Books recommended by parents

Educating Children with Autism by the National Research Council (2001) Washington D.C. National Academy Press

D.J. Svoboda authors "Imagifriends"

Twenty-four-year-old artist D.J. Svoboda is the creator of colorful characters called Imagifriends. The Imagifriends are a big, happy family of friends who are good-hearted and kind to everyone. They come in many different shapes, designs and colors. In Imagiville, where the Imagifriends live, no one is ever bullied or teased. The Imagifriends support each other and treat everyone with kindness and respect. They help those with autism and other disabilities know that they are special and wonderful, and can accomplish their dreams and goals. The purpose of the Imagifriends is to bring everyone joy, hope, confidence and encouragement.

The storybook My Imagiville is about Joshua, a boy with autism, who is sad because he is often treated badly at school. But on his way home one day, he imagines that he’s in Imagiville. When he arrives, the Imagifriends greet him warmly and tell him how special and wonderful he is. To find out more about the Imagifriends and to order My Imagiville and the First Imagifriends Coloring Book, visit http://www.imagifriends.com/.

Bye Bye Balloon: An Introductory Guide to Asperger Syndrome by Carlene Inge

Carlene Inge, founder of the Advocacy for Autism Awareness has written an introductory guide to Asperger’s Syndrome. For families and physicians alike, this is a brief but revealing portrayal of a mother’s experience with Asperger’s Syndrome—from discovery to diagnosis to acceptance. It provides an up-close and personal look into what it is like when your child is diagnosed. Diagnosis is only the beginning of this journey, and this book allows for a better understanding of the impact it can have on children and their families. Carlene shares her personal stories of triumph and pain, faith and endurance, and boundless love and determination. This objective of this book is to help families better understand autism and dealing with its ups and downs. The book is dedicated to helping children find their strengths through positive means.

Author and mother Bonnie Jean Smith proposes a straightforward and creative approach to responding to children with autism in this recent book. Her platform is inclusion and natural supports, and she encourages individuals to become contributing members of society by using their unique needs, strengths and talents. Realizing that behavior is a form of communication, the author learns to decode the hidden messages of undesirable behaviors and turn them into more acceptable actions. How Big Is the Fly? will challenge readers to think and question before judging behaviors.

Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Solutions for Everyday Challenges by Lori Ernsperger and Danielle Wendel

With autism spectrum disorders disproportionally affecting boys, how is living with ASD different for a woman? Lori Ernsperger and Danielle Wendel, an education professional and a mother of a young woman on the spectrum, respectively, take a look at this issue with their new book. “Many women with ASD report experiencing issues regarding gender identity. A girl knows she’s a girl and begins to relate to other girls differently than to boys. But this relating to other females may be delayed or non-existent for some young women with ASD,” the authors state.

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Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior by Lynne E. McClannahan, Ph.D and Patricia J. Krantz Ph.D

Activity Schedules enable children with autism to accomplish activities with greatly reduced adult supervision. An activity schedule is a set of pictures or words that cues a child to engage in a sequence of activities. When the activities are mastered, the children are more self-directed and purposeful in their home, school and leisure activities. Detailed instructions to help create schedules and teach children to use them.

Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents by R. Moyes

Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Chantal Sicile-Kira and Temple Grandin

Young and old cat lovers alike will love this book. Even if you aren't a cat lover you are guaranteed to chuckle when flipping through this book.

All Kinds of Minds: A Young Student's Book About Learning Disabilities and Learning Disorders by Melvin D. Levine

This book is a heartwarming and educational children’s book about a boy with autism. Like many children with autism, Andy displays a fascination for objects in motion. He spins things, especially his yellow Frisbee. It’s this special talent of Andy’s along with a new student’s curiosity about his behavior that sets the story in motion. Andy’s protective sister Rosie also provides background information about Andy and autism as well as a sibling’s perspective.

A Real Boy: A True Story of Autism, Early Intervention and Recovery by Christina Adams

Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior by Temple Grandin

Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Educators and Parents by Brenda Smith Myles and Richard L. Simpson

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens & Teens Get Ready for the Real World by Teresa Bolick

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success by B. Smith Myles and D. Adreon

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns by Brenda Smith Myles and Jack Southwick

Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for making Sense of the World by B. Smith Myles et al.

Asperger's and Girls by Tony Attwood, Temple Grandin, and Teresa Bolick

The Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone with Autism by Ellen Sabin

Autism Asperger's: Solving the Relationship Puzzle by Steven E. Gutstein, Ph.D.

