Autism and Aspergers Books
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions
Diane Yapko has produced this practical resource in an easy to read question and answer format so readers can go directly to the questions that interest them. There is no need to sift through complex... (more)
Build your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome
As someone with Asperger Syndrome, Wendy Lawson knows all about the social difficulties that accompany the condition. In this book, she guides others on the autism spectrum through the confusing map... (more)
Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs
Comparing and contrasting both AS and non-AS partners' viewpoints, this book frankly examines the fundamental aspects of relationships that are often complicated by the disorder. With all findings... (more)
Autism, Brain and Environment
This important and groundbreaking text provides a closely-argued scientific case for the involvement of both environmental and physiological factors in autism. Lathes argument will also have a direct... (more)
Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living with the Ups, the Downs and the Things in Between.
Childhood and adult experiences of individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are becoming increasingly well documented, yet the crucial formative teenage years have, so far, been neglected. Adolescence... (more)
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)