Just announced! Silver Award Winner in the 2010 Independent Publisher Book Awards!Respond to “I can’t” with “Yes, you can.
I am here to help. I have lots of ideas.
We will try until we find one that works.”
Ellen Notbohm and Veronica Zysk are authors who know how to take their own advice. Winner of Learning Magazine's Teachers’ Choice Award, the first edition of 1001 Great Ideas has been a treasured resource in the autism community since 2004. Now, in this expanded edition, Ellen Notbohm (best-selling author of the revolutionary book
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew) and Veronica Zysk (award-winning author and editor of
Autism Asperger's Digest magazine) present parents and educators with over 1800 ideas—try-it-now tips, eye-opening advice, and grassroots strategies.
More than 600 fresh ideas join tried and true tactics from the original edition, while many ideas pick up where the first edition left off, offering modifications for older kids, honing in on Asperger’s challenges, and enhancing already-effective ways to help your child or student achieve success at home, in school, and in the community.
Time is money ... and 1001 Great Ideas saves you both.
- Quickly find solutions, explanations, and strategies that speak to the variety of developmental levels, learning styles, and abilities inherent in children with autism or Asperger’s.
- Autism publications can be pricey, and many times readers only come away with a few key points. Ellen and Veronica have saved you thousands of hours and dollars, blending knowledge from the most credible experts with their own invaluable wealth of humor, common sense, and experience.
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 364
Ellen Notbohm
Three-time ForeWord Book of the Year finalist Ellen Notbohm is author of one of the autism community’s most beloved books, Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew. She is also author of Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew and the Eric Hoffer Book Award finalist, The Autism Trail Guide: Postcards from the Road Less Traveled. Her articles, commentary and book excerpts have appeared in hundreds of magazines, newspapers, academic journals, training manuals and websites around the world. Ellen welcomes reader feedback and newsletter sign-ups through her website at ellennotbohm.com.
Veronica Zysk
Veronica Zysk has been working in the field of autism since 1991. She served as Executive Director of the Autism Society of America from 1991-1996, and then joined Future Horizons, moving into an editorial position within the company in 1999, as Managing Editor and visionary for the first national magazine on autism spectrum disorders, the Autism Asperger’s Digest, winner of multiple Gold awards for excellence. She continues in that position today. In addition to her writing collaborations with Ellen Notbohm, she has co-authored and/or edited 14 other books on autism and Asperger’s, working with noted authors such as Temple Grandin (Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships; The Way I See It), James Ball (Early Intervention and Autism: Real-life Questions, Real-life Answers), Jean Duane (Bake Deliciously Gluten & Dairy Free), and Michelle Garcia Winner (Think Social!; Thinking About You Thinking About Me; Socially Curious and Curiously Social; A Politically Incorrect Look at Evidence-based Practices & Teaching Social Skills). Veronica makes her home in the beautiful western mountains of North Carolina.
"Genuine, commonsense advice that all parents and educators can quickly and easily use!"
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., autism expert and self-advocate, and author of The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's
"I was amazed at the number and quality of ideas, and strongly recommend that parents read and apply the advice. I learned some really good ideas!"
Tony Attwood, Ph.D., author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
"Every parent, every teacher, every therapist should have this wonderful book at hand! In a warm, accessible, punchy format, Veronica Zysk and Ellen Notbohm provide fast, fun activities and been-there insights that address the many challenges of autism, from social skills strategies to school issues to sensory integration challenges. I can't recommend this book highly enough."
Lindsey Biel, OTR/L Coauthor, Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook to Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues
“Destined to become a staple for those who love, live or work with children with autism. The authors’ voices are authoritative and comforting. Perhaps most importantly, they are spot on with the issues. A toolkit packed with ideas, resources, suggestions, and a good dose of encouragement, validation and yes: redemption.”
Jennifer McCammon, Publisher, Portland Family Magazine
“A friendly voice offering parents and teachers immediately usable ideas that emphasize the practical rather than the technical. Well organized for quick reading, with major ideas preceded by helpful introductory text. A great resource that parents and teachers should keep readily available.”
Christine Hunt, MS, special education and resource teacher
“1001 Great Ideas goes beyond a list of things to do with your child who has autism. The thoughtful comments about why these suggestions are purposeful and valuable as teaching tools make this a must have for families, childcare providers and special education professionals. The insights the authors share throughout the book put the activities into a real life focus for working with children on the autism spectrum.”
Nancy Seller, Ed.S., Education Division Director
“Great book—couldn’t put it down. So many creative ideas, and all of them detailed and easy to follow. I like reaching children through fun, so I appreciated the suggestions for games, activities and specific reading titles that we can go right to. The IEP suggestions are helpful for both parents and school staff, the authors’ sidenotes about their own experiences are insightful.”
