Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals by Catherine Maurice, Gina Green, and Stephen C. Luce. (XBM Green 1996) This book provides a comparison of ABA to other interventions for autism and an overview of its curriculum. Pp. 129. If available, item can be checked out from the resource […]
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Right from the Start: Behavioral Interventions for Children with Autism
Right from the Start: Behavioral Interventions for Children with Autism by Sandra Harris & Mary Jane Wiess. (XBM Harri 2007) This book introduces the reader to issues involved in early, intensive behavioral treatment of children with autism and related disorders. It discusses applied behavioral analysis, the central component of an intensive behavioral intervention. Pp. 138. […]
Words From Those Who Care: Further Case Studies of ABA with people with Autism
Words From Those Who Care: Further Case Studies of ABA with people with Autism Bobby Newman, Ph.D., Dana R. Reincecke, and Leo Newman, editors. (XIN Newma 2000) This book describes case studies and shows the “other” face of ABA, the motivation and emotions of the individuals who provide and receive services. It is not a […]
Steps to Independence: Teaching Everyday Skills to Children With Special Needs
Steps to Independence: Teaching Everyday Skills to Children With Special Needs by Bruce L. Baker and Alan J. Brightman. (XAT Baker 2004) This book is a hands-on resource that outlines various strategies for teaching life skills to children from age three through young adulthood. Pp. 353. If available, item can be checked out from the […]
Asperger Syndrome: An Owner’s Manual
Asperger Syndrome: An Owner’s Manual–What You, Your Parents and Your Teachers Need to Know: An Interactive Guide and Workbook by Ellen S. Heller Korin. (XAS Korin 2006) This is an interactive workbook designed for young people grades 5 through 8 for use with guidance from a helping adult. This book describes what Asperger syndrome is […]
Solutions for Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome
Solutions for Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome: Maximizing the Benefits,Minimizing the Drawbacks to Achieve Success by Juanita Lovett. (XAD Lovet 2005) Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome have potential strengths such as intense concentration and high intelligence, but they also have potential weaknesses like poor social skills and anger. Lovett shares information about Asperger’s including tips to build […]
Adults with Autism: A Guide to Theory and Practice
Adults with Autism: A Guide to Theory and Practice by Hugh Morgan and Geraldine Peacock. (XAD Morga 1996) This book examines services for adults with autism from a practical perspective, looking at international service models. There is a focus on the inflexibility in behavior and thought that characterize autism and how that relates to issues […]
Autism Every Day
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.
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, […]
The Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with Autism
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 […]