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Reading for Adults

In this guide you will find:

  • Job-Search 101 - All You Need to Know
  • Know Your Rights - All You Need to Know About ADA
  • 73+ Careers for People With Disabilities
  • Top 9 Job Sites for People With Disabilities
  • FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
  • Other Resources

Guide for applying for employment



Family Guide to Medicaid Managed Care Appeals 

Information on how to purchase a separate insurance plan that covers ABA services specifically. Specific to Illinois: 




The guide includes advice on what people with disabilities should look for in a trade school, common challenges they may face, where to find additional resources, as well as career options in the trades available to people depending on their disability. 



Interviewing for Employment: 




Free and quick tool to help understand the eligibility requirements to apply for the Home & Community Based Waiver Programs (HCMW) or the Aged Blind and Disabled Medicaid program, according to their state and marital status.


According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 31% of adults between ages 20-44 have untreated dental caries. One out of every two American adults over 30 has periodontal disease. New Mouth was created to keep the public educated about current dental care practices, oral health basics, and how to find the best treatment possible.


Our guide includes valuable resources for students with disabilities, such as:

  • A curated list of more than 85 disability-specific scholarships
  • Strategies for utilizing state and local financial aid resources
  • An overview of loan forgiveness and reduction option

Seniors across the country deal with numerous physical and mental health conditions every day that have been heavily studied, but there is not nearly as much research on the experience of those who are on the spectrum. Better understanding what autism looks like in seniors and how it may impact their lives can help make a difference for both them and their families.




Game-based website for recreation/leisure; may help to improve memory, focus, and patience.

Reading for Children


Joanna Keating-Velasco



Gennifer Choldenko



Sarah Peralta



Roz Espin and Beverley Ransom



Mary Thompson



Nancy Werlin



Jennifer Veenendall



Ellen Sabin



Kelli Dunham



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Multimedia publication created for parents and educators of children with autism. Let鈥檚 Cook! Life Skills for Kids on the Autism Spectrum combines video, slides and downloadable visual aids in an entertaining and informative digital format that demonstrates how to help kids with autism learn an important life skill 鈥 cooking. It features structured, predictable activities that help support children on the spectrum to engage and communicate in a natural social situation.



Jennifer Elder and Marc Thomas



Fiona Bleach



Julie L. Coe, Sondra L. Brassel, Jennifer Maloni and Rebecca Landa



Elaine Marie Larson (Author); Vivian Strand (Illustrator)



Laurie Lears and Karen Ritz



Illana Katz, Edward, M.D. Ritvo, and Franz Borowitz



Marvie Ellis



Pamela Compart and Dana Laake



Ann Martin



McNall and Max



Jamie Lowell and Tara Tuchel



Amy V. Jaffe and Luci Gardner



Beverly Bishop and Craig Bishop



Laura T. Behrendt



Carol Gray



Diane Murrell



Pat Crissey



McNall and Max



Cynthia Lord



Charles Amenta



Kathleen A. Chara, Paul J. Chara, Christian P. Chara, Joel M. Berns



Celeste Shally and David Harrington



Jed Baker



Martha E.H. Rustad



Angie Healy



Arlene Maguire



In early 2006, 12-year-old Joshua Littman, who has Asperger鈥檚 Syndrome, interviewed his mother, Sarah, at StoryCorps. Their one-of-a-kind conversation covered everything from cockroaches to Sarah鈥檚 feelings about Joshua as a son is shown in this online video.



Andreanna Edwards and Tom Dineen



Mary Wrobel



Esther Watson



Brian R. King, LCSW



Heather McCracken and Kathryn Robbins



Elisa Ganon and Brenda Smith-Myles



McNall and Max



Diane Murrell



Janet Tashjian



Don Meyer



Author: Kate E. Reynolds; Illustrator: Jonathan Powell



Kari Dunn Buron and Brenda Smith Myles

Reading for Parents



Resources, games and activities compiled especially for kids with ADHD. 




Children with autism are likely to suffer many more oral health problems, including tooth decay, gum disease, and dental injury than children without autism. On top of that, sensory sensitivities also make effective oral hygiene routines and visits to the dentist challenging. View this educational guide on dental care for children with autism. 


: Tips and Stories for the autism community


Designing the Perfect Playroom for Children with Autism, Stacey Rubin 



Helpful information and tips on anyone considering a therapy dog for their child with autism.


1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Ellen Notbohm


Act Early Against Autism: Give Your Child a Fighting Chance from the Start
Jayne Lytel and Fred R. Volkmar


Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior (Topics in Autism) (2nd ed.)
Lynn E. McClannahan, PhD and Patricia J. Krantz


Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents
Rebecca A. Moyes


Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chantal Sicile-Kira and Temple Grandin


After the Tears: Parents Talk About Raising a Child With a Disability
Robin Simons


All About My Brother
Sarah Peralta


All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
Kathy Hoopmann


American Normal: The Hidden World of Asperger Syndrome
Lawrence Osborne


An Asperger Marriage
Chris Slater-Walker, Gisela Slater-Walker, and Tony Attwood


Animal-assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism
Merope Pavlides


Answers to Questions Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration: Forms, Checklists, and Practical Tools for Teachers and Parents
Jane Koomar, Carol Kranowitz, Stacey Szklut, Lynn Balzer-Martin


Applied Behavior Analysis (2nd ed.)
John O.Cooper, Timothy E. Heron, William L. Heward


Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism: Building a Future Together
Gina Green, Mickey Keenan, Mary Henderson, and Ken P. Kerr


Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum
Ruth Elaine Joyner Hane, Kassiane Sibley, Stephen M. Shore, Roger Meyer


The Asperger Parent: How to Raise a Child with Asperger Syndrome and Maintain Your Sense of Humor
Jeffery Cohen and Lori Shery


The Asperger Plus Child: How to Identify and Help Children with Asperger Syndrome and Seven Common Co-Existing Conditions
George T. Lynn with Joanne Barrie Lynn


Asperger Syndrome
Ami Klin PhD, Fred R. Volkmar MD, and Sara S. Sparrow


Asperger's Syndrome (DVD)
ABC News Primetime


Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens & Teens Get Ready for the Real World
Teresa Bolick, PhD


Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns
Brenda Smith Myles and Jack Southwick


Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World
Brenda Smith Myles


Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experience: Practical Solutions for Academic and Social Difficulties
Susan Thompson Moore


Asperger Syndrome and Young Children: Building Skills for the Real World
Teresa Bolick, PhD


Asperger Syndrome and Your Child: A Parent's Guide
Michael D. Powers and Janet Poland


Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything
Kenneth Hall


Asperger's and Girls
Tony Attwood, Temple Grandin, Teresa Bolick, and Catherine Faherty


