Autism Every Day by Alyson Beytien. (XAB Beyti 2011) This guidebook combines real-life stories of challenges and successes with practical ideas for handling autism, every day. Autism consultant Alyson Beytien outlines over 150 tried-and-true techniques for home, school, and community. Pp. 286. If available, this can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Category: Autism Basics
If you are looking for general information on autism spectrum disorder, this it the section for you!
The Complete Guide to Autism Treatments
The Complete Guide to Autism Treatments by Dr. Sabrina Freeman. ( XAB Freeman 2007) This book scrutinizes the range of treatment options offered to parents of children with autism so that parents can make sure that the treatment they have chosen for their child stands up to the claims made by the treatment provider. Pp. 509. If available, […]
Living Along the Autism Spectrum
Living Along the Autism Spectrum: What Does It Mean to have Autism or Asperger Syndrome? (XAB Shore 2009) This DVD s from a father’s perspective and covers the general characteristics of a child on the Autism Spectrum, as well as touching on subjects that affect the entire family. Some of these issues include siblings, employment, grief, and culture. This […]
A Mind Apart
A Mind Apart by Peter Szatmari. (XAB Szatm 2004) The author shows that children with autism spectrum disorders act the way they do because they think in vastly different ways than other people. Dr. Szatmari shares the compelling stories of children he has treated who hear everyday conversation like a foreign language or experience hugs like the clamp of […]
Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum
Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum by Ruth Elain Joyner Hane. (XAB Shore 2004) This book aims to help people with autism effectively self-advocate in their pursuit of independent, productive, and fulfilling lives. Ask and Tell is unique by being the first book to speak to the twin issues of self- advocacy and […]
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Best Practice Guidelines for Screening, Diagnosis and Assessment by the California Department of Developmental Services. (XAB ASD 2002) Based on validated scientific evidence, clinical experience and clinical judgment, the Guidelines provides professionals, policymakers, parents and other stakeholders with detailed “best practice” recommendations and rationale for screening, evaluating and assessing individuals suspected of having autistic spectrum disorders. […]
Autism
Autism by the National Institutes of Health. (XAB Autis 1997) This booklet includes the basics on what autism is, how it’s diagnosed, and accompanying disorders. It also discusses what can be done to improve the prognosis and help families learn to cope with the diagnosis. Pp. 60. If available, this can be checked out from the resource room […]
Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z
Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z by Barbara T Doyle and Emily Doyle Iland. (XAB Doyle 2004) This book is a simply written, comprehensive introduction to autism spectrum disorders, their diagnosis, and the impact diagnosis may have on families. Pp. 462. If available, this can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
The Autism Book
The Autism Book by Jhoanna Robledo and Dawn Ham-Kucharski. (XAB Roble 2005) The authors use their firsthand knowledge and experience to answer parents’ most pressing questions about autism. Pp. 141. If available, this can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Could It Be Autism?
Could It Be Autism? by Nancy D. Wiseman. (XAB Wisem 2006) Helps guide parents through the process of figuring out why their child is different. Information that helps parents recognize the “red flags” and the first signs of a problem. Pp. 272. If available, this can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.