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By Scott Neilson and Laura Hellfeld
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This beautiful book is the newest in our series of empowering books for Neurodivergent kids and teens Ideal for parents or professionals working with Autistic children and teens looking for Neurodiversity- affirming ways to explore diagnoses or identity. “What matters most is what we think and feel about ourselves. Your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship or friendship you will ever have.” Evaleen -
Gabby's Glimmers: An Affirming Story of an Autistic Child, their Favourite Food, and the Joy it Brings “As a pediatric feeding therapist, I celebrate this book because unique (neurodivergent) eaters can find a friend and role model in Gabby with their friend Meeple as they navigate their worries about eating environments and eating new foods. We can all learn a lot from these two food detectives!” - Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, M.Ed. FAOTA -
A wonderful program for schools and clubs who are committed to promoting Neurodiversity and Inclusion with children aged 5 to 12 yrs Order now for immediate download. The book will appear in your account under "my downloads". -
We are delighted to offer our INCLUDE program 'as gaeilge'.Clár do scoileanna agus do chlubanna leis an Néara-éagsúlacht a chothú agus a chur chun cinn le páistí san aoisghrúpa 5 - 12 bliain d'aois (nó thart air sin)
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The AUsome Kids Passport is a downloadable, fun, neuro-affirming “All About Me” resource that helps children share their needs, strengths, and preferences.
Designed to support better understanding between kids and adults in their lives.
Ideal for parents, SNAs, teachers, and therapists creating inclusive environments.Bonus
Every purchase of the AUsome Kids Passport includes a free downloadable Teacher Passport – a simple, practical tool to help you support each child in a neuro-affirming way.
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This is the first in a series of 3 social skills books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 4 onwards. It offers ways to self advocate. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us. Many social skills program unfortunately encourage children to mask , which in turn leads to poor mental health. This book is a celebration of our way of communicating and an introduction to non-autistic communication. It encourages positive identity and self confidence. What topics do we cover?- Worry Words
- Things to talk about
- Body Language
- Reading Facial Expressions
- Direct Speech v Indirect Speech
- My Feelings
- Mixed Messages
- Tone of Voice
- Making Friends
- Conversations
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NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirmng than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child -
This activity book is the second in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 6 onwards. What topics do we look at in this book?- Trying New Things
- Joining In
- Conversations
- Mixed Messages
- My Feelings
- Friendship
- Teamwork
- Vocal Volume
- Standing up for Myself
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NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirming than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child -
This activity book is the third in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 8 onwards. However it is advisable to use book and 1 and 2 before moving onto this book, no matter what age your child is as they lay the foundations for book 3. What topics do we look at in this book?- Sarcasm
- Perspectives
- Persuasive language
- Inflection
- Tone
- Figurative language
- Metaphors
- Exaggerations
- Emphasis
- Joining in
- Conversations
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Occupational Therapist
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