The following resources are adapted from a list originally compiled by Elaine Williams. Pathfinders for Autism does not endorse or recommend any of the books shown below or the treatments and interventions described therein.

Many of these books are available at discounted prices from www.Amazon.com, Future Horizons: www.FutureHorizons-autism.com (1-800-489-0727), or the Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore at www.autismsociety-nc.org

This list includes:

• Books on Autism and Asperger's Syndrome 
• References for Teaching Students with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome
• Publications
• Brochures
  

Anderson, Johanna, Sensory Motor Issues in Autism, 1999. San Antonio: The Psychological Corporation

Aston, M., The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: A Guide to an Intimate Relationship with a Partner Who has Asperger Syndrome, 2002. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism/Asperger Publishing Co.

Attwood, Tony, Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, 1998. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons

Band, Eve & Hecht, Emily, Autism Through a Sister's Eyes, 2001. Future Horizons

Barnhill, Gina, Right Address…Wrong Planet: Children with Asperger Syndrome Becoming Adults, 2002, Autism Asperger Publishing Company

Bashe, P., et al, The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration, 2001. Crown Publishers

Cohen, D.J. & Volkmar, F.R., Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 2^nd ed., 1997. NY: Wiley

Cohen, S., Targeting Autism, 1998. Berkeley: University of California Press

Frith, U. (ed.), Autism & Asperger Syndrome, 1991. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

Grandin, T., Thinking in Pictures, 1995. NY: Doubleday

Hall, Kenneth, Asperger's Syndrome, the Universe, and Everything, 2001. Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Harris, S., Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families, 2^nd edn., 2003. Woodbine House

Jackson, Luke, Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome, 2002. Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Klin, A., Volkmar, F.R., & Sparrow, S.S., Asperger Syndrome, 2000. NY: Guilford Press

Kranowitz, C.S., The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction, 1998. NY: Perigee

Lord, C. (ed.), Educating Children with Autism, 2001. Washington, DC: National Research Council

Newport, J., Your Life is Not a Label, 2001. Future Horizons

Newport, J. & M., Autism-Asperger's & Sexuality: Puberty & Beyond, 2002. Future Horizons

Neisworth, John & Wolfe, Pamela, The Autism Encyclopedia, 2004. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

Ozonoff, S., & Dawson, G., and McPartland, J., A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism, 2002. Guilford Press

Powers, M., Children With Autism, 2^nd edn., 2000. Bethesda: Woodbine House

Schopler, E., Parent Survival Manual, 1995. NY: Plenum

Shore, Stephen, Beyond the Wall: Personal experiences with autism and Asperger Syndrome, 2001. Future Horizons

Siegel, B., The World of the Autistic Child, 1996. NY: Oxford University Press

Stanton, Mike, Learning to Live With High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals, 2000. Jessica Kingsley

Tsai, L., Taking the mystery out of medications in autism, 2001. Future Horizons

Volkmar, F. & Wiesner, L., Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A guide to medical, nutritional, and behavioral issues, 2004. Baltimore: Woodbine House

Willey, L.H., Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining normal, 2001. Jessica Kingsley

Williams, D., Somebody, Somewhere, 1994. NY: Random House/Time Books

Wright, P., Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy--The Special Education Survival Guide, 2001. Harbor House Law Press

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Abrams, P. & Henriques, L., The Autistic Spectrum Parents' Daily Helper, 2004. Berkeley: Ulysses Press

Bondy, A. & Frost, L., A Picture's Worth: PECS and other visual communication strategies in autism, 2001. Woodbine House

Coyne, P., et al, Developing Leisure Time skills for Persons with Autism, 2000. Future Horizons

Cumine, V., Leach, J., & Stevenson, G., Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers. Future Horizons

Datlow-Smith, M., A Guide to Successful Employment for Individuals with Autism, 1995. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

Durand, V.M., Sleep Better! A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs, 1998. Baltimore: Paul Brookes

Ernsperger, L. & Stegen-Hanson, T., Just Take a Bite: Easy, Effective Answers to Food Aversions & Eating Challenges, 2004. Future Horizons

Faherty, C., What Does It Mean to Me? A workbook explaining self-awareness & life lessons for a child or youth with high functioning autism or Asperger's, 2000. Future Horizons

Fouse, B. & Wheeler, M., A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals With Autism, 1997. Future Horizons

Fouse, B., Creating a Win-Win IEP for Students with Autism, 1999. Future Horizons

Freeman, S. & Dake, L., Teach Me language, 1996; and Companion Workbook. Future Horizons

Gagnon, E., Power Cards: Using special interests to motivate children & youth with Asperger syndrome and autism, 2001. Autism/Asperger Publishing Co.

Gray, C., Guide to Bullying (3 parts), 2001. Future Horizons

Gray, C., The New Social Story Book, Illustrated Edition, 2000; Taming the Recess JuNgle; Comic Strip Conversations; and others. Future Horizons

Howlin, P., Baron-Cohen, S., Hadwin, J., Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read, 1998. New York: Wiley

See also: CD-ROM set: Mind Reading: the interactive guide to emotions, 2003. Available from Future Horizons

Hodgdon, L., Visual Strategies for Improving Communication, 1995. Future Horizons

Kahn, R., Too Smart for Bullies; also, Too Safe for Strangers, 2001. Future Horizons

Koegel, L., Koegel, R., & Dunlap, G., Positive Behavior Support: Including People with Difficult Behavior in the Community, 1996. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

McAfee, J., Navigating the Social World: A curriculum for educating individuals with Asperger's syndrome and high functioning autism, 2001. Future Horizons

McClannahan, L.E. & Krantz, P.J., Activity Schedules for Children with Autism, 1999. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine

Myles, B., & Andreon, D., Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success, 2001. Autism/Asperger Publishing Co.

Myles, B. & Southwick, J., Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments, 1999. Autism Asperger Publishing Co.

Myles, B., Trautman, M., & Schelvan, R., The Hidden Curriculum: Practical solutions for understanding unstated rules in social situations, 2004. Autism Asperger Publishing Co.

Neumann, Liisa, A Visual Teaching Method for Children with Autism, 1999. Croton, MD: Willerik Publishing, www.ideasaboutautism.com

Nowicki, S. & Duke, M., Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In, 1992. Atlanta: Peachtree

Pierangelo, R. & Crane, R., Complete Guide to Special Education Transition Services, 1997. NY: Center for Applied Research in Education

Pyles, L., Homeschooling the Child with Asperger Syndrome, 2004. NY: Jessica Kingsley

Quill, K., DO-WATCH-LISTEN-SAY: Social & Communication Intervention for Children with Autism, 2000. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

Savner, J.L. & Myles, B., Making Visual Supports Work in the Home and Community: Strategies for individuals with autism and Asperger syndrome, 2001. Autism Asperger Publishing Co.

Vermeulen, P., I Am Special: Introducing Children and Young People to