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Autism Society Resource Library

BOOKS

 

Title: Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD

Author: William Shaw Ph.D.

Book Number #20

This book is a summary of current research and medical therapies in use for the treatment of autism and PDD. The authors have written this book to serve as a guide to therapies and as a reference source for both professional. and non professional.

 

Title: The Incredible 5-Point Scale

Author: Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis

Book Number#100

The objective of this book is to illustrate how to utilize a simple 5-point scale to support a program for teaching understanding.

 

Title: Inside Out: What Makes a Person with Social Cognitive Deficits Tick?

Author: Michelle Garcia Winner

Book Number #

This book introduces a framework of how to more specifically understand the deficits of persons with social cognitive disabilities, e.g. with Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders-Not Otherwise Specified and Non-verbal Learning 'disabilities.

   

Title: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ IN 100 EASY LESSONS

Author: Siegfried Engelmann, Phyllis Haddox, Elaine Bruner

Book Number #94

Twenty minutes a day is all you need and within 100 teaching days your child will be reading in a solid second-grade reading level. It's a sensible, Easy-to-follow, and enjoyable way to help your child fain the essential skills of reading.                   

 

Title: CIRCLES OF FRIENDS

Author: ROBERT PERSKE

Book Number # 26

In this warm, sensitive collection, Rober and Martha Perske offer true stories and issues to ponder, concerning Circles of Friends- friend-ships between people with disabilities and so-called normals. They show how the circles cut across age groups, generations, and races, and how the hearts and worldviews of everyone can be enriched. The emphasis here is on pure and simple friendship.

 

Title: THE SOURCE FOR EXECUTIVE FUNCTION DISORDERS

Author: Susanne Phillips Keeley

Book Number #

This book is devoted to rehabilitation practice, it assumes basic knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurological disease' impairment and the mechanisms of brain injury

 

Title: THE NEW SOCIAL STORY BOOK

Author: Jenison Public Schools, Jenison, Michigan

Book Number #

Social stories provide individuals with autism with accurate information regarding situations they encounter. For some students with autism, this type of written information appears to have a positive impact on their responses to social situations.

 

Title: Teaching Individuals with Developmental Delays

Author: O. lvar Lovaas

Book Number #90

Individuals are evaluated on many dimensions, including emotional development, social skills, educational achievements and language3 skills. Within behavioural psychology, the branch of psychology that forms the foundation of this teaching manual, such dimensions are referred to as behaviors.

 

Title: PEER PLAY AND THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

Author: Pamela j. Wolfberg

Book Number #68

This is the book for: The how-to manual on creating play groups to teach children with autism interactive play.

 

Title: PIRATES

Author: Dr. Margaret Anne Carter and Josie Santomauro

Book Number #

This is a preschool-to-third -grade social understanding program based on a pirate theme. The content focuses on social understanding and social interaction skills, relevant for children across the early years.

   

Title: TEACHING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

Author: Kathleen Ann Quill

Book Number #87

This valuable book describes teaching strategies and instructional adaptations which promote communication and socialization

in children with autism. These strategies capitalize on the individual strengths and learning styles of the autistic child.

 

Title: TRANSITIONS FROM SCHOOL TO COMMUNITY FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Author:

Book Number #

This project is funded by the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program. "The opinions and interpretations in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the government of Canada."

 

Title: INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Author: PEI Association for Community Living Inc.

Book Number #

This booklet has been written with the understanding that you are a parent of a son or daughter who has a developmental, physical or intellectual disability attending (  that will be attending) their neighborhood school. We want to provide the necessary information so that you become knowledgeable of Inclusive education and be a successful advocate for your son/daughter.

 

Title:EARNING LANGUAGE AND LOVING IT

Author: Weitzman and Grenberg

Book Number #59

This book, provides a step-by -step approach to promoting children's social, language, and literacy development in child care preschool, and other early childhood settings.

 

Title: SOCIAL BEHAVIOR MAPPING

Author: Michelle Garcia Winner, Editor

Book Number #

Social Behavior Mapping is powerful! It gives our kids the necessary framework to transform a challenging behavior into a teachable moment. I've sued it often over the past few years and have witnessed many of my students experience a life-changing "aha" moment. That is what teaching is all about

 

Title: AUTISM IS TREATABLE!

Author: DAN! Conference Proceeding spring 2005

Book Number #

 

Title: MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Author: Catherin Maurice, Gina Green, Richard M. Foxx

Book Number #64

This work is an attempt to build upon and expand the work of Behavioral Intervention for Young children with Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals.