Autism: Asserting Your Child's Rights to a Special Education by David Sherman

In this new book by David Sherman, an experienced special education attorney in San Francisco, aims to educate parents and guardians about the legal rights of children with special needs and the strategies to obtain an appropriate education. The book begins with a brief overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how to organize the wealth of information and necessary documentation that comes after a diagnosis. The next section addresses the issue of seeking professional help and contains a thorough listing of ASD methodologies. The book contains key information on how federal law and IDEA 2004 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) help provide children with a special education, and how to determine eligibility and need for services. A chapter on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is also included, and other services and considerations are explained within the context of the law. Lastly, more than 60 forms and letters are provided to help achieve the special education that each child deserves.

Autism Journey Guide by Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)

The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, and Healing by K. Siff Exkorn

This could be helpful for parents whose children are newly diagnosed, as it provides additional resource information, many treatments to try, and family stories to add more interest and make it an easier read.

Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and other ASDs by Chantal Sicile-Kira

Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Transactional Developmental Perspective by A. Wetherby and B. Prizant

The Autistic Spectrum Parent's Daily Helper by Lorna Wing, M.D. (workbook)

Behavioral Intervention For Young Children with Autism by Catherine Maurice, Gina Green and Stephen C. Luce

An important manual on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, this book provides a wealth of practical information for parents and professionals concerned with helping children with autism gain skills. The manual gives concrete information on how to evaluate and differentiate treatment options, how to assess a child’s skills, needs, and progress objectively.

Behind the Schoolhouse Door.....Eight Skills Every Teacher Should Have by Glenn Latham

The chapters of this book describe the basics of effective classroom management with an emphasis on instructional strategies that lead to pupil progress.

Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD by William Shaw

Biological Treatment for Autism & PDD: What's Going On? What Can You Do About It? by William Shaw, Bernard Rimland, Bruce Semon, and Lisa Lewis

The Biology of the Autistic Syndromes by Christopher Gillberg and Mary Coleman

Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant by Daniel Tammet

The Boy Who Loved Windows by Patricia Stacey

Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet by Elaine Gottschall

Brothers & Sisters: A Special Part of Exceptional Families by Peggy Gallagher, Thomas H. Powell and Cheryl Rhodes

The Child With Special Needs by Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder

Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide edited by Michael D. Powers, Pys.D.

Children With Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder by Jaquelyn McCandless

Clinical Practice Guideline: Autism Pervasive Developmental Disorders by NY State Dept. of Health, Early Intervention Program

Set of 3 books: Technical Report, Recommendations Report and Quick Reference Guide.

These books are a result of multiyear effort initiated by the New York State Dept. of Health to develop clinical practice guidelines to support the efforts of its statewide Early Intervetnio Program. The study highlights interventions that provide consistent, high quality, cost-effective, appropriate early intervention services that result in measurable outcomes for young children with autism/PSS. The guidelines are intended to help families, service providers and public officials make informed choices about early intervention services by offering recommendations based on scientific evidence and expert clinical opinion on effective practices.

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood

Could It Be Autism? A Parent's Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps by Nancy Wiseman

Creating a “Win-Win” IEP for Students with Autism by Beth Fouse, Ph.D.

A how-to manual that provides educators, parents and families of students with autism necessary information and skills to meet the challenges of the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) process.

A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism edited by Colleen Sell, forward by Doug and Laurie Flutie

Here is a compilation of family stories that will help readers connect to other parents.

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

Daniel Isn't Talking by Marti Leimbach

Developing Leisure Time Skills for Persons with Autism by Phyllis Coyne, Colleen Nyberg & Mary Lou Vandenburg

The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive, structured approach for the individuals with autism to develop leisure interests and skills for home, school and community.

Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-functioning Autism by Tony Attwood

Diet Intervention and Autism: Implementing the Gluten Free and Casein Free Diet for Autistic Children and Adults: A Guide for Parents by Marilyn Le Breton

Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes by Jennifer Elder and Marc Thomas

This is a great book for kids ages approximately 3rd, 4th, 5th grade. My son began asking questions like "Who else famous has autism?" This book answers that question nicely with brief biographies. Included are Andy Warhol, Temple Grandin and many others.

The Difficult Child by Stanley Turecki

Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social and Communication Intervention for Children with Autism by Kathleen Ann Quill

Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social and Communication Intervention for Children with Autism provides intervention guidelines that specifically address social and communication skills. It explores creative ways to assess and support the acquisition of these skills while maintaining objectivity and accountability. This book is divided into five major areas: perspectives on Autism, assessment of social and communication skills, methodology, curriculum guidelines, and resources.

