Know More Do More: Supporting Family Interactions
April is Autism Acceptance Month
At OCALI, we believe that families are an important asset in the equation of ensuring people with disabilities have the opportunity to live their best lives for their whole lives. Empowering families with knowledge, information, and resources to support the whole family, including the person with a disability, is important.
As we continue to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, this week, we are featuring resources from our Lending Library that support family interactions. This collection has been prepared by the Family and Community Outreach Center at OCALI.
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication: Practical Supports for Autism Spectrum Disorders
by Hodgdon, LindaLearn more about the use of visual strategies to improve communication for students with autism and other students who experience moderate to severe communication challenges.
Book: A Picture's Worth: Pecs and Other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism
by Bondy, AndrewThis user-friendly guide introduces PECS, a simple and empowering communication tool in which partners exchange cards with photos or line drawings representing objects, attributes, and actions. A great resource for parents and therapists.
Book: Activity Schedules for Children with Autism, Second Edition: Teaching Independent Behavior
by McClannahan, L. E. & Krantz, P. J.Designed for parents and service providers on how to help children and adults successfully engage in self-directed and purposeful activities. Detailed instructions and examples help parents prepare their child's first schedule, then progress to more sophisticated schedules, leading to greater independence.
Book: Visual Recipes: A Cookbook for Non-Readers
by Orth, TabithaThis picture-based cookbook, written for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders, will foster independence and confidence for anyone in the kitchen.
Book: Super Silly Sayings That Are Over Your Head: A Children's Illustrated Book of Idioms
by Snodgrass, CatherineAn exceptional tool for visual learners that depicts the literal and actual meanings of commonly used idioms in an ingenious manner that is sure to capture the attention of children and adults. Great for creative teachers and caregivers.
To access items in this collection, please visit the Lending Library and follow these steps:
Click on “Browse All Lending Library Resources” button.
Search by item, author, or media type.
To check out a resource, create a Lending Library account.