   

Title:AUTISM AND PDD

Author: Pam Britton Reese, Nena C. Challenner

Book Number # 08

The lessons are grouped into five separate books: school, home, community, getting along, behavior. In each book, we have included two types of lessons: instructional and behavioral.

 

Title: "Say and Do"Early Social Scenes for School

Author: Susan Rose Simms

Book Number # 38

This book is a collection of 60 pragmatic social skills lessons that your preschool and elementary school students can use to be successful in the classroom

     

Title: UNDERSTANDING AUTISM FOR DUMMIES

Author: Stephen M. Shore, EdD

Book Number #

This reassuring guide explains the symptoms of autism, how it's diagnosed, and the current options for treatment. You'll get helpful information on the latest in genetic and biomedical research, as well as coverage of special-needs financial planning, legal rights for education and handling issues unique to adults with autism.

   

Title: TEACHING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM TO MIND-READ

Author: Patricia Howlin

Book Number #

This easy -to follow graded teaching guide is of particular relevance to special needs teacher, educational and clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, and careers of children with autism spectrum conditions.

   

Title: PIVOTAL RESPONSE TREATMENTS FOR AUTISM

Author: Robert L. Koegel and Lynn Kern Koegel

Book Number

An innovative, state-of -the -art treatment for autism, Pivotal Response Treatment uses natural learning opportunities to target and modify key behaviors in young children with autism, leading to widespread positive affects on communication, behavior, and social skills.

 

Title: MORE THAN WORDS

Author: Fern Sussman

Book Number #65

In this book, the author presents a step-by-step guide for parents of preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other social communication difficulties.

 

Title: FUN DECK AND SAY

Author: Kim Gill and Joanne DeNinno

Book Number #46

A companion book to the super duper fun dech series

   

Title: JUST FOR ME

Author:Margaret Warner

Book Number # 55

This book helps teach preschool students all about spatial concepts, attributes, quantity concepts, and temporal concepts with basic, yet fun tasks.

   

Title: 204 FOLD AND SAY SOCIAL SKILLS

Author: Deena E. Mahler

Book Number #44

It is a collection of little books which present everyday social situations found at school, at home, and in the community.

 

Title: SCISSORS, GLUE, AND CONCEPTS, TOO!

Author: Susan Boegler, Debbie Abruzzini

Book Number #75

Interactive activities for practicing basic concepts.

   

Title: HANDWRITING WITHOUT TEARS

Author: Jan Z. Oisen, OTR

Book Number #48

Handwriting Without Tears is a simple, developmentally based curriculum.

 

Title: PRINTING POWER

Author: Jan Z. Oisen, OTR

Book Number # 72

PRINTING POWER is the advanced student workbook for printing

 

Title: GRAY'S GUIDE TO BULLYING ( JENISON AUTISM JOURNAL)

Author: Carol Gray

Book Number #47

This special edition contains all three articles, and the corrsponding workbook, as they first appeared.

   

Title: SKILLSTREAMING THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILD, STUDENT MANUAL

Author:  Ellen Mcginnis, Arnold P. Goldstein

Book Number #78

Skillstreaming is a way to learn how to handle these and many other kinds of problems. It will teach you to deal with problems in ways that are helpful to other people, like your parents, teachers, and friends.

 

Title: SKILLSTREAMING THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILD, PROGRAM FORMS

Author:  Ellen Mcginnis, Arnold P. Goldstein

Book Number #79

 

Title: VERBAL BEHAVIOR TARGETS

Author: Dinana Luckevich, PH.D.

Book Number #

Verbal Behavior Targets is a vital resource for teaching language to children with autism, PDD, Down syndrome, or other language delays.

 

Title: BASIC SKILLS CHECKLIST,BUILDING SKILS FOR SPECIAL CHIDREN

Author: Marlene Breitenbach M. S. Ed., BCBA

Book Number # 16

The Basic Skills Checklists were created over many years in the classroom and have proven useful in identifying and prioritizing objectives.

 

Title: AUTISM & PDD, Social Skills Lessons

Author: Pam Britton Reese

Book Number #10

The lessons are grouped into five separate books: school, home, community, getting along, behavior. In each book, we have included two types of lessons: instructional and behavioral.

   

Title: Positive strategies for managing and preventing out- of -control behavior NO MORE MELTDOWNS

Author: Jed baker, Ph.D.

Book Number #

Dr. Baker offers an easy-to-follow, 4-step model that will improve your everyday relationships with his children in your life.

 

Title: STOP THAT SEEMINGLY SENSELESS BEHAVIOR

Author: Beth A. Glasberg, Ph.D., BCBA

Book Number #

This book describes how to develop behavior intervention plans to stop or diminish typical problem behaviors such as noncompliance, aggression, and  repetitive actions.

