Books for Autism Spectrum
Autism Treatment Guide
by Elizabeth K. Gerlach
A guidebook with information on major treatment options and other resources.
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Let Me Hear Your Voice- A Family's Triumph Over Autism
by Catherine Maurice
An account of one family's experience with an autistic daughter and their triumph through behavioral therapy.
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The Source for Autism
by Gail J. Richard
A comprehensive overview on the diagnosis, characteristics, and management of autism.
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Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide
by Michael D. Powers
A very informative and helpful book for parents with children diagnosed with autism. Resource guide included.
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Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism
by Catherine Maurice
A manual for parents and professionals which discusses strategies for teaching children with autism. A behavioral, discrete trial approach.
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The Source for Nonverbal Learning Disorders
by Sue Thompson
This book discusses the characteristics of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD), assessment of NLD, and strategies for accommodating a child with NLD at school and in the home.
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Steps to Independence: A Skills Training Guide for Parents and Teachers of Children with Special Needs
by Bruce L. Baker & Alan J. Brightman
A step-by-step approach for teaching children with disabilities skills for independent living.
(Currently Out of Print. Amazon may be able to find it.)
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Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD: What's Going On? What Can You Do About It?
by William Shaw
A description of dietary interventions and immune system dysfunction in the treatment of autism and the spectrum disorders.
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An Introduction to PECS: The Picture Exchange Communication System
by Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc.
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The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction
by Carol Stock Dranowitz
Skylight Press Book.
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A Guide to Successful Employment for Individuals with Autism
by Marcia Datlow Smith, et al.
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Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure
by Paul A. Offit, MD
This is an excellent book that debunks the lies spread by the anti-vaccine community. This book was discussed in October of 2008 at the Science Blogs Book Club. There are a series of posts covering the topics of the books and their importance to all parents.
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Autism As an Executive Disorder
by James Russell (Editor)
The prevalent theory is that autism is characterized by difficulties in understanding mental concepts, but the contributors to this book present arguments for an alternative theory. Their research points strongly to the idea that autism is primarily a disorder of "executive functions", those involved in the control of action and thought.
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Asperger's on the Job
by Rudy Simone
Rudy Simone shows us how people with Asperger's and their employers can find mutual success in the workplace.
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How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism or Asperger's
by Jennifer McIlwee Myers
Written by an aspie, this book has tips for meeting people, proper greetings, table manners, choosing appropriate attire etc. A complete review of the book can be found here.
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Exiting Nirvana: A Daughter’s Life with Autism
by Clara Claiborne Park
The profile of an artist with autism, written by her mother.
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