INTERVIEW WITH ANNA TULLEMANS

Anna Tullemans is a consultant and author in Autism Spectrum Disorders and has been working closely with schools, teachers and parents, writing and implementing programmes for students with ASD. She is the author of seven books on strategies for teachers, parents and students, and has recently completed her U. Cert. in Autism Spectrum Disorders through the University of Birmingham, England. Anna was the founding president of the Asperger Syndrome Support Network (Qld) Inc for seven years and oversaw its growth as a fledgling support group for parents.

The Themes to be covered in the Live Chat will include:

Getting Diagnosis: Anna is also the mother of an adult with Asperger’s Syndrome who was diagnosed at the age of six and who is now gainfully employed in the IT industry. Anna will share her journey with her son.

Talking to Family and Friends about Diagnosis.

10 Essential Tips for Understanding ASD (download Tip Sheet at www.suelarkey.com).

Transition Tips form ‘year to year’ and ‘school to school’ and ‘home to school’

RED Book verses BLUE Book.

Books by Anna Tullemans (available online at www.suelarkey.com and www.annatullemans.com) Teacher Assistants Big

Red Book of Ideas

By Sue Larkey and

Anna Tullemans

Teacher Assistants Big

Blue Book of Ideas

By Sue Larkey and

Anna Tullemans

The Essential Guide to

Secondary School

By Sue Larkey and

Anna Tullemans

Talking to Family and

Friends about the

Diagnosis

By Anna Tullemans

I’m Going To School

By Anna Tullemans

Working with Teachers

By Anna Tullemans

How to Stop Your Words

from Bumping into

Someone Else’s

By Anna Tullemans and

Rhonda Dixon

Books and resources may be taken on approval for 14 days. If they aren’t what you are after simply return within 14 days. Order online at www.suelarkey.com or complete the order form attached. All prices quoted in Australian Dollars. For New Zealand prices please go to www.suelarkey.co.nz & other countries please go to NZ website.

 

Join Sue and Anna on Facebook for 1 hour after the workshop to ask questions and discuss ideas. Remember to “Friend” Sue on Facebook to participate.  

Teacher Assistants Big RED Book of Ideas verses Big BLUE Book of Ideas

We often get asked which Teacher Assistants Book of Ideas is better ‒ the original RED book, or the new release BLUE book! The simple answer is BOTH. There is no overlap between the two books ‒ they have completely different strategies and ideas. If you have to choose between the two, our quick reference guide below shows you which book you will find what strategies!

Topic BLUE Book RED Book 10 Essential Strategies for Inclusion 14 10 Essential Strategies for Positive Behaviour Support 29 10 Essential Tips for Understanding ASD 8 10 Ideas for Group Work 26 10 Ideas to Create Partners 27 10 Questions to Ask When You See Behaviour 40 10 Sensory Activities for Everyone to use 49 10 Tips for Successful Transition between Activities/Subjects 25 10 Tips to Remember When Teaching Social Skills 55 11 Top Tips to Encourage Independence 14 12 New Top Tips to Keeping on Task 34 5 Tips to Identifying New Rewards/Motivators 30 8 Effective Ways to Redirect a Student 53 8 Ideas to Writing and Editing Social Stories 57 9 Essential Tips to Supporting Learning 19 Adapting Activities for Success 36 Adaptions to Save Students Time 51 Anxiety and ASD and the Power of Preventative Breaks 37 Asking for Help 43 Asking for Help 44 Behaviours - In the Classroom 31 Behaviours - In the Playground 32 Build a Strong Relationship 9 Cardinal Rules for Assistants 12 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT 65 Common Classroom Behaviours 41 Conclusion 65 Creating a 50/50 Behaviour Programme 43 Curriculum Engagement 26 Dysgraphia 63 Environmental Checklist 8

72 Considerations 58

Fear of Failure 41 Fixation on Special Interest 40 Good Books to Read 77 Good Books to Read 66 Help the Student Begin his Day 15 Help the Student to End his Day 17 Homework 31 How to Use Sensory Toys 54 How to Use This Special Interest 23 IEPS Individual Education Programmes 64 Important Reminders for Support Staff 56 Important Reminders for Supporting the Teacher 57 Index of Ideas for RED and BLUE Books 79 68 Introduction 6 Introduction 6 Keeping On Task and Completing Work 27 Life Skills & Leisure Activities 60 Make Learning FUN FUN FUN!! 13