Dr. Thompson's Straight Talk on Autism by Travis Thompson

Dylan's Story: Overcoming Autism, A Childhood Epidemic by Cristin Fergus, Joseph G. Fergus

Eating an Artichoke: A Mother's Perspective on Asperger Syndrome by Echo R. Fling

Effective Mainstreaming: Creating Inclusive Classrooms by Spencer J. Salend

Practical text for first courses in mainstreaming or special education. Provides future teachers with a wealth of strategies for creating inclusive classrooms for all students, regardless of disability, gender, socioeconomic status, family structure, ethnicity or language spoken. Up-to-date instructional strategies for accommodating studens with a wide range of special needs.

The Elephant in the Playroom by Denise Brodey

This book captures the daily happenings of real life parents, siblings and extended families of children with a variety of special needs. Parents can connect with what other parents of special needs children truly feel about raising special children, but don't always express. Many short stories.

Emergence: Labelled Autistic: by Temple Grandin

Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach by Stanley Greenspan

Enhancing Communication in Individuals with Autism Through the Use of Pictures and Words by Michelle Garcia Winner

Enzymes for Autism and other Neurological Conditions by Karen L. Defelice

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Autism by Adele Jameson Tilton

Evidence of Harm: Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic: A Medical Controversy by David Kirby

The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children by Ross W. Greene

Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help by Lynn M. Hamilton

A "5" Could Make Me Lose Control by Kari Dunn Buron

A "5" Is Against The Law by Kari Dunn Buron

From Goals to Data and Back Again by Jill Fain Lehman and Rebecca Klaw

The Functional Emotional Assessment Scale For Infancy and Early Childhood: Clinical and Research Applications by Stanley Greenspan, Georgia DeGangi, Serena Wieder

The Golden Bridge : A Guide to Assistance Dogs for Children Challenged By Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities by Patty Dobbs Gross

Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs through the Transition from School to Adult Life by Mary Korpi

This book describes strategies for helping a child transition to an adult, from teaching skills needed for independence to employment resources.

Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Two Volume Set by F. Volkmar, R. Paul, A. Klin, and D. Cohen

A comprehensive view of all information presently available about autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, drawing on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplines.

Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues by F. Volkmar and L. Wiesner

Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home by Christopher Gavigan

Helping Children with Autism Learn: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals by Bryna Siegel

The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations by Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman, and Ronda L. Schelvan

How To Compromise With Your School District Without Compromising Your Child: : A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Developmental Disorders and Learning Disabilities by Gary Mayerson

How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up?: Quality Indicators for Effective Service Delivery by Diane Twachtman-Cullen and Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly

I am Utterly Unique by Vivian Strand

Children's Book. A characteristic of Asperger's for each letter of the alphabet. Puts a positive spin on the disorder while bringing to light the child's strengths. For example the letter O - "I have an Original Outlook".

Ian's Walk by Laurie Lears

This book is about a young girl who realizes how much she cares for her autistic brother Ian, after he gets lost in the park. It is not so much a story about Ian’s autism as it is a subtle portrait of how his autism affects his older sister, Julie. After she and her other sister, Tara agree to let Ian walk with them to the park, Julie tells in a sensitive yet short-fused voice, how Ian sees, hears, smells, and feels things differently. The story is geared to help young children understand some of the characteristics that an autistic classmate may have.

The IGS Library of Program Exemplars by Raymond Romanczyk, Ph.D., Stephanie Lockshin, Ph.D., M.Ed. and Linda Mately, Ph.D.

This complementary volume to the IGS Curriculum provides approximately 100 intervention programs as examples for using the curriculum. The programs are presented in case study contexts to provide a sense of appropriate prioritization and inter-relatedness of the programs. Includes reproducible data forms.

Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom: Easy Ways to Adapt Learning Centers for All Children by Patti Gould and Joyce Sullivan

Inclusive Programming for Elementary Students with Autism by Sheila Wagner

This book based on the Emory Autism Resource Center (EARC) model. It provides a general overview of inclusion programming for school-age students with autism, as well as a selection of forms on specific programs.

Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome by Sheila Wagner

Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom by Rebecca A. Moyes

Incredible 5-Point Scale: Assisting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling Their Emotional Responses by Kari Buron Dunn, Mitzi Curtis, and Kari Dunn Buron

The Individual Goal Selection (IGS) Curriculum by Raymond Romanczyk, Ph.D., Stephanie Lockshin, Ph.D., M.Ed. & Linda Mately, M.Ed.

