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Understanding Language, Stimulating Communication
How do you help children to understand language and motivate them to communicate? This collection of books, games and flashcards are designed to help you help the children in your lives to understand and use language to communicate. It includes games and books that focus on homophones, antonyms, idioms and homonyms. Speech therapy tools. Reference books and guides; and story books for children.
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Bookworm : Discovers Idioms, Sayings and Expressions |
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ARHermanBookworm
This hardback book sells like hot cakes!. If you understood what that means then you just interpreted an idiom; a concept very difficult for children with Autism and Aspergers. This the third book in the series; introduces young readers to the world of idioms. This books playful dialogue between Brett and his dog Herman, clear explanations and colourful images make figurative language understandable and fun. This book won a 2009 Creative Child Award and is very highly recommended. The authors son Brett was diagnosed with Autism when he was six. Brett stars in all three books in this series, with his dog Herman, they explore language aspects often difficult for children with Autism to grasp.
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Hermans Hiding Place : Discovering Up, In, Under and Behind |
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ARHermanHide
This hardback book teaches the concepts behind prepositions. Brett and his dog Herman play hide-and-seek, and Brett is IT. Young readers will learn the meaning and uses of the prepositions up, in, under and behind as they follow Brett on his search for Herman. Kids just love finding Herman on every page! The authors son Brett was diagnosed with Autism when he was six. Brett stars in all three books in this series, with his dog Herman, they explore language aspects often difficult for children with Autism to grasp.
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Who took my shoe? : Discovering Who. What, Where, When, Why and How |
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ARHermanShoe
Brett and his dog Herman search for Bretts missing shoe, while subtly teaching the concepts of who, what, where, why and how. This book will entertain and teach children in a delightful way. The authors son Brett was diagnosed with Autism when he was six. Brett stars in all three books in this series, with his dog Herman, they explore language aspects often difficult for children with Autism to grasp.
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Building A Sentence 2 : Parts of Speech Match Up |
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DBZBuildSent2
This wonderful resource helps children build sentences and begin to understand English grammar and identify parts of speech - including nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
A great tool to help develop language skills.
Sentences are built on a colour coded board, using colour coded cards, that help children split sentences into their different parts. A very clever system that is fantastic for those starting out in reading, and specially beneficial for those struggling with English grammar (perhaps as English is a second language, or because a
hearing impairment or deafness has limited exposure to English).
Contains 8 sets of 30 word play cards (240 word cards in total) and 2 colour coded playing boards.
Pronouns Orange, Adjectives are Yellow, Nouns are Green, Verbs are light blue, Adverbs are Red
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Motivate to Communicate! |
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JKmotComm
This practical resource is brimming with exciting ideas and guidance for motivating children with autism and other communication difficulties. It can just as easily be adapted to motivating a child to communicate through sign language; although the authors wrote it with oral communication in mind.
The clear, user-friendly format enables quick access to over 300 practical, fun-filled games and activities for developing your child's communication skills.
The book suggests creative ways to use everyday toys and objects. For example, if your child likes to pop bubbles, perhaps he would also enjoy counting bubbles, catching bubbles on a wand, stomping them with his feet or even playing bubble volleyball! The innovative ideas in this book have been developed over 40 years of clinical and educational experience, and are designed to be fun for both the adult and the child. All resources mentioned in this book are readily available and can be used to advance communication skills at all levels, from reaching out for an item, to extending verbal communication.
Motivate to Communicate! is perfect for supporting parents, care-givers and professionals in motivating and developing the communication skills of children on the autism spectrum.
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Building A Sentence 3 : The complete sentence construction pack |
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DBZBuildSent3
This incredible kit includes 360 double sided word cards and 2 sentence boards.
It helps children identify the parts of speech and construct gramatically correct sentences that include correct punctuation! Cards are colour coded as follows: Nouns are Green, Pronouns Orange, Verbs Dark blue, Helping verbs are light blue; Adjectives are yellow, Adverbs Red, Articles are violet, conjunction cards are purple; Prepositions are pink, Interjections Brown and punctuation White. This injenious colour coded system builds on the knowledge aquired through Build A Sentence 2 and helps cvhildren aquire a deeper understanding of English grammar.
The back of each card includes the same word starting with a capital letter, so that you can remind children to flip over the first card in each sentence.
An absolutly invaluable teaching tool!
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Action Reaction |
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DBZAction
Includes 27 sets of 2 piece puzzles. Two part puzzle pieces are joined to match an event to the result. For example : On a sunny day the snowman will melt. The first card depicts the snowman with a shining sun, the second card depicts him melted. Cards cover : Events like that above, or when it rains you need an umbrella Nature topics like shearing a sheep to make wool; Emotion events like surprise from a popping balloon, A crying baby stops when he gets his bottle, or Joy from receiving a present.Card pairs can not be matched to incorrect partners. There are a range of games suggested on the box to help reinforce each concept; this kit is also very popular with intervention teams who use selecting at a time to reinforce a concept; like emotions.
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Homophones (Sound alike words) |
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DBZHomophones
This kit is a fantastic tool for every child trying to learn and come to grasp with the English language. Homophones (like Dear and Deer or son and Sun) are very difficult for children to remember. This kit helps pictorialise these words and relate the different spelling to their objects/context. AN EXCELLENT TEACHING TOOL!Each card pair uniquely joins, so the wrong items can not be joined.
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Antonyms (Opposite words) |
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DBZAntonyms
Like the Homophone and Homonyms sets, this sister product helps children understand OPPOSITES, each clearly illustrated and uniquely cut so that only correct pairs can be joined.Opposites like Hot and Cold, or First and Last are intrinsic to the junior curriculum and this kit has proven extremely helpful to children, helping children to visualise the opposite and associate the event/item/adjective to its word.