Asperger's and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope through Famous Role Models
Norm Ledgin, Marsha M. Ledgin and Temple Grandin


Asperger's From the Inside Out: A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger's Syndrome
Michael John Carley, EdD and Peter F. Gerhardt


Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Tony Atwood


Asperger's Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns
Brenda Smith Myles and Jack Southwick


Asperger's Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success
Brenda Smith Myles and Diane Adreon


Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence Through Adulthood
Isabelle Henault and Tony Attwood


Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Tony Attwood and Lorna Wing


Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World
Brenda Smith Myles, Katherine Tapscott Cook, Nancy E. Miller, Louann Rinner


Asperger's Syndrome in Adolescence: Living With the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between
Luke Jackson and Liane Holliday Willey



Susan Senator


Autism: An Inside-Out Approach: An Innovative Look at the Mechanics of 'Autism' and Its Developmental 'Cousins'
Donna Williams


Autism-Asperger's and Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond
Jerry Newport, Mary Newport, and Teresa Bolick


Autism: A Practical Guide for Those Who Help Others
John Gerdtz and Joel Bregman


Autism and Sensing: The Unlost Instinct
Donna Williams


Autism and the God Connection
William Stillman


The Autism Answer Book: More than 300 of the Top Questions Parents Ask
William Stillman


Autism: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) (DVD)
ABC News Nightline


Autism, Brain, and Environment
Richard Lathe


The Autism and ADHD Diet: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hope and Healing by Living Gluten Free and Casein Free (GFCF) and Other Interventions
Barrie Silberberg


Autism Early Intervention: Fast Facts
Raun Melmed


The Autism Handbook: Easy to Understand Information, Insight, Perspectives and Case Studies from a Special Education Teacher
Jack E. George
Available in both English and Spanish.


Autism Handbook for Parents: Facts and Strategies for Parenting Success
Janice E. Janzen


Autism in Adolescents and Adults (Current Issues in Autism)
Eric Schopler and Gary B. Mesibov


Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure
Paul A. Offit, MD


The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know about Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, and Healing--From a Mother Whose Child Recovered
Karen Siff Exkorn


Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and other ASD's
Chantal Sicile-Kira and Temple Grandin


Autism-Asperger's and Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond
Jerry Newport, Mary Newport, Teresa Bolick


Autism-Asperger's Digest
Over 30 selections on a variety of topics: language/communication, play, managing behavior problems, reinforcement, motor skills, video modeling, social skills, curriculum planning, teaching strategies, incidental teaching, parenting and medical issues [240 pages, just $24.95]. Available through Future Horizons.



Susan Senator


Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Transactional Developmental Perspective
Amy Wethersby and Barry Prizant




Review how autism spectrum disorder affects sleep and sleep management tips for individuals with ASD.


Autism Treatment Guide (2nd ed.)
Elizabeth K. Gerlach


Autism Through the Lifespan: The Eden Model
David L. Holmes, EdD


Autistic Children: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Lorna Wing


Autistic-Like, Graham's Story
Film by Erik Linthorst
To purchase DVD, please visit web site.


The Autistic Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Helping Your Child
Lorna Wing


Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals
Catherine Maurice, Gina Green, and Stephen C. Luce


Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome (2nd ed.)
Stephen M. Shore and Temple Grandin


Biological Basis of Autism and PDD
William Shaw


Breakthrough Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorders (DVD)
Raun K. Kaufman


Brothers and Sisters: A Special Part of Exceptional Families (2nd ed.)
Thomas Powell and Peggy A. Gallagher


Brothers, Sisters, and Special Needs
D.J. Lobato


Building Social Relationships - A Systemic Approach to Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Social Difficulties
Scott Bellini, PhD


Cabins, Canoes and Campfires: Guidelines for Establishing a Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Jill Hudson


Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome? A Guide for Friends and Family
Jude Welton, Elizabeth Newson and Jane Telford


Dedicated financial resource to assist families with disabled children in understanding estate planning and financial support.


Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physicians
Bryan Jepson, Katie Wright, Jane Johnson


The Child With Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth
Stanley Greenspan


Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide
Michael D. Powers



A story about a boy with autism named Tyler Doi who loves wind chimes.


Coming Out Asperger: Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-confidence
Dinah Murray


The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
Tony Attwood


Confronting Autism: The Aurora on the Dark Side of Venus: A Practical Guide to Hope, Knowledge, and Empowerment
Victoria Beck



Multimedia publication created for parents and educators of children with autism. Let's Cook! Life Skills for Kids on the Autism Spectrumcombines video, slides and downloadable visual aids in an entertaining and informative digital format that demonstrates how to help kids with autism learn an important life skill 鈥 cooking. It features structured, predictable activities that help support children on the spectrum to engage and communicate in a natural social situation.


Could It Be Autism?: A Parent's Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps
Nancy Wiseman


Coulter Video
Coulter Video is a production company specializing in educational videos. Dan Coulter is the Producer of the DVDs "Understanding Brothers and Sisters with Asperger Syndrome" and "Understanding Brothers and Sisters with Autism." You can find more autism/Asperger Syndrome videos and latest special needs articles on the Web site.


Crossing Bridges: A Parent's Perspective on Coping after a Child is Diagnosed with Autism/PDD
Viki Satkiewicz-Gayhardt, Barbara Peerenboom, Roxanne Campbell, and Kim Harris Belliveau


The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Mark Haddon


Dancing in the Rain: Stories of Exceptional Progress by Parents of Children with Special Needs
Annabel Stehli


Demystifying the Autistic Experience: A Humanistic Introduction for Parents, Caregivers and Educators
William Stillman


Demystifying Autism Spectrum Disorders: A guide to diagnosis for parents and professionals (Topics in Autism)
Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey


Developing Talents: Careers For Individuals With Asperger Syndrome And High-functioning Autism (updated expanded ed.)
Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy


Diet Intervention and Autism: Implementing the Gluten Free and Casein Free Diet for Autistic Children and Adults: A Practical Guide for Parents
Marilyn LeBreton and Rosemary Kessick


The Different Shades of Autism (VHS tape)
American Academy of Pediatrics



Susan Senator


Does My Child Have Autism? A Parent's Guide to Early Detection and Intervention in ASD's
Wendy L. Stone and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo


The Dragons of Autism: Autism as a Source of Wisdom
Olga Holland


Early Intervention & Autism: Real-Life Questions, Real-Life Answers
James Ball


The Early Learner at Home: Intervening With a Beginning Learner With Autistic Spectrum Disorder (DVD)
Ethan Burk


Educating Children with Autism
National Research Council


Educational Care: A System for Understanding and Helping Children With Learning Problems at Home and in School
Mel Levine




Autistic children are likely to suffer many more oral health problems, including tooth decay, gum disease, and dental injury than children without autism. On top of that, sensory sensitivities also make effective oral hygiene routines and visits to the dentist challenging. View this guide for tips and support on dental care. 


