Resources

BOOKS ON ASD

General Information on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Attwood, Tony. (2007). The complete guide to Asperger’s syndrome. London: Kingsley.

Baron-Cohen, Simon. (2008). Autism and Asperger syndrome: The facts. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Romanowski Bashe, Patricia & Kirby, Barbara. (2010). The OASIS guide to Asperger syndrome: Completely revised and updated: Advice, support, insight, and inspiration. New York: Random House.

Bernier, Raphael, & Gerdts, Jennifer. (2010). Autism spectrum disorders: A reference handbook. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

Chawarska, Katarzyna, Klin, Ami, & Volkmar, Fred R. (Eds.). (2010). Autism spectrum disorders in infants and toddlers. New York: Guilford Press.

McPartland, James C., Klin, Ami, & Volkmar, Fred R. (Eds.). (2014). Asperger syndrome: Assessing and treating high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

Mesibov, Gary B., Shea, Victoria, & Schopler, Eric. (2004). The TEACCH approach to autism spectrum disorders. New York: Springer.

Sicile-Kira, Chantal. (2014). Autism spectrum disorders: The complete guide to understanding autism (rev. ed.). New York: Penguin.

Siegel, Bryna. (2007). Helping children with autism learn: Treatment approaches for parents and professionals. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Parenting, Family Issues, and Parents’ Perspectives

Brooks, Robert, & Goldstein, Sam. (2012). Raising resilient children with autism spectrum disorders: Strategies for helping them maximize their strengths, cope with adversity, and develop a social mindset. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Cook O’Toole, Jennifer. (2013). Asperkids: An insider’s guide to loving, understanding, and teaching children with Asperger’s syndrome. London: Kingsley.

Doyle, Barbara T., & Iland, Emily Doyle. (2004). Autism spectrum disorders from A to Z. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Fling, Echo. (2000). Eating an artichoke: A mother’s perspective on Asperger syndrome. London: Kingsley.

Harris, Sandra L., & Glasberg, Beth A. (2012). Siblings of children with autism: A guide for families. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Hughes-Lynch, Claire. (2010). Children with high-functioning autism: A parent’s guide. Austin, TX: Prufrock Press.

LeComer, Laurie F. (2006). A parent’s guide to developmental delays: Recognizing and coping with missed milestones in speech, movement, learning and other areas. Bellevue, WA: Perigee.

Naseef, Robert A. (2013). Autism in the family: Caring and coping together. Baltimore: Brookes.

Park, Clara. (2002). Exiting nirvana: A daughter’s life with autism. Boston: Back Bay Books.

Rapee, Ronald M., Wignall, Ann, Spence, Susan H., Cobham, Vanessa, & Lyneham, Heidi. (2010). Helping your anxious child: A step-by-step guide for parents. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Rosenblatt, Alan, & Carbone, Paul S. (Eds.). (2012). Autism spectrum disorders: What every parent needs to know. Washington, DC: American Academy of Pediatrics.

Schilling, Shonda. (2010). The best kind of different: Our family’s journey with Asperger’s syndrome. New York: HarperCollins.

Volkmar, Fred R., & Wiesner, Lisa A. (2009). A practical guide to autism: What every parent, family member, and teacher needs to know. New York: Wiley.

Willey, Liane. (2001). Asperger syndrome in the family: Redefining normal. London: Kingsley.

Education and Related Issues

Chalfant, Anne M. (2011). Managing anxiety in people with autism: A treatment guide for parents, teachers, and mental health professionals. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Cumine, Val, Dunlop, Julia, & Stevenson, Gill. (2009). Asperger syndrome: A practical guide for teachers. London: Fulton.

Eason, Anne I., & Whitebread, Kathleen. (2006). IEP and inclusion tips for parents and teachers (handout version). Verona, WI: Attainment Company.

Freedman, Sarita. (2010). Developing college skills in students with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. London: Kingsley.

