Category Archives: TAP’s Library Favorites

Here’s a few of our favorite books from our library all of which are available for check out.

A Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Family Member and Teacher Needs to Know

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autismA Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Family Member and Teacher Needs to Know by Fred Volkmar and Lisa Wiesner

(XAB Volkm 2009 c.2)

Written by the director of the Yale Child Study Center and a pediatrician, A Practical Guide to Autism is filled with advice and answers to everyday questions about living and learning with autism. This book has easy-to-access, reliable information regarding the selection of doctors, schools, services, and insurance, as well as day-to-day living in the family, school, and community.  A Practical Guide to Autism also provides a detailed background on autism and related Autism Spectrum Disorders including Asperger syndrome.

If available, item can be borrowed from the resource room at no cost.

Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism: A Practitioner’s Guide to Parent Training and A Manual for Parents

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teaching communicationTeaching Social Communication to Children with Autism: A Practitioner’s Guide to Parent Training and A Manual for Parents by Brooke Ingersoll, PhD and Anna Dvortcsak, MS.

(XSS Inger 2010)

This training manual provides parents with easy to use strategies based on the latest scientific findings.  It provides parents new approaches to communicating with and teaching their children.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

Thinking About You, Thinking About Me

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thinking abouty you thinking about meThinking About You, Thinking About Me by Michelle Garcia Winner.

(XSS Winne 2007think)

One fundamental deficit a person with autism faces relates to perspective taking – the ability of one person to consider the point of view and motives of another. This book addresses the different ways this problem can present itself, the current thinking on how to approach the problem and a wealth of exercises and activities that can immediately be applied to the student. Illustrated with clear diagrams and tables, and with photocopiable handouts. Pp. 270.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

Fitting In and Having Fun-Vol. #1 and #2

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fitting in and having funFitting In and Having Fun-Vol. #1 and #2 (DVD) by Amos Wolf Jonathan Dana, Michael Dana, and Michael Dana.

(XSS Fitti 2005)

This is a video modeling program for Children with High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and Other Nonverbal Learning Disorders. This video features real life social situations reenacted by children. It highlights what you can do differently to improve social exchanges and includes “What They’re Thinking” insight windows. Volume one and volume two are 30 minutes each.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

Drawing a Blank: Improving Comprehension for Readers on the Autism Spectrum

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drawing a blankDrawing a Blank: Improving Comprehension for Readers on the Autism Spectrum  by Emily Iland, MA.

(XED Iland 2011)

Using a clearly stated and well-organized approach, this practical resource provides educational professionals and parents with the tools to improve comprehension for good decoders who have reading comprehension difficulties, as well as readers who struggle with both decoding and comprehension. In keeping with current standards, the book emphasizes the importance of using evidence-based and promising practices based on thorough assessment of student’s needs. Pp. 275.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide

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fromemotionstoadvocacyWrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide by Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright.

(XED Wrigh 2001)

This book will teach you how to plan, prepare, organize and get quality special education services. This comprehensive easy-to-read book will assist in teaching you your child’s disability and educational needs, how to create a simple method for organizing your child’s file and devising a master plan for your child’s special education. Pp. 311.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

Teach Me Language: A Language Manual for children with autism, Asperger’s syndrome and related developmental disorders

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teachmelanguageTeach Me Language: A Language Manual for children with autism, Asperger’s syndrome and related developmental disorders by Sabrina, Ph.D. Freeman, Lorelei Dake, and Sabrina K. Freeman.

(XCM Freem 1997)

This step by step “How to” manual has instructions, explanations, examples, games and cards that attack language weaknesses common to children with pervasive developmental disorders aged kindergarten through teen years. Visual learners tend to benefit the most from this book which includes concepts such as social language, general knowledge, grammar and syntax, functional knowledge, written expression, and language-based academic concepts.  This book should be introduced once the child has learned one and two word sentences, has some basic vocabulary, and can answer simple questions from a picture book.  Pp. 410.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

Tasks Galore: Creative Ideas for Teachers, Therapists and Parents Working with Children with Autism

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tasksgaloreTasks Galore: Creative Ideas for Teachers, Therapists and Parents Working with Children with Autism by Laurie Eckenrode, Pat Fennell & Kathy Hearsey.

(XED Ecken 2003)

This book designed for teachers, therapists, and parents, assists in creating a fun and meaningful task collection. Emphasis is on helping any student/child feel successful. Pp. 66.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

The Zones of Regulation

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zoneThe Zones of Regulation by Leak Kuypers

(XBM Kuype 2011)

Self-regulation is something everyone continually works on, whether we are cognizant of it or not.  We all encounter trying circumstances that test our limits from time to time.  If we are able to recognize when we are becoming less regulated, we are able to do something about it to feel better and get ourselves to a better place.  This comes naturally for some, but for others it is a skill that needs to be taught and practiced. This is the goal of The Zones of Regulation.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

The Incredible 5 Point Scale: Assisting Students with ASD in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling their Emotional Responses

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Incredible 5 point scaleThe Incredible 5 Point Scale:  Assisting Students with ASD in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling their Emotional Responses  by Kari Buron & Mitzi Curtis.

(XBM Buron 2003)

Two teachers share their simple yet successful concept of the 5 point scale to help students understand and control their emotional reactions to everyday events that might otherwise cause escalating reactions.  This book shows how to break down a given behavior and suggests alternative, positive behaviors at each level of the scale.  Pp. 73.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty, and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism

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taking careTaking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty, and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism  by Mary Wrobel.

(XAT Wrobe 2003)

This book was written to provide necessary information on the skills students need to live safe, healthy lives as independently as possible. Pp. 248.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

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guideAsperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood (1998).

(XAS Attwo 1998)

This book explains Asperger’s Syndrome and the unusual characteristics of those who have it. The book suggests strategies to help someone with Asperger’s Syndrome reduce the unusual behaviors and become less conspicuous. Pp. 224.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

INTRICATE MINDS: Understanding Classmates With Asperger Syndrome

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intricate mindsINTRICATE MINDS: Understanding Classmates With Asperger Syndrome  by Drew Coulter and Dan Coulter (DVD).

(XAS Intri 2005)

Candid interviews with teenagers designed to promote positive interactions between classmates and reduce harassment and bullying. This innovative program takes viewers “inside” AS, with demonstrations to help them see things from the point of view of teens with Asperger Syndrome. 12 minutes.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

Aspergers…What does it mean to me?

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Aspergers…What does it mean to meAspergers…What does it mean to me? by Catherine Faherty.

(XAS Faher 2000)

This workbook offers self awareness and life lessons to the child or youth with high functioning autism or Asperger’s. Pp. 306.

If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z

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a to zAutism 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.

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

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ImageTen Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm.

(XAB Notbo 2005)

This book defines the top ten characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with autism. This parent’s personal experience creates a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum. Pp. 150.

If available, this can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.