 

Title: HOW RUDE! The teenager' guide to good manner, proper behavior, and not grossing people out.

Author: Alex J. Packer, Ph.D.

Book Number #51

This book keeps you laughing as you learn the basics of polite behavior in all kinds of situations- at home,  at school, in public, with friends, with stranger, at the mall, at the movies, on the phone, on line in conversations, at job interviews, in restaurants, on  elevators, in cars, on skate, at parties, at formal diners, on the bus, and any where you go.

   

Title: LIFE SKILLS ACTIVITIES for special children

Author: Darlene Mannix

Book Number #62

For all educators of special learners, here are 145 ready-to -use lessons and reproducible line master worksheets that help children acquire the basic skills necessary to achieve independence and success in everyday living.

 

Title: AUTISM AND PDD Safety

Author: Pam Britton Reese, Nena C. Challenner

Book Number #07

Parents and educators familiar with our social skills lessons began to discuss particular safety issues they had encountered with their children. The book is the result of their input and requests for help.

 

Title: The Natural Medicine Guide to AUTISM

Author: Stephanie Marohn

Book Number # 101

The grim prognoses conventional medicine gives autism, evidence presented in the book convincingly shows that when you identify and remove these triggers using natural medicine therapies, many of the  symptoms of autism often disappear and a  normal life is suddenly possible for the child.

 

Title: THE FRIENDSHIP FACTOR

Author: Kenneth H. Rubin, Ph.D.

Book Number #97

Based on twenty-five years of research on friendship, Dr. Kenneth H.Rubin reveals the importance of healthy social development to a child's emotional and intellectual growth. In the friendship factor he uses vivid case studies to highlight normal social development , potential problems, and real distress, exploring.

   

Title: WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT CHILDREN'S VACCINATIONS

Author: Stephanie cave, M.D., F.A.A.F.P., Devorah mitchell

Book Number #106

Here is a vital, down-to-earth guide that will tell you which vaccines may be risky and what to consider to help safely vaccinate your children.

   

Title: LET ME HEAR YOUR VOICE

Author: Catherine Maurce

Book Number #61,60

The book is a mother's illuminating account of how one family triumphed over autism.

   

Title: KEYS TO PARENTING THE CHILD WITH AUTISM

Author: Marlene Targ Brill, M.Ed.

Book Number # 56

Here's help for parents who must cope with the details of raising children in the often-demanding contemporary environment.

   

Title: A PICTURE'S WORTH PECS AND OTHER VISUAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES IN AUTISM

Author: Andy Bondy, Ph.D., & Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP

Book Number # 04

This easy-to-understand guide presents in detail the picture exchange communication system--pictures used by a child to express his needs and desires without a prompt from another person--as will as an overview of other augmentative and alternative communication systems.

   

Title: INCENTIVES FOR CHANGE

Author: Lara Delmolino, Ph.D.& Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D.

Book Number #

This guide provides parents and professionals with invaluable tools to help them with the often-challenging task of motivating children and adults with autism spectrum disorders.

 

Title: DEMYSTIFYING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Author: Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey, Psy.D.

Book Number # 32

This invaluable guide for lay readers-parents, educators, and caregivers-describes the five developmental disorders that fall under the ASD umbrella, speaks out the distinctions among them, demystifies the technical jargon,  and provides an overview of treatment.

 

Title: THE VERBAL BEHAVIOR APPROACH

Author: Mary Lynch Barbera

Book Number #

In this book Mary Lynch Barbera draws on her own experiences as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and also as a parent of a child with autism to explain VB and how to use it.

 

Title: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO AUTISM TREATMENTS

Author: S.K. Freeman, Ph.D.

Book Number #

Dr. Freeman gives her scientific evaluation of most of the major and minor autism treatments available today, and them personalizes the analysis by telling the reader whether of not she would use the treatment on her own child

 

Title: FACING AUTISM

Author: Lynn M. Hamilton

Book Number #43

Children with autism do have the possibility to improve greatly, and some even overcome the effects of autism, if appropriate therapies are begun early enough. Discover the steps you can take today to begin the fight for your child's future in

Facing Autism.

   

Title: SOLVE YOUR CHILD'S SLEEP PROBLEMS

Author: Richard Ferber, M.D.

Book Number #82

Practical and easy to understand, Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems tells you how to handle these situations in children aged one to six

   

Title: THINKING IN PICTURES

Author: Temple Grandin

Book Number #

In this unprecedented book, Grandin delivers a report from the country of autism. Writing from the dual perspectives of a scientist and as an autistic person, she tells us how that country is experienced by its inhabitants and how she managed to breach its boundaries to function in the outside world.

