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This brand new CD-Rom and facilitator's manual provides all the resources needed to run training sessions, ensuring participants not only know how to use the No Blame/Support Group Approach method but also understand the underpinning research and philosophy.

`The author enables parents and professionals to see inside an Asperger mind. Interwoven into the text is some sound advice about the best ways of helping individuals with the syndrome. This includes some helpful 'recommendations for teaching' Asperger students, with an attached list of 'things teachers should know'. Throughout, there are poignant reminders of the author's vulnerability and the cruelty of some of her acquaintances'- British Journal of Learning for Support`This book will be relevant to teachers, those working within FE and HE and professionals working in the field of mental health' - Educational Psychology in Practice`This book is easy to read and one to recommend to colleagues, parents and possibly some young people with Asperger's Syndrome' - Support for Learning`Nita's personal account of living with Asperger's Syndrome is an enlightening read. Each chapter gives a revealing insight into her personal experience and challenges of day-to-day life - Contact a FamilyThis book is a fascinating account of Nita Jackson's experience of Aspergers Syndrome. If you have already read Clare Sainsbury's Martian in the Playground, don't expect a similar publication.Nita offers a personal account of her unique world:" is she size 10 or 16?" where does she come from?" will she be up or down today?The book contains personal descriptions of how Aspergers Syndrome affects the author's day-to-day life and the people around her. Nita shows off her intensely creative talent in her poetry and diary entries, which are used throughout the book. At times, this is an uncomfortable read. However, it is an essential text if you want to understand how the world looks from Nita's perspective.

This book tells the story of how one school planted a seed of peace that grew and rippled over the years. A reflective, narrative style explains the experience, followed by critical research into:} The Gardeners Adult Leadership} Planting the Seeds Proactive Programmes} Tending the Garden Response StrategiesThe book provides a practical, well structured and well researched approach that will give valuable assistance in creating a peaceful environment.

Tried and tested approaches to help students who are at risk of exclusion.

Tried and tested approaches to help students who are at risk of exclusion.

Perfect for those that want to use circle time in their setting, this classic book is now in its third edition and has been updated to include a CD Rom - allowing busy practitioners to print the activity and evaluation sheets that are part of this must-have resource!

This second edition is made up of over 90 examples of social stories, giving SEN practitioners the confidence to fully support their students who are struggling socially.

HIGHLY COMMENDED TES/NASEN TEACHING AND LEARNING AWARD This pack encourages young people to explore the subject of equal opportunities, considering issues such as prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination and racism.There is a strong story line about a space creature called Gorm who travels around the galaxy and finds that being different can be very difficult. There are five sections:" being the same" being different" good and bad things about being the same and different" being treated differently" being treated fairly.Being different should be celebrated. We hope this pack will help in this process!

This award winning book illuminates what it means to be a person who has Aspergers Syndrome by providing a window into a unique and particular world.

Helps educational staff to teach young people to improve their behavior without resorting to punishment or to strategies based on lost learning opportunities. This book encourages pupils to understand their own behavior; see others point of view; and, consider a range of choices to action.

Empathy is a fundamental building block for the positive development and mental health of children. Identifying key elements that help young people to develop empathic feelings and behaviour, this book helps schools to provide learning experiences that build excitement about learning and hopefulness and possibility for their futures.

Offers an explanation of the bullying and values underpinning the work. For those who are interested in understanding, using and evaluating the method, this book: explains how the Support Group Method began; charts the controversy over the approach; gives step by step guidance on using the SGM; and, answers frequently asked questions.

Focuses on five areas of need - autistic spectrum disorder, visual impairment, specific learning difficulties, hearing impairment and physical disabilities - and examines the challenges of inclusion from the perspective of children and young people themselves.

A practical intervention programme for success and solutions for dealing with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in those aged 5 to 16.

In order to make sense of the behaviour of another person we have to begin by understanding his or her personal constructs, which means talking to them and asking them to talk about themselves. This book introduces the personal construct theory. It provides exercises to illustrate the relevance of Personal Construct Psychology (PCP) to our lives.

Through the use of Circle Time, this book can help teachers promote and enhance self esteem within their students

A practical and robust programme which will make implementing emotional literacy easy and fun

Citizenship education equips children with the skills necessary to play an active part in society and act as socially and morally responsible citizens. This book explores six topics including: Basic needs, Environmental issues, Fairness, Exploring various cultures, Democracy, and Global issues.

Enchanting ideas and activities for implementing circle time into early years settings

This book will provide a robust programme for easily implementing emotional literacy into praimary schools.

Covers the personal issues that an adult with Asperger's syndrome faces in a world not designed for people with autism. This work looks at: the positive aspects of Asperger's syndrome; how these translate into everyday life; and strategies to gain mental and physical health as an adult with Asperger's syndrome.

A series of lesson plans making up a taught study skills course for secondary schools, sixth forms, FE colleges and Pupil Referral Units.

For many teachers, gender issues have an effect upon the behaviour and achievement of both boys and girls, often to their disadvantage. Intended for teachers of students aged 5-13, this book provides: a programme to promote gender equality and inclusivity in schools and colleges; and a rationale for the programme based on social justice.

Offers a resource designed to help develop preventative approaches for learning mentors to work and deal effectively with the emotional needs of vulnerable young people. This book helps ensure that children and young people can learn ways to feel safe and valued and to have a sense of self-efficacy.

This revised edition focuses on interpersonal relationships, and attention seeking and positive behaviors, and includes a session record sheet and more than 20 new activities.

This text provides teachers of children aged 7-14 with structured opportunities to develop their emotional literacy and emotional well-being. It is firmly supported by a wealth of research which links children's mental and physical health to the development of emotional literacy.

Suitable for lunch and playtime support staff, this book helps pupil improve their behavior by encouraging them to think about the impact their inappropriate behavior has, not only on themselves, but on those around them, and their environment.

Combines the traditional classroom activity of reading stories with Circle Time. This title contains activities that provide students with opportunities to practise listening, expressing ideas, asking questions, using imagination, making predictions, experimenting with thinking and learning strategies, and collaborating with other students.

An activity and resource pack for implementing emotional literacy within your school. It explains the theory behind emotional literacy and provides practical ideas for the classroom. It includes lesson notes, games and copiable activity sheets for classroom use.

Intended for teachers of students aged 14-19, this work provides: a programme to promote gender equality and inclusivity in schools and colleges; a rationale for the programme based on social justice; and a practical set of classroom activities to implement the programme.