The use of visual aids by a person with Autism, ADHD, Aspergers or other communication problems, can bridge the gap of speech. In other words, initially they learn to communicate in a common language of sight.
This set is a compilation of all categories - a good starting point:
These cards have been laminated for longevity, have rounded corners for safety and are attached to a retractable key chain for easy portability.
Anxiety is the root cause of many of the difficulties experienced by people on the autism spectrum, and is often caused by things such as a change in routine or sensory overload. Deborah Lipsky takes a practical look at what happens when things spiral out of control, exploring what leads to meltdowns and tantrums, and what can be done to help. Drawing on her own extensive personal experience and using real-life examples to explain how autistic people think, the author distinguishes between meltdowns and tantrums, showing how they are different,... More info
Suffer the Children is a persuasive rejection of mainstream child psychiatry that guides parents to understand their child's behavioural problems without stigmatizing diagnoses. Disturbingly, a great number of children experience dangerous emotional and physical side effects from psychotropic medicine. Where can parents who are eager to avoid shaming labels and drugs turn when their child exhibits disturbing behaviour? Suffer the Children presents a much-needed alternative: child-focused family therapy. A family therapist for over twenty years, Marilyn Wedge shares the stories of her patients. Wedge presents creative strategies that flow from viewing... More info
Mental Health Professionals, Therapists, Psychologists and Social Workers: here is a mental health monitoring tool suitable for use with all ages. A complete set of 5 tear-off checklist scaling pads, each with 25 sheets, packaged in a clear polypropylene box. More info