Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter Library List
Our library is now housed in the new Autism Resource Room at the Easter Seals office in Mechanicsburg. Please feel free to stop by and see this room. Library items will no longer be available at our monthly meetings. If you would like to volunteer to help once or twice a month can contact Easter Seals at the address below. Anyone who has material and books on autism related issues can also take the items to this location:
Easter Seals of Central Pennsylvania
219 East Main Street, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: 717-591-7027 / Fax: 717-591-7029
The materials list is below.
Library List
Click on the WSL code in the Library List to view detailed information about that material
WSL001 "1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with
Autism Spectrum Disorders"
by Veronica Zysk and Ellen Notbohm
WSL059 "Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to
the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs of
Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders"
by Chantal Sicile-Kira
WSL002 "Asperger's Huh?: A child's perspective"
by Rosina G. Schnurr, PHD
WSL003 "Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions
for School Success"
by Brenda Smith Myles and Diane Adreon
WSL004 "Asperger's Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal"
by Liane Holliday Willey
WSL056 "Autism, Advocates, and Law Enforcement Professionals:
Recognizing and Reducing Risk Situations for People with
Autism Spectrum Disorders"
by Dennis Debbaudt
WSL005 "Autism and the God Connection"
by William Stillman
WSL060 "Autism-Asperger's & Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond"
by Jerry and Mary Newport
WSL006 "The Autism Encyclopedia: 500+ entries for parents and
professionals"
by John T. Neisworth and Pamela S. Wolfe
WSL007 "The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know
About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, And Healing: From a
Mother Whose Child Recovered"
by Karen Siff Exkorn
WSL008 "Behavioral Intervention For Young Children With Autism:
A Manual for Parents and Professionals"
edited by Catherine Maurice,
co edited Gina Green & Stephen C. Luce
WSL009 "Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD"
by William Shaw, Ph. D.
WSL010 "Brain – Powering Your Child"
by Sharon Smisek, ED. D.
WSL011 "Breaking Autism's Barriers"
by Bill Davis
WSL012 "Buster and the Amazing Daisy: Adventures with Asperger
Syndrome"
by Nancy Ogaz
WSL013 "The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and
Emotional Growth"
by Stanley I. Greenspan, MD & Serena Wieder, PH.D
WSL014 "Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for
Autism Spectrum Disorders"
by Jacquelyn McCandless
WSL015 "the curious incident of the dog in the night-time"
a novel by Mark Haddon
WSL016 "Curvy Herbie and Straight Nate: A lesson in curved line
thinking"
by Pamela Mari
WSL057 "Dangerous Encounters: Avoiding Perilous Situations with
Autism: A Streetwise Guide for all Emergency Responders,
Retailers and Parents"
by Bill Davis & Wendy Goldband Schunick
WSL017 "Demystifying the Autistic Experience: A Humanistic
Introduction for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators"
by William Stillman
WSL061 "Developing Leisure Time Skills for Persons With Autism: A
Practical Approach for Home, School and Community"
by Phyllis Coyne, Colleen Nyberg, Mary Lou Vandenburg
WSL062 "Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger
Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism"
by Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy
WSL018 "Dibs In Search Of Self"
by Virginia M. Axline
WSL019 "Emergence: Labeled Autistic"
by Temple Grandin, Margaret M. Scariano
WSL020 "The Everything Parent's Guide To Children with Asperger's
Syndrome: Help, Hope and Guidance"
by William Stillman
WSL021 "For safekeeping: Autism Educational Video from the Autism Alliance of MetroWest, Inc." (DVD)
WSL022 "Freaks, Geeks & Asperger's Syndrome: A User Guide to
Adolescence"
by Luke Jackson
WSL023 "Getting Services for your Child on the Autism Spectrum"
by DeAnn Hyatt-Foley & Matthew G. Foley
WSL024 "The Gluten-Free Kitchen"
by Roben Ryberg
WSL025 "Honey, Are You Listening?"
by Dr. Rick Fowler & Jerily Fowler
WSL026 "How to be a Para Pro: A Comprehensive Training Manual for
Paraprofessionals"
by Diane Twachtman-Cullen
WSL027 "How To Be A Successful Advocate For Your ‘Special Needs'
Child or Anyone"
by Betty Manning
WSL028 "How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up? Quality Indicators for
Effective Service Delivery"
by Dian Twachtman-Cullen, Ph. D.,
Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly, David L. Holmes
WSL029 "Inclusive Programming For Elementary Students With
Autism"
by Sheila Wagner, M. Ed.
WSL030 "Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with
Autism/Aspergers Syndrome"
by Sheila Wagner, M. Ed.
WSL031 "Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for
Teachers and Parents of Children with High Functioning
Autism and Asperger Syndrome"
by Rebecca A. Moyes and Susan J. Moreno
WSL032 "Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph Over Autism"
by Catherine Maurice
WSL033 "Lisa and the Lacemaker: An Aspergers Adventure"
by Kathy Hoopman
WSL058 "Maverick Mind: A Mother's Story of Solving the Mystery of
Her Unreachable, Unteachable, Silent Son"
by Cheri L. Florance, Ph. D.
