The Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with Autism by Adelle Jameson Tilton. (XAB Tilto 2004) This book offers practical advice, gentle reassurance, and real-life scenarios to help your family get through each day. It is full of useful information and positive techniques to help manage your child. Pp. 270. If available, this can be checked out from the resource […]
Category: Autism Basics
If you are looking for general information on autism spectrum disorder, this it the section for you!
Making Sense of Autism
Making Sense of Autism by Travis Thompson. (XAB Thomp 2007) Think of this book as a solid, balanced understanding of what autism is, how it affects behavior and learning, and what you can do to effectively work with children with autism from their preschool years through elementary school. Pp. 266. If available, this can be checked out from […]
Autism-An Inside-Out Approach
Autism-An Inside-Out Approach: An Innovative Look at the Mechanics of ‘Autism’ and It’s Developmental ‘Cousins’ by Donna Williams. (XAB Willi 1996) This book presents the many different faces of autism and autism-related conditions from an insider’s perspective. Pp. 338. If available, this can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Laughing & Loving with Autism
Laughing & Loving with Autism: A Collection of “Real Life” Warm & Humorous Stories by R Wayne Gilpin. (XAB Gilipi 1993) This book is a compilation of real life warm and humorous stories. Pp. 140. If available, this can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Just This Side of Normal
Just This Side of Normal: Glimpses Into Life with Autism by Elizabeth K Gerlach. (XAB Gerla 1999) This comprehensive guide outlines basic facts, research information and effective treatment options for autism. Objectively written it contains extensive resource listings and suggested readings. Pp. 139. If available, this can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Solutions for Addressing Everyday Challenges by Lori Ernsperger Ph.D, Danielle Wendel, and Liane Holliday Willey. (XAB Ernsp 2007) The authors give a voice to girls under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders. They provide insightful first-hand accounts of girls’ lives along with research-based strategies and practical techniques for addressing the unique needs […]
A Strange World
A Strange World – Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome And Pdd-nos: A Guide For Parents, Partners, Professional Carers, And People With ASDS by Martine F. Delfos and Tony Attwood. (XAB Delfo 2005) This book is a comprehensive guide to autistic spectrum disorders presented from a scientific perspective. It offers practical advice on how to approach these problems from the various perspectives […]
The World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders
The World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders by Bryna Siegel. (XAB Siege 1996) This book is about gaining an understanding of the diagnosis of autism, the available treatments, and how to decide what is best for a particular child with autism or PDD. Pp. 368. If available, this can be checked out from the […]
Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism
Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism by Roy Richard Grinker. (XAB Grink 2006) This book presents the controversial idea that there is no evidence for an autism epidemic. Instead, the high rates of prevalence and diagnosis today are instead evidence that scientists are finally counting cases correctly. Pp. 352. If available, this can be checked out from the […]
Solving the Relationship Puzzle
Solving the Relationship Puzzle by Steven Gutstein. (XAB Gutst 2000) Learn about the social development pathway of the nondisabled child and the life-changing detour taken by children on the autism spectrum. This book will help you show your child self discovery and social awareness. Pp.182. If available, this can be checked out from the resource room at no […]