 

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Topic BLUE Book RED Book Motivators 21 Note Taking 48 Observation of Behaviour 34 Poor Concentration 39 Presentation of Work / Assignments 20 Processing of Verbal Information 15 Promote Understanding in the Classroom 16 Rewards 28 Scripts for: 44 Sensory Meltdowns vs Behaviour Meltdowns 45 Sensory Processing Difficulties SPD 48 Sensory Toys 53 Set up Work Routines 23 Setting up Classroom Routines 22 Setting Up Successful Playground Break Times 33 Social Skills 54 Stages of Anxiety 35 Student Profile 68 Summary Student Profile 67 Swearing and Bad Language 49 Teaching Choice Making 50 Tests and Exams 45 Things to Remember 55 Top 10 Short Cuts 51 Transition for Teenagers 61 Transition to a New Class, New Teacher, New School 52 Transitions/Moving between Activities/Subjects 50 Underlying Disabilities 7 Using Computers 42 Using Technology to Support Learning 59 Using the Special Interest to Teach Curriculum Outcomes 25 Using Timers & Clocks 24 Visual Schedules 21 Waiting in Line 44 Waiting on the Mat 44 What is ASD? 7 Writing Social Stories 56

Teacher Assistants Big Red Book of Ideas By Sue Larkey & Anna Tullemans Hundreds of ideas you can try. Setting up the classroom, role of teacher assistant and MORE! CODE B15 $45

Teacher Assistants Big Blue Book of Ideas By Sue Larkey & Anna Tullemans The companion to the Big Red Book of Ideas. Hundreds of NEW ideas. CODE B44 $45

RESOURCES: Recommended teaching resources 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teacher Assistants Big Red Book of Ideas By Sue Larkey & Anna Tullemans Hundreds of ideas you can try. Setting up the classroom, role of teacher assistant and MORE! CODE B15 $45

Teacher Assistants Big Blue Book of Ideas By Sue Larkey & Anna Tullemans The companion to the Big Red Book of Ideas. Hundreds of NEW ideas. CODE B44 $45

How to Stop Your Words from Bumping into

By Anna Tullemans & R Dixon Social scripts to explain social and school situations. CODE B08 $35

The Essential Guide to Secondary School By Sue Larkey & Anna Tullemans Practical guide to secondary school. Includes proformas to save you time. CODE B02 $45

Practical Sensory Programmes By Sue Larkey Designed for families and schools to incorporate sensory activities into the home and school. CODE B05 $45

Making it a Success By Sue Larkey Ideal reference for schools to successfully integrate students into the classroom. Provides easy to follow, proven strategies and worksheets. CODE B01 $45

Practical Communication Programmes By Jo Adkins & Sue Larkey Offers hundreds of ideas and strategies to improve communication skills. CODE B19 $45

Visual Learning By Jodi Lee Over 100 pages of activities made with Boardmaker. Encourages independent work. Under all curriculum areas. Saves you hours of preparation. CODE B03 $45

Tips for Toileting By Jo Adkins & Sue Larkey A guide for parents and professionals toilet training children with an ASD. 60 pages of helpful hints and ideas. CODE B17 $30

The Early Years By Sue Larkey & Gay von Ess Full of practical ideas to give children with an ASD and other developmental delays the KEYS to learning. CODE B04 $45

Photo Cookbooks By Heather Durrant & Sue Larkey Cookbook 1 or 2 CODE B06(1 or 2) $50 Cookbook 1 or 2 with Manual CODE B06(1,M) $70 Cookbook 1, 2 and Manual CODE B06(1,2,M) $110 Photo CD CODE C03 $45

Developing Social Skills By Sue Larkey & Gay von Ess Full of practical ideas, social scripts and worksheets to help children with an ASD to understand the social world around them. CODE B31 $45

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RESOURCES: Recommended teaching resources 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No More Meltdowns By Dr Jed Baker Strategies for home and school. Divided into three areas: The Problem, The Solution and Plans. CODE B26 $35

