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Favourite books about helping children with special needs
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1. Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm

The list author says:
	"A fantastic book explaining why children on the autistic spectrum do the things they do"

�12.25 Used & New from: �4.40

(36 customer reviews)

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2. The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood

The list author says:
	"Clear, well written book giving lots of information about Asperger's and its impact on the affected person and family. Lots of information about therapies."

�14.39 Used & New from: �10.07

(38 customer reviews)

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3. Exploring Feelings: Anxiety: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety by Tony Attwood

The list author says:
	"Helpful book for use with children with Asperger's/Autism who are learning about emotions."

�16.10 Used & New from: �7.00

(4 customer reviews)

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4. Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence by Tony Attwood

The list author says:
	"Great book about being a teenager with Asperger's, written by one who knows - a teenaged boy with AS!"

�11.66 Used & New from: �5.99

(39 customer reviews)

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5. Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies by Brenda Boyd

The list author says:
	"Lovely book about being the parent of a child with AS, lots of useful tips and strategies"

�11.66 Used & New from: �5.93

(17 customer reviews)

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6. Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything by Kenneth Hall

The list author says:
	"Nice book written by a boy with AS who is home schooled. I found his discussion of ABA very interesting."

�8.96 Used & New from: �5.30

(13 customer reviews)

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7. My Social Stories Book by Carol Gray

The list author says:
	"Very useful book about helping children understand social rules and situations. Full of strategies for parents."

�11.19 Used & New from: �7.80

(8 customer reviews)

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8. Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome by Rudy Simone

The list author says:
	"Book about femaile experiences of Asperger's, and why it is different for girls. Very empowering."

�12.73 Used & New from: �7.04

(24 customer reviews)

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9. Caged in Chaos: A Dyspraxic Guide to Breaking Free by Victoria Biggs

The list author says:
	"Very useful book written by teenager with dyspraxia. Lots of hints and tips for surviving school, a riveting read."

�8.94

(25 customer reviews)

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10. Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder: Parent's Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children by Dr Christopher Green

The list author says:
	"This book was my bible when I was getting to grips with the condition. I have had a copy on my shelf for ten years now and still dip into it."

�6.99 Used & New from: �0.80

(28 customer reviews)

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11. Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes by Marc Thomas

The list author says:
	"Lovely book about autism heroes - lots of positive messages for children coming to terms with their autism diagnosis."

�11.75 Used & New from: �6.78

(6 customer reviews)

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12. Of Mice and Aliens: An Asperger Adventure (Asperger Adventures) by Kathy Hoopmann

The list author says:
	"Nice book for sharing and promoting discussion about autism, both children with the condition and non-autistic children."

�7.95 Used & New from: �3.00

(5 customer reviews)

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13. Not Stupid by Anna Kennedy

The list author says:
	"un-putdownable book about how a mother managed autism spectrum conditions within her own family, and set up her own school! There is now also a college! Inspirational!"

�5.99 Used & New from: �2.91

(7 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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14. I am Utterly Unique: Celebrating the Strengths of Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-functioning Autism by Elaine Marie Larson

The list author says:
	"Nice book for children learning about their own diagnoses, full of positive messages about autism."

�15.15 Used & New from: �5.99

(11 customer reviews)

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15. 101 Games and Activities for Children With Autism, Asperger's and Sensory Processing Disorders by Tara Delaney

The list author says:
	"Very useful book full of fun games to promote motor, social and sensory development in childrne with autism spectrum conditions."

�9.87 Used & New from: �5.88

(2 customer reviews)

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16. Born on a Blue Day by Daniel Tammet

The list author says:
	"Fantastic read about how Daniel Tammet came to terms with his Asperger's and harnessed his condition to build a life for himiself. We can't all be savants, but even so, this book gives me hope."

�5.19 Used & New from: �0.01

(48 customer reviews)

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17. The Autistic Spectrum: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Lorna Wing

The list author says:
	"An honest book about what to expect if you have a child with autism. A good place to start if this is new to you."

�7.69 Used & New from: �4.80

(16 customer reviews)

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18. My Brother is Different: A Book for Young Children Who Have a Brother or Sister with Autism by Louise Gorrod

The list author says:
	"A book for young children who have a sibling with autism. It gently explains why their sibling may appear different at times - and that they can't help it!."

�3.99 Used & New from: �1.17

(21 customer reviews)

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19. Early Intervention Games: Fun, Joyful Ways to Develop Social and Motor Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum or Sensory Processing Disorders by Barbara Sher

The list author says:
	"A very insightful book about the inner world of children with ASDs or perceptual difficulites. Offers lots of fun strategies to get these children to connect with others, have fun and develop skills."

�8.39 Used & New from: �5.66

(3 customer reviews)

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20. The Incredible 5-point Scale: Assisting Children with ASDs in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling Their Emotional Responses by Kari Dunn Buron

The list author says:
	"Easy to use behaviour management book."

�12.61 Used & New from: �7.78

(8 customer reviews)

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21. When My Worries Get Too Big!: A Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety by Kari Dunn Buron

The list author says:
	"Lovely book about anxiety management which can be accessed by the child. Work book style pages encourage sense of ownership and empowerment."

�13.67 Used & New from: �6.61

(8 customer reviews)

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22. Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar, and More!: The One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals by Martin L. Kutscher

The list author says:
	"Fascinating book about how ADHD, ASD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia etc can overlap, full of useful strategies."

�11.59 Used & New from: �7.01

(5 customer reviews)

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23. All Dogs Have ADHD by Kathy Hoopmann

The list author says:
	"Fun book with colourful pictures, to use with children when discussing ADHD."

�8.99 Used & New from: �5.54

(18 customer reviews)

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24. DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPRAXIA 2EDS: A Manual for Parents and Professionals by Madeleine Portwood

The list author says:
	"Book on how to develop motor skills, making the point that with motor skills, intervention helps at all ages. Exercises for parents and schools to do for children both in groups and individually."

�20.90 Used & New from: �13.38

(9 customer reviews)

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25. Guerrilla Mum: Surviving the Special Educational Needs Jungle by Ellen Power

The list author says:
	"This is a 'how - to' book about getting help in school for children with special educational needs. It is hoped that parents will dip into it as needed."

�14.24 Used & New from: �8.99

(3 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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