   

Title: RAISING A KID WITH SPECIAL NEEDS the complete Canadian guide

Author: Lisa bendall

Book Number #

The Complete Canadian Guide is a comprehensive and friendly guide for those families .Disability expert Lisa Bendall offers parents an essential lifeline.

   

Title: HELPING THE CHILD who doesn't fit in

Author: Clinical Psychologists

Book Number#50

This book, and the research that supports its finding a, represents the rare blending of important new scientific insights with practical applications. It bring us new ways of helping children learn a new language, rich in emotional meaning, and necessary for healthy interpersonal relationships.

 

Title: IT TAKES TWO TO TALK

Author: Ayala Manolson

Book Number#54

A book about how real people and real children make the connections that lead to communication, learning , and positive relationships.

 

Title: CHILDREN WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES IN CANADIAN CLASSROOMS

Author: Margret Winzer

Book Number#

This widely used Canadian textbook has proved to be a valuable resource for those involved in the study of children with exceptionalities.

 

Title: YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS KID!

Author: Paula Kluth, Ph.D.

Book Number#110

Brought to life with powerful first-hand stories and creative strategies that really work, "you're going to love this kid!

" is your practical guide to understanding students with autism and including them fully in the classroom.

 

Title: BREAKING THE VICIOUS CYCLE intestinal health through diet

Author: Elaine Gottschall

Book Number# 21

The relationships between food and disorders such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, autism, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis of the pancreas, and other forms of  chronic diarrhea.

 

Title: CHILDREN WITH STARVING BRAINS a medical treatment guide for autism spectrum disorder

Author: Jaquelyn McCandless, MD

Book Number# 23.24

This is the first book written by an experienced clinician that gives a step-by-step treatment guide for parents and doctors based on the understanding that ASD is a complex biomedical illness resulting in significant brain malnutrition.

 

Title: WHERE SHOULD I SIT AT LUNCH?

Author: Harriet S. Mosatche, Ph.D.,and Karen Unger, M.A.

Book Number# 108

Answers all your questions, with advice from experts and high school students who've been there, done that -and lived to tell about it.

   

Title: POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT

Author: Lynn Kern Koegel, Robert L. Koegel, and Glen Dunlap

Book Number#71

This person-and family-centered book features compelling case studies, research-based strategies, and thoughtful discussion pieces written by leaders in behavioral intervention.

 

Title: PERFECT TARGETS

Author: Rebekah Heinerchs

Book Number#69

A guide to effectively interviewing students with AS to assess the specific bullying problems they are facing. This is a MUST READ for all parents & professionals serving individuals with Asperger Syndrome.

 

Title: TARGETING AUTISM

Author: Shirley Cohen

Book Number#85

Targeting Autism reaches out to everyone who lives with, cares about, or is trying to understand and help a young child who has or may have autism.

 

Title: Dangerous Encounters

Author: Bill Davis and Wendy Goldband Schunick

Book Number# 30

This book explains what to look for and how to successfully handle such encounters. It shows how both professionals and parents can work to avoid serious situations when a person with autism is involved.

   

Title:Teaching Your Child the language of Social Success

Author: Marshall P. Duke, Ph. D. , Stephen Nowicki, Jr., Ph.D., and  Elisabeth A. Martin, M.Ed.

Book Number#93

In this book, clinical psychologists, the authors, describe and explain the methods and rules of nonverbal communication.

 

Title: AUTISM, BRAIN, AND ENVIRONMENT

Author: Richard Lathe

Book Number#12

This groundbreaking text provides a closely-argued scientific case for the  implication of both environmental and physiological factors in autism.

 

Title: EVIDENCE OF HARM

Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic: A Medical Controversy

Book Number# 42, 40

This book explores the heated controversy over what many parents Physicians, public officials, and educators have called an "epidemic" of afflicted children. An important and troubling book, Evidence of Harm reveals both the public and unsung obstacles faced by desperate families who have been opposed by the combined power of the federal government.

 

Title:  The Child with Autism GOES TO TOWN

Author: Kathy Labosh

Book Number#

 

Title: Changing lives... Changing Communities: Reflections on Inclusion

Author:

Book Number#22

 

Title: Developing Inclusive Communities

Author:

Book Number# 33

 

Title: Transitions from school to community, TRANSITION PLANNING FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Author:

Book Number#

 

Title: WHEN MYAUTISM GETS TOO BIG!

Author: KARI DUNN BURON

Book Number#107

This book is intended to help children with ASD understand that sometimes their autism does get too big and that they are not alone in this challenge.