More Behavior Solutions In and Beyond the Inclusive Classroom By Aune, Burt & Gennaro Builds on the success of the first book by expanding the focus from within the classroom to all areas of the school environment. CODE B53 $35

Exploring Feelings By Dr Tony Attwood Workbooks to help children learn about their emotions and deal with their anxiety or anger. CBT to Manage Anxiety CODE B21 $40 CBT to Manage Anger CODE B22 $40

Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom By Aune, Burt & Gennaro See a behaviour and look it up! This book illuminates possible causes of mysterious behaviours and provides solutions. CODE B36 $35

Making Sense of Sex By Sarah Attwood CODE B49 $40

The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome By Jeannie Uhlenkamp CODE B50 $40

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew By Ellen Notbohm CODE B43 $35

Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals By Dr Tony Attwood CODE B12 $40

The Complete Guide to

Syndrome By Dr Tony Attwood CODE B13 $55

Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome By Luke Jackson An enlightening, honest and witty book written by a 13 year old with AS. CODE B35 $35

The Red Beast By K I Ghani A fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips

CODE B37 $35

Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome By Jude Welton Suited for children between 7 and 15 years. CODE B33 $20

What did you say? What do you mean? By Jude Welton Common figures of speech are illustrated showing its literal meaning. CODE B45 $30

All Dogs Have ADHD By Kathy Hoopmann An inspiring, affectionate look at ADHD using images and ideas from the canine world. CODE B14 $30

Blue Bottle Mystery By Kathy Hoopmann A warm, fun-filled fantasy story for children with a difference. CODE B34 $20

Round Fish Square Bowl By Tom Skinner A delightful look at the concept of the uniqueness of each person. CODE B37 $25

RESOURCES: Recommended teaching resources 4

Teach Me to Play CD By Heather Durrant & Sue Larkey Over 40 play schedules to encourage children with an ASD to play. CODE C01 $45

Helping Kids and Teens with ADHD in School By J Steer & K Horstmann Fun and interactive workbook aimed at actively engaging young people with ADHD and supporting them. CODE B23 $50

Pics for PECS CD Contains over 2000 icons, organised by broad categories. Images are jpg (jpeg) format. Compatible with all Word programs and newer Apple. CODE C02 $55

Socially Speaking Board Game By Alison Schroeder Fun game that focuses on social interactions. CODE O05 $90

Time Timers 20 cm Time Timer CODE TT1 $60 7.6 cm Time Timer CODE TT2 $45 Time Timer CD CODE TT3 $35

Socially Speaking By Alison Schroeder Unique social skills programme that last a whole school year and is divided into three

CODE B27 $85

Preparing for Success DVD Sue Larkey CODE D05 $55

Understanding & Working with Autism DVD Dr Wendy Lawson CODE D06 $50

Intricate Minds DVD Understanding Classmates who think differently. CODE D04 $60

Portable Schedule with Digital Timer CODE O02 $15 Links visual schedules with a time frame.

Liquid Timer Takes approximately 3 minutes for the liquid to complete its cycle. CODE ST17 $10

Token Reward Systems Reward system with visual impact. Small 5 tokens CODE O01(S) $5 Large 10 tokens CODE O01(L) $10

Water Balls CODE ST10 $2.00

Stretch Frogs CODE ST04 $2.50

Desk Buddy Ruler CODE ST27 $12.00

Wooden Massager CODE ST14 $4.00

Twist Puzzle Key Chain CODE ST21 $2.50

Frizzee Balls CODE ST20 $3.00

Chewy Tubes CODE ST11 $10.00

Chew Stixx Pencil Toppers (Pack of 2)

CODE ST25 $12.00

Pencil Grips CODE O03 $3.50 CODE O03(C) $3.50

Smiley Face Stress Ball CODE ST23 $2.00

Slinky Key Chain CODE ST07 $3.50

Punki Wrist Bands CODE ST22 $2.00

Chew Stixx Pencil Toppers Shapes

(Pack of 2) CODE ST26 $12.00

Critter Caterpillar CODE ST24 $4

15 Second Water Wheel Timer

CODE ST06 $4

Teacher Assistants Big RED Book of Ideas

Teacher Assistants Big BLUE Book of Ideas

B15

B44