Asperger Download

Damian and I are pleased to finally announce our book, Asperger Download. Damian was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome twelve years ago; I, on the other hand, was diagnosed as Damian's mum seventeen years ago.

Let me say right away that Damian was the driving force behind the creation of this book. He wanted to share both his positive and negative experiences of being a teen with AS with the wider community of teen males with AS. In particular, he wanted to share how he dealt with life's challenges during his teenage years.

My role throughout the writing process was to represent the neutral voice, and the voice of the parent/guardian. Asperger Download is also a culmination of our Asperger journey together as mother and son.

Even though the writing process was not as easy as we would have liked, there were times of elation and joy We believe this resource will not only benefit male teens with AS , but also provide parents and educators with further insight and understanding. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed (at least most of the time!) writing it.

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Cool Comics

Creative ways to promote cognitive thinking using a series of ten comic booklets.
A new resource by Dr. Margaret Carter and Josie Santomauro

Cool Comics are a fun method to teach children constructive ways of responding to/in social situations.
The comics illustrate how to respond to these challenges using positive self-talk. Students are introduced to resolving social conflicts in a positive manner. Includes work area with prompts to assist with feelings, thinking and doing and a guide for adults to further discuss comic scenes with students.

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Pirates

An Early-Years K-3 Group Program for Developing Social Understanding and Social Competence for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Challenges by Dr. Margaret Anne Carter and Josie Santomauro

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Your Special Family/Friend

This booklet is suitable for peers/family of the child with Asperger Syndrome, and explains the diagnosis.

Special?: What's All the Fuss About?

Specifically for fathers of children with Asperger Syndrome

Space Travelers – An Interactive Program for Developing Social Understanding, Social Competence and Social Skills for Students with AS, Autism and Other Social Cognitive Challenges

This interactive social skills program, developed for students with ASD and other social cognitive challenges, takes students on a journey into space. Here they learn major social skills, including understanding emotions, feelings and thinking patterns, reflective problem solving, stress release, dealing with bullying, goal setting and self-regulation. The space theme is sure to appeal to students in 4-5 grade. An accompanying student manual gives students a permanent record of their accomplishments and allow teachers and parents to review and assess children’s progress.

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A SPECIAL GRANDCHILD

Specifically for grandparents of children with Asperger Syndrome.

THE MYSTERY OF A SPECIAL KID

Ready to share with your child their diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome?

This A5 sized booklet explains the how, what, when and why's - all those questions answered.  Specifically catered for children of all ages.

YOU ARE SPECIAL TOO

An A5 sized booklet specifically catered for the siblings of children with Asperger's Syndrome.

What is Asperger Syndrome and how it affects them.

SET FOR GOLD

Strategies for Life - An A4 sized spiral bound book which includes 25 reproducible pages of self-esteem activities, communication sheets,

What do I do? visual stories, timetables, charts and rosters etc.

Ideal for children who thrive on routine, structure, boundaries and guidelines to be happy and successful in their day.

YOUR SPECIAL GIFT

68 page booklet specifically catered for mothers of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome.

This handbook covers many important issues such as : grieving, support, schools, the positive side etc.

A SPECIAL STUDENT

68 page booklet specifically catered for professionals and para-professionals working with children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome.

This handbook covers many important issues such as : Classroom management, IEP's, support, the positive side etc.

POSITIVE TALK BOOK MARKS

AWARENESS CARDS

Pocket sized cards for teachers and parents. Used to promote Asperger Syndrome awareness, particularly within school communities.