Karla Mayer, MS, CCC-SLP
“1001 Great Ideas is just that, a treasure trove of wonderful ideas and activities! This hope-filled book not only connects the reader to the world of Autism Spectrum Disorders but also provides a multitude of practical solutions to the broad range of challenges that parents and professional face each and every day. 1001 Great Ideas is a resource that both parents and professionals will continually turn to.”
Scott Tanner, School Psychologist & Director of Clinical Services
Foreword by Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
Preface
Sensory Integration
Choosing the right sensory activities
Twelve warning signs of sensory overload
To activity and beyond! Fifty ways to get them moving
Learning to enjoy the outdoors
Outdoor bracelet
Summer fun, winter fun
Bring in the great outdoors
Sand table
Sand table activities
The not-so itsy-bitsy spider
A dozen things to do with a refrigerator box
Bathroom sensory activities
Water, water everywhere (they wish!)
Finger painting
Tactile food fun
Bite me: Recipes for edible clay
Child on a roll!
Swinging or spinning
Gross motor activities
Simon-says games
Kid-friendly contact games
Fine motor activities
So all can color
Fidget toys basket
Homemade fidget toys
Hair bbb-rr-uu-sss-hhh?
That sucks! Oral-motor development activities
Balloonarama
Fun with bubbles
The floor is so hard!
Vision and seeing
Larger than life
Figure-ground processing
Sensory survival kits
Teaching self-regulation
Coping with painful sounds
Headphones and earbuds, pro and con
Toe walking
What’s that funky smell?
Do you smell what I smell?
That’s heavy!
The human hamburger
It’s a wrap
Hideout
Bean bags
Comfort first when it comes to clothes
Clothing preferences—both sides now
More on clothes
Sleep on it
Sleep tips for road trips
Pre-event strategy
Sensory diet for low arousal levels
Distinguishing between needs and rewards
Hands-on learning
Deep pressure inputs for desk time
Please remain seated
You are now free to move about the classroom
Dealing with “stims” in the classroom
Sensory goals on the IEP
That back to school smell
Your child’s other classrooms
Unsafe, inappropriate, or just annoying?
Communication and Language
Inquiring minds ask
Ask in reverse
Five important words: “I am here for you.”
Does he hear what you hear?
First things first: Get his attention
Jump right in
Feed language in
When speech gets stuck
Beyond single words
Don’t sweat temporary lapses
Visual strategies
Before using that visual schedule
When do we use a visual schedule?
Visual crutches?
Fit the language support to the child’s learning style
Tips for using your visual schedule
Expressive or receptive?
Assistive technology (AT) is more than a keyboard
Environment impacts speech development
Maintaining a language-rich environment
The two-minute rule for conversations
The two-second pause for responses
Snack time: It’s not just about the food
Time to say goodbye
Wordless books
Jump-start literacy for concrete thinkers
Repetitive-language stories
Make reading fun
Raise a reader: What parents can do at home
Say what you mean, mean what you say
You loved the movie—now read the book
Beware of idioms
Go fish for idioms
Phrasal verbs
Homophones
Flash cards: Pros and cons
Not just for tiggers: Trampoline fun
Profanity
Almost as easy as 1-2-3
Blueprint his work
Crossword fun
When out of reach is a good thing
The talking stick
I spy a conversation game
Language in motion
At the movies
Night and day
Communication objectives for an IEP
Reduce your student’s performance anxiety
Help peers understand language difficulties
Why we talk
Asking questions and making comments
With my compliments
The four steps of communication
Behavior
Strengths and weaknesses
Don’t ask why
What we “miss” in misbehavior
Behavior and personality: Consider both
Collaborative discipline
Consequential learning
“I’m angry!”
Sign language:
Not just for baseball
Accentuate the positive
Construct a visual barrier
Two-step redirect
Fear of bathroom = Fear of the dark
Resistant/avoidant behaviors
Hostile or aggressive behavior
Game plan for meltdowns
from bad to worse: How to avoid escalating a skirmish
Peer power and the two-minute warning
Flexibility required
Fun tips to encourage flexible thinking
Beyond the mirror: Memory books and photo travelogues
Helping a self-biter
Please remain seated
The gentle way to criticize
This argument is over
I hear ya—and this argument is over
A token system
Deals and contracts
Watch what you reinforce
Seasonal interests all year long
Proximity praise
Sibling secret knock
“I can’t” time capsule
Proaction versus reaction
More about reviewing behavior
More about enabling behaviors
Just the facts, please!
It was a good day
Daily Living
Matters of choice
Winning isn’t everything?
