AUTISM

Updated Second Edition

by Karen Roberts, M.Ed.

Foreword by Eva Thorp, Ph.D.

"Embracing Autism in Preschool is a valuable book for preschool teachers, special educators, speech/language clinicians and parents.  It underscores social interaction as the foundation for the development and use of language in natural settings.  These interactions are also crucial for further development of socialization, which is such a challenge for children on the autism spectrum.  This book's practicality and resources make it possible to truly feel, in Karen's words, that "it is a privilege to have a child with autism in your class."

— M. Jean Buffardi, M.S., CCC-SLP,      speech/language pathologist, early childhood special educator, and adjunct instructor, George Mason University.

ISBN: 978-1-7350341-1-9US $14.95

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Karen Griffin Roberts, M.Ed.

Foreword by 

Nadine A. Bolkhovitinov, NBCT, Ph.D.

"Let’s Talk About Autism in Early Childhood is definitely a go-to book for both parents and educators involved with children on the autism spectrum. Karen Roberts is straightforward and eager to assist.  Her comments and suggestions are user-friendly and perceptive, as well as easy to understand and apply.  She talks about the “lifelong journey” she has made with her son. With that experience and her special education teaching background, Karen answers the pertinent questions parents have about autism.  Karen seeks to help parents face the challenges with moreunderstanding and strength.  If you have a child, or are involved with a child, with autism spectrumdisorder and have questions and concerns, this book is a wonderful resource for you."

—Judy Polivy, M.Ed., Special Education Teacher, Retired Parent Resource Center Liaison, Fairfax County Public School Parent Resource Center 

ISBN:978-0-9889391-3-4

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Karen Griffin Roberts, M.Ed.

Foreword by 

Nadine A. Bolkhovitinov, NBCT, Ph.D.

Ana Gamarra Hoover, M.Ed. 

Karen Griffin Roberts, M.Ed.

Foreword by Mary Hanrahan, M.Ed.

"Let’s Talk About Early Language Development is a great place to start if you are concerned about your child’s speech delay. It gives parents an idea about what a typical child should understand and say at different ages. Hoover and Roberts describe the different kinds of language delays in an easy to understand format. They give specific examples about what parents can do at home and throughout the day to help their child. As the parent of a special needs son with a significant language delay, I found it comforting to know that a lot of what I do already, like talking and reading to my child, is exactly what he needs to develop his language in order to communicate. I recommend this book to parents of young children — it provides answers to questions that all parents have at some point."

—Stephanie Hanley

ISBN:978-0-9889391-0-3

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Karen Griffin Roberts, M.Ed.Ana Gamarra Hoover, M.Ed.

Foreword by Judith G. Chapman, Ph.D.

“Roberts and Hoover provide educators and parents with much needed guidelines on crucial aspects of social-emotional development, among them: the difference between children misbehaving and making a mistake; the skills needed to make friends and form relationships with others; the development of social and emotional skills for children at various ages, and the red flags seen for more challenging behavior. It also encourages the need for school staff and parents to forge a partnership to help students with more challenging behaviors learn effective ways of dealing with their emotions on a day to day basis.”

—Erin Saar, M.A.   Professional School Counselor, Prince William County Public Schools

ISBN: 978-0-9889391-9-6

US $13.75
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