Gibb, Gordon, & Dyches, Tina Taylor. (2007). Guide to writing quality individualized education programs (IEPs): What’s best for students? Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Hodgdon, Linda A. (2011). Visual strategies for improving communication: Practical supports for school and home. Troy, MI: QuickRoberts.

Lentz, Kirby. (2005). Hopes and dreams: An IEP guide for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. Lenexa, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Moyes, Rebecca, & Moreno, Susan. (2001). Incorporating social goals in the classroom: A guide for teachers and parents of children with high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome. London: Kingsley.

Myles, Brenda Smith, Adreon, Diane, & Gitlitz, Dena. (2006). Simple strategies that work: Helpful hints for all educators of students with Asperger syndrome, high-functioning autism, and related disabilities. Lenexa, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Reaven, Judy, Blakely-Smith, Audrey, & Nichols, Shana. (2011). Facing your fears. Baltimore: Brookes.

Siegel, Lawrence. (2011). The complete IEP guide: How to advocate for your special ed child (7th ed.). Berkeley, CA: Nolo Press.

Silverman, Stephan M., & Weinfeld, Rich. (2007). School success for kids with Asperger’s syndrome: A practical guide for parents and teachers. Austin, TX: Prufrock Press.

Tanguay, Pamela, & Rourke, Byron. (2001). Nonverbal learning disabilities at home: A parent’s guide. London: Kingsley.

Wright, Peter W. D., & Darr Wright, Pamela. (2007). Wrightslaw: Special education law (2nd ed.). Hartfield, VA: Harbor House Law Press.

Wright, Peter W. D., Darr Wright, Pamela, & Webb O’Connor, Sandra. (2010). Wrightslaw: All about IEPs. Hartfield, VA: Harbor House Law Press.

Social Skills Training and Other Social Interventions

Bellini, Scott. (2006). Building social relationships: A systematic approach to teaching social interaction skills to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other social difficulties. Lenexa, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Bondy, Andy, & Weiss, Mary Jane. (2013). Teaching social skills to people with autism: Best practices in individualizing interventions. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Elman, Natalie Madorsky, & Kennedy-Moore, Eileen. (2003). The unwritten rules of friendship: Simple strategies to help your child make friends. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Garcia-Winner, Michelle. (2002). Inside out: What makes a person with social cognitive deficits tick? San Jose, CA: Winner Publications (www.socialthinking.com).

Gray, Carol. (2010). The new social story book, revised and expanded 10th anniversary edition. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Ingersoll, Brooke, & Dvortcsak, Anna. (2010). Teaching social communication to children with autism: A manual for parents. New York: Guilford Press.

Koenig, Kathleen. (2012). Practical social skills for autism spectrum disorders: Designing child-specific interventions. New York: Norton.

Laugeson, Elizabeth A., & Frankel, Fred. (2010). Social skills for teenagers with developmental and autism spectrum disorders: The PEERS treatment manual. New York: Routledge.

McClannahan, Lynn E., & Krantz, Patricia. (2010). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Tubbs, Janet. (2007). Creative therapy for children with autism, ADD, and Asperger’s: Using artistic creativity to reach, teach, and touch our children. Garden City Park, NY: Square One Publishers.

Teasing and Bullying

Dubin, Nick. (2007). Asperger Syndrome and bullying: Strategies and solutions. London: Kingsley.

Garrity, Carla, Baris, Mitchell, & Porter, William. (2000). Bully-proofing your child: A parent’s guide. Longmont, CO: Sopris West.

Garrity, Carla, Jens, Kathryn, Porter, William, Sager, Nancy, & Short-Camilli, Cam. (2000). Bully-proofing your school: A comprehensive approach for elementary schools. Longmont, CO: Sopris West.

Garrity, Carla, Porter, William, & Baris, Mitchell. (2000). Bully-proofing your child: First aid for hurt feelings. Longmont, CO: Sopris West.

