Jessica: 2764 books
Tomas Loves...
A rhyming book about fun, friendship - and autism
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2015
Tomas is a little boy who loves trains, trampolines and his dog Flynn. He hates sudden noise, surprises and changes in routine. There are many things about Tomas that make him special and unique, but despite his differences he loves fun and friendship – just like you.
This beautifully illustrated,...
Make Your Own Picture Stories for Kids with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
A DIY Guide for Parents and Carers
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2015
Picture stories can play a vital role in helping parents negotiate challenging scenarios with kids with ASD. Yet no matter how many books and flashcards you have, they can't cover every eventuality. So, suppose you could draw the stories yourself... Brian Attwood took up pen and paper when his son John's...
The Asperkid's Game Plan
Extraordinary Minds, Purposeful Play... Ordinary Stuff
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2014
The Asperkid's Game Plan looks from the inside at the learning style of children with Asperger syndrome and explains how to introduce structured play that engages Asperkids and explicitly addresses ASD weaknesses while reinforcing ASD strengths. Showing how just about anything can be turned into an...
The Green-Eyed Goblin
What to do about jealousy - for all children including those on the Autism Spectrum
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2016
Deep inside everyone, a little goblin lies sleeping. When it wakes up, its eyes turn green, its nose grows and it starts to breathe a smelly green mist.
This is the story of the wakening of a Green-Eyed Goblin. When Theo sees his sister getting lots of attention for her birthday, his sleeping...
Tom Needs to Go
A book about how to use public toilets safely for boys and young men with autism and related conditions
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2014
When Tom is out shopping, he needs to go to the toilet. Tom knows that public toilets are different to his toilet at home. There are urinals and cubicles and he has to decide which to use.
This visual resource helps parents and carers teach boys and young men with autism or other special needs...
Nearing Death Awareness
A Guide to the Language, Visions, and Dreams of the Dying
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2007
Dying is a complex experience for the dying person and their family, friends, and carers, that involves all aspects of what it means to be human: physical, mental, and spiritual. The author describes different types of Nearing Death Awareness (NDA), including visions, dreams, and symbolic language, and...
Luna's Red Hat
An Illustrated Storybook to Help Children Cope with Loss and Suicide
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2015
It is a beautiful spring day, and Luna is having a picnic in the park with her family, wearing her Mum's red hat. Luna's Mum died one year ago and she still finds it difficult to understand why. She feels that it may have been her fault and worries that her Dad might leave her in the same way. Her...
Set for Success
Activities for Teaching Emotional, Social and Organisational Skills
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2011
To be successful in today's world, all children need to become competent in emotional, social and organisational skills. This book of easy-to-implement strategies will be an invaluable tool for teaching these essential life skills to children of all abilities. Each chapter provides objectives, lesson...
Adopted Like Me
My Book of Adopted Heroes
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2013
Hi - I'm Max, and I'm adopted.
You may not know this but many famous and inspirational people were adopted too. Adopted Like Me introduces you to great musicians like Bo Diddley, politicians like Nelson Mandela, and stars like Marilyn Monroe. Meet these along with inventors, athletes, and a...
Forever Fingerprints
An Amazing Discovery for Adopted Children
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2014
Meet Lucie - she is a rambunctious, inquisitive, seven-year-old girl who was adopted! Lucie has lots of questions about everything. When Lucie's pregnant Aunt Grace and Uncle John come to visit, new curiosities bubble into Lucie's mind. What does the baby do in there? Does he eat? That night Lucie...
by Jessica Hare
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2011
If Halloween is your favorite holiday, then join us for an adventure in a magical land where every day is Halloween and clocks run on cake. Find out what happens when someone steals all the cake!
This is an illustrated picture book.
Beating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump
A Simple Exercise Program for Home and School
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2011
Children with dyspraxia often have reduced motor skills including balance, timing and coordination, as well as weak muscles - something recent research suggests may be not only a symptom but a cause of the condition. It is no wonder then, that they will do everything in their power to avoid gym class!...
Personalisation in Practice
Supporting Young People with Disabilities through the Transition to Adulthood
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2013
This book demonstrates very clearly how the personalisation of support and services works in practice. The authors describe how Jennie, a young person with autism and learning difficulties, was supported through the transition from school to living independently using simple, evidence-based person-centred...
Can I tell you about Multiple Sclerosis?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2016
Meet Maria - a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Maria tells the story of her holiday with her husband Ben, her children Cara and Dino, and Teddy the dog, which was interrupted when she began to feel dizzy, exhausted and weak. She explains how this led to her diagnosis and describes what MS is,...