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My social stories book
A collection of social stories for teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum. Taking the form of short narratives, the stories take children step-by-step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and wearing a safety belt in the car. These stories are written for pre-schoolers aged from two to six and form a primer for non-autistic as well as autistic children. There are approximately 100 stories, and there are line illustrations throughout which form a visual counterpart to the text.
Carol Gray, Abbie Leigh White, Sean McAndrew – 2003 – 141 pages
Autism: explaining the enigma
Uta Frith – Psychology – 2003 – 249 pages
The updated edition of this classic account of autism includes a new chapter
outlining recent developments in neuropsychological research, and overviews one of …
Autism: the facts
Simon Baron-Cohen, Patrick Bolton – Health & Fitness – 1993 – 113 pages
In this accessible, comprehensive book, the authors have discovered the
questions on the minds of parents and professionals, and have attempted to answer them.
Thinking in pictures: and other reports from my life with autism
Temple Grandin – Biography & Autobiography – 1996 – 222 pages
The captivating subject of Oliver Sack’s "Anthropologist on Mars," here is
Temple Grandin’s personal account of living with autism extraordinary gift of animal …
Making Peace with Autism: One Family’s Story of Struggle, Discovery, and …
Susan Senator – Family & Relationships – 2006 – 258 pages
In Making Peace with Autism, Susan Senator describes her own journey raising a child
with a severe autism spectrum disorder, along with two other typically …
Autism and pervasive developmental disorders
Fred R. Volkmar – Medical – 2007 – 343 pages
Featuring contributions from leading authorities in the clinical and social sciences,
this thoroughly revised and updated new edition reflects the most recent …
Autism
Elaine Landau – Juvenile Nonfiction – 2002 – 128 pages
Using case histories, personal stories, and the latest research on autism, the author
provides a thorough and absorbing study of this often misunderstood …
Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Assessment …
Fred R. Volkmar – Psychology – 2005 – 1317 pages
The second edition of the benchmark reference Since its first edition, this
handbook has become the most influential reference work in the field of autism and …
Autism: from tragedy to triumph
Carol Johnson, Julia Crowder – Family & Relationships – 1994 – 185 pages
Carol & Julia tell the story of a young man, from birth to college matriculation–
how Julia, the mother, coped with his illness.
Autism
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen – Juvenile Nonfiction – 2005 – 48 pages
Autism is a disorder that affects over 1.5 million Americans.
Autism
Sarah Lennard-Brown – Juvenile Nonfiction – 2004
These guides present pro and con perspectives punctuated by case studies of real-life
situations and solutions.
Autism: an introduction to psychological theory
Francesca Happé – Psychology – 1995 – 152 pages
The book reviews the latest research into the communication, socialization, and imagination impairments in autism, and further distinguishes the levels of …
Autism: the eighth colour of the rainbow : learn to speak autistic
Florica Stone – Family & Relationships – 2004 – 298 pages
"Through her questioning of traditional approaches regarding autism, and with determination and patience, Florica Stone has been able to develop a satisfying …
Autism: strategies for change : a comprehensive approach to the education …
Gerald Groden, M. Grace Baron – Psychology – 1988 – 244 pages
Targeting autism: what we know, don’t know, and can do to help young …
Shirley Cohen – Medical – 2006 – 241 pages
This book is a gift."–Catherine Johnson, "Narrative: Newsletter of the National Alliance for Autism Research "
Autism: neural basis and treatment possibilities
Gregory Bock, Jamie Goode – Psychology – 2003 – 310 pages
This book draws together contributions from some of the leading
investigators in the field of autism to consider specific problem areas in current research.
Autism: nature, diagnosis, and treatment
Geraldine Dawson – Psychology – 1989 – 417 pages
In this integrative volume, foremost experts present cutting-edge work on the nature and treatment of autism.
Animals in translation: using the mysteries of autism to decode animal behavior
Temple Grandin, Catherine Johnson – Nature – 2005 – 356 pages
Not only are animals much smarter than anyone ever imagined, in some cases animals are
out-and-out brilliant.The sweep of Animals in Translation is immense, …
Autism: preparing for adulthood
Patricia Howlin – Psychology – 1997 – 294 pages
This book discusses the problems and the solutions related to educational and
occupational attainments, ways of coping with psychiatric and other difficulties, …
Autism spectrum disorders: the complete guide to understanding autism …
Chantal Sicile-Kira – Health & Fitness – 2004 – 360 pages
Based upon Chantal Sicile-Kira’s personal and professional experiences with autistic disorders, this comprehensive and accessible source covers all aspects of …
Autism: a comprehensive occupational therapy approach
Heather Miller-Kuhaneck, American Occupational Therapy Association – Psychology – 2001 – 339 pages
Autism
National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Mental Health – Computers – 1997 – 60 pages
Autism: understanding the disorder
Gary B. Mesibov, Lynn W. Adams, Laura G. Klinger – Medical – 1997 – 124 pages
This highly readable volume presents a concise but comprehensive overview of all that is known about autism, including its history, diagnosis, biological causes …
Autism: from research to individualized practice
Robin L. Gabriels, Dina E. Hill – Family & Relationships – 2002 – 288 pages
Autism: Facts and Strategies for Parents
Janice E. Janzen – Education – 1999 – 169 pages
Janice E. Janzen was the Autism Specialist for the Oregon Department of
Education.