Elijah's Cup: A Family's Journey into the Community and Culture of High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Valerie Paradiz


Embracing Paly:Teaching Child-Autism (DVD)
Patricia Bashe et., al.


Emergence: Labeled Autistic
Temple Grandin


Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability: Stories and Strategies
Yvona Fast


Children on the autism spectrum can face many challenges, including settling into a calm state so they can fall asleep and benefit from a good night鈥檚 rest. That鈥檚 why we helped Purple.com create their guide, Establishing a Bedtime Routine for Children With ASD


The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome: Help, Hope, and Guidance
William Stillman


The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Autism: Know What to Expect, Find the Help You Need, and Get Through the Day
Adelle Jameson Tilton


Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety, Sadness, and Anger (DVD)
Tony Attwood


Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help
Lynn M. Hamilton


Family Guide to Medicaid Managed Care Appeals 

Information on how to purchase a separate insurance plan that covers ABA services specifically.


Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family
Kristi Sakai


Focus On Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities (Journal)
To order call: (800) 897-3202



An inspiring, heart-warming story told through the eyes of Cory: a brilliant and talented 11 year-old boy with Asperger鈥檚 Syndrome. Witness how a boy鈥檚 passion for dogs has opened up his communication with the world around him.


A Friend Like Henry: The Remarkable True Story of an Autistic Boy and the Dog That Unlocked His World
Nuala Gardner


The Friendship Puzzle: Helping Kids Learn About Accepting and Including Kids with Autism
Julie L. Coe, Sondra L. Brassel, Jennifer Maloni and Rebecca Landa


Gift from My Son: Autism Redefined
Keli Lindelien


Giggle Time-Establishing the Social Connection: A Program to Develop the Communication Skills of Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and PDD
Susan Aud Sonders


Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-teen and Teenage Years by Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-teen and Teenage Years
Shana Nichols, Gina Marie Moravcik, and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum


The Gluten-Free Bible: The Thoroughly Indispensable Guide to Negotiating Life Without Wheat
Jax Peters Lowell


The Gluten-Free Gourmet Cooks Fast and Healthy - Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free with Less Fuss and Less Fat
Bette Hagman and William Stillman


The Gluten-Free Gourmet, Living Well Without Wheat (2nd ed.)
Bette Hagman



A mother鈥檚 mental strength is tested when she enrolls her son with autism in an ice skating program.



Needs Child: Dealing with Sensory Overload


A Guide to Special Education Advocacy-What Parents, Clinicians and Advocates Need to Know
Matthew Cohen


Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues (Topics in Autism)
Fred R. and Lisa A. Wiesner


Help for the Child with Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Negotiating the Social Service Maze
Gretchen Mertz and Tony Attwood


Helping Children with Autism to Learn
Stuart Powell


Helping your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Step by Step Workbook for Families
Stephanie B. Lockshin, Jennifer M. Gillis, Raymond G. Romanczyk


The Hidden Child: The Linwood Method for Reaching the Autistic Child
Jeanne Simons and Sabine Oishi


The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations
Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman, Ronda L. Schelvan



Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a diagnosis and getting help
Waltz Mitzi


Homeschooling the Child with Asperger Syndrome: Real Help for Parents Anywhere and on Any Budget
Lise Pyles


Homeschooling the Child with Autism: Answers to the Top Questions Parents and Professionals Ask
Patricia Schetter, Kandis Lighthall and Jeanette McAfee


Hopes and Dreams: An IEP Guide for Parents of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorders
Kirby Lentz



Rupert Isaacson


How Do I Teach This Kid? Visual Work Tasks for Beginning Learners on the Autism Spectrum
Kimberly A. Henry


How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up? Quality Indicators for Effective Service Delivery
Diane Twachtman-Cullen and Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly, David L. Holmes


I'm An Aspie; A Poetic Memoir for Living the Human Experience Through the Eyes of Asperger's
Brian R. King, LCSW


Interactive Play for Children With Autism
Diana Seach


Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities
To order call: (212) 620-8468


Just Take a Bite
Lori Ernsperger, Tania Stegen-Hanson and Temple Grandin


Keys to Parenting the Child with Autism
Marlene Targ


Labeling Colors (DVD)
Little Pilgrims


Labeling the Home (DVD)
Little Pilgrims


Late, Lost, and Unprepared-A Parents' Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning
Joyce Cooper-Kahn, PhD and Laurie Dietzel, PhD



Visit web site for information about childhood developmental milestone and delays. You will be able to track the developmental milestones your child should be reaching and download fact sheets on developmental milestones for children from 3 months to 5 years.


Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph Over Autism
Catherine Maurice


Let's Go to the Restaurant (DVD)
Little Pilgrims


Life and Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults
Zosia Zaks and Temple Grandin


Life With a Partner or Spouse With Asperger Syndrome: Going over the Edge? Practical Steps to Savings You and Your Relationship
Kathy J. Marshack


Living Gluten-Free For Dummies
Danna Korn


Living with Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Guidance for Parents, Carers and Siblings (Autistic Spectrum Disorder Support Kit)
Elizabeth Attfield and Hugh Morgan


Living Your Best Life with Asperger's Syndrome: How a Young Boy and His Mother Deal with the Challenges and Joys of Being Eleven, Brilliant and Socially Absent
Karra Barber


Look Me In the Eye: My Life With Asperger's
John Elder Robinson


Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism
Jenny McCarthy


Making Lemonade, Hints for Autism's Helpers
Judy Endow



Susan Senator


Making Sense of Art: Sensory-Based Art and Activities for Children with autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Sandra R. Davalos


Making Sense of Autism
Travis Thompson


A Mind at a Time
Mel Levine


A Miracle to Believe In
Barry Neil Kaufman


My PECS School To Home Communicator
Laura T. Behrendt



Negotiating The Special Education Maze: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (4th ed.)
Deidre Hayden, Cherie Takemoto, Winifred Anderson, and Stephen Chitwood


Nobody Nowhere
Donna Williams


Nourishing Hope for Autism: Nutrition Intervention for Healing Our Children
Julie Matthews


The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration
Patricia Romanowski Bashe, Barbara L. Kirby, Simon Baron-Cohen, and Tony Attwood



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OT For Children With Autism, Special Needs And Typical (DVD)
Actor: Britt Collins


Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum: Unexpected Lessons We Have Learned
Maureen F. Morrell and Ann Palmer


Parent Survival Manual: A Guide to Crisis Resolution in Autism and Related Developmental Disorders
Eric Schopler


Parents' Education As Autism Therapists: Applied Behaviour Analysis in Context
Bobby Newman, Mickey Keenan, Ken P. Kerr, and Karola Dillenburger


A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive
Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, James McPartland


A Parent's Guide to Autism: Answers to the Most Common Questions
Charles A. Hart



An on-line document developed by the Illinois State Board of Education for parents and others to learn about the educational rights of children who have disabilities and receive special education services.


