Autism and Aspergers Books
My Child Has Autism, Now What?: 10 Steps to Get You Started
'Your child has autism' - four small words with the power to leave parents feeling helpless, overwhelmed and confused. This concise, no-nonsense book will empower parents to regain control of the... (more)
Learning About Friendship: Stories to Support Social Skills Training in Children with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism
Making friends can be a challenge for all children, but those with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) can struggle more than most. This collection of ten fully illustrated stories explores friendship... (more)
From Home to School with Autism: How to Make Inclusion a Success
Beginning primary school is a challenging time for most young children. For those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) the significant changes involved can be overwhelming, and everyone involved... (more)
Connecting with Your Asperger Partner: Negotiating the Maze of Intimacy
Communication and intimacy can feel like a constant struggle in relationships where one partner has Asperger Syndrome (AS). For the neuro-typical partner (NT) in particular, this can be an endless... (more)
Transition or Transformation?: Helping Young People With Autistic Spectrum Disorder Set Out on a Hopeful Road Towards Their Adult Lives
Young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders can often find the step into adulthood and independence more difficult than their neurotypical peers, particularly where employment is concerned. Following... (more)
High-functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in Schools: Assessment and Intervention
Meeting a growing need for school-based practitioners, this book provides vital tools for improving the academic, behavioral, and social outcomes of students with high-functioning autism or Asperger... (more)
Early Start Denver Model Curriculum Checklist for Young Children with Autism
The ESDM Curriculum Checklist is used to comprehensively assess the skills of toddlers and preschoolers with autism across multiple developmental domains and to establish individualized teaching... (more)
Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism
From leading authorities, this state-of-the-art manual presents the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), the first comprehensive, empirically tested intervention approach specifically designed for... (more)
The Myth of Autism: Medicalising Men's Social and Emotional Competence
In this groundbreaking book, the authors dispute the concept of autism and explore the cultural and political reasons why the number of those diagnosed with it has increased over the years. This is a... (more)
Effective Programs for Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder: Applied Behavior Analysis Models
This book is written for teachers, parents, and the many service providers who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Part I reviews the characteristics of ASD, summarizes the... (more)
Autism Spectrum Disorders Through the Lifespan
This professional textbook 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... (more)
Exploring Bullying with Adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A Photocopiable Workbook
Bullying is a serious and pervasive issue for people with autism and Asperger Syndrome. This photocopiable workbook encourages adults who have been involved with bullying - as either victims or... (more)
Life at the Edge: Living with ADHD and Asperger Syndrome
Parenting a child with Asperger's syndrome is never easy, and adding ADHD to the psychological mix makes life even more difficult. In this searingly honest account of bringing up her son, Luke, Jan... (more)
Get Out, Explore, and Have Fun!: How Families of Children with Autism or Asperger Syndrome Can Get the Most Out of Community Activities
Many families with a child with autism or Asperger Syndrome feel that involvement in the community is not for them. This book sets out to change that, with a rich and varied menu of suggestions for... (more)
Autism and the Edges of the Known World: Sensitivities, Language, and Constructed Reality
In this intelligent and incisive book, Olga Bogdashina explores old and new theories of sensory perception and communication in autism. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience, psychology,... (more)
Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome
Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys, and even once symptoms have been recognised, help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS... (more)
A History of Autism: Conversations with the Pioneers
This title offers insights into the historical changes in the perception of autism and approaches to its treatment. This unique book is the first to fully explore the history of autism - from the... (more)
Stand Up for Autism: A Boy, a Dog, and a Prescription for Laughter
"When we tell someone that our child is autistic, the most common response is a sad face and an apologetic look. I hate it when people say 'I'm sorry to hear that'".
Parenting a child on the... (more)
Siblings: The Autism Spectrum Through Our Eyes
Growing up with a sibling on the autistic spectrum can be difficult, and the needs of a child with autism often overwhelm a family, leaving neurotypical children feeling overshadowed. This book... (more)
Hope for the Autism Spectrum: A Mother and Son Journey of Insight and Biomedical Intervention
When Sally Kirk's son, Will, was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), she did everything she could to understand his condition and to find ways of improving his quality of life. In this... (more)
Aspergers in Pink: A Guidebook for Raising (and Being!) a Girl with Aspergers Syndrome
Join author andumom Julie Clark as she shares her "Pink Pearls of Wisdom" from "Inside the Bubble" of raising a daughter with Asperger's! On the way you'll be delighted and intrigued by candid... (more)
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's: Second Revised Edition
Winner of a Teachers Choice Award, the first edition of this book has already become a bestseller throughout the autism community. Now, in this expanded edition, authors Ellen Notbohm and Veronica... (more)
Successful School Change and Transition for the Child with Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Parents
Moving to a new school can be a daunting prospect for the child with Asperger syndrome, and parents are often left feeling powerless to help prevent the anxiety and loss of confidence which may... (more)
Writers on the Spectrum: How Autism and Asperger Syndrome Have Influenced Literary Writing
From Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale characters to Lewis Carroll's "Wonderland" and Emily Dickinson's poetic imagery, the writings and lives of some of the world's most celebrated authors... (more)
Understanding Intensive Interaction: Context and Concepts for Professionals and Families
Intensive interaction is a valuable approach, with the potential to enhance radically the well-being of difficult-to-reach individuals, such as those with profound and severe learning disabilities,... (more)
Autism and Early Years Practice: Second Edition
This new edition of the leading book in autism and early years practice continues to provide excellent guidance for all early years students and practitioners on how to work with young children who... (more)
A Spectrum of Light: Inspirational Interviews with Families Affected by Autism
The emotional trauma that families go through when they find out their child has an autism spectrum disorder can feel like being plunged into darkness. Francesca Bierens is here to show that there is... (more)
Autism and Its Medical Management: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Autism and its Medical Management clearly explains the medical aspects of autism and how both parents and professionals can use current medical knowledge to better understand how to address the... (more)
The Imprinted Brain: How Genes Set the Balance Between Autism and Psychosis
Sets out a radical new theory of the mind and mental illness based on the recent discovery of genomic imprinting. Imprinted genes are those from one parent that, in that parent's interest, are... (more)
Group Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Focus on Social Competency and Social Skills
Given the significant core deficits in social interaction and communication that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) demonstrate, it is critical to understand and develop interventions which... (more)