Just a minute?
Skill development through child’s play
Go ahead—scribble on the wall
Ideas for easing separation anxiety
Tips for happier haircuts
Tips for reluctant shampooers
Nail trimming
Just take a bite
Helpful eating adaptations
Narrow food preferences
Cooking co-ops for special diets
Help for resistant tooth-brushers
Your friend, the dentist
Cuts, scrapes, and bruises
Managing the hospital visit
Help for a runny nose
Potty training
Using public restrooms
Adaptive clothing fasteners
Stepping out
Snappy comeback
Restaurant dining, autism-style
Moving to a new environment
When mom or dad is away
Dress rehearsal for special occasions
To hug or not to hug
Shared sibling activities
Equal sibling time
The newspaper: Window on the world
Happy birthdays start here
A cake by any other name
Uncommon gifts for uncommon kids
Gift-getting etiquette
Frame it
Autism safety
Safe in the yard
Home safety for escape artists and acrobats
When your child isn’t sleeping
Relax through breathing
Explaining death to the child with autism
Change only one thing at a time
Help the medicine go down
A little more help
Spray vitamins
Reduce allergens, prevent ear infections
Medications: Be thorough
Start an autism book circle
So many books, so little time
I can do it myself—the preschool years
I can do more myself—as children grow
I can do a lot of stuff myself—the older child
You can do it yourself—the reluctant child
Guiding your child with autism to adulthood
Thinking Social, Being Social
Social referencing skills
Joint referencing
Social stories
Ask him to teach you
Relating to the outside world
Friendships with younger children
Guidelines for developing play skills
Friend to friend
Facilitate playground interaction
First in line—for a reason
Custom board game
Board game adaptations
Toy story
Mine! Mine! Mine!
Teach cooperation through play
Teach cooperation through food
Theory of mind skills
Perspective taking
Understanding emotions
Identifying emotions
Teach intensity of emotion
Separate feelings from actions
Understanding “polite”
Anger management
We can work it out
That’s private
I need a break
When “sorry” seems to be the hardest word
All’s fair?
The appropriate protest
I predict that
Asking others for help
Teaching honesty through example
Everyone makes mistakes
A word about “normal”
Teachers and Learners
It’s good for all kids
Respect the child
Walk a mile in these shoes
Probe beyond the obvious
Avoid teaching compliance
Designated teacher
Small group versus large group
Play to your child’s interests
Shrek’s social card
Privacy screen helps focus
Standing station
Hand fatigue
Body warm-up for classroom work
Houston, we have no problem with transitions
The bridge to circle time
Tips for successful circle time
Integrated play groups
Ready or not—here I come?
Off to kindergarten? Plan ahead
Beginnings and endings
The things-to-do-later bin
Think cultural, think socio
Partnership skills
Choosing a clinician
Choosing an educational program
Review tests
School-bus safety
Auditory processing difficulties
Fire drills—red alert
Teach one skill at a time
Reduce paper glare
Eyes wide open
Participation plans
Teaching concentration skills
Cueing or prompting?
Effective prompting
Is this a teaching moment?
Moments of engagement
Pause and plan
Selecting a keyboard font
What happened at school today?
Introducing new subjects to the child with limited interests
The learning triangle
Bring the outdoors inside
Love your classroom
Reduce clutter
Minimize fluorescent lighting
The whole classroom
Make wall displays meaningful
First-then rather than if-then
Teach fluency/precision
Seeing time
Program accommodations and modifications
Homework homeostasis
Appropriate IEP goals
IEP jargon
Paraeducator-pro
Help for the substitute teacher
Teachers’ rights in special education
Appropriately trained staff
Peer power
Art therapy
Beginning art for the photo-oriented child
Student teacher for a day
Color walk
Phonics hike
Language yes/no game
Name that classmate
Photo reminders
Pair a preferred item or task with something less-than-desirable
Concept formation
A-hunting we will go
What’s your name?
Mirror, mirror
Teach success
Is it okay to visit?
Designed with Asperger’s in mind
When, when, when?
Practice makes perfect
The right write stuff
Easy sports and PE adaptations
A tricycle by any other name
Acclimating to group work
A quick reference guide to successful inclusion
Curbing perseveration
Child on the run
Take it apart
Down with “up”
Down with “down”
Environmental learning preferences
Bridge the gap between schoolwork and “real life”
Use individual interests to promote math skills
Teach math kinesthetically
More math tricks
Teach spelling kinesthetically
My report card for teacher
Summer’s over: Back-to-school strategies
The effective advocate
Mediation alert
Ask these important questions
Creating positive partnerships
Endnotes
Index
About the Authors