Parent Survival Manual: A Guide to Crisis Resolution in Autism and Related Developmental Disorders
Eric Schopler


PECS: The Picture Exchange Communication System (Ring-bound)
Lori Frost and Andrew Bondy


Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying--Practical Solutions for Surviving the Social World
Rebekah Heinrichs and Brenda Smith Myles


Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help
Mitzi Waltz


A Picture's Worth: PECS and Other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism
Andy Bondy, PhD and Lori Frost


Planning for the Future: Providing a Meaningful Life for a Child with a Disability After Your Death
L. Mark Russell and Arnold Grant


Play & Imagination in Children with Autism (2nd ed.)
Pamela Wolfberg


Playing, Laughing and Learning With Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Caregivers
Julia Moor


A Positive Approach to Autism
Stella Waterhouse


The Potty Journey: Guide to Toilet Training Children with Special Needs, Including Autism and Related Disorders
Judith A. Coucouvanis


Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Jed Baker


Pretending to Be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome
Liane Holliday Willey and Tony Atwood


Reaching out, joining in: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism (Topics in Autism)
Mary Jane Weiss and Sandra L. Harris


Realizing the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Student Success
Ann Palmer


Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children: Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD
Steven E. Gutstein and Rachelle K. Sheely



Newly launched web-based autism treatment platform for parents and professionals. Parents can access hundreds of step-by-step video lessons, learn ABA-based teaching techniques, customize your child鈥檚 treatment plan and seek online support from trained professionals. Everything is video-based and utilizes the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.


The Ride Together: A Brother and Sister's Memoir of Autism in the Family
Paul Karasik and Judy Karasik


Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism (2nd ed.)
Sandra L. Harris, PhD. and Mary Jane Weiss



For parents who have a high-functioning child with Asperger syndrome, there is a dilemma in how parent(s) leave an inheritance to their child. Whether or not they should use a special needs trust - Mr. Russell discusses these options. 


ScreamFree Living
(800) 860-0771 or visit 
Program that helps solve parenting challenges, from calming tantrums to teaching responsibility and respect.


The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book: Practical Answers to the Top 250 Questions Parents Ask
Tara Delaney


The Sensory-Sensitive Child: Practical Solutions for Out-of-Bounds Behavior
Karen Smith and Karen R. Gouze


Siblings of Children With Autism: A Guide for Families
Sandra L. Harris, PhD, and Beth A. Glasberg, PhD.


Sibling Stories: Reflections on Life with a Brother or Sister on Autism
Lynne Stern Feiges, Mary Jane Weiss, Sandra L. Harris


Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Donald Meyer and Patricia Vadasy


Social Skills and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (Autistic Spectrum Disorder Support Kit)
Lynn Bowen and Maggie Bowen


Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond
Jed Baker, PhD


The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching Play, Emotion, and Communication to Children with Autism
Jed Baker, PhD


Social Skills Training and Frustration Management (DVD)
Jed Baker, PhD


Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social-Communications Problems
Jed Baker, PhD


Somebody Somewhere
Donna Williams


Some Kids Have Autism
Martha E. H. Rustad


Soon Will Come the Light
Thomas A. McKean


Special Diets For Special Kids: Understanding and Implementing a Gluten and Casein Free Diet to Aid in the Treatment of Autism and Related Development
Lisa Lewis


Special Diets For Special Kids, Two
Lisa Lewis


Special Needs Freedom Guide
The Estate Planning Law Group, Wheaton, IL
(630) 871-8778
Parents will learn why preparing for your child's future is so important. As a parent, you have the responsibility to make sure that your child's future is well planned for, even after you are no longer here. Get a free guide.


Special Siblings: Growing Up With Someone with a Disability
Mary McHugh


Sproutflix
Films featuring people on the autism spectrum.



In early 2006, 12-year-old Joshua Littman, who has Asperger鈥檚 Syndrome, interviewed his mother, Sarah, at StoryCorps. Their one-of-a-kind conversation covered everything from cockroaches to Sarah鈥檚 feelings about Joshua as a son is shown in this online video.


A Strange World-Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS: A guide for parents, partners, professional careers, and people with ASDs
Martine Delfos and Tony Attwood


Students with Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for College Personnel
Lorraine E. Wolf, PhD, Jane Thierfeld Brown, EdD, Ruth Bork, MEd


Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Effective Instructional Practices
L. Juane Heflin and Donna Florino Alaimo


Succeeding in College With Asperger Syndrome
John Harpur, Maria Lawlor and Michael Fitzgerald


Taking the Mystery Out of Medication in Autism/Asperger's Syndromes
Luke Tsai, MD


The TEACCH Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders (Issues in Clinical Child Psychology)
Gary B. Mesibov, Victoria Shea and Eric Schopler


 
Singlecare Team


Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies to Enhance Communication and Socialization (Health anf Life Science)
Kathleen Ann Quill


Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
Ellen Notbohm


That's Life With Autism: Tales And Tips for Families With Autism
Donna Satterlee Ross and Kelly Ann Jolly


There's a Boy In Here: Emerging from the Bonds of Autism
Judy Barron and Sean Barron


Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports From My Life With Autism
Judy Barron and Sean Barron


Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism
Temple Grandin, PhD


Thorn in My Pocket: Temple Grandin's Mother Tells the Family Story
Eustacia Cutler


Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation, and Meltdowns in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (DVD)
Rebecca Klaw


Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues (2nd ed.)
Maria Wheeler and Carol Stock Kranowitz


Too Loud Too Bright Too Fast Too Tight: What To Do If You Are Sensory Defective In An Overstimulating World
Sharon Heller



A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism
Beth Fouse and Maria Wheeler


Triumphs in Early Autism Treatment
Ennio Cipani, PhD


Understanding Brothers and Sisters on the Autism Spectrum (DVD)
Starring: Jessie Coulter, Drew Coulter Director: Dan Coulter


Understanding the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders: A Mother's Story of Research and Recovery
Karyn Seroussi


Understanding the Nature of Autism: A Guide to the Autism Spectrum Disorders, (2nd ed.)
Janice E. Janzen


Understanding the Nature of Autism: A Practical Guide
Janice E. Janzen


Unlocking the Mysteries of Sensory Dysfunction: A Resource for Anyone Who Works With, or Lives With, a Child With Sensory Issues
Elizabeth Anderson and Pauline Emmons


Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research of Recovery
Karyn Seroussi and Bernard Rimland, PhD


