Autism and Aspergers Books
More Cognitively Advanced Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Autism, Asperger Syndrome and PDD/NOS - The Basics: Second Edition
The second edition of this concise, plain-English guide fully explains all of the common areas of difficulty for more advanced children with autism, Asperger syndrome and PDD/NOS, and provides... (more)
A Brief Guide to Autism Treatments
The number of intervention options available for children with autism can be overwhelming for parents. This book provides brief, user-friendly descriptions of the most commonly publicized treatments... (more)
Secrets to Success for Professionals in the Autism Field: An Insider's Guide to Understanding the Autism Spectrum, the Environment and Your Role
Writing with the insight of someone on the autism spectrum, but also as an experienced autism professional, Gunilla Gerland offers a fresh and original perspective on autism as well as a wealth of... (more)
The Aspie Girl's Guide to Being Safe with Men: The Unwritten Safety Rules No-One is Telling You
Debi Brown understands from personal experience the potential dangers, pitfalls and misunderstandings teenage girls and women with Asperger syndrome may face in their encounters with men. In this... (more)
Asperger's Syndrome - That Explains Everything: An Attempt to Explain Some of Everything in an Education, Social and Life Setting
Students with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) frequently find the school environment challenging, despite often having a high level of academic ability, because their unique social and sensory difficulties... (more)
Autism Spectrum Disorders Through the Life Span
This professional text covers every aspect of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from science to services, from the most disabling Kanner's syndrome to the most high-functioning Asperger syndrome,... (more)
Inside Asperger's Looking Out
This book is suitable for people of all ages who know someone with Asperger syndrome. Inside Asperger's Looking Out follows in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmann's All Cats Have Asperger... (more)
The Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Visual Guide
Identifying autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as early as possible in a child's life can have a significant, positive impact on their journey to adaptation and independence. Yet very few diagnoses take... (more)
Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Developing Potential in Young Children and Their Families
This is a comprehensive overview of current research and music therapy practice for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Music therapy interventions based on... (more)
Autistic Transformations: Bion's Theory and Autistic Phenomena
This book is a collection of articles written between 1992 and 2005 which attempts to bring two universes together – Bion’s referential and autistic phenomena. The field of clinical work which the... (more)
Parenting Your Child Through the Challenges of Autism: Understand Autism Spectrum Disorder, Navigate Treatment Options, and Become Your Child's Best Advocate
All children with autism respond to treatment differently, which is one of the reasons even autism experts and researchers can't pinpoint which single treatment works best for children who have this... (more)
An Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn
Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a major role in teaching even the youngest children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) how to connect with others and live up to their potential.... (more)
Post-Autism: A Psychoanalytical Narrative, with Supervisions by Donald Meltzer
Post-Autism recounts in close and vivid detail the story of the author’s struggle to analyse and communicate with a pubertal boy who presented with a diagnosis of untreated infantile autism. Marisa... (more)
Social Skills Success for Students with Autism / Aspergers: How to Teach Conversation Skills, Prevent Meltdowns, and Help Kids Fit In
Two nationally known experts in friendship formation and anxiety management address the social challenges faced by adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The book helps educators instruct... (more)
The Creation of the Self and Language: Primitive Sensory Relations of the Child with the Outside World (+ DVD)
'This book, with its accompanying DVD, "NOW I AM A REAL KID" has made it possible for us to witness what David Rosenfeld’s treatment of Benjamin, a young boy with a diagnosis of autism, was actually... (more)
Practical Social Skills for Autism Spectrum Disorders: Designing Child-Specific Interventions
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are an alarmingly prevalent topic of conversation in the news, in pediatrician and therapists offices, in classrooms, among concerned parents, and at home, within... (more)
Made for Good Purpose: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Help Their Adolescent with Asperger's, High Functioning Autism or a Learning Difference Become an Independent Adult
Many teenagers with Asperger's Syndrome leave school feeling unsure of how to take the next steps in their lives. Leaving the comforts of home and facing the unknown can be daunting, but with the... (more)
Sleep Difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Problems with sleeping are common and make life difficult for the individual who is affected and for those around them. Sleep difficulties are particularly prevalent amongst people with Autism... (more)
Speak, Move, Play and Learn with Children on the Autism Spectrum: Activities to Boost Communication Skills, Sensory Integration and Coordination Using Simple Ideas from Speech and Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy
This practical resource is brimming with ideas and guidance for using simple ideas from speech and language pathology and occupational therapy to boost communication, sensory integration, and... (more)
Raising Martians - From Crash-Landing to Leaving Home: How to Help a Child with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism
Having a child with Asperger's Syndrome can feel a bit like raising a Martian. They look the same as all the other children, but somehow, they are just...different. You don't speak the same language,... (more)
Autism All-Stars: How We Use Our Autism and Asperger Traits to Shine in Life
Looking at the positive influences, great talents and unique thought processes of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, this book is a celebration of those who have used their autism to shine... (more)
Everyday Activities to Help Your Young Child with Autism Live Life to the Full: Simple Exercises to Boost Functional Skills, Sensory Processing, Coordination and Self-Care
Does your child struggle with brushing their teeth? Is it difficult to get them dressed and undressed each day? Do they struggle to understand their body's relationship to the world? This book is... (more)
The Partner's Guide to Asperger Syndrome
Adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) often have difficulties acquiring relationship skills due to the defining characteristics of the syndrome, experiences with peers during childhood and adolescence,... (more)
Making Inclusion Work for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Evidence-Based Guide
An indispensable resource for educators and autism specialists, this highly practical book shows how to include students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in general education settings. Presented... (more)
Play-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Play-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders explores the most recognized, researched, and practical methods for using play therapy with the increasing number... (more)
A Step-by-step Curriculum for Early Learners with an Autism Spectrum Disorders
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is recognized as one of the most effective ways to teach children with autism and studies have shown that the earlier the interventions take place the more likely they... (more)
Strategies for Building Successful Relationships with People on the Autism Spectrum: Let's Relate!
Containing life-changing strategies and solutions, this book will enable everyone who knows, lives with or works with an individual with autism to achieve a positive relationship that fosters... (more)
Developmental Speech-language Training Through Music for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theoretical Orientation and Clinical Application
Speech and language impairments are one of the most challenging features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD are also known to be particularly responsive to music. This book makes a... (more)
A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Essential Information for Parents and Professionals
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? What does a diagnosis of ASD mean for the child and for you? How can you learn to fully understand behaviours common to ASD and help the child grow and... (more)
Social Communication Cues for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Conditions: How to Give Great Greetings, Pay Cool Compliments and Have Fun with Friends
Children need effective communication skills as a foundation for successful participation in activities at home, school and in the community. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders are often unable... (more)