Manual provides step-by-step instructions for creating customized Applied Behavior Analysis programs for each child’s specific needs. Curriculum consists of 19 broad areas of development, which can be subdivided to specify the process and sequence of goal attainment. This book fosters consistency with the flexibility to be customized for each individual’s program.

Inside Out: What makes a Person With Social Cognitive Deficits Tick? by Michelle Garcia Winner

It Takes Two to Talk by Ayala Manolson

Just Give Him The Whale by Paula Kluth and Patrick Schwarz

Keys to Classroom Management by Glenn Latham, Ph.D., EdD

This book provides information on the Principals of Human Behavior, strategies for implementing Principles of behavior, getting and keeping students on task, quality of teacher-to-pupil interactions, frequency of student responding and controlling classroom distractions.

"A Land We Can Share" by Paula Kluth and Kelly Chandler-Olcott

Learning With A Visual Brain by Ellyn Lucas Arwood, Ed.D. & Carole Kaulitz, M.Ed.

Let me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph over Autism by Catherine Maurice

Told from a mother’s point of view, this book relates the story of two children’s diagnosis, therapy and authentic recovery from autism. The therapy of choice was Applied Behavior Analysis. The author presents a great deal of advice from trial and error experience in addition to providing extensive information and resources for parents and professionals.

Letters to Sam: A Grandfather's Lessons on Love, Loss, and the Gifts of Life by Daniel Gottlieb

The Life and Message of the Real Rain Man: The Journey of a Mega-Savant by Fran Peek and Lisa Hanson

Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's by John Elder Robison

This is an excellent read and personal account from someone who has grown up undiagnosed (until he was an adult) and lives with Asperger's. Many resources are listed throughtout the book, and again at the end.

Los Trastornos del Espectro de Autismo de la A a la Z by Barbara T. Doyle and Emily D. Iland

Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism by Jenny McCarthy

Making a Difference: Behavior Intervention for Autism by Catherine Maurice

This is a follow-up volume providing information for parents to help them make more informed decisions about the children and adults in their care. There are chapters written by parents as well as professionals covering topics such as: how to obtain effective treatments, management of feeding problems, techniques for improving social skills, problem behaviors, incidental teaching procedures to promote spontaneous language, prompting and fading prompts, maximizing conversational skills, current information on the nature of Autism, the political turmoil surrounding Autism, and the myriad of current treatments for this disorder. Soft cover, 250 pages.

Making Peace with Autism by Susan Senator

Making Sense of Autism by Travis Thompson

The Me Book by O. Ivar Lovaas

The Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders by Jan Johnston-Tyler

More Than a Mom by Heather Fawcett and Amy Baskin

More Than Words by Fern Sussman

My Brother Sammy by Becky Edwards

This book is about a boy who describes some of the feelings he has about his brother Sammy, who is autistic. Families with special needs children would enjoy this book as well as teachers to use in a classroom reading collection. For children in schools today, where there is a policy of inclusion, this book offers a way of understanding what makes each child unique.

My Friend with Autism by Beverly Bishop

My Social Stories Book by C. Gray and A.L. White

Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research & Recovery by Karyn Seroussi

Navigating the Social World by Jeanette McAfee, M.D.

The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray

Original Stories revised by Carol Gray

Provides simple stories addressing social skills, people and pets, personal care, outdoor games and activities, school, community helpers, holidays…etc. Most stories serve as an outline, which can be customized to meet the needs of an individual student or situation and improve the social understanding of events and activities.

No Strangers by Sharrie Warner

Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism by Paul Collins

The Oasis Guide to Asperger Syndrome-Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration by Patricia Romanowski Bashe and Barbara Kirby

The Official Autism 101 Manual by Karen Simmons

Our Journey Through High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A Roadmap by Tony Attwood, Liane Holliday Willey, and Linda Andron

The Out of Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz

The Out of Sync Child Has Fun by Carol Stock Kranowitz

Overcoming Autism by Lynn Koegel

A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism-How to meet the challenge and help your child thrive by Sally Ozonoff, Phd., Geraldine Dawson, Phd., and James McPartland

A Parent's Guide to Developmental Delays: Recognizing and Coping with Missed Milestones in Speech, Movement, Learning, and Other Areas by Laurie Fivozinsky LeComer

Parent Survival Manual: A Guide to Crisis Resolution in Autism and Related Developmental Disorders by Eric Schopler

Pervasive Developmental Disorder: An Altered Perspective by Barbara Quinn and Anthony Malone

Power Cards: Using Special Interests to Motivate Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome and Autism by Elisa Gagnon, M.Ed.