The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspective of Autism
Temple Grandin and Sean Barron


A Users Guide to the GF/CF Diet: For Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, and AD/HD
Luke Jackson and Merilyn LeBreton


Visual Recipes: A Cookbook for Non-Readers
Tabitha Orth


Visual Strategies for Improving Communication: Practical Supports for School and Home
Linda A. Hodgdon


Visual Supports for People with Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Marlene J. Cohen and Donna L. Sloan


Voices from the Spectrum: Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, People with Autism, and Professionals Share Their Wisdom
Cindy N. Ariel and Robert A. Naseef


Walk Awhile in My Autism
Nan Negri and Kate McGinnity



Don Meyer, Sibling Support Project
A Kindering Center program, 6512 23rd Ave., NW #322, Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 297-6368
email: donmeyer@siblingsupport.org


What to Do When You're Totally Screwed: Simple Strategies for Bringing Your Life into Balance
Brian R King, LCSW


What You Can Do Right Now to Help Your Child with Autism
Jonathan Levy


What You Should Know About Autism Spectrum Disorders. Signs, symptoms, treatments and effects on daily life
Raymond Le Blanc and Hennie Volkers


When Snow Turns to Rain: One Family's Struggle to Solve the Riddle of Autism
Craig B. Schulze


Why Does Chris Do That? Some Suggestions Regarding the Cause and Management of the Unusual Behavior of Children and Adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome (revised 2003)
Tony Attwood


A Will of his Own: Reflections on Parenting a Child with Autism
Kelly Harland


With Open Arms: Creating School Communities of Support for Kids with Social Challenges Using Circle of Friends, Extracurricular Activities, and Learning Teams
Mary Schlieder


Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide
Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright


Wrightslaw: No Child Left Behind
Peter W. D. Wright, Pamela Darr Wright and Suzanne Whitney Heath


Wrightslaw: Special Education Law (2nd ed.)
Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright


Wrightslaw: Surviving Due Process: Stephen Jeffers v. School Board
(DVD, Cost: $19.95).



An online resource and community for autism and Asperger's. Website was created by two teens with Asperger's syndrome. The site features forums, articles, and a variety of great resources.

Reading for Professionals

The ABA Program Companion: Organizing Quality Programs for Children with Autism and PDD
J. Tyler Fovel


Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior (Topics in Autism) (2nd edition)
Lynn E. McClannahan, PhD and Patricia J. Krantz


The ADHD-Autism Connection: A Step Toward More Accurate Diagnoses and Effective Treatments
Diane Kennedy, Rebecca Banks and Temple Grandin


Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom鈥 A Guide for Teachers and Parents
R. Moyes


All About My Brother
Sarah Peralta


American Normal: The Hidden World of Asperger Syndrome
Lawrence Osborne


Answers to Questions Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration: Forms, Checklists, and Practical Tools for Teachers and Parents
Jane Koomar, Carol Kranowitz, Stacey Szklut, Lynn Balzer-Martin


Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum
Ruth Elaine Joyner Hane, Kassiane Sibley, Stephen M. Shore, Roger Meyer


Asperger Syndrome
Ami Klin, PhD, Fred R. Volkmar, MD, and Sara S. Sparrow


Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens & Teens Get Ready for the Real World
Teresa Bolick, PhD


Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success
Myles and Adreon


Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns
Brenda Smith Myles and Jack Southwick


Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World
Brenda Smith Myles


Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experience: Practical Solutions for Academic and Social Difficulties
Susan Thompson Moore


Asperger Syndrome and Young Children: Building Skills for the Real World
Teresa Bolick, PhD


Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook: An Employment Workbook for Adults with Asperger Syndrome
R.N. Meyer


Asperger's Syndrome (DVD)
ABC News Primetime


Asperger's Syndrome, the Universe and Everything
Kenneth Hall


Asperger's and Girls
Tony Attwood, Temple Grandin, Teresa Bolick, and Catherine Faherty


Asperger's and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope through Famous Role Models
Norm Ledgin, Marsha M. Ledgin and Temple Grandin


Asperger's From the Inside Out: A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger's Syndrome
Michael John Carley, EdD and Peter F. Gerhard


Asperger's Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success
Brenda Smith Myles and Diane Adreon


Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Tony Attwood and Lorna Wing


Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence Through Adulthood
Isabelle Henault and Tony Attwood


Asperger's Syndrome in Adolescence: Living With the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between
Luke Jackson and Liane Holliday Willey


Autism, Access And Inclusion on the Front Line: Confessions of an Autism Anorak
Matthew Hesmondhalgh and Jacqui Jackson



Susan Senator


Autism: An Inside-Out Approach: An Innovative Look at the Mechanics of 'Autism' and its Developmental 'Cousins'
Donna Williams


Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Fred Volkmar


Autism and Sensing: The Unlost Instinct
Donna Williams


Autism-Asperger's and Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond
Jerry Newport, Mary Newport, Teresa Bolick


Autism: A Practical Guide for Those Who Help Others
John Gerdtz and Joel Bregman


Autism, Brain, and Environment
Richard Lathe


Autism Early Intervention: Fast Facts
Raun Melmed


Autism in Adolescents and Adults (Current Issues in Autism)
Eric Schopler and Gary B. Mesibov


The Autism Handbook: Easy to Understand Information, Insight, Perspectives and Case Studies from a Special Education Teacher
Jack E. George
Available in both English and Spanish



Susan Senator


The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know about Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, and Healing--From a Mother Whose Child Recovered
Karen Siff Exkorn


Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z: Assessment, Diagnosis & and More!
Barbara T. Doyle and Emily Doyle Iland


Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Transactional Developmental Perspective
Amy Wethersby and Barry Prizant


Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and other ASD's
Chantal Sicile-Kira and Temple Grandin


Autism Through the Lifespan: The Eden Model
David L. Holmes, EdD


Autism Tomorrow: The Complete Resource Guide to Help Your Child Thrive in the Real World
Karen L. Simmons and Bill Davis


Autism Treatment Guide (2nd ed.)
Elizabeth E. Gerlach


Autistic Children: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Lorna Wing



Film by Erik Linthorst
To purchase DVD, please visit web site.


Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals
Catherine Maurice, Gina Green, and Stephen C. Luce


Beyond the Autism Diagnosis: A Professional's Guide to Helping Families
Marion O'Brien and Julie A. Daggett


Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome (2nd ed.)
Stephen M. Shore and Temple Grandin


Biological Basis of Autism and PDD
William Shaw


Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant
Daniel Tammet


Brothers and Sisters: A Special Part of Exceptional Families (2nd ed.)
Thomas Powell and Peggy A. Gallagher


Brothers, Sisters, and Special Needs
D.J. Lobato


Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration: Therapy for Children with Autism and other PDD's
Paula Aquilla, Shirley Sutton and Ellen Yack


Building Social Relationships - A Systemic Approach to Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Social Difficulties
Scott Bellini, PhD


Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family
Jude Welton, Jane Telford, Elizabeth Newson


Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physicians
Bryan Jepson, Katie Wright, Jane Johnson


The Child With Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth
Stanley Greenspan


Childhood Autism: A Clinician's Guide to Early Diagnosis and Integrated Treatment
Jennifer Hillman, Stephen Snyder, James Neubrander, Temple Grandin


Children and Youth With Asperger Syndrome: Strategies for Success in Inclusive Settings
Brenda Myles


Children with Autism
Lynn Hamilton


Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for ASD
Jaquelyn McCandless


Coming Out Asperger: Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-Confidence
Dinah Murray


The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
Tony Attwood


Confronting Autism: The Aurora on the Dark Side of Venus: A Practical Guide to Hope, Knowledge, and Empowerment
Victoria Beck



Multimedia publication created for parents and educators of children with autism. Let's Cook! Life Skills for Kids on the Autism Spectrumcombines video, slides and downloadable visual aids in an entertaining and informative digital format that demonstrates how to help kids with autism learn an important life skill 鈥 cooking. It features structured, predictable activities that help support children on the spectrum to engage and communicate in a natural social situation.



Coulter Video is a production company specializing in educational videos. Dan Coulter is the Producer of the DVDs "Understanding Brothers and Sisters with Asperger Syndrome" and "Understanding Brothers and Sisters with Autism." You can find more autism/Asperger Syndrome videos and latest special needs articles on the website.


Counseling People on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Manual
Katherine Paxton and Irene A. Estay


Demystifying Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide to Diagnosis for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Autism)
Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey


Developing Talents: Careers For Individuals With Asperger Syndrome And High-functioning Autism- Updated, Expanded Edition
Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy



Edited by Roxanne C. Dryden, Edwards, MD, and Lee Combrinck-Graham, MD


The Different Shades of Autism (VHS tape)
American Academy of Pediatrics



Susan Senator


Disability Across the Life Course
Tamar Heller and Sarah Parker Harris


Early Intervention & Autism: Real-Life Questions, Real-Life Answers
James Ball


The Early Learner at Home: Intervening With a Beginning Learner With Autistic Spectrum Disorder (DVD)
Ethan Burk


Educating Children with Autism
National Research Council


Educational Care: A System for Understanding and Helping Children With Learning Problems at Home and in School
Mel Levine


Elijah's Cup: A Family's Journey into the Community and Culture of High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Valerie Paradiz


Embracing Play: Teaching Child-Autism (DVD)
Hilary Baldi/Detmers


Emergence: Labeled Autistic
Temple Grandin


Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability: Stories and Strategies
Yvona Fast


Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach
Stanley I. Greenspan


Enzymes for Autism and other Neurological Conditions (Updated Third Edition)
Karen Defelice


Expect A Miracle: A Mother/Son Asperger Journey of Determination and Triumph
Sandy Petrovic & David Petrovic


Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety, Sadness, and Anger (DVD)
Tony Attwood


The Fabric of Autism, Weaving the Threads Into a Cogent Theory
Judith Bluestone


Facing Autism
Lynn Hamilton


Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family
Kristi Sakai


Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities (Journal)
To order call: (800) 897-3202


From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks: 100 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K-12 Classrooms
Paula Kluth and Sheila Danaher


Giggle Time-Establishing the Social Connection: A Program to Develop the Communication Skills of Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and PDD
Susan Aud Sonders


Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-teen and Teenage Years by Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-teen and Teenage Years
Shana Nichols, Gina Marie Moravcik, and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum


A Guide to Special Education Advocacy
Matthew Cohen


A Guide to Successful Employment for Individuals with Autism
Smith, Belcher and Juhrs


Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Development Disorders (Two Volume Set)
Fred R. Volkmar, Rhea Paul, Ami Klin and Donald J. Cohen


Healing Autism: A Breakthrough Approach (DVD)
Kenneth Bock, MD


Healing The New Childhood Epidemics - Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders
Kenneth Bock and Cameron Stauth


Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues (Topics in Autism)
Fred R. Volkner and Lisa A. Wiesner


Helping Children with Autism to Learn
Stuart Powell


The Hidden Child: The Linwood Method for Reaching the Autistic Child
Jeanne Simons and Sabine Oishi


The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations
Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman, Ronda L. Schelvan


Higher Functioning Adolescents & Young Adults with Autism: A Teacher's Guide
Ann Fullerton, Joyce Stratton, Phyllis Coyne, and Carol Gray


Homeschooling the Child with Autism: Answers to the Top Questions Parents and Professionals Ask
Patricia Schetter, Kandis Lighthall and Jeanette McAfee


The Horse Boy
Rupet Isaacson
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Autism Speaks, Family 脱衣直播


How Do I Teach This Kid? Visual Work Tasks for Beginning Learners on the Autism Spectrum
Kimberly A. Henry



Baylor University's EdD program


How to Be A Para Pro: A Comprehensive Training Manual for Paraprofessionals
David DeLorenzo and Diane Twachtman-Cullen


How to Talk to Parents About Autism
Roy Q. Sanders


How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up? Quality Indicators for Effective Service Delivery
Diane Twachtman-Cullen and Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly, David L. Holmes


Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome
R. Moyes & S. Moreno


Incredible 5-Point Scale: Assisting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling Their Emotional Responses
Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis


Interactive Play for Children With Autism
Diana Seach


Journal of Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
To order call: (212) 620-8468


Just Take a Bite
Lori Ernsperger, Tania Stegen-Hanson and Temple Grandin


Keisha's Doors: An Autism Story
Marvie Ellis


Keys to Parenting the Child with Autism
(2nd Edition)
Marlene Targ Brill


Learning Disabilities in Older Adolescents and Adults: Clinical Utility of the Neuropsychological Perspective (Critical Issues in Neuropsychology)
Lynda J. Katz, Gerald Goldstein, Sue R. Beers



Visit web site for information about childhood developmental milestone and delays. You will be able to track the developmental milestones your child should be reaching and download fact sheets on developmental milestones for children from 3 months to 5 years.


Let me Hear Your Voice and Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism
Catherine Maurice


Life With a Partner or Spouse With Asperger Syndrome: Going over the Edge? Practical Steps to Savings You and Your Relationship
Kathy J. Marshack


Living Your Best Life with Asperger's Syndrome: How a Young Boy and His Mother Deal with the Challenges and Joys of Being Eleven, Brilliant and Socially Absent
Karra Barber


Making It a Success: Practical Strategies and Worksheets for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sue Larkey and Tony Attwood



Susan Senator


Making Sense of Art: Sensory-Based Art and Activities for Children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Sandra R. Davalos


Making Sense of Autism
Travis Thompson


A Mind at a Time
Mel Levine


A Miracle to Believe In
Barry Neil Kaufman


My PECS School To Home Communicator
Laura T. Behrendt


A Handbook on Self-Advocacy
Alexander Eveleth, Jim Sinclair, Lydia Brown, et al.


