Recommended Reading & Movies
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General Interest
- 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders* , E. Notbohm & V. Zysk
- 41 Things to know about autism, Chantal Sicile-Kira
- A Parent’s Introduction to Behavior Modification, Jim Wilson
- A Parent's Guide to Autism, Charles Hart
- A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism *,Beth Fouse & Maria Wheeler
- A Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies and a Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism, Ron Leaf and John McEachin, eds.
- Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments, Brenda Smith Myles & JackSouthwick
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Uta Frith
- Autism Spectrum Disorders *, Mitzi Waltz
- Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z *, Barbara Doyle & Emily Doyle Iland
- Autism Treatment Guide, Elizabeth Gerlach
- Autism-Asperger’s & Sexuality, Jerry & Mary Newport
- Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism, Catherine Maurice
- Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD, William Shaw
- Children with Autism: A Parent’s Guide **, Michael D. Powers
- Circle of Friends, Robert Perske
- Communication-Based Intervention for Problem Behavior: A User’sGuide for Producing Positive Change, Edward G. Carr & others
- Creating a “Win-Win IEP” for Children with Autism, Beth Fouse
- Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism, Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy
- Educating Children with Autism, National Research Council
- Exiting Nirvana: A Daughter’s Life with Autism, Clara Claiborne Park
- Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume One: Diagnosis, Development, Neurobiology, and Behavior, Fred R. Volkmar, Rhea Paul, Ami Klin, Donald Cohen, eds.
- Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume Two: Assessment, Interventions, and Policy, Fred R. Volkmar, Rhea Paul, Ami Klin, Donald Cohen, eds.
- Keys To Parenting the Child with Autism, M.T. Brill
- Laughing and Loving with Autism, R. Wayne Gilpin
- Laying Community Foundations for Your Child with a Disability *, Linda J. Stengle
- Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family’s Triumph Over Autism, Catherine Maurice
- Life Beyond the Classroom, Paul Wehman
- Living with Autism: The Parents’ Stories *, Kathleen Dillon
- Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, and Related Disorders, Jeanette cAfee, M.D.
- Parent Survival Manual, Eric Schopler
- Parenting Your Asperger Child: Individualized Solutions for Teaching Your Child Practical Skills, Alan Sohn, Ed.D., and Cathy Grayson, M.A.
- Positive Behavioral Support: Including People with Difficult Behavior inthe Community, Lynn Kern Koegel & others
- Preschool Issues in Autism, Eric Schopler
- Sex Education for Parents of Children with Autism, Mark Steege & Shannon Peck
- Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families, Sandra Harris
- Social Skills Training For Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social-Communication Problems, Jed Baker, PhD
- Social Stories: Teaching Social Skills, Carol Gray
- Special Diets for Special Kids, Lisa Lewis
- Taking Autism to School *, Andreanna Edwards
- Taking Care of Myself: A Healthy Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People With Autism, Mary Wrobel
- Teach Me Language: A Language Manual for Children with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and Related Developmental Disorders, S. Freeman & S. Davis
- Teaching Children with Autism, Robert L. & Lynn Kern Koegel
- Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies to Enhance Communication and Socialization, Kathleen Ann Quill
- Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew *, Ellen Notbohm
- The Complete IEP Guide *, Lawrence M. Siegel
- The Incredible 5-Point Scale, Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis
- The Law and Special Education - 2nd Edition, Mitchell L. Yell
- The Out-of-Sync-Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, Carol Stock Kranowitz
- The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching Play, Emotion, and Communication to Children With Autism, Jed Baker, PhD
- Thinking About You Thinking About Me: Teaching Perspective Taking and Social Thinking to Persons with Social Cognitive Learning Challenges, Michelle Garcia Winner
- Thinking in Pictures, Temple Grandin
- Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders *, Maria Wheeler
- Toilet Training in Less Than A Day, Nathan H. Azrin, PhD, and Richard M. Foxx, PhD
- Topics in Autism, Second Edition: Siblings of Children with Autism, A Guide for Families, Sandra L. Harris, PhD, and Beth A. Glasberg, PhD
- Visual Strategies for Improving Communication: Practical Supports forSchool and Home, Linda A. Hodgdon
- Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, Peter W.D. Wright & Pamela Darr Wright
- You’re Going to Love this Kid!, Paula Kluth
Books for Children
- All About My Brother, Sarah Peralta
- All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome, Kathy Hoopmann
- Andy and His Yellow Frisbee *, Mary Thompson
- Captain Tommy, Abby Ward Messner
- Ian’s Walk, Laurie Lears & Karen Ritz
- Joey and Sam, Illana Katz and Edward Ritvo
- My Friend With Autism, Beverly Bishop
- Oliver Onion: The Onion Who Learns to Accept and Be Himself, Diane Murrell
- Russell is Extra Special: A Book about Autism for Children, Charles Amenta, III
- Tacos, Anyone? *, Marvie Ellis
- The Babysitters Club: Kristy and the Secret of Susan, Ann Martin
- The Legendary Blobshocker, Ryan Wilson (author has autism)
- Trevor, Trevor, Diane Twachtman-Cullen
- Understanding Sam, Clarabelle van Niekerk and Liezl Venter
Memoirs
- Born on a Blue Daym Daniel Tammet
- Look Me in the Eye, John Elder Robison
- Be Different, John Elder Robison
- Mozart and the Whale, Jerry & Mary Newport
- The Game of My Life, Jason McElwain
- The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's, Temple Grandin
- Thinking In Pictures: My Life With Autism, Temple Grandin
- The Journal of Best Practices, David Finch
Fiction
- House Rules, Jodi Picoult
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Mark Haddon
Movies
- Adam
- Dear John
- Mozart and the Whale
- Temple Grandin
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