The Power of Positive Parenting by Glenn Latham

Preschool Education Programs for children with Autism by Sandra Harris, J.S. Handleman

Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome by Liane Holliday Willey

Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents by Shira Richman

Raising a Sensory Smart Child by Lindsay Biel and Nancy Peske

Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Reaching Out, Joining In: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism by Mary Jane Weiss and Sandra Harris

Relationship Development Intervention With Young Children: Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD
by Steven E. Gutstein, Rachelle K. Sheely

The Ride Together: A Brother and Sister's Memoir of Autism in the Family by Paul and Judy Karasik

Right Address...Wrong Planet: Children with Asperger Syndrome Becoming Adults by G.P. Barnhill

Right From the Start: Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Sandra L. Harris & Mary Jane Weiss

This book explains how Intensive Behavioral Intervention can benefit young children with autism and related disorders. The guide begins with a discussion of Applied Behavior Analyiss (ABA). The authors also discuss what families should consider before choosing any treatment method for their child with autism. Specifically outlines key components and elements of a good ABA program. Addresses Curriculum development, professional roles, parent involvement, inclusion and the pros and cons of a home-based program.

Rules by Cynthia Lord

School Success for Kids With Asperger's Syndrome by Stephan Silverman and Rich Weinfeld

Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families by Sandra L. Harris

Thinking in Pictures and Other Reports from My Life with Autism by Temple Grandin, PhD

Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues by Maria Wheeler

Toilet Training Persons with Developmental Disablilities by Richard M Foxx

A rapid program for day and nighttime independent toileting that provides a detailed step-by-step description of key techniques along with general statements of strategy and overall rationale.

Trevor Trevor by Diane Twachtman-Cullen

Understanding Autism by Steven O. Moldin and John L.R. Rubinstein

Understanding Autism by Susan Dodd

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders by American Academy of Pediatrics

Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research & Recovery by Karyn Seroussi

Understanding the Nature of Autism: A Guide to the Autism Spectrum Disorders by Janice Janzen

Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism by Roy Richard Grinker

Vaccines: : What Every Parent Should Know by Paul Offit and Louis Bell

Visual Perception Problems in Children With AD/HD, Autism, And Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Parents And Professionals by Lisa Kurtz

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication by Linda Hogdon, M.Ed.

Practical ideas and techniques for school and home for creating visual tools for students with autism and other moderate to severe communication disorders.

Voices from the Spectrum Edited by Cindy N. Ariel and Robert A. Naseef

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations by Stephanie Cave

When Everybody Cares: Case Studies of ABA with People with Autism by Bobby Newman, Ph.D., C.B.A.

This easy read book, written by Dr. Bobby Newman, consists of real life case studies in helping people with Autism using practical behavior methods. The stories in this book are examples of Dr. Newman’s work in assisting his clients with challenging behavioral issues. Applied Behavioral Analysis is the effective treatment used in a professional and caring manner. Soft cover, 129 pages.

Words from Those Who Care: Further Case Studies of ABA With People With Autism

A second volume of inspiring case studies and personal essays written by many parents and professionals who work with children and edited by Dr. Bobby Newman, Dana Reinecke, and Leo Newman. The book sheds light on the more personal face of ABA, describing the excitement of both therapist and student in working under such a program. Soft Cover, 192 pages.

A Work in Progress by Ron Leaf, Ph.D. and John McEachin, Ph.D.

Behavior Management strategies and a curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism. A two-part manual, which aids parents in handling difficult behaviors and self-stimulatory behaviors. Helps parents manage/reduce disruptive behavior and offers guidelines on sleep problems, toileting issues, eating issues, as well as social and play skills.

Worksheets! For Teaching Social Thinking and Related Skills: Breaking Down Concepts for Teaching Students with High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Pdd-nos, Nonverbal Learning Disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Adhd by Michelle Garcia Winner

Wrightslaw IDEA 2004 by Pete Wright

Includes text of key laws and regulations written in a way that provides laypersons and professionals with the information and understanding needed to effectively advocate for students with disabilities.

Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd edition by Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright

Yoga for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders : A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents and Caregivers by Dion Betts and Stacey Betts

You’re Going to Love This Kid by Paula Kluth, Ph.D.

The Ziggurat Model by Ruth Aspy, Ph.D. and Barry G. Frossman, Ph.D.