Negotiating The Special Education Maze: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Deidre Hayden, Cherie Takemoto, Winifred Anderson, and Stephen Chitwood


Nobody Nowhere
Donna Williams


The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration
Patricia Romanowski Bashe, Barbara L. Kirby, Simon Baron-Cohen and Tony Attwood


The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder (Revised Edition)
Carol Stock Kranowitz and Lucy Jane Miller


The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
Carol Stock Kranowitz and Lucy Jane Miller


Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum: Unexpected Lessons We Have Learned
Maureen F. Morrell and Ann Palmer



An on-line document developed by the Illinois State Board of Education for parents and others to learn about the educational rights of children who have disabilities and receive special education services.


PECS: The Picture Exchange Communication System (ring-bound)
Lori Frost and Andrew Bondy


Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying--Practical Solutions for Surviving the Social World
Rebekah Heinrichs and Brenda Smith Myles


Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help
Mitzi Waltz


A Picture's Worth: PECS and Other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism
Andy Bondy, PhD and Lori Frost


Planning for the Future: Providing a Meaningful Life for a Child with a Disability After Your Death
L. Mark Russell and Arnold Grant


Play & Imagination in Children with Autism (2nd ed.)
Pamela Wolfgang


Playing, Laughing and Learning With Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Caregivers
Julia Moor


A Positive Approach to Autism
Stella Waterhouse


The Potty Journey: Guide to Toilet Training Children with Special Needs, Including Autism and Related Disorders
Judith A. Coucouvanis


Power Cards: Using Special Interests to Motivate Children and Youth with Asperger's Syndrome and Autism
Elisa Gagnon


Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Jed Baker


Pretending to Be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome
Liane Holliday Willey and Tony Atwood


The Reading Comprehension Kit for Hyperlexia and Autism Level 2
Phyllis Kupperman, MA, CCC-SLP
To order call (800) 776-4332


Realizing the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Student Success
Ann Palmer


Relationship Development Intervention with Children, Adolescents and Adults
Steven E. Gutstein and Rachelle K. Sheely


Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children: Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD
Steven E. Gutstein and Rachelle K. Sheely



Newly launched web-based autism treatment platform for parents and professionals. Professionals can create individualized ABA-based curricula, train staff and families in state-of-the-art teaching, monitor progress using automated data-tracking and access tools necessary to manage multiple programs. Everything is video-based and utilizes the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.


Right Address, Wrong Planet: Children with Asperger Syndrome Becoming Adults
G.P. Barnhill


Right From The Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism (2nd ed.)
Sandra L. Harris, PhD and Mary Jane Weiss


Rules
Cynthia Lond


 - provided by 
A toolkit to assist members of the school community in understanding and supporting students with autism.


The Sensory-Sensitive Child: Practical Solutions for Out-of-Bounds Behavior
Karen Smith and Karen R. Gouze


Sensory Smarts: A Book for Kids with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders Struggling with Sensory Integration Problems
Kathleen A. Chana, Paul J. Chana, Christian P. Chana and Joel M. Berns


Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum
Wendy Lawson


Siblings of Children With Autism: A Guide for Families
Sandra L. Harris and Beth A. Glasberg


Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Donald Meyer and Patricia Vadasy


Simple Strategies That Work! Helpful Hints for all Educators of Students with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disabilities
Brenda Smith Myles, Diane Adreon, Dena Gitlitz


Social Skills and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (Autistic Spectrum Disorder Support Kit)
Lynn Bowen and Maggie Bowen


Social Skills Solutions - A Hands-on Manual for Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism
Kelly McKinnon and Janis L. Krempa


Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond
Jed Baker, PhD


The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching Play, Emotion, and Communication to Children with Autism
Jed Baker, PhD


Social Skills Training and Frustration Management (DVD)
Starring & Director: Jed Baker


Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social-Communication Problems
Jed Baker, PhD


Solving Behavior Problems in Autism (Visual Strategies Series)
Linda A. Hodgdon


Somebody Somewhere
Donna Williams


Soon Will Come the Light
Thomas A. McKean


The Source for Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder Book
Phyllis Kupperman, MA CCC-SLP
To order call (800) 776-4332


The Source for Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder Book  on CD
Phyllis Kupperman, MA CCC-SLP
To order call (800) 776-4332.


Special Siblings: Growing Up With Someone with a Disability
Mary McHugh



In early 2006, 12-year-old Joshua Littman, who has Asperger's Syndrome, interviewed his mother, Sarah, at StoryCorps. Their one-of-a-kind conversation covered everything from cockroaches to Sarah's feelings about Joshua as a son is shown in this online video.


A Strange World-Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-Nos: A guide for parents, partners, professional careers, and people with ASDs.
Martine Delfos and Tony Attwood


Strategies at Hand: Quick and Handy Strategies for Working with Students on the Autism Spectrum
Robin Brewer and Tracy Mueller


Students with Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for College Personnel
Lorraine E. Wolf, PhD, Jane Thierfeld Brown, EdD, Ruth Bork, MEd


Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders : Effective Instructional Practices
L. Juane Heflin and Donna Florino Alaimo


Succeeding in College With Asperger Syndrome
John Harpur, Maria Lawlor and Michael Fitzgerald


The TEACCH Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders (Issues in Clinical Child Psychology)
Gary B. Mesibov, Victoria Shea and Eric Schopler


Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration (Audio CD)
Carol Kranowitz


Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration (2nd ed.)
Stacey Szklut, David Silver, Carol S. Kranowitz


Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies to Enhance Communication and Socialization (Health and Life Science)
Kathleen Ann Quill


Ten Things Your Student With Autism Wishes You Knew
Ellen Notbohm and Veronica Zysk


That's Life With Autism: Tales And Tips for Families With Autism
Donna Satterlee Ross and Kelly Ann Jolly


There's a Boy In Here: Emerging from the Bonds of Autism
Judy Barron and Sean Barron


Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports From My Life With Autism
Judy Barron and Sean Barron


Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism
Temple Grandin, PhD


Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with Autism
Temple Grandin


Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues (2nd ed.)
Maria Wheeler and Carol Stock Kranowitz


Too Loud Too Bright Too Fast Too Tight: What To Do If You Are Sensory Defective In An Overstimulating World
Sharon Heller



Provided by Autism Speaks, Family 脱衣直播. Tool kit serves as a guide that can provide you with options to think about and explore as you and your adolescent with autism begin to plan for adulthood. The kit is broken down into different sections. At the end of each section, resources are provided specific to that section, as well as forms to help you keep track of the many pieces that constitute a transition plan. Since the transition process is different in each state, they have developed timelines for each state, with state agency information that may be helpful to you throughout the process. .


