Autism Speaks
2 Park Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 252-8584
Fax: (212) 252-8676
http://www.autismspeaks.org/

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   Books for Parents

The following books are available from: www.aspergersyndrome.org

• Trevor, Trevor by Diane Twachtman-Cullen, PhD, CCC-SLP.
• Asperger's Huh? A Child's Perspective by Rosina G. Schnurr, John Strachan (Illustrator)
• Asperger's What Does it Mean to Me? by Catherine Faherty.
• Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide by Michael Powers, Woodbine House, Bethesda, Md (800) 843-7323.
• Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide to Families by Sandra L. Harris. Woodbine House, Bethesda, Md.
• Andy and his Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson.
• Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders ed. by Donald J. Cohen and Fred R. Volkmar, M.D.
• Asperger Syndrome Edited by Ami Klin, Ph.D., Fred Volkmar, M.D., & Sara Sparrow, Ph.D.
• Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help.
• Emergence: Labeled Autistic (1986) by Granding T. & Scariano, M.; Avena Press, 20 Commercial Blvd., Novato CA 94947-6191.
• Autism: Information and Resources for Professionals and Parents, 2nd Ed. by Richard L. Simpson and Paull Zionts.
• Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Transactional Developmental Perspective by Amy M. Wetherby and Barry M. Prizant.
• Eating an Artichoke: A Mother's Perspective on Asperger Syndrome by Echo R. Fling.
• It Can Get Better... Dealing with Common Behavior Problems in Young Autistic Children by Paul Dickinson and Liz Hannah.
• Sibshops: Workshop for Siblings of Children with Special Needs by Donald J. Meyer and Patricia F. Vadasy.
• From the Classroom to the Workplace, Vol. 1 & Vol. II by Juanita Pritchard & Karla Stone.

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Professional Resources

• Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success by Brenda Smith Myles and Diane Adreon.
• Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns by Brenda Smith Myles and Jack
• Southwick.
• Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World by Brenda Smith Myles, Katherine Tapscott Cook, Nancy E. Miller, Louann Rinner and Lisa A. Robbins.
• Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers by Val Cumine, Julia Leach and Gill Stevenson.
• Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood.
• Comic Strip Conversations by Carol Gray.
• I Can Problem Solve: An Interpersonal Cognitive Problem-Solving Problem by Myrna B. Shure. Note: Kindergarten and Primary Grades and Intermediate elementary grades.
• Skillstreaming the Elementary School Child: New Strategies and Perspectives for Teaching Prosocial Skills by ellen McGinnis and Arnold P. Goldstein.
• Skillstreaming the Adolescent: New Strategies and Perspectives for Teaching Prosocial Skills by Arnold P. Goldstein and Ellen McGinnis.
• Taming the Recess Jungle: Socially Simplifying Recess for Students with Autism and Related Disorders by Carol Gray.
• Autism and PDD: Social Skills Lessons by Pam Britton Reese and Nena C. Challenner. Lingui System   5 bk series. Books: Behavior, School, Community, Home, Getting Along.
• Breakthroughs: How to Reach Students with Autism by Karen Sewell.
• Visual Strategies for Improving Communication by Linda Hodgdon, Quirk Roberts Pub.
• The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray, Jenison Public Schools, Jenison, Michigan.
• The Original Social Story Book by Carol Gray, Jenison Public Schools, Jenison, Michigan.
• Educating Children and Youth with Autism: Strategies for Effective Practice. Ed. by Richard L. Simpson and Brenda Smith Myles.
• Solving Behavior Problems in Autism: Improving Communication with Visual Strategies by Linda A. Hodgdon, Quirk Roberts Pub.
• Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism, Ed. by Catherine Maurice. Co edited by Gina Green and Stephen C. Luce.
• Targeted Life Skills: A Curriculum and Assessment Profile by Stetson and Associates, Inc.
• Quick and Easy Ideas and Material to Help the Nonverbal Child "Talk" at Home by Carolyn Rouse and Katera.
• Ideas for Using Classroom Materials to Teach Academics to Nonverbal Children and More! by Carolyn Rouse and Katera.
• Hands-On Reading by Jane Kelly and Teresa Friend.
• Math Exercises for Nonreaders by Anne Marie Johnson.
• Going Out and About: A Community Based Educational Program by Kari Daniels, M.A., CCC-SLP & Connie Schaper.

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  Videos

• Andrew's Plan by IEP Resources.
• Asperger Syndrome by IEP Resources.
• Asperger Syndrome by Tony Attwood.
• Comic Strip Conversation and Social Stories by Carol Gray.

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