 

Title:  Biomedical Assessment Options for Children with Autism and Related Problems

Author: Jon B. Pangborn, Ph.D. and Sidney M. Baker, M.D.

Book Number #18

 

Title: Dude, That's RUDE!

Author: Pamela Espeland & Elizabeth Verdick

Book Number # 37

   

Title: How to Reduce Autistic and Severely Maladaptive Behaviors

Author: Stephen C. Luce, Ph.D. and Walter P. Christian, Ph.D.

Book Number # 014

This manual provides information on the reduction of  behavior through the use of mild but effective behavior management procedures.

 

Title: THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DIAGNOSIS IN AUTISM

Author: Autism society Ontario

Book Number #99

 

Title: AUTISM-P.D.D. More Creative Ideas From Age Eight to Early Adulthood

Author: Janice I. Adams

Book Number #14

 

Title: AUTISM -P.D.D. Creative Ideas During the School Years

Author: Janice I. Adams

Book Number #28, 29

 

Title: The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills

Author: James W. Partington, Ph. D., BCBA

Book Number #96, 95, 96', 95'

   

Title: Inclusionary Practices for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Author: Vianne Timmons, PhD, and Marlene Breitenbach, MSEd, BCBA

Book Number #53

 

Title: LIVING WITH ASD

Author: Autism Ontario

Book Number #63

 

Title: Teaching Language to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities

Author: Mark L. Sundberg, Ph.D. and James W. Partington, Ph.D.

Book Number #91

 

Title: Teaching Activities for Autistic Children

Author: Eric schopler, Margret Lansing, and Leslie Waters

Book Number #86

 

Title: Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism

Author: Lynn E. McClannahan, Ph.D. & Patricia J. Kranta, Ph.D.

Book Number # 88

This is the first book to describe how scripts and script fading can provide a predictable and meaningful structure for children and adults with autism to engage in conversation.

 

Title: Capturing the Motivation of Children with Autism or Other Developmental Delays

Author: James W. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA

Book Number #

This book provides an analysis of motivational factors involved in both structured teaching provides an analysis of motivational factors involved in both structured teaching sessions and everyday activities.

   

Title: Play & Imagination in children with Autism

Author: Pamela J. Wolfberg

Book Number # 70

Based on award-winning research, this volume offers new hope for children with autism by shedding light on theory and practice. It goes beyond the usual autism literature by including what is known about play with typical populations.

 

Title: Skill streaming the Elementary School Child

Author: Ellen McGinnis & Arnold P. Goldstein

Book Number # 80

Skill streaming began in isolated classrooms with small groups of students. To reflect this trend, throughout this edition the skill streaming trainer of instructor is referred to as the "teacher" and the participants are referred to as "students"

 

Title: I can Fix It! A Tale from the Iris the Dragon Series

Number #

Author: Gayle Grass

A Children’s Book Dealing with Asperger’s Syndrome and Stigma

   

Title: Hole in One: A Tale from the Iris the Dragon Series

Number #

Author: Gayle Grass

A Children’s Book Dealing with the Topic of Anxiety Disorder

     

 

 

 

 

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Title: TEACHING VERBAL BEHAVIOR IN THE NATURAL ENIRONMENT

Number # 138

Mrs. Kibbe and Mrs. Twigg co-founded Establi9shing Operations, Inc. in 2003. They have over 20 years of combined experience working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis.

 

Title: USING VISUAL AND BEHAVIORAL CUES IN THE HOME

Author: Robin D. Allen, Ph. D.

Number #

In this two-hour video, Behavior Specialist, Dr. Robin Allen, provides parents, professionals, and other caregivers with practical visual and behavioral strategies to enhance communication, prevent disruptive behaviors and increase their child's independence in performing daily life skills.

 

Title: FITTING IN AND HAVING FUN, VOL.1

Number #25

Follow Jonathan through his school day and learn how to get along better with classmates and teachers. 13 lessons that will entertain children as they learn the skills needed to help them fit in.

 

Title: No-Glamour Auditory processing

Interactive soft ware

 

Title: PICTURE STORIES LANGUAGE AND ACTIVITIES

Number: Patricia Snair Koski

It is an interactive soft ware.

 

Title: NO-GLAMOUR social language / behavior

Author: Carolyn LoGiudice Nancy McConnell Margaret Warner

It is an interactive soft ware

 

Title: BASIC CONCEPT PICTURES

Author: Catherine E. Chamberlain

It is an interactive software

 

Title: KNOW THE CODE

Number # 129

A social skill training program

       

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