WSL034 "Mixed Blessings"
by William and Barbara Christopher
WSL035 "My Friend With Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers and
Siblings"
by Beverly Bishop
WSL036 "Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals
with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and
Related Disorders"
by Jeannie McAfee, Dr. Tony Attwood
WSL037 "Nobody Nowhere: The Extraordinary Autobiography of an
Autistic"
by Donna Williams
WSL038 "Ordinary Families, Special Children: A Systems Approach to
Childhood Disability, 2nd edition"
by Milton Seligman, Rosalyn Benjamin Darling
WSL039 "Parents Are To Be Seen And Heard: Assertiveness in
Educational Planning for Handicapped Children"
by Geraldine Ponte Markel and Judith Greenbaum
WSL063 "Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to
Adulthood for those with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome"
by Dr. Jed Baker
WSL040 "Preschool Education Programs for Children with Autism"
by Jan S. Handleman & Sandra L. Harris
WSL041 "Report of the Recommendations: Autism/Pervasive
Developmental Disorders: Assessment and Intervention for
Young Children (Age 0-3 Years)"
sponsored by New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program
WSL042 "Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism : A Guide for Parents and Professionals"
by Sandra L. Harris, Ph. D., and Mary Jane Weiss, Ph. D.
WSL043 "Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families (Topics in Autism)"
by Sandra L. Harris and Beth A. Glasberg, Ph. D.
WSL044 "The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching play, emotion, and
communication to children with autism"
by Jed Baker, Ph.D.
WSL045 "Smiling at Shadows: A Mother's Journey Raising an Autistic
Child"
by Junee Waites & Helen Swinbourne
WSL046 "Somebody Somewhere: Breaking Free from the World of
Autism"
by Donna Williams
WSL047 "Special Diets for Special Kids: Understanding and
Implementing a Gluten and Casein Free Diet to Aid in the
Treatment of Autism and Related Developmental Disorders"
by Lisa S. Lewis, Ph.D
WSL048 "Special Diets for Special Kids, Two"
by Lisa Lewis and Karyn Seroussi
WSL064 "Taking Care of Myself, A Healthy Hygiene, Puberty and
Personal Curriculum For Young People With Autism"
by Mary Wrobel
WSL049 "Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons"
by Siegfried Engelmann, Phyllis Haddox, Elaine Bruner
WSL050 "Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies to Enhance
Communication and Socialization"
by Kathleen Ann Quill
WSL051 "There's a Boy in Here: Emerging from the Bonds of Autism"
by Judy Barron & Sean Barron
WSL052 "Thinking in Pictures: and Other Reports From My Life With
Autism"
by Temple Grandin
WSL053 "Why A.D.H.D. Doesn't Mean Disaster"
by Dennis Swanberg & Diane Passno
WSL054 "Why Your Child is Hyperactive"
by Ben Feingold, M. D.
WSL055 "You're Going To Love This Kid: Teaching Students with
Autism In the Inclusive Classroom"
by Paula Kluth, Ph. D.
WSL065 "Your Life Is Not a Label: A guide to living fully with Autism
and Asperger's Syndrome for parents, professionals and
you!"
by Jerry Newport
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WSL001 "1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders" by Veronica Zysk and Ellen Notbohm
Copyright 2004
Winner of the 2006 Teachers' Choice Award. Editorial Reviews descriptions says "in a snappy, can-do format, (this book) offers page after page of try-it now solutions that have worked for thousands of children grappling with social, sensory, behavioral, and self-care issues, plus many more."
WSL002 "Asperger's Huh?: A child's perspective" by Rosina G. Schnurr, PHD
Copyright first edition 1999, second edition 2002
Editorial Reviews description says "A book for children ages 6 – 12 who have Asperger's Disorder. (The author) is a clinical psychologist who has worked with children for over twenty years. Her experience as well as her positive and sensitive style reflect her caring concern for these special children."
WSL003 "Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success" by Brenda Smith Myles and Diane Adreon
Copyright 2001
(from Editorial Reviews from amazon.com)
Book Description: In this comprehensive book, the authors start with an overview of those characteristics of Asperger Syndrome that make adolescence particularly challenging and difficult. The centerpiece of the book is a detailed discussion of strategies and supports necessary to ensure a successful school experience for students with Asperger Syndrome at the middle and secondary levels.
What sets this book apart is the way it ties all the recommended strategies together in a real-life study of Michael, a youth with Asperger Syndrome. This touch of real life continues in the closing chapter, which consists of statements by parents and adolescents with Asperger Syndrome.
WSL004 "Asperger's Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal" by Liane Holliday Willey
Copyright 2001
(from Editorial Reviews from amazon.com)
Book Description: (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) The story of a woman suffering from Asperger's Syndrome, of the journey she and her family have made with her daughter, who also suffers from the disorder. Tells how the family has dealt with challenges and managed to create a 'normal' life by ordering social and personal lives in ways that decrease the anxieties caused by the disorder.