Heinrichs, Rebekah. (2003). Perfect targets: Asperger syndrome and bullying—Practical solutions for surviving the social world. Lenexa, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Developing Self-Identity

Faherty, Catherine. (2000). Asperger’s … What does it mean to me?: A workbook explaining self-awareness and life lessons to the child or youth with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Shore, Stephen M. (2004). Ask and tell: Self-advocacy and disclosure for people on the autism spectrum. Lenexa, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Vermeulen, Peter. (2008). I am special: Introducing children and young people to their autism spectrum disorder. London: Kingsley.

Behavioral and Sensory Issues

Baker, Bruce L., & Brightman, Alan J. (2003). Steps to independence: A skills training guide for parents and teachers of children with special needs. Baltimore: Brookes.

Biel, Lindsey, & Peake, Nancy. (2009). Raising a sensory smart child: The definitive handbook for helping your child with sensory processing issues. New York: Penguin.

Durand, V. Mark. (2013). Sleep better!: A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs. Baltimore: Brookes.

Kranowitz, Carol Stock. (2006). The out of sync child: Recognizing and coping with sensory integration dysfunction. Bellevue, WA: Perigee.

Myles, Brenda Smith, Cook, Katherine, & Miller, Louann. (2002). Asperger syndrome and sensory issues: Practical solutions for making sense of the world. Lenexa, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Myles, Brenda Smith, & Southwick, Jack. (2005). Asperger syndrome and difficult moments: Practical solutions for tantrums, rage, and meltdowns. Lenexa, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

O’Neill, Robert, Albin, Richard, Storey, Keith, Horner, Robert, & Sprague, Jeffrey. (2014). Functional assessment and program development for problem behavior: A practical handbook. Pacific Grove, CA: Brookes/Cole.

Preschool Treatment Models

Ball, James. (2008). Early intervention and autism: Real-life questions, real-life answers. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Bricker, Diane. (2004). An activity-based approach to early intervention. Baltimore: Brookes.

Greenspan, Stanley, & Wieder, Serena. (2009). Engaging autism: Using the Floortime approach to help children relate, communicate, and think. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Press.

Harris, Sandra L., & Weiss, Mary Jane. (2007). Right from the start: Behavioral intervention for young children with autism: A guide for parents and professionals. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Rogers, Sally J., Dawson, Geraldine, & Vismara, Laurie A. (2012). An early start for your child with autism: Using everyday activities to help kids connect, communicate, and learn. New York: Guilford Press.

Rogers, Sally J., & Dawson, Geraldine. (2009). Early Start Denver Model for young children with autism: Promoting language, learning, and engagement. New York: Guilford Press.

Sher, Barbara. (2009). Early intervention games: Fun, joyful ways to develop social and motor skills in children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. New York: Wiley.

Adulthood and Employment

Bissonnette, Barbara. (2013). The complete guide to getting a job for people with Asperger’s syndrome: Find the right career and get hired. London: Kingsley.

Endow, Judy, & Myles, Brenda Smith. (2013). The hidden curriculum of getting and keeping a job: Navigating the social landscape of employment: A guide for individuals with autism spectrum and other social-cognitive challenges. Lenexa, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Howlin, Patricia. (2004). Autism and Asperger syndrome: Preparing for adulthood. London: Routledge.

Krouk-Gordon, Dafna, & Jackins, Barbara D. (2013). Moving out: A family guide to residential planning for adults with disabilities. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Meyer, Roger N., & Attwood, Tony. (2001). Asperger syndrome employment workbook: An employment workbook for adults with Asperger syndrome. London: Kingsley.

Sicile-Kira, Chantal, & Sicile-Kira, Jeremy. (2012). A full life with autism: From learning to forming relationships to achieving independence. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.

Volkmar, Fred, Reichow, Brian, & McPartland, James C. (2014). Adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder. New York: Springer.

Wehman, Paul, Smith, Marcia, & Schall, Carol. (2008). Autism and the transition to adulthood: Success beyond the classroom. Baltimore, MD: Brookes.