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Homonyms (one word many meanings) |
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DBZHomonyms
Homonyms are one of the most difficult concepts for children (especially hearing impaired children) to grasp. How cam the word PALM mean my hand and a tree? This great kit will help children become familiar with homonyms in a fun and captivating way.
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An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions |
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JKDicExpression
"This is a truly inspirational book and teaching tool and a very successful dictionary for all. It should be on the bookshelves of every inclusive classroom, house and office. "Good Autism Practice This book includes over 300 new expressions that help unlock the meaning of everyday expressions and is both informative and entertaining, the book addresses an important aspect of social communication for people with Asperger Syndrome, who use direct, precise language and 'take things literally'. This dictionary aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the misinterpretation of language. It provides explanations of over 5000 idiomatic expressions and a useful guide to their politeness level. Each expression is accompanied by a clear explanation of its meaning and when and how it might be used. The expressions are taken from British and American English, with some Australian expressions included as well.
Although the book is primarily intended for people with Asperger Syndrome, it will be useful for anyone who has problems understanding idiomatic and colloquial English. An essential resource and an informative read; this dictionary will assist in a wide range of situations.
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What Did You Say? What Do You Mean? |
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JKWhatSay
Expressions that don't literally mean what they say can be confusing for many children, but can be fun when they become familiar. Metaphors are particularly challenging for children with Asperger Syndrome (AS), because they tend to be literal thinkers. These cards can enable children to enjoy metaphorical language. Using metaphors can also help children with be more flexible and creative in the way they understand & use language.
These cards present 60 common sayings in a fun, illustrated format, encouraging children to understand and play with metaphorical language. The cards are divided into two types: What Did You Say? cards (red)
feature the metaphor and a fun illustration of its literal meaning. Corresponding What Do You Mean? Cards (purple) show the actual meaning.
The accompanying booklet contains information and ideas for games and activities. Enjoyable and educational, these cards are great for teachers or parents to use in groups or in one-to-one sessions.
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Lets Find Out Who |
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DBZWho
This set is a fantastic tool when helping children understand WHO. Children match up question Picture Puzzles with their corresponding answer Pictures (Eg Who cooks food in a hotel : Chef. Who makes you laugh at the circus : Clown). Each set has pictures and written questions and answers so both readers and non-readers can play.
The set includes 27 self correcting match-up pairs (54 pieces in total).
A fantastic tool for children with Autism and Aspergers, and children who are deaf or hearing impaired. Both of whom can struggle with the concepts Who, What and When.
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Lets Find Out What |
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DBZWhat
This set is a fantastic tool when helping children understand WHAT. Children match up question Picture Puzzles with their corresponding answer Pictures (Eg What are crayons used for? : Colouring What do you need when it rains? : An umbrella). Each set has pictures and written questions and answers so both readers and non-readers can play.
The set includes 27 self correcting match-up pairs (54 pieces in total).
A fantastic tool for children with Autism and Aspergers, and children who are deaf or hearing impaired. Both of whom can struggle with the concepts Who, What and When.
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Lets Find Out When |
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DBZWhen
This set is a fantastic tool when helping children understand WHEN. Children match up question Picture Puzzles with their corresponding answer Pictures (Eg When do you take medicine? : When you are sick.). Each set has pictures and written questions and answers so both readers and non-readers can play.
The set includes 27 self correcting match-up pairs (54 pieces in total).
A fantastic tool for children with Autism and Aspergers, and children who are deaf or hearing impaired. Both of whom can struggle with the concepts Who, What and When.
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What Next Sequencing Cards |
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DBZWhatNext
Whats Next? is a sequencing game that helps develops logical thinking, sequencing of events and recognising and reconstructing stories. This set is especially beneficial for children with autism, helping them understand sequencing of an event from beginning to end, and the order we do things in - we get out of bed, we brush our teeth, we have a bath, and we get dressed.
It includes 8 sets (4 illustrated scene sequence cards per set): Posting a letter, Getting ready for school, Making a drink, Ordering a meal at a restaurant, Blowing up a balloon, Peeling and eating a banana, Making a clay pot on a potters wheel, and Growing a plant.
The cards are all 7.7cm x 7.7cm in size and are perfect for kids aged 5 years and above.
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What Next Sequencing Cards : Part 2 |
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DBZWhatNext2
Whats Next? : Part 2 builds on skills acquired through Part 1. It is a sequencing game that helps develops logical thinking, sequencing of events and recognising and reconstructing stories. This set is especially beneficial for children with autism, helping them understand sequencing of an event from beginning to end, and the order we do things in - When we are sick we go to the doctor, who perscibes medicine, that we get at the pharmasist, and have to take, so we can get better and play again.
The set includes 6 different scenarios that ask children to respond to the situation: losing a toy sail boat, being sick, going fishing and not catching any fish, what happens when the weather report was wrong, the importance of setting a good example, and having a bad dream.
Each sequence card is 7.7cm x 7.7cm. Ther are two sets of 4 and 4 sets of 6 cards in the box.
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Speak, Move, Play and Learn with Children on the Autism Spectrum |
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JKSpeakPlay
This clear and easy to follow, practical resource is packed full of ideas, guidance and activities to boost communication skills, Sensory intergration and coordination using simple ideas from speech and language pathology and occupational therapy. In addition there are gluten free and dairy free alternative recipies for many everyday pay tools and foods.
After introductory chapters which explain and discuss socialising, communication and sensory sensitivity issues; activities are divided under the headings : Simple Sensory, Cooking, Artistry, Activities of Daily Living, and Miracal of Music.
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