Autism and Aspergers Books
Nobody Nowhere: The Remarkable Autobiography of an Autistic Girl
The first of three volumes of autobiobraphy in which Donna Williams recounts her struggle with autism. She describes the desolation of the first 25 years of her life, before discovering the word... (more)
Children with autism and Asperger syndrome: A Guide for Practitioners and Carers
This book provides practical ways of approaching a variety of problems relating to autism and Asperger syndrome, notably those associated with language impairments, social deficits and ritualised and... (more)
The handbook of autism: A guide for parents and professionals
Second Edition. A practical handbook for the parents of autistic children and professionals involved in their education, which dispels the myths associated with this condition and reviews the latest... (more)
Autism and Personality: Findings from the Tavistock Autism Workshop
Taking a psychoanalytic and developmental approach, this text outlines the developments in therapeutic techniques used by the Tavistock Autism Team and Workshop to treat autistic children. It also... (more)
Loners: The Life Path of Unusual Children
This work discusses the nature and origins of children's abilities and difficulties and compares them with autism, Asperger's syndrome, and schizoid / schizotypal personality disorders. 208 pages.
Autism: An Inside-Out Approach: An Innovative Look at the 'Mechanics' of 'Autism' and its Developmental 'Cousins'
Challenging the stereotypes that surround the condition that is called 'autism', this book presents the many different faces of autism and autism-related conditions from an insider's perspective. It... (more)
Asperger's Syndrome
Tony Attwood here provides a comprehensive guide designed to assist parents and professionals with the identification and treatment of both children and adults with Asperger's syndrome. 176 pages.
Children with Autism: Diagnosis and Interventions to Meet Their Needs
Using a historical and social background, this book balances the differing theories of the causes of autism by the personal and social realities of the condition. The contrasting approaches of... (more)
Encounters with Autistic States: A Memorial Tribute to Frances Tustin
This text presents the work of 21 eminent psychoanalysts and child therapists from three continents. Each explores and expands upon the work of the late Frances Tustin, which was devoted to a... (more)
Children with Autism: A developmental perspective
The aim of this book is to obtain a close look at the condition which afflicts over 350,000 Americans - autism. Research findings, methodological considerations, and historical accounts are explored,... (more)
Live Company: Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with Autistic, Borderline, Deprived and Abused Children
Children whose minds as well as bodies have been damaged by the intrusions of sexual abuse, violence or neglect, and others, quite different, who are handicapped by their own mysterious sensitivities... (more)
Frances Tustin: The borderlands of autism and psychosis
Describes the life and work of Frances Tustin. Sheila Spensley defines Tustin's position in traditional and contemporary psychoanalytic theory, and explains how her work is related to infant... (more)
Autism Missed and Misdiagnosed: Identifying, Understanding and Supporting Diverse Autistic Identities
Autism presents in a multitude of different and highly nuanced ways - particularly as it intersects with variance in class, gender, race and age.
Misunderstanding and misinformation around... (more)
The Autistic Teen's Avoidant Eating Workbook
What should I be aware of when trying new foods? Am I ready to change my eating patterns? How can I eat with other people?
Food can come with all sorts of challenges - sensory issues, social... (more)
Integrative Theraplay Approach for Children on the Autism Spectrum: Practical Guidelines for Professionals
Communication and social skills are a key challenge for children on the autism spectrum, and a fundamental priority for care professionals to support their clients' progress. Using case studies and... (more)
Understanding Autistic Relationships Across the Lifespan: Family, Friends, Lovers and Others
Understanding Autistic Relationship Across the Lifespan is an accessible overview of autistic relationships from the early years through to old age. This much-needed book combines the latest research... (more)
The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity
The book also explains some common co-occurring conditions, strengths and difficulties, and concepts such as spiky profiles, executive functioning and working memory. (more)
Creating Quality of Life for Adults on the Autism Spectrum: The Story of Bittersweet Farms
Creating Quality of Life for Adults on the Autism Spectrum: The Story of Bittersweet Farms provides an overview of the first farmstead community for adults with autism established in North America.... (more)
Autism and The Predictive Brain: Absolute Thinking in a Relative World
What if our previous teachings and beliefs regarding processing stimuli, reading emotions and understanding human behaviour is all untrue? In this book, Peter Vermeulen investigates new findings on... (more)
What I Want to Talk About: How Autistic Special Interests Shape a Life
'This book isn't a memoir. It is a love letter to the phenomenon of autistic hyperfixation.'
In What I Want to Talk About popular autism advocate Pete Wharmby takes readers on a journey through... (more)
Art as a Language for Autism: Building Effective Therapeutic Relationships with Children and Adolescents
Art as a Language for Autism addresses the clinical challenges that are common in working with autistic spectrum disorder by exploring how artistic expression can provide a communicative language for... (more)
Helping Autistic Teens to Manage their Anxiety: Strategies and Worksheets using CBT, DBT, and ACT Skills
Drawing on the author's extensive clinical and research experience, this book presents practical strategies purposefully developed for parents, therapists and teachers working with autistic... (more)
Working with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems: A Handbook for Practitioners
Working with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems: A Handbook for Practitioners is the first book to focus specifically on best practice for working with... (more)
Talulah's Rules
Talulah the baboon visits the watering hole on the hot Savanna to drink and mingle with the other animals. What the other animals do not realise is that Talulah finds the noises, sights, smells and... (more)
Textbook of Autism-Spectrum Disorders: Second Edition
More than 40 years after the official recognition of infantile autism in DSM-III, numerous questions remain about autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-its possible causes, assessment, and most effective... (more)
Treating Autism Today: Lacanian Perspectives
Drawing together an international range of psychoanalytic practitioners, this collection provides a critique of mainstream models of autism, looking at the conceptual and ideological underpinnings of... (more)
Improvised Theatre and the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Guide to Teaching Social Connection and Communication Skills
This guide provides educators, professionals, and parents with an easy-to-follow and comprehensive approach to utilizing improvised theatre as a tool to teach social and communication skills to... (more)