Using Mindfulness Practices to Develop Calm in Asperger’s Syndrome, with Chris Mitchell
As well as helping to develop calm through cultivating the mind, mindfulness practice, including meditation and yoga, can also aid quality of life by tuning…
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JKP author Cara Koscinski Highlights the Importance of Play in Occupational Therapy
JKP author Cara Koscinski MOT, OTR/L, The Pocket Occupational Therapist for Families of Children With Special Needs, explains how play can benefit your special needs…
JKP author Barbara Bissonnette on why New Year’s Resolutions Often Fail and How to Make Yours Succeed
Read advice and get tips from JKP author Barbara Bissonnette, The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger’s Syndrome: Find the Right…
VIDEO: Inside Asperger’s Looking Out gets rave reviews!
Kathy Hoopmann’s new book Inside Asperger’s Looking Out is already receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Following on from the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger…
Jennifer Cook O’Toole’s Frequently Asked Questions – for and about Aspies
“It’s a Small World, Asper-All” A Global Glimpse at Your FAQ’s (Installment #1) Following a whirlwind tour of the United Kingdom, author Jennifer Cook O’Toole…
Tips for Celebrating Halloween with Your Child on the Autism Spectrum by JKP author Kate Reynolds
JKP author Kate Reynolds (Party Planning for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum: How to Avoid Meltdowns and Have Fun!) gives tips about planning…
Common Interview Questions and What They Mean – from The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger’s Syndrome
In this extract from The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger’s Syndrome, career development coach and author Barbara Bissonnette translates some common…
The transformative power of swimming for children on the autism spectrum – from Getting into the Game
“Swimming: What better program for a child on the spectrum? This is a team sport where an individual can benefit the team when they perform well, but doesn’t really disadvantage the team if he is having an off day.”
Podcast: Dr. Petra Kern on how music therapy in early childhood can help children with ASD’s
Earlier this year, the Music Therapy Research Blog interviewed Petra Kern on her work concerning early childhood music therapy with children on the autism spectrum. They…
JKP scores 4 out of 7 reviews in Library Journal’s autism round-up
Library Journal, one of the most prestigious book review sources for librarians in the United States, yesterday published a round-up of reviews on parenting and…