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Department of Special Education |
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Autism Support Team |
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Resources Available through Autism Team Members Books (with summary) ● Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism and Related Disorders By Maria Wheeler Individuals with autism have been reported by researchers as being the most difficult to train. This book offers effective strategies for teaching toileting skills.
● The Source for Autism By Gail J. Richard Serves as an eclectic view of autism-its definition, diagnostic characteristics, intervention strategies, and general suggestions for the team of individuals who work with this population.
● Everyday Solutions: A Practical Guide for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders By Mindy Small and Linda Kontente Advice for everyday living with a child on the spectrum.
● The Source for Asperger’s Syndrome By Timothy P. Kowalski Tons of information on this syndrome, from everyday living to school issues.
● The Source for Treatment Methodologies in Autism By Gail J. Richard This book gives some methods to help children and adolescents with autism.
● Eating an Artichoke: A Mother’s Perspective on Asperger Syndrome By Echo R. Fling A personal story and advice to all about Asperger's.
● A Parent’s Guide to Aspergers Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism By Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson & James McPartland How to deal with a mild form of autism and tips for school teachers as well.
● Emergence: Labeled Autistic By Temple Grandin and Margaret M. Scariano What to do next after a child has been diagnosed with autism.
● The Asperger Parent: How to Raise a Child with Asperger Syndrome And Maintain Your Sense of Humor By Jeffrey Cohen This book is great for those who are struggling with the diagnoses; it sheds light on what could be a difficult situation.
● Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome By Sheila Wagner Help for school teachers and parents alike dealing with the adolescent on the spectrum.
● You’re Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students With Autism in the Inclusive Classroom By Paula Kluth Great advice for general education teachers and special education teachers.
● How Do I Teach This Kid? By Kimberly A. Henry Visual Work Tasks for Beginning Learners On the Autism Spectrum Many ideas for picture clues, schedules, etc. to make the teacher's day and the students day less stressful and more productive.
● Visual Strategies for Improving Communication: Practical Supports for School & Home By Linda A. Hodgdon Many ideas for picture clues, schedules, etc. to make the teacher's day and the student's day less stressful and more productive.
● Solving Behavior Problems in Autism: Improving Communications with Visual Strategies By Linda A. Hodgdon* Visual strategies to help auties communicate better.
● Teach Me Language: A Language Manual for children with Autism, Asperger’s syndrome and related developmental disorders By Sabrina Freeman Ph.D. and Lorelei Drake B.A. A great book for speech pathologists, teachers, and parents on helping auties and aspies communicate more effectively.
● The Companion Exercise Forms for Teach Me Language By Sabrina Freeman Ph.D. and Lorelei Drake B.A. A language manual for children with autism, Asperger’s syndrome and related developmental disorders.
● Comic Strip Conversations By Carol Gray Illustrated interactions that teach conversation Skills to students with autism and related disorders. This book has similar ideas to Social Stories and makes it fun!
● Tasks Galore: For the Real World By Laurie Eckenrode, Pat Fennell and Kathy Hearsey Giving children with autism real, meaningful tasks to help them feel better about themselves.
● Consultation in Early Childhood Settings By Virginia Buysse & Patricia W. Wesley Interventions for young children with disabilities are more effective when adults involved form collaborative partnerships. Readers will progress step by step through an eight-stage model that shows them how to initiate contact with the consultee and establish open, respectful communication, build rapport while gathering crucial information about the consultee, work with the consultee to assess concerns and needs, set goals directly related to these concerns and needs, select appropriate strategies for meeting the goals, prepare the consultee to implement the strategies, evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies and the consultation itself, and hold a summary conference to review outcomes and plan next steps.
● Understanding the Nature of Autism: A Practical Guide By Janice E. Janzen A guide to the Autism Spectrum Disorders.
● Solving Behavior Problems in Autism By Linda A. Hodgdon Improving Communication with Visual Strategies: Strategies for Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome, Communication Disorder, Fragile X, Attention Deficit Disorder, Behavior Disorder, Learning Disability, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Language Delay or Disorder, Comprehension Problems, Auditory Processing Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Aphasia, Developmental Delay, Emotional Impairment, Speech Disorder, Mental Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sown Syndrome, Multi-Handicapped, Bilingual and more…
● Helping Children with Autism Learn - Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals By Bryna Siegel, Ph.D. A guide to Autistic Learning Disabilities and Finding the Right Method for Your Child’s Learning Style.
● Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders By Jeannie Mc Afee and Dr. Tony Attwood Children with Asperger's Syndrome have difficulty with social reciprocity and pragmatics; this book gives tactics to help them and you!
● Tasks Galore: Making Groups Meaningful By Laurie Eckenrode, Pat Fennell and Kathy Hearsey Working in groups can be very difficult for auties and aspies and this book helps with group pragmatics.
● Sensory Processing Disorder Kit: Simulations & Solutions for Parents, Teachers and Therapists By Jenny Clark Brack This kit will help with sensory modulation for all kids on the spectrum.
● How Does Your Engine Run? Leader’s Guide to the Alert Program for Self-Regulation By Mary Sue Williams and Sherry Shellenberger Describes an innovative program that supports children, teachers, parents, and therapists to choose appropriate strategies to change or maintain states of alertness. Students learn what they can do before a spelling test or homework time to attain an optimal state of alertness for their tasks. Teachers learn what they can do after lunch, when their adult nervous systems are in a low alert state and their students are in a high alert state. Parents learn what they can do to help their child's nervous system change from a high alert state to a more appropriate low state at bedtime. Highly recommended!
● The Incredible 5-Point Scale Assisting Students with autism Spectrum Disorders in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling Their Emotional Responses By Kari Dunn Buron & Mitzi Curtis Another book that deals with social interactions, pragmatics and communication reciprocity.
● Power Cards Using Special Interests to Motivate Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome and Autism By Elisa Gagnon Reproducible cards that you can use even as a game with others!
● Social Skills Training By Jed E. Baker For Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social-Communication Problems. A great book on communication with peers!
● Walk Awhile in My Autism By Kate McGinnity and Nan Negri A manual of sensitivity presentations to promote Understanding of people on the autism spectrum. Written from an autistic child's point of view, so it is very meaningful and truthful!
Additional Books ● Children with Autism: A Parent’s Guide By Michael D. Powers ● Educating Children with Autism National Research Council ● Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior By Lynn E. McClannahan and Patricia J. Krantz ● The TEACCH Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders By Gary B. Mesibov, Victoria Shea, and Eric Schopler ● The New Social Story Book By Carol Gray ● Life is Great When You Have Your Own Snow Shovel By Lorrie Riccitello
DVDs ● Asperger’s: Millions Undiagnosed By Future Horizons ● My Classic Life as an Artist: A Portrait of Larry Bissonnette ● Whose Life is it Anyway? A Look at Person-Centered Planning and Transition ● Autism is a World ● Souls Beneath and Beyond Autism (based on the book) ● Writing Social Stories By Carol Gary ● Teaching Young Children with Autism: Effective Practices in VA (Parts 1 & 2) ● Autism: The Hidden Epidemic? By CNBC, MSNBC, NBC News, Today
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