Autism: a social skills approach for children & adolescents
Maureen Aarons, Tessa Gittens – Psychology – 2001 – 97 pages
Autism: a practical guide for those who help others
John Gerdtz, Joel Bregman – Psychology – 1990 – 144 pages
Autism: identification, education, and treatment
Dianne Berkell Zager – Psychology – 1999 – 380 pages
In this second edition, experts on autism present current
information that will help to facilitate identification, assessment,
and intervention in family, …
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
Ellen Notbohm – Education – 2005 – 111 pages
Framed with both humor and compassion, the book defines the
top ten characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with autism.
Autism: professional perspectives and practice
Kathryn Ellis – 1996 – 161 pages
Healing and Preventing Autism: A Complete Guide
Jenny McCarthy, Jerry Kartzinel, Jerry J. Kartzinel – Family & Relationships – 2009 – 400 pages
Jenny McCarthy whose bestselling books Louder Than Words and Mother Warriors told the
stories of healing children with autism teams up with a preeminent autism …
Adolescents on the autism spectrum: a parent’s guide to the cognitive …
Chantal Sicile-Kira, Temple Grandin – Family & Relationships – 2006 – 268 pages
Using clear examples, practical advice, and supportive insights,
this book covers: – Health risks such as seizures and depression – Treatments, therapies, and …
Autism: mind and brain
U. Frith, E. L. Hill, Royal Society – 2003
Eating for Autism: The 10-Step Nutrition Plan to Help Treat Your Child’s …
Elizabeth Strickland – Health & Fitness – 2009 – 292 pages
Eating for Autism is the first book to explain how an autism, Asperger’s,
PDD-NOS, or ADHD condition can effectively be treated through diet.Eating for Autism …
Autism: myth or reality?
Boris Mayer Levinson, Lucille Osterweil – Medical – 1984 – 259 pages
A Child’s Journey Out of Autism: One Family’s Story of Living in Hope and …
Leeann Whiffen – Family & Relationships – 2009 – 318 pages
This is an important, really powerful book. If you know a child with autism, read this book for them.
Understanding autism for dummies
Stephen M. Shore, Temple Grandin, Linda G. Rastelli – Psychology – 2006 – 365 pages
This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between
various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on behavioral, educational, medical, …
Autism: an inside-out approach : an innovative look at the mechanics of …
Donna Williams – Autism – 1997 – 326 pages
The autism sourcebook: everything you need to know about diagnosis …
Karen Siff Exkorn – Health & Fitness – 2005 – 416 pages
But the journey wasn’t easy, and now, in The Autism Sourcebook, Siff Exkorn offers
parents the wisdom she wishes she’d had at the beginning.
Autism: handle with care! ; understanding and managing the behavior of …
Gail Gillingham – Autism – 1998 – 135 pages
Helping children with autism learn: treatment approaches for parents and …
Bryna Siegel – Family & Relationships – 2003 – 498 pages
Bryna Siegel gives parents of autistic children what they need most: hope.
Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism
Roy Richard Grinker – Psychology – 2008 – 352 pages
Unstrange Minds documents Grinker’s quest across the globe to discover
the surprising truth about why autism is so much more common today.
Autism Aspergers, solving the relationship puzzle: a new developmental …
Steven E. Gutstein – Family & Relationships – 2000 – 186 pages
Steve Gutstein, a psychologist and autism specialist, has dedicated his life to
bridging the social gap between children with autism and the rest of us.
Autism: a reference book
Ellen Weber Bell – Medical – 1986 – 416 pages
Autism
Jeri Freedman – Juvenile Nonfiction – 2008 – 64 pages
Autism and the God connection: redefining the autistic experience through …
William Stillman – Psychology – 2006 – 240 pages
Autism and the God Connection views autism through a spiritual prism, unlocking its hidden meaning.
Autism
Carrie Fredericks – Juvenile Nonfiction – 2007 – 168 pages
Could it be autism?: a parent’s guide to the first signs and next steps
Nancy D. Wiseman, Kim Painter Koffsky – Family & Relationships – 2006 – 257 pages
The book explains the steps parents can take to confirm or rule out a developmental
delay or disorder.
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