Personal Accounts

Cook O’Toole, Jennifer. (2012). Asperkids secret book of social rules: The handbook of not-so-obvious social guidelines for tweens and teens with Asperger syndrome. London: Kingsley.

Grandin, Temple. (2006). Thinking in pictures, expanded edition: My life with autism. New York: Vintage Books.

Grandin, Temple, & Panek, Richard. (2013). The autistic brain: Thinking across the spectrum. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Jackson, Luke. (2002). Freaks, geeks, and Asperger syndrome: A user guide to adolescence. London: Kingsley.

Olinkiewicz, Alex, & O’Connell, Richard. (2012). In my mind: A journey through my life with Asperger’s/autism. Charleston, SC: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

O’Neal, Jaylon V. (2013). Autism: In my own words. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse.

Pulver, Marc William. (2012). Living life with autism: The world through my eyes. Indianapolis, IN: Dog Ear.

Robison, John Elder. (2008). Look me in the eye: My life with Asperger’s. New York: Three Rivers Press.

SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS

AppyMall: Apps for kids

www.appymall.com

Attainment Company

www.attainmentcompany.com

AutisMate

http://autismate.com/AutisMate-Comprehensive-App-For-Autism-With-Visual-Supports/

Autism Speaks App Resource List

www.autismspeaks.org/autism-apps

Choiceworks

www.beevisual.com

Do2Learn

www.do2learn.com

Emotion and Feelings—Autism

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.TouchAutism.EmotionsFeelings&hl=en

HandHold Adaptive (iPrompts, StoryMaker, SpeechPrompts)

www.handholdadaptive.com

I Get It!: Educational Applications for iPhone, iPad, and iPodTouch

http://igetitapps.com

The iMums: Reviews of Apps for Children

www.theimum.com

iTubeList

www.itubelist.net

Kid in Story

http://locomotivelabs.com

Laureate Learning Systems

www.laureatelearning.com

LocuTour Multimedia

www.learningfundamentals.com

Mayer-Johnson

www.mayer-johnson.com

My PlayHome

www.myplayhomeapp.com

Pictello

www.assistiveware.com/product/pictello

The Planner Guide

www.autismspeaks.org/autism-apps/planner-guide

Scientific Learning

www.scilearn.com

Smart Apps for Special Needs

www.smartappsforspecialneeds.com

Special Education Apps

www.a4cwsn.com

Special Needs Apps

www.friendshipcircle.org/apps

Technology in (SPL) Education

www.techinspecialed.com

Touch Autism

http://touchautism.com/app/autism-apps

WEBSITES FOR ASD RESOURCES

Asperger Autism Spectrum Education Network (ASPEN)

www.aspennj.org

Association for Science in Autism Treatment

www.asatonline.org

Autism Consortium

www.autismconsortium.org

Autism Link

www.autismlink.com

Autism Research Institute

www.autism.com

Autism-Resources

www.autism-resources.com

Autism Science Foundation

www.autismsciencefoundation.org

Autism Shop: Products for Children and Adults with Autism

www.autismshop.com

Autism Society of America

www.autism-society.org

Autism Speaks

www.autismspeaks.org

Autism Spectrum Resource Center

www.autismconnecticut.org

Autism Today

www.autismtoday.com

Children’s Friendship Training

www.semel.ucla.edu/socialskills

Families for Early Autism Treatment

www.feat.org

First Signs

www.firstsigns.org

Future Horizons

www.fhautism.com

Generation Rescue

www.generationrescue.org

Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership

www.grasp.org/main

Global Autism Collaboration

www.globalautismcollaboration.com

The Help Group

www.thehelpgroup.org/autism-spectrum-disorders-schools-programs

Interactive Autism Network

www.iancommunity.org

MIND Institute

www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute

National Autistic Society

www.nas.org.uk

Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support Services for Autism & Asperger Syndrome (OASIS)

www.aspergersyndrome.org

Oops … Wrong Planet Syndrome

www.wrongplanet.net

Sibling Support

www.siblingsupport.org/sibshops

Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative

https://sfari.org

Special Needs.com

www.SpecialNeeds.com

WEBSITES FOR ADULTS WITH ASD

Asperger Adults

www.aspergeradults.ca

Autism Journals: Asperger’s Pride Websites

www.rdos.net/eng

Autism Network International

autreat.com

The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership

http://grasp.org

WEBSITES FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS

Camphill Communities

www.camphill.org

Families of Adults Affected by Asperger’s Syndrome (FAAAS)

www.faaas.org

Family Support

www.patientcenters.com/autism/news/stress_family.html

Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network

www.plan.ca

Sibling Support Project

www.siblingsupport.org

Unlocking Autism Parent 2 Parent Network

www.unlockingautism.org

WEBSITES FOR ASSOCIATED LEARNING DISABILITIES

The ARC

www.thearc.org

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

www.chadd.org

Learning Disabilities Association of America

www.ldanatl.org

Learning Disabilities Online

www.ldonline.org

Nonverbal Learning Disability Line

www.nldline.com

Our-Kids: Devoted to Raising Special Kids with Special Needs

www.our-kids.org

ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS AND CLINICS

Boston University Autism Center

www.bu.edu/autism/current-research/autism-center-of-excellence

Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities

www.cidd.unc.edu

Center for Children with Special Needs

www.autismct.com

Center for Excellence in Autism Research at the University of Pittsburgh

www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/cefar

Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine

www.einstein.yu.edu/centers/childrens-evaluation-rehabilitation

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Autism Research

www.research.chop.edu/programs/car

Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities

www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/codycenter

Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers

http://dddc.rutgers.edu

A. J. Drexel Autism Institute

www.drexel.edu/autisminstitute

Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development

Duke University School of Medicine

2608 Erwin Road, Suite 300

Durham, NC 27705

919-687-4686, Ext. 240

Indiana Resource Center for Autism

www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=32

Kennedy Krieger Institute

www.autism.kennedykrieger.org/?gclid=CL7Prdq7q70CFQ2hOgodoiwAJw

Lurie Center for Autism at MassGeneral Hospital for Children

www.massgeneral.org/children/services/treatmentprograms.aspx?id=1614

Marcus Autism Center

www.marcus.org

New York-Presbyterian Center for Autism and the Developing Brain

http://nyp.org/autism

Rush University Medical Center Autism Resource Center

www.rush.edu/rumc/page-1213718660256.html

Seattle Children’s Autism Center

www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics-programs/autism-center

Seaver Autism Center at Mount Sinai

http://icahn.mssm.edu/research/centers/seaver-autism-center

Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center

www.autismcenter.org

UC Davis MIND Institute

www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute

UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)

www.semel.ucla.edu/autism

UCLA Peers Clinic

www.semel.ucla.edu/peers

UCSB Koegel Autism Center

http://education.ucsb.edu/autism

UCSF Autism and Neurodevelopment Program

https://psych.ucsf.edu/autism

University of Cambridge Autism Research Center

www.autismresearchcentre.com

University of Louisville Autism Center

https://louisville.edu/autism

University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

www.umcard.org

University of Michigan Autism and Communication Disorders Center

http://webservices.itcs.umich.edu/drupal/chgddev/umacc

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division TEACCH

http://teacch.com

University of North Dakota Global Rural Autism Asperger Information Network (GRAAIN)

www.und.nodak.edu/org/graain

UT Southwestern Autism Center

www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/medicschool/departments/psychiatry/autism/index.html

University of Washington Autism Center

http://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/index.php

Vanderbilt Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders

http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/triad

Virginia Tech Center for Autism Research

www.vtcar.science.vt.edu

Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

www.waisman.wisc.edu/clinics-asd-dd.htm

Yale Child Study Center Autism Program

www.autism.fm