Autism School

Best-selling author and special needs educator, Richard Bass, provides evidence-based practices and empathetic insights garnered from years of experience in the field to help both new and seasoned teachers develop the skills to foster academic success for neurodivergent students.

A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Mornings and Successful School Days Simple Visual Schedules, Calming Strategies, and Everyday Techniques for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators Are school mornings filled with stress, resistance, sensory overload, or last-minute rushing? Does your autistic child struggle with getting dressed, eating breakfast, transitioning between tasks, or leaving for school on time? If mornings often begin with anxiety, meltdowns, or emotional exhaustion, you're not alone. For many autistic children, school mornings can be one of the most challenging parts of the day. ...

Starting school—or simply getting through each school day—can bring unique challenges for many autistic students. From morning routines and classroom expectations to communication, sensory experiences, friendships, and transitions, school can feel overwhelming without the right support. Autism School Support Toolkit is a practical resource created for parents, caregivers, teachers, classroom assistants, homeschool families, and education professionals who want structured, easy-to-use tools to help autistic learners navigate everyday school life. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all ...

Transform Meltdowns into Breakthroughs: Your Complete Guide to Parenting Children with PDA and Autism. Are you exhausted from parenting a child who seems different, but you're not sure why? Whether you're struggling to get a diagnosis or tired of advice that doesn't work, this guide offers real solutions.

Updated June 2017.Revised and expanded, June 2016, this second edition more than doubles the size of the original edition with updated and new resources.This book, written in Dr. Turner’s unique college lecture style, has real world, practical suggestions that can be immediately implemented. His straightforward, “matter of fact” approach effectively conveys important points without “fluff.” As a former teacher, counselor, and academic dean, his perspective on education is well rounded. His formal education includes two master’s degrees, a doctorate in psychology and post-...

A celebration of hope. An encounter with grace. A restoration of the heart. A healing of wounds. An anthem of freedom. This illustrated collection of poetry and prose invites you to stumble into the sunlight and delight in the wild and boundless grace you've been given. Popular Instagram poet...

Now What? Parent Guide and Toolkit: The Autism Diagnosis Practical Strategies, Emotional Support, First Steps for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children with Autism Has your child just received an autism diagnosis, or are you preparing for that step? The first days and weeks can feel overwhelming, filled with questions, emotions, and uncertainty about what to do next. Now What? Parent Guide and Toolkit: The Autism Diagnosis is here to guide you through this important moment with clarity, compassion, and practical support. This is not just a book, it’s a companion for the road ahead. Inside, ...

Unschooling, a learner-centred educational philosophy, breaks away from the confines of traditional schooling, advocating for a more organic, child-centric approach. Its essence lies in the belief that learning is a natural and lifelong process. It is cemented in the fact that children are...

A groundbreaking book that has helped thousands of children struggling with social skills to make friends, find acceptance, and have a happy childhood, from a renowned parent expert. Every parent wants their child to be okay—to have friends, to be successful, to feel comfortable in his or her...

The Sensory Processing Handbook for Parents is your complete, research-based guide to understanding and supporting children with sensory differences. Whether your child is sensory-seeking, sensory-avoidant, or both—this practical handbook gives you the tools to help them thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming. This 2-in-1 resource combines foundational strategies with advanced insights, helping you support your child through every stage—from daily routines at home to success in school and public spaces.

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick! From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper’s Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed comes a daring new mystery about a foster teen claiming her heritage on her own terms. Ever since Lucy Smith’s father died five years ago; “home”...

In this groundbreaking classic, a leading psychologist argues that there are many human intelligences. "Brilliant." —New York Review of Books When we call someone “intelligent,” we are often referring to traits like their high SAT score, their performance on an IQ test, or their ability to...

Autism's challenges from self-harm and anxiety, to trouble with eating, sleeping, or self-care, can be disruptive and draining. Additionally, with limited support from schools and healthcare systems, parents often have to step in to fill the gaps. Unlock Autism guides you through a clear, research-backed 7-Step Autism Action Plan, offering practical tips, step-by-step guidance, and worksheets to unlock their potential and achieve their milestones within 12 months.

Learning is not one-size-fits-all, and for autistic children, the path to academic success often looks different than traditional educational models. Many autistic children possess incredible strengths, creativity, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and unique ways of understanding the world. However, challenges related to executive functioning, communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation, organization, attention, and social interaction can sometimes create barriers to learning. Learning Support for Autistic Kids was created to help families, educators, and ...

Coping Skills for Teens with Autism provides essential guides and tips for helping teenagers with autism develop the skills they need to navigate life's challenges and improve their quality of life. The coping skills shared here are not just for immediate relief—rather, they will become an integral part of the teenager and fortify them with a lifetime of knowledge and self-help tools.

The new 10th anniversary edition of bestselling autistic teen guide to social rules. Being a teen or tween is tough for anyone. And if you're on the Autism Spectrum, life can feel like a game you're playing without knowing the rules. Jennifer Cook knows - she's been there! Her internationally...

A New York Times Bestseller In the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family. Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and...

This is the story of two boys, Dylan Ebdus and Mingus Rude. They are friends and neighbors, but because Dylan is white and Mingus is black, their friendship is not simple. This is the story of their Brooklyn neighborhood, which is almost exclusively black despite the first whispers of something...

Unlock the secrets of raising a happy, empowered child with autism, even if you’ve felt overwhelmed and uncertain for years. Are you exhausted from sifting through loads of information only to find generic advice that doesn’t address your child's unique needs? Do you find yourself dreading IEP meetings, unsure how to advocate effectively for your child? Struggling to manage sensory overloads and meltdowns in public while feeling the weight of judgmental stares?

Stop the Power Struggles and Start Connecting: The Essential Guide to Raising a PDA Child What if your child isn’t being "difficult"—but is actually in a state of survival? If traditional parenting advice like rewards, charts, and consequences only seems to make things worse, you aren't doing it wrong—you’re likely raising a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). For a child with the PDA profile of Autism, a simple request can feel like a direct threat to their safety. In Unlocking PDA, education leader and neuro-affirming author Geraldine Doornkamp provides a compassionate...