WSL056 "Autism, Advocates, and Law Enforcement Professionals: Recognizing and Reducing Risk Situations for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders" by Dennis Debbaudt Copyright 2002
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: Individuals with autism are seven times more likely than other people to come into contact with police and their responses to encounters with authority may not always be appropriate. Private investigator and autism advocate Dennis Debbaudt explains how typical manifestations of autism spectrum disorders, such as running away, unsteadiness, impulsive behavior or failure to respond, may be misunderstood by law enforcement professionals, with serious consequences. For
parents or carers of those with autism, he offers advice on how to deal with problems arising from their encounters with professionals in positions of authority. Aimed at raising awareness and improving communication, this is a much-needed book.
WSL005 "Autism and the God Connection" by William Stillman
Copyright 2006
From the Back Cover: Booklist (March 2006) In certain cultures, people with illnesses affecting the ability to communicate are thought to be visited by spirits. The sufferer may be regarded as a messenger for a deity, an anointed one to be revered and honored. Sadly, Western culture often relegates those diagnosed with autism and related disorders to the ranks of the incurably crippled. Worse, almost everyone, from family members to friends to primary caregivers, too easily writes off the intelligence of a person who has difficulty speaking. So written off, the sufferer is discounted and ignored. Stillman, who has Asperger's syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism, speaks out on behalf of the wisdom of considering people with autism as not just intelligent but also highly spiritual. Drawing on testimony from dozens of parents, teachers, and autistic individuals, he builds a solid case in favor of not just his mantra--"always presume intelligence"--but also of thinking that God's most challenged people possess a deep, abiding spirituality. --Donna Chavez.
WSL006 "The Autism Encyclopedia: 500+ entries for parents and professionals" by John T. Neisworth and Pamela S. Wolfe
Copyright 2005
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: This comprehensive encyclopedia includes more than 500 terms, alphabetically listed and clearly described. Today's most respected autism experts have contributed essential terminology from various disciplines.
WSL007 "The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, And Healing: From a Mother Whose Child Recovered" by Karen Siff Exkorn
Copyright 2005
Foreword by Fred R. Volkmar, M. D., Yale University Child Study Center (from Editorial Review at amazon.com)
Book Description: Practical advice and information from the world's foremost experts on autism -- and a mother's own hard-won lessons from helping her son recover from the disorder.
When Karen Siff Exkorn's son, Jake, was diagnosed with autism, she struggled to pull together comprehensive information about the disorder. Fortunately, she was able to educate herself quickly, and her extensive at-home treatment of her son led to his amazing full recovery. But the journey wasn't easy, and now, in The Autism Sourcebook, Siff Exkorn offers parents the wisdom she wishes she'd had at the beginning.
Recent studies show that there is a worldwide epidemic of autism. More than 1.5 million people are affected in the United States alone, with one in every 166 children diagnosed. Early detection and early intervention are two of the key factors in improving prognosis -- but too often, writes Siff Exkorn, parents get bogged down in denial or confusion about the still mysterious disorder, and are unable to take the necessary steps. Providing accessible medical information gleaned from the world's foremost experts, Siff Exkorn offers an inside look at families with children who have autism, and ties in her own firsthand experience as a parent. The author shares valuable knowledge about the following:
- What the diagnosis really means
- Understanding and accessing treatment options
- Knowing your child's rights in the school system
- Coping with common marital and familial stress
- Making the stigma of autism a thing of the past
With extensive appendices, including the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Diagnostic Criteria for the Five Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and carefully selected lists of Internet resources, recommended readings, and top autism organizations worldwide, The Autism Sourcebook is the single most comprehensive, practical resource available to parents and loved ones of children with autism.
WSL008 "Behavioral Intervention For Young Children With Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals" edited by Catherine Maurice, co edited Gina Green & Stephen C. Luce
Copyright 1996
(from Editorial Reviews from amazon.com)
Book Description: ...provides a wealth of practical information for parents professionals, and others concerned with helping such children...
WSL009 "Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD" by William Shaw, Ph. D.
Copyright 2001 (2nd revised edition)
(From the Editorial Reviews at Amazon.com)
Book Description: Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD is an authoritative, comprehensive, and easy-to-read resource guide to a wide range of therapies that have been useful in the treatment of autism including antifungal and antibacterial therapies, gluten and casein restriction, homeopathy, vitamin therapy, gamma globulin treatment, transfer factor therapies, treatment of food allergies, and alternatives to antibiotic therapy. The information in this book may be useful not only in the field of autism but also in virtually any disorder in which some of the symptoms of autism are sometimes or frequently present. From the Author The purpose of writing this book is to integrate information from the fields of biochemistry, immunology, genetics, nutrition, and microbiology about autism, ADD, and PDD into a form that could be assimilated by both parents, professionals such as nutritionists and dietitians, and physicians who deal with children with these disorders. Long conversations with hundreds of parents of children with autism and PDD, including many who are themselves physicians, have provided me with many clues to these disorders. The wealth of information on the abnormalities of the immune system in autism leads me to the conclusion that the genetic factors in autism appear to be primarily those affecting the immune system. In my view, the anatomical abnormalities in the brain that have been documented may be secondary to abnormal metabolic function caused by abnormal microbial metabolites and/or toxic peptides from wheat and milk, which in turn are due to an impaired immune system. Most of the information has been available in the form of research papers that have been available only to medical research specialists but was essentially unknown by persons outside the narrow specialty. My goal for this book is to allow your child to be healthier and function better so that both you and your child will have a better life. The stakes for the safety of our children are too high to wait forever.
WSL010 "Brain – Powering Your Child" by Sharon Smisek, ED. D.
Copyright 1992
review pending
WSL011 "Breaking Autism's Barriers" by Bill Davis
Copyright 2001
(from the Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) The story of a father's journey through autism with his son. Describes the stages of realization, intervention, and therapy the family went through in their search to find a lifestyle and a therapy that would help their son overcome the powerful spectrum disorder, providing inspiration for other families undergoing that process.
WSL012 "Buster and the Amazing Daisy: Adventures with Asperger Syndrome" by Nancy Ogaz
Copyright 2002
(from the Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
From School Library Journal: Grade 4-8-Daisy has Asperger Syndrome, a mild form of autism, and this novel-told from her point of view-allows children to see the world as she sees it. Other characters moving the plot along include Marissa, who leads the pack of mean-spirited "Bully-Pops"; kind but helpless Cody, who is bound to a wheelchair and breathing machine due to a freak biking accident; and Buster, the classroom rabbit that Daisy has trained to do tricks. Daisy reacts explosively to surprises and noises and things that don't match, finding solace in the understanding of teachers and in spending time in a quiet area outside training Buster. Along the way she gains hard-won insight into others, as when she realizes that Marissa's rhyming taunts are a form of obsessive behavior that she can't control. When it looks like Cody must return to the dreaded School for the Disabled and Developmentally Delayed because there is no funding for an aide, Daisy finds a way to help him. She enters Buster in a pet contest; faces the terrifying ordeal of performing on stage in front of a noisy, confusing audience; wins the contest; and uses the prize money to help Cody stay in school. Although the plot is necessarily contrived, the writing is good, and the dialogue and character development make the book a pleasure to read. Schools with Asperger's students (that would be most of us) would do well to pitch this book. Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
WSL013 "The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth" by Stanley I. Greenspan, MD & Serena Wieder, PH.D
Copyright 1998
review pending
WSL014 "Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorders" by Jacquelyn McCandless
Copyright 2003
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: In the midst of a worldwide epidemic of autism, ADD, and ADHD, this book is a message of hope to parents embarking on the challenging journey of finding proper medical care for their Autism Spectrum Disorder children. Genetic susceptibility activated by "triggers" such as pesticides and heavy metals in vaccines can lead to immune system impairment, gut dysfunction, and pathogen invasion such as yeast and viruses in many children.
This is the first book written by an experienced clinician that gives a step-by-step treatment guide for parents and doctors based on the understanding that ASD is a complex biomedical illness resulting in significant brain malnutrition. Dr. McCandless, whose grandchild with autism has inspired her "broad spectrum approach," describes important diagnostic tools needed to select appropriate treatment programs. Her book explains major therapies newly available and identifies safe and effective options for parents and physicians working together to improve the health of these special children.
Now in a second edition, the book has new material and includes an index. About the Author: Jacquelyn McCandless received her M.D. from the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine and is certified as a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Since the early 1990s, her interest in women's issues and sexuality has led to an alternative medicine practice with a focus on anti-aging, brain nutrition, and natural hormone therapy. In 1996, after her granddaughter was diagnosed with autism, she returned even more to basic medicine and began working with biomedical aspects of developmentally delayed children. She now utilizes the knowledge she gained searching for treatments for her grandchild to help other ASD children.
WSL015 "the curious incident of the dog in the night-time" a novel by Mark Haddon
Copyright 2004
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Amazon.com: Mark Haddon's bitterly funny debut novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, is a murder mystery of sorts--one told by an autistic version of Adrian Mole. Fifteen-year-old Christopher John Francis Boone is mathematically gifted and socially hopeless, raised in a working-class home by parents who can barely cope with their child's quirks. He takes everything that he sees (or is told) at face value, and is unable to sort out the strange behavior of his elders and peers.
Late one night, Christopher comes across his neighbor's poodle, Wellington, impaled on a garden fork. Wellington's owner finds him cradling her dead dog in his arms, and has him arrested. After spending a night in jail, Christopher resolves--against the objection of his father and neighbors--to discover just who has murdered Wellington. He is encouraged by Siobhan, a social worker at his school, to write a book about his investigations, and the result--quirkily illustrated, with each chapter given its own prime number--is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Haddon's novel is a startling performance. This is the sort of book that could turn condescending, or exploitative, or overly sentimental, or grossly tasteless very easily, but Haddon navigates those dangers with a sureness of touch that is extremely rare among first-time novelists. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is original, clever, and genuinely moving: this one is a must-read. --Jack Illingworth, Amazon.ca
WSL016 "Curvy Herbie and Straight Nate: A lesson in curved line thinking" by Pamela Mari
Copyright 2005
Based on a theory of "Curved Line Thinking" by Alice Womer, M.S. CCC-SLP. See Exploding Pen Productions at www.explodingpenproductions.com
WSL057 "Dangerous Encounters: Avoiding Perilous Situations with autism: A Streetwise Guide for all Emergency Responders, Retailers and Parents" by Bill Davis & Wendy Goldband Schunick
Copyright 2002
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: Most emergency workers, retailers and retail security know very little about autism. This book explains what to look for and how to successfully handle encounters with people who have autism. It takes emergency responders, retailers and parents through everyday situations, stressing safety and awareness. The authors explain the steps everyone can take to avoid difficult and dangerous situations with people with autism, and more general guidelines. Full of helpful ideas and key point reminders, the book is also an excellent training tool.
WSL017 "Demystifying the Autistic Experience: A Humanistic Introduction for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators" by William Stillman
Copyright 2002
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: Consumer text on the fundamental concepts of the autistic experience using accessible language, examples, and anecdotes. Reinforces the importance of valuing differences, personal passions, communication, and holistic wellness. About the Author: William Stillman has worked in the disabilities field since 1987 and was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare as the statewide point person for children and adolescents with mental health issues and autism. Bill is an adult with Asperger's Syndrome, and regularly presents on autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
WSL018 "Dibs In Search Of Self" by Virginia M. Axline
Copyright 1964
review pending
WSL019 "Emergence: Labeled Autistic" by Temple Grandin, Margaret M. Scariano
Copyright 1996
(from Editorial Reviews from amazon.com)
From Library Journal: This book is written by a woman who overcame a severe disability to become a successful designer of livestock equipment. Though professionals have been theorizing about it for years, the phenomenon called autism has remained shrouded in mystery. The author makes a few dents in this mystique, giving us insights which are rare because autism by its nature generally precludes such expression and analysis of emotion. She combines a personal perspective with relevant research in formation in assessing how autism can be overcome and even, in some ways, turned to personal advantage. This ac count will be significant reading for any professional or lay person interested in autism, and is also a moving story of the human hidden behind a distorting facade. Amy Goffman, Registered Physical Therapist, Lake Forest, Ill. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
WSL020 "The Everything Parent's Guide To Children with Asperger's Syndrome: Help, Hope and Guidance" by William Stillman
Copyright 2005
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: As a parent of a child with Asperger's syndrome, you may wonder what to expect as your son or daughter journeys through childhood. Your son is of average or above average intelligence, but how will he handle a fast-paced school atmosphere? Your daughter has little difficulty talking to adults, but how will she interact with her peers?
With The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome at your side, you'll take the first steps toward understanding this pervasive development disorder and how it may impact your child. This complete handbook for coping with daily life helps you:
• Get a diagnosis and understand the results
• Discover the best options for education and learning
• Work to improve your child's social skills
• Identify triggers that lead to sensory overload, such as sounds, bright lights, or certain textures and fabrics
• Recognize symptoms of meltdowns and work with your child to prevent them
• Educate family and friends about Asperger's to provide a supportive and loving environment
• Explore other resources, including reading lists, Web sites, and support groups
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome shows you how you can maintain a positive attitude, honor your child's unique experience, and strengthen the bond between you and your child.
From the Author From "The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome," author William Stillman's definition of AS: "Asperger's Syndrome is the natural way by which some perceive the world from an alternate perspective and logic, creating misunderstandings, misinterpretations and social challenges when one attempts to assimilate with the world at large."
WSL021 "For safekeeping: Autism Educational Video from the Autism Alliance of MetroWest, Inc." (DVD)
review pending
WSL022 "Freaks, Geeks & Asperger's Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence" by Luke Jackson
Copyright 2002
Winner of TES/NASEN Special Educational Needs Children's Book Award for 2003.
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description:(Jessica Kingsley Publishers) Consumer-oriented narrative is written by a 13-year-old-boy with Asperger Syndrome. Draws upon personal experiences and family members to inform the general public about living the adolescent years with this disease. Book Info (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) Consumer-oriented narrative is written by a 13-year-old-boy with Asperger Syndrome. Draws upon personal experiences and family members to inform the general public about living the adolescent years with this disease.
WSL023 "Getting Services for your Child on the Autism Spectrum" by DeAnn Hyatt-Foley & Matthew G. Foley
Copyright 2002
review pending
WSL024 "The Gluten-Free Kitchen" by Roben Ryberg
Copyright 2000
review pending
WSL025 "Honey, Are You Listening?" by Dr. Rick Fowler & Jerily Fowler
Copyright revised edition 2002
review pending
WSL026 "How to be a Para Pro: A Comprehensive Training Manual for Paraprofessionals" by Diane Twachtman-Cullen
Copyright 2000
(from Editorial Reviews from amazon.com)
Book Description: This 200 page user-friendly training manual is divided into two parts. Part one is a "short course" on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) for people "in the trenches." Part Two takes a "cookbook style" look at the art and science of paraprofessional support for students with ASD and those with other cognitive impairments.
Jam-packed with examples, and summary "take home" messages, How to Be a Para Pro contains specific information on four separate categories of support: Peripheral, Direct Academic, Social / Play & Leisure, and Behavioral, as well as Data & Record-Keeping forms and ideas. Special features include a blueprint for determining the optimal level of caregiver support and ways to reduce prompt dependency, an abundance of reproducible record-keeping forms, and "how-to vignettes" to aid in the application of skills.
WSL027 "How To Be A Successful Advocate For Your ‘Special Needs' Child or Anyone" by Betty Manning
Copyright 1998
review pending
WSL028 "How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up? Quality Indicators for Effective Service Delivery" by Dian Twachtman-Cullen, Ph. D., Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly, David L. Holmes
Copyright 2002
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: The ultimate, step-by-step guide to writing IEPs that really deliver! Contains sample goal & objective templates for areas of functioning typically neglected in IEPs for students with ASD, including oral-motor skills, executive function, theory of mind, & critical thinking. Complete with recommendations for teaching strategies, educational programming formats, & useful resources.
WSL029 "Inclusive Programming For Elementary Students With Autism" by Sheila Wagner, M. Ed.
Copyright 1998, 1999
(from Editorial Reviews from amazon.com)
Book Description: Winner of the Autism Society of America's "Book of the Year Award," Sheila Wagner's book provides on inclusion program for students with severe disabilities. Each inclusion program must be developed individually, with each student's abilities and characteristics as the guiding factor for the program. Forms which can be copied are included in the book, which is primarily written for teachers but beneficial to parents of children with autism as well.
WSL030 "Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Aspergers Syndrome" by Sheila Wagner, M. Ed.
Copyright 2002
(from Editorial Reviews from amazon.com)
Book Description: This offering was written by popular demand after the tremendous success of Inclusive Programming for Elementary School Students with Autism. Sheila Wagner's engaging and readable style, coupled with her extensive knowledge and classroom experience, make the book indispensable for professionals and non-professionals alike. She covers everything from academic requirements and homework issues to social conflicts, such as dress codes and raging hormones.
WSL031 "Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome" by Rebecca A. Moyes and Susan J. Moreno
Copyright 2001
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Info: (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA. Practical hands-on strategies for parents and teachers of children with high-functioning autism or Asperger syndrome. Includes a detailed description of social deficits children may exhibit in the classroom, and includes lesson plans for 'teaching' these goals. About the Author: Rebecca Moyes is one of the founders of ABOARD (The Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders, Inc), which provides support and information for families of children with autism and the professionals who work with them. Her oldest child was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome six years ago. She used to work as a teacher, and now produces a quarterly newsletter entitled Building Bridges for teachers and parents of children with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome.
WSL032
"Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph Over Autism" by Catherine Maurice
Copyright 1993
(from Editorial Reviews from amazon.com)
From Kirkus Reviews: A vivid and uplifting story of how a family pulled not one but two children out of the torments of autism--and into a normal life. Maurice is the pseudonym for a mother of three whose courage and determination overrode the pessimistic prognosis that "autism is incurable." She was already pregnant with her third child when her one-year-old daughter, Anne-Marie, was diagnosed as autistic. Maurice and her husband cast about to find not merely a relief from symptoms but a cure, finally adopting the form of behavior modification found successful in carefully controlled studies by O. Ivar Lovaas, a California-based researcher. The program involved a daily regimen of repetitious training, the resetting of patterns of behavior that had gone awry, and the replacement of sympathy by discipline, interrupting the child's repetitive motions and self- withdrawal no matter how she resisted or cried. The family hired a teacher skilled in behavior modification who worked with Anne-Marie every day, as well as a speech therapist who visited three times a week. To counter what she at first felt were the mechanistic techniques of behavior modification, Maurice also took up "holding therapy," which calls for holding the child tightly for at least an hour a day. It was the behavioral techniques that succeeded, and, in less than two years, the girl was pronounced "normal"--as was Maurice's younger son, also autistic. Unlike other recent books about children who've recovered from autism (e.g., Donna Williams's Nobody Nowhere, 1992), this offers not only hope but a road map, with names, addresses, and phone numbers for Lovaas and others. (Caveat: Behavioral therapy, Maurice says, benefits measurably only about 50% of autistic kids.) Powerful in her detailing and in her intelligent,
honest observations, Maurice offers new strength to parents who refuse to give up on their autistic children. -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
WSL033 "Lisa and the Lacemaker: An Aspergers Adventure" by Kathy Hoopman
Copyright 2002
review pending
WSL058 "Maverick Mind: A Mother's Story of Solving the Mystery of Her Unreachable, Unteachable, Silent Son" by Cheri L. Florance, Ph. D.
Copyright: 2004 (from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com) From Publishers Weekly Florance, a speech-language pathologist in Ohio, was holding her newborn son, Whitney, when she suspected something was wrong-he wasn't at all responsive. As
time passed, her suspicions only worsened; loud noises didn't startle him, he made
no sounds and he seemed detached. Believing that labeling a problem leads to a
focus on the negative, Florance rejected the diagnosis of autism, but that didn't
make the symptoms-frequent bouts of perseverating behavior ("persistent repetition
of a verbal or motor response"), insistence on complicated rituals, aloofness, etc.-
disappear. Focusing on the positive did help her notice signs of Whitney's
intelligence, though. He'd destroy a household appliance, but was fascinated with its
inner workings. He'd wander off unpredictably, but find his way to a shop they'd
visited only once. Florance began to theorize that Whitney's visual thought process
was so advanced; it had shut down his verbal ability. Together with her two older
children, she developed a method of teaching Whitney to read and to think
sequentially based on visual, rather than verbal cues. Inspired by Helen Keller and
determined not to institutionalize Whitney, the family found techniques to teach
Whitney to read, talk, interact with others and function successfully in mainstream
classrooms. Florance and Whitney, now age 17, are together using their techniques
to help other "maverick minds" (their term for people with high visual/associational
thought processes and low verbal/sequencing processing) to function better in our
verbally oriented world. Florance's insights into cognitive development will intrigue
general readers, and parents of "disturbed" children will admire the author's
perseverance.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights
reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
WSL034 "Mixed Blessings" by William and Barbara Christopher
Copyright 1989
review pending
WSL035 "My Friend With Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers and Siblings" by Beverly Bishop
Copyright 2002
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: Created as a coloring book with a surprising educational twist, My Friend with Autism actually is written for anyone who comes in contact with an autistic child, including young classmates, neighbors, church members, and professionals. The book explains in two ways what autism is and how the behavior of autistic children can be different: children enjoy the coloring book which is packed with the message; others will find the "Notes for Adults" in the back of the book thought-provoking and a succinct definition of the autism spectrum. Teachers will discover this book invaluable because of its capability to foster integration of autistic children into the student group.
WSL036 "Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders" by Jeannie McAfee, Dr. Tony Attwood
Copyright 2001
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Rodger Stein, Behaviorist: Ideal for professionals and caregivers, this book offers a guide to assisting individuals in realizing their potential as social persons. . . Jane Germ, Speech and Language Pathologist From an SLP standpoint, I thought the information was excellent. . . a fabulous addition for professionals and parents.
WSL037
"Nobody Nowhere: The Extraordinary Autobiography of an Autistic" by Donna Williams
Copyright 1992
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
From Publishers Weekly: Victims of the complex, much-misunderstood and professionally baffling disease of autism will find an eloquent voice in Australian-born Williams, one of its victorious survivors. After 25 years, this daughter of abusive parents, shunted from school to school, began to emerge from a private, protective, hallucinatory world in which she was inhabited by multiple personalities. Here Williams recounts how she learned to communicate and live with others. Inspired by an empathetic therapist, and determined to "take herself apart and put herself back together," Williams resumed schooling, graduating from college with honors. While she will always be autistic, her moving memoir and clear analysis of the nature of her illness shows how she was able to transcend it at least partially. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
WSL038 "Ordinary Families, Special Children: A Systems Approach to Childhood Disability, 2nd edition" by Milton Seligman, Rosalyn Benjamin Darling
Copyright 1997
Recommended by Marcia Gelman, L.M.F.T., M. Ed.
(from Editorial Review at amazon.com)
"Milton Seligman and Rosalyn Darling have done a wonderful job describing the impact a child's disability can have on a family. They deserve special praise for their attention to the frequently overlooked concerns of fathers, siblings, and grandparents. The user-friendly discussion of family systems and the many insightful quotes from family members will make this book valuable to family members and service providers alike." --Donald J. Meyer, MEd, Director, Sibling Support Project, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, Washington; editor of Uncommon Fathers: Reflections on Raising a Child with Special Needs. "The second edition of Ordinary Families, Special Children continues in the fine tradition of the first. The book, firmly anchored in empirical research, brings the laboratory data alive with commentary by mothers, fathers, and others who love a child with a disability. Seligman and Darling offer a critical look at the literature, blended with human wisdom about coping effectively in the face of a family crisis." --Sandra L. Harris, PhD, Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
WSL039 "Parents Are To Be Seen And Heard: Assertiveness in Educational Planning for Handicapped Children" by Geraldine Ponte Markel and Judith Greenbaum
Copyright 1979
review pending
WSL040 "Preschool Education Programs for Children with Autism" by Jan S. Handleman & Sandra L. Harris
Copyright 2000
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description:...helpful to persons who are considering creating a class- room to serve these children or persons interested in ensuring that the services they currently offer meet state- of-the-art criteria...
WSL041 "Report of the Recommendations: Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Assessment and Intervention for Young Children (Age 0-3 Years)" sponsored by New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program
second printing 9/99
review pending
WSL042 "Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism : A Guide for Parents and Professionals" by Sandra L. Harris, Ph. D., and Mary Jane Weiss, Ph. D.
Copyright 1998
review pending
WSL043 "Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families (Topics in Autism)" by Sandra L. Harris and Beth A. Glasberg, Ph. D.
Copyright 2003
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
From Library Journal: This first title in a new series meets the needs of parents who inevitably ask how autism affects the entire family. Given that brothers and sisters react differently to siblings with autism, depending on many factors such as birth order and age, this book will help the parents explain autism to them. It will also help siblings share their thoughts and feelings about how their family is different and their role concerning the autistic child. Much practical advice on how children can share time together is also offered. With clear and simple presentation directed at the average lay reader, Harris (dean, psychology, Rutgers Univ.; executive director, Douglas Developmental Center) has done an excellent job of offering guidance to the whole family of the autistic child. Recommended for public libraries. Marguerite Mroz, Baltimore City. P.L. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
WSL044
"The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching play, emotion, and communication to children with autism" by Jed Baker, Ph.D.
Copyright 2001
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: A dynamic teaching tool for children with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, "The Social Skills Picture Book" offers pictures of the right and wrong ways to handle nearly 30 social skills, such as conversation, play, emotion, management, and empathy.
WSL045 "Smiling at Shadows: A Mother's Journey Raising an Autistic Child" by Junee Waites & Helen Swinbourne
Copyright 2003
review pending
WSL046 "Somebody Somewhere: Breaking Free from the World of Autism" by Donna Williams
Copyright 1995
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
From Publishers Weekly: In Nobody Nowhere , the author reported on her escape, after 25 years, from the hallucinatory prison of autism inhabited by her multiple personalities. The artistically gifted Williams continues to build a bridge between "my" world and "the" world in this detailed follow-up, weaving recently recovered memories into accounts of her ongoing daily life. In her native Australia, she began to teach children with special needs--autistics among them--in whom she relived her own earlier struggles. With exquisite sensitivity, she conveys her impressions of people and surroundings as might someone returning from an extended trip.
Particularly moving is her newly claimed sense of inhabiting her own body, a connection which she describes as "the first security in life, which had been missing." Travel abroad to publicize her book and meet with foreign publishers posed another challenge, which she met with courage. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
WSL047
"Special Diets for Special Kids: Understanding and Implementing a Gluten and Casein Free Diet to Aid in the Treatment of Autism and Related Developmental Disorders" by Lisa S. Lewis, Ph.D
Copyright 1998
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: Using a common-sense approach to a complex subject, Dr. Lewis, a mother of autistic children herself, offers specific examples of food allergies and intolerances which impact health and behavior in children with autism or related developmental disorders, and provides gluten/casein-free recipes; lists of vitamins, minerals, and supplements; and much more.
WSL048 "Special Diets for Special Kids, Two" by Lisa Lewis and Karyn Seroussi
Copyright 2001
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: Dr. Lewis' "clarity and common-sense approach" to gluten-free and casein-free diets is expanded into a second volume, offering even more recipes, highly appreciated by the readers of her first book, Special Diets for Special Kids.
WSL049 "Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons" by Siegfried Engelmann, Phyllis Haddox, Elaine Bruner
Copyright 1983
review pending
WSL050 "Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies to Enhance Communication and Socialization" by Kathleen Ann Quill
Copyright 1995
review pending
WSL051 "There's a Boy in Here: Emerging from the Bonds of Autism" by Judy Barron & Sean Barron
Copyright 2002
(from Editorial Reviews from amazon.com)
From Library Journal: This is the compelling and unique story of the Barrons' long and often painful fight to "reach" their autistic son and help him live a normal life. Judy Barron narrates most of the story, giving an in-depth account of son Sean's early years, his behavioral problems, and the terrible inadequacies of the medical field in providing care for him. Sean provides an extremely interesting counterpoint to his mother's stories. His explanations for various behaviors (e.g., repeating the same action over and over, which he claims gave him a sense of security) is often different from how his parents interpreted them. This interesting book for the general reader provides insight into the world of the autistic child. Highly recommended. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 11/15/91. - Jennifer Langlois, Missouri Western State Coll. Lib., St. Joseph Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
WSL052 "Thinking in Pictures: and Other Reports From My Life With Autism" by Temple Grandin
Copyright 1996
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Amazon.com: Oliver Sacks calls Temple Grandin's --and the first picture of autism from the inside--"quite extraordinary, unprecedented and, in a way, unthinkable." Sacks told part of her story in his , and in Thinking in Pictures Grandin returns to tell her life history with great depth, insight, and feeling. Grandin told Sacks, "I don't want my thoughts to die with me. I want to have done something ... I want to know that my life has meaning ... I'm talking about things at the very core of my existence." Grandin's clear exposition of what it is like to "think in pictures" is immensely mind-broadening and basically destroys a whole school of philosophy (the one that declares language necessary for thought). Grandin, who feels she can "see through a cow's eyes," is an influential designer of slaughterhouses and livestock restraint systems. She has great insight into human-animal relations. It would be mere justice if Thinking in Pictures transforms the study of religious feeling, too.
WSL053 "Why A.D.H.D. Doesn't Mean Disaster" by Dennis Swanberg & Diane Passno
Copyright 2003
review pending
WSL054
"Why Your Child is Hyperactive" by Ben Feingold, M. D.
Copyright 1985
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: Contains detailed information by the doctor who first reported that hyperactivity in children is often caused by artificial food coloring and food flavoring. Includes the Feingold diet and how it should be applied.
WSL055 "You're Going To Love This Kid: Teaching Students with Autism In the Inclusive Classroom" by Paula Kluth, Ph. D.
Copyright 2003
(from Editorial Reviews at amazon.com)
Book Description: Guide to understanding students with autism and including them fully in the classroom. Includes specific ideas for enhancing literacy; planning challenging, multidimensional lessons; supporting student behavior; connecting, communicating, and collaborating; fostering friendships; and adapting the physical environment. DLC: Autistic children--Education--United States.