ASI Books

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Books:
 
A Miracle to Believe In, Barry Neil Kaufman, Doubleday, 1981.
A Parent's Guide to Autism: Answers to the Most Common Questions,
Charles A. Hart, Pocket Books, 1993.
A Positive Approach to Autism,
Stella Waterhouse, Jessica Kingsley Publications.
After the Tears: Parents talk about raising a child with a disability,
Robin Simons, Harcourt, Brace & Co., 1987.
Aperger syndrome and Sensory Issues,
Brenda Smith Myles.
Asperger's and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success,
Brenda Smith Myles & Diane Adreon.
Asperger's Syndrome - A Guide for Parents and Professionals,
Tony Atwood, Jessica Kingsley Publications, 1998.
Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Transactional Developmental Perspective,
Amy Wethersby & Barry Prizant.
Autism: A Practical Guide for Those Who Help Others,
John Gerdtz and Joel Bregman, Crossroad, 1990.
Autistic Children: A guide for parents and professionals,
Lorna Wing, Brunner/Mazel, 1985.
Biological Basis of Autism and PDD,
William Shaw.
Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide,
Michael Powers, Woodbine House, 1989.
Confronting Autism: Aurora on the Dark Side of Venus,
Victoria Beck, New Destiny, 1999.
Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Recommendations for Designing Effective Programs,
Cathy Pratt, Beverly Vicker, Kim Davis.
Educating Children with Autism: A guide to Selecting an appropriate Program,
Michael Powers, Woodbine House, 1994.
Helping Children with Autism to Learn,
Stuart Powell.
I Am Special: Introducing Children and Young People to Their Autsim Spectrum Disorder,
Peter Vermeullen.
Keys to Parenting the Child With Autism (Barron's Parenting Keys),
Marlene Targ Brill.
Let Me Hear Your Voice,
Catherine Maurice, Fawcett Columbine, 1994.
Pervasive Developmental Disorder: An Altered Perspective,
Barbara Quinn.
Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help,
Mitzie Waltz.
Positive Behavioral Support, Lynn Koegel.
Pretending to Be Normal - Living with Asperger's Syndrome,
Liane Holiday Willey, Jessica Kingsley Publications.
Reaching Out, Joining In: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children With Autism,
Mary Jane Weiss & Sandra Harris.
Right From the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism,
Sandra Harris.
Solving Behavioral Problems in Autism,
Linda A. Hodgdon.
Sonrise, The Miracle Continues,
Barry Neil Kaufman.
Targeting Autism: What We Know, Don't Know, and Can Do to Help Young Children With Autism and Related Disorders,
Shirley Cohen.
Teach Me Language,
Sabrina Freeman, Future Horizons, 1997.
Teaching Children with Autism - Strategies to Enhance Communication and Socialization,
Ed. by Kathleen Ann Quill.
Teaching Developmentally Disabled Children: The ME Book,
Ivan Lovass, Pro-Ed, 1993.
The Autistic Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Helping Your Child,
Lorna Wing.
The New Social Story Book,
Carol Gray.
There's a Boy in Here, Judy and Sean Barron.
Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder,
Karyn Feroussi, Simon and Schuster, 2000.
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication,
Linda A. Hodgdon.
World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders,
Bryna Siegel, Oxford University Press, 1996.
 
Books Written for Children:
 
Andy and his Yellow Frisbee,
Mary Thompson, Woodbine House, 1996.
Ian's Walk, a Story about Autism,
Laurie Lears, Albert Whitman & Co., 1998.
Joey and Sam,
Illana Katz, Real Life Storybooks, 1993.
Kristy and the Secret of Susan (Baby Sitters Club),
Ann Martin, Scholastic, 1990.
Russel is Extra Special,
Charles Amenta, Magination Press, 1992.
 
Books Written by People With Autism:
 
Autism and Sensing - The Unlost Instinct,
Donna Williams, Jessica Kingsley Publications.
Autism: An Inside-Out Approach,
Donna Williams, Jessica Kingsley Publications, 1996.
Beyond the Wall: Personal Experience with Autism and Asperger Syndrome,
Stephen Shore.
Emergence: Labeled Autistic,
Temple Grandin, Arena Press, 1986.
Nobody Nowhere,
Donna Williams, Times Books, 1992.
Somebody Somewhere,
| Donna Williams, Times Books, 1994.
Soon Will Come the Light,
Thomas A. McKean, Future Education, Inc., 1994.
Thinking in Pictures,
Temple Grandin.
 
Books Written About Siblings:
 
Brothers and Sisters: A Special Part of Exceptional Families (2nd ed.)
Thomas Powell & Peggy A. Gallagher.
 
Brothers, Sisters, and Special Needs
D. J. Lobato.
 
Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families
Sandra J. Harris.
 
Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Donald Meyer & Patricia Vadesy
 
 

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