A "5" Could Make Me Lose Control! An activity-based method for evaluating and supporting highly anxious students (Loose Leaf)

~ Kari Dunn Buron (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

This interactive way of using the 5-point scale offers a very concrete way of helping children with autism spectrum disorders to understand and control their emotional responses. This hands-on tool allows the child to tangibly participate in identifying and controlling stressful situations by reviewing the visual prompts and differentiating his response to each. An excellent resource for parents and teachers alike. --Jill Hudson, Author of Prescription for Success: Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Medical Environment and Cabins, Canoes and Campfires: Guidelines for Establishing a Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

This interactive way of using the 5-point scale offers a very concrete way of helping children with autism spectrum disorders to understand and control their emotional responses. This hands-on tool allows the child to tangibly participate in identifying and controlling stressful situations by reviewing the visual prompts and differentiating his response to each. An excellent resource for parents and teachers alike. --Jill Hudson, Author of Prescription for Success: Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Medical Environment and Cabins, Canoes and Campfires: Guidelines for Establishing a Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders<br /><br />This is an amazingly simple product that speaks volumes! Being able to teach someone how to understand what makes them anxious in ways they and others can actually see is invaluable. A 5 Could Make Me Lose Control! helps put anxiety and stressors in perspective. It is a must-have addition to everyone s toolkit. --Ronda L. Schelvan, M.S.Ed., Autism consultant and special education teacher, Washougal, Washington. Co-author of The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations

Product Description

This hands-on activity helps students who are highly anxious cope with their stress by classifying social and emotional information and analyzing how best to act. Using this interactive process, the student places cards that list highly stressful situations into colorful pockets designating stress levels, ranging from 5-1, as the first step in changing the way he thinks about and responds to emotions such as anxiety, sadness and anger. Picture word cards make the activity suitable for students with communication challenges. The kit also includes suggestions for how to include the process as a part of an effective behavior assessment and a problem-solving activity.

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Product Details

• Loose Leaf
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931282315
• ISBN-13: 978-1931282314
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,415 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a life saver, January 7, 2008

By	Polly J. Austin - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a school psychologist working with children with all types of social skills concerns, this book is a must. The children do not have to put things into words as they just put the item in the pocket they feel it belongs. The items are very short and can be read to the children, as well. It is so visual and concrete that a child can express what bothers him without the stress of trying to put it in words is no longer there to bother him. Students seem to really like it. I have had a couple ask to play that control game again. This was definitely worth the money.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE!, December 28, 2007

By	S. Wardlow (Midwest) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Being the grandmother of an autistic boy and also a special education paraeducator, this item is a MUST HAVE! It is very hands on and
a great visual tool. It can be used in so many different situations.
You will not be disappointed.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Autism Resource, October 28, 2007

By	Rebecca Miltenberger (Elyria, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a great visual tool for students on the autism spectrum. It uses colors and numbers to help children understand their own emotions and begin to self regulate. I highly recommend it to parents and teachers.