BOOKS

HIGHLY RECOMMENEDED:"LOUDER THAN WORDS" AND "MOTHER WARRIORS" BOTH BY JENNY MCCARTHY.

Diagnosis and Intervention

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

Could it be Autism?
by Nancy Wiseman





A Parents Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps

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

The Autism Book: Answers to your most pressing questions
by S. Jhoanna Robledo and Dawn Ham-Kucharski

The Child With Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth
by Stanley Greenspan, Serena Wieder, Robin Simons

The Funtional Emotional Assessment Scale for Infancy and Early Childhood: Clinical and Research Applications
by Stanley Greenspan
Available at Amazon.com

Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Sandra L. Harris, Mary Jane Weiss





Therapeuptic Interventions

A is for Autism F is for friend: a Kid's Book on Making Friends with a Child Who Has Autism
by Joanna Keating-Velasco

Acting for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
by Lisa Wolf

Autism in the School-Aged Child: Expanding Behavioral Strategies and Promoting Success
by Carol Schmidt, Beth Heybyrne

Baj and the Word Launcher: Space Age Asperger Adventures in Communication
by Pamela Victor

Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of High Fuctioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome
by Rebecca A. Moyes

No Strangers
by Sharries Warner

Teach me Language: A Manual for Children with autism, Asperger's syndrome and related developmental disorders
by Sandra Freeman, Lorelei Dake
Available at Amazon.com

Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies for Initiating Positive Interactions and Improving Learning Opportunities
by Rober L. Koegel, Lynn Kern Koegel

Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism: Scripts and Script Fading
by Lynn McClannahan, Patricia Krantz

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

The New Social Story Book: Illustrated Edition
by Carol Gray

Trevor Trevor
by Diane Twachtman-Cullen

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication: Practical Supports for School & Home
by Linda A. Hodgdon

Your'e Going to Love This Kid! Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom!
by Paula Kluth






Adolescent/Young Adults


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





Adults with Autism

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

Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism
by Temple Grandin





Medical, Biomedical, Diet Interventions

Autism, Brain, and Environment
by Richard Lathe

Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD
by William Shaw

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

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

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

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

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

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

Special Diets for Special Kids, Two
by Lisa Lewis

Sting of the Medial Mosquito
by Robert Caires

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

Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior
by David Comings

Understanding Autism: From Basic Neuroscience to Treatment
by Steve Moldin, John Rubenstein

Vaccines: What Evey Parent Should Know
by Paul Offit, Louis Bell

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

Autism Journey Guide
by Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
Purchase from TACAnow.org

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





Family Resources

A Parents Guide to Developmental Delay's: Recognizing and Coping with Missed Milestones in speech, Movement, Learning, and Other Areas
by Laurie LeComer

A Stolen Life
by Marge Grant
Available at Amazon.com

Awakening Ashley: Mozart Knocks Autism On its Ear
by Sharon Ruben


Between Their World and Ours: Breakthroughs with Autistic Children
by Karen Zelan


Born on a blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant
by Daniel Tamment

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


Daneil Isn't Talking
by Marti Leimbach

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

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

Making Peace with Autism: One Family's Story of Struggle, Discovery, and Unexpected Gifts
by Susan Senator

More Than a Mom
by Heather Fawcett, Amy Baskin

Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life
by Lynn Koegel, Claire LaZebnik

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

Siblings of Children With Autism: A Guide for Families (Topics in Autism)
by Sandra L. Harris

Strange Son: Two Mothers, Two Sons, and the Quest to Unlock the Hidden World of Autism
by Portia Iversen

That's Life with Autism: Tales and Tips for Families With Autism
by Donna Satterlee-Ross, Kelly Ann Holly

The Autism Book: Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions
by S. Jhoanna Robledo, Dawn Ham-Kucharski

The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to KNow about Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, and Healing--from a Mother Whose Child Recovered
by Karen Siff Exkorn

The Boy Who Loved Windows: Opening the Heart and Mind of a Child Threatened with Autism
by Patricia Stacey

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

Touchpoints: The Essential Reference: Your Child's Emotional Behavioral Development
by T. Berry Brazelton

Understanding Autism
by Susan Dodd

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

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

Voices from the Spectrum: Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, People With Autism, And Professionals Share Their Wisdom
by Cindy N. Ariel, Robert A. Naseef

Yoga for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents and Caregivers
by Dion Betss, Stacey Betts
Available at Amazon.com

Your Child's Health and Wellness Record
by Karen Melnick





Asperger's Disorder

Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Strategies and Solutions
by Nick Dubin

Asperger's and Girls
Featuring Tony Attwood and Temple Grandin, plus 7 more experts

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

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





Special Education Legal Rights


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

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, Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly





General Information on Autism


Autism Aspergers: Solving the Relationship Puzzle--A New Developmental Program that Opens the Door to Lifelong Social and Emotional Growth
by StevenE. Gutstein

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 from A to Z (English Version): Assessment, Diagnosis...& More!
by Emily Doyle Iland, Barbara T. Doyle

Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide
by Michael D. Powers, Temple Grandin

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

How To Be A Para Pro: A Comprehensive Training Manual for Paraprofessionals
by Diane Twachtman-Cullen

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

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

Teaching Individuals With Developmental Delays: Basic Intervention Techniques
by O. Ivar Lovaas

The Autism Encylopedia
by John T. Neisworth, Pamela S. Wolfe

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

The Official Autism 101 Manual: Everything you need to know about autism from experts who know and care
by Karen L. Simmons with contributions by Temple Grandin, Anthony attwood, Darold A. Treffert,
Bernard Rimland, Jed E. Baker, and more

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
by The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Purchase from the AAP.





Behavioral Approach

A Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies & A Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism
by Ron Leaf, John McEachin, Jaisom D. Harsh

Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior
by Lynn McClannahan, Patricia Krantz

Behavioral Intevention for Young Children With Autism: a Manual for Parents and Professionals
by Catherine Maurice, Gina Green, Stephen C. Luce

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

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