Autism and Aspergers Books
Asperger Syndrome and Psychotherapy: Understanding Asperger Perspectives
Paula Jacobsen, an experienced child psychotherapist, demonstrates how to interpret classic analytic and psychodynamic theories in relation to people with AS and explains how revised theories of... (more)
Giggle Time: Establishing the Social Connection
This work is a step-by-step programme for parents, teachers and other professionals to help develop the non-verbal, verbal and social reciprocity skills of children with autism. It covers how to... (more)
Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Transactional Developmental Perspective
This cross-disciplinary reference offers a thorough overview of the communication, language, social, and behavioral issues characteristic of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Based on meticulous... (more)
A Guide to Asperger Syndrome
Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder, usually with life-long consequences for social interaction and behaviour. The disorder is neurodevelopmental and symptoms appear in the preschool... (more)
An Asperger Marriage
'This book is the first of its kind and is an essential read for couples, parents and professionals involved or interested in gaining a deeper understanding into the uncharted territory of Asperger... (more)
Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child:
Written in a way that is both informative for the professional and accessible for parents, this book furthers the already strong case for the use of music therapy as a resource to encourage... (more)
Home Educating Our Autistic Spectrum Children
School can be a nightmare for children on the autistic spectrum. Far from learning social skills at school, they may find themselves in a hostile environment where they suffer teasing, bullying, and... (more)
User's Guide to GF/CF Diet for Autism, Asperger Syndrome and AD/HD
As the evidence increases that gluten free and casein free diets can really improve symptoms in certain developmental disorders, Jaqui Jackson decided to try it out with her sons Luke, Joe and Ben. (more)
Caring for a Child with Autism: A Practical Guide for Parents
This comprehensive and readable guide answers the questions commonly asked by parents and carers following a diagnosis of autism. (more)
Finding You, Finding Me
Hitchhiking through Asperger Syndrome
Written from a parent's perspective, this book gives a candid and thoughtful account of one family's trek through the world of Asperger's Syndrome. The author makes it very clear that, while... (more)
Of Mice and Aliens: An Asperger Adventure
The sequel to Blue Bottle Mystery, this is a science-fiction novel for children, with a difference. Ben is learning to cope with his newly diagnosed Asperger Syndrome, but when an alien crash-lands... (more)
Survival Strateges for People on the Autism Spectrum
Marc Fleisher's new self-help guide for autistic teenagers and adults will help readers improve their quality of life and overcome many everyday challenges, be it through the acquisition of... (more)
Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents: A Guide to Communication and Socialisation in Interaction Therapy
This vital new book presents effective strategies to tackle the specific difficulties in social interaction and communication that are experienced by adolescents with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Focusing... (more)
Different Croaks for Different Folks: All About Children with Special Learning Needs
This engaging colour illustrated book explores the difficulties faced by 'frogs with a different croak'. Aimed at children with autism and related spectrum conditions, Teacher Toad's lessons pick up... (more)
Developing Resilience in Young People with Autism Using Social Stories
Young people with autism can be particularly susceptible to setbacks, often leading to depression and a sense of hopelessness. Using Social Stories(TM), this book introduces a different way of... (more)
Autism and Solution-Focused Practice
To help clients with autism think differently about their future, practitioners need to think differently about autism...Solution-focused practice is founded on a firm belief that the full potential... (more)
The Asperger Teen's Toolkit
Dealing with the everyday realities facing teens with Asperger Syndrome, this book presents a toolkit of tried-and-trusted ideas to help them work through difficulties and find the solutions that... (more)
Creative Response Activities for Children on the Spectrum: A Therapeutic and Educational Memoir
Written by a nationally recognized authority on child art therapy, Creative Response Activities for Children on the Spectrum is a clear, comprehensive, and intuitive guide that offers a wide... (more)
How LEGO-Based Therapy for Autism Works: Landing on My Planet
With in-depth descriptions of LEGO(R)-based therapy in action, this book explains how and why it helps to promote the development of social skills for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)... (more)
An Adult with an Autism Diagnosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
Being diagnosed with autism as an adult can be disorienting and isolating; however, if you can understand the condition and how it affects perceptions, relationships, and your relationship with the... (more)
How to Start, Carry on and End Conversations: Scripts for Social Situations for People on the Autism Spectrum
Do you find it hard to make friends? Do you struggle to know what to say to start a conversation? In this book, Paul Jordan, who is on the autism spectrum, explains how to make sense of everyday... (more)
Beating Anxiety: What Young People on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know
Many young people on the autism spectrum struggle with anxiety, but did you know there are lots of simple things you can do to tackle it? This illustrated book will help you to identify what makes... (more)