I gave it as a gift and it was extremely useful. Gives examples of what might be causing the feelings. Gives a standard language for both parents and children to be clear about which feeling is being discussed. The definitions of big, medium and small feelings with discussion of how to keep reactions at a similar level has been a lifesaver for us.

My Book Full of Feelings: How to Control and React to the Size of Your Emotions 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Very useful tool in assisting students with Asperger's syndrome to learn about and develop control over their feelings.

Editorial Review:

My Book Full of Emotions: How to Control and React to the SIZE of Your Emotions This book will help teach children to identify, access the intensity of and respond appropriately to their emotions. This book is fully interactive and uses a dry-erase marker so that unique situations and solutions can be added and changed with a wipe of a paper towel, as the child masters a skill and grows. Also included is a Communication Pad for tracking and sharing information between home and school.