Fantastic DVD to watch as a whole staff to gain understanding of how people with an ASD see ‘neuro-typicals’ and what we can all do to make a difference!

Understanding and Working with Autism: Wendy Lawson - Wendy Lawson is an adult with an autism spectrum disorder. Wendy prefers the word ‘diffability’ to disorder or disability and her research seeks to explore what being differently ‘abled’ means in the world of neuro-diversity. This is a 1 hour DVD that gives you great insights and ideas from a person with an ASD.

By Tony Attwood - Dr Tony Attwood’s books are a must for anyone who has an interest in understanding Aspergers Syndrome. Over 500,000 copies sold around the world and is my personal favourite. Easy to read, excellent explanations of AS.

No More Meltdowns: Positive strategies for managing and preventing out-of-control behaviour - by Dr Jed Baker. With 150 pages of wonderful information and strategies for home and school this book is divided into 3 areas: The Problem, The Solution and Plans. It is interwoven with stories of how the strategies have been used with different children. Chapters include: Meltdowns: When rewards and punishments are not enough!, What are Meltdowns made of? Creating a prevention plan.