Trevor Trevor
Cullen Twachtman amd Diane and Deidre Sassano


Triumphs in Early Autism Treatment
Ennio Cipani, PhD


Understanding the Nature of Autism: A Guide to the Autism Spectrum Disorders, (2nd edition)
Janice E. Janzen


Understanding the Nature of Autism: A Practical Guide
Janice E. Janzen


Unlocking the Mysteries of Sensory Dysfunction: A Resource for Anyone Who Works With, or Lives With, a Child With Sensory Issues
Elizabeth Anderson and Pauline Emmons


Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspective of Autism
Temple Grandin and Sean Barron


Visual Strategies for Improving Communication: Practical Supports for School and Home
Linda A. Hodgdon


Visual Supports for People with Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Marlene J. Cohen and Donna L. Sloan


Voices from the Spectrum: Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, People with Autism, and Professionals Share Their Wisdom
Cindy N. Ariel and Robert A. Naseef


Walk Awhile in My Autism
Nan Negri and Kate McGinnity


What You Should Know About Autism Spectrum Disorders. Signs, symptoms, treatments and effects on daily life.
Raymond Le Blanc and Hennie Volkers


Why Does Chris Do That? Some Suggestions Regarding the Cause and Management of the Unusual Behavior of Children and Adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: REVISED 2003
Tony Attwood


With Open Arms: Creating School Communities of Support for Kids with Social Challenges Using Circle of Friends, Extracurricular Activities, and Learning Teams
Mary Schlieder


The World of the Autistic Child
B. Sigel


Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide
Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright


Wrightslaw: No Child Left Behind
Peter W. D. Wright, Pamela Darr Wright and Suzanne Whitney Heath


Wrightslaw: Special Education Law (2nd ed.)
Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright


Wrightslaw: Surviving Due Process: Stephen Jeffers v. School Board
(DVD, Cost: $19.95)



An online resource and community for autism and Asperger's. Web site was created by two teens with Asperger's Syndrome. The site features forums, articles, and a variety of great resources.

Resource Centers and Libraries

Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital 

Children's Health Resource Center
1675 Dempster St., second floor Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-9484
lgh-chrc@advocatehealth.com

Free resource: Provides books, newsletters, magazines, videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs on health information for parents, teenagers and children. Library hours: Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other times may be available by appointment.


Aspire Kids 

1815 S. Wolf Road Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 236-0979
pfumofox@aspireofillinois.org

Lending library with books and DVDs geared toward raising healthy families with special needs; books written for children; family support.


Their online Autism Resources Directory provides links to organizations for assistance, advocacy, education, and support related to autism spectrum disorders. Their mission is to improve the lives of Illinois individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders. For more information, call (630) 691-1270 or toll free at (866) 691-5553.


Rebecca Christiansen
2758B Route 34, Suite 327 Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 885-3006
info@celebratedifferences.org

Provides a resource library of books and videos on various special needs topics. Free.


Charlie's Gift - Resource Center Library 

Center for Autism and Related Disorders
1048 W. Ogden Ave., Suite 130, Downers Grove, IL 60521
(630) 323-7500 x239
charliesgift@att.net

Provides books, DVDs and educational toys, loaned for 2-week periods.


The Autism Program of Easterseals
University of Illinois Rockford - 1601 Parkview Avenue Rockford, IL 61107
Tap.rockford@eastersealschicago.org

The Autism Program of Easterseals provides evidence-based screening, diagnostics, training, information and resources for autism spectrum disorder. The outreach program is for individuals living with an autism spectrum disorder and the families, caregivers, and professionals who support them.


Parent Training & Information Center
Lincolnland Building 1901 S. 4th St., Suite 209 Effingham, IL 62401
(866) 436-7842
info@fmptic.org

Lending library includes books and DVDs that families can borrow by requesting items on-line through their Web site or call main number. Free


20 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 300 Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-5313

Provides free seminars, information and training on the special education rights of children with disabilities. Publications include training manuals on how to organize an effective parent/advocacy group, newsletter archive, pamphlets and resource lists. 


I-Pad Lending Library
Julie Zajac
2500 Cabot Drive Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3854
jzajac@mygiantsteps.org

They are pleased to announce the opening of The Giant Steps Assistive Technology Trial Center. The Trial Center aims to give students and their families the opportunity to tryout the latest assistive technologies including iPad and iTouch devices loaded with Proloque2Go software. These devices will first be made available to students in Giant Steps programming. However, schools, families, speech therapists, and any other community entity will have the opportunity to rent the technology and trial the device. They have 6 iPads and 6 iTouch devices available for rent with plans to add another 40 devices in the near future.


Behavioral Health 脱衣直播
2645 Washington St. Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-8180

Government website that assists family finding the following resources in the Lake County area: AllKids, behavioral health services, child and adolescent behavioral health services (CABS), Child and Family Connections, child care nurse consultant, community dietitian, community health assessment and services (now a part of Population Health 脱衣直播), community support services, Crisis Care Program (CCP), dental services, Early Intervention, family case management (see Public Health Nursing), family planning, immunizations, outpatient mental health services, primary Care 脱衣直播, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program (PRP) and vocational services.


Medicaid Waiver information - Indiana 

Two links to provide support to Indiana families with the Medicaid Waiver:




9100 S. Burley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
(312) 600-5479
admin@pexc10thward.com

Nonprofit organization providing virtual support groups and resource events to parents and caregivers of individuals with varying disabilities. The Support Group operates monthly, inviting various organizations to present on a variety of topics for families of those with Special Needs. To join the support group, visit the  or email.  For residents of the 10th ward within the Far Southeast side and surrounding areas, PExC also provides access to their Therapeutic Sensory Gym and Resource Center (by appointment only), offering non-clinical parent-child sensory visits, limited printing and laminating, as well as access to computers for connecting to and applying for resources. Geared toward the school age population: ages 3 to 22yrs.  


University of Illinois Chicago campus: 1640 W Roosevelt Road., Room 650 Chicago, IL 
312-413-4441
rcadd@uic.edu 

The Resource Center shares resources, referral information and trainings for families and educators of children with developmental disabilities. In-person location accessible by appointment only. Stay up-to-date with virtual resources on .


Resource Library
Mary Kate Burns, Resource Center coordinator
13318 W. Lincoln Highway New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-4273

Resource library provides information about various resources, services, and upcoming community events. Families can borrow books, DVD's, games, toys, and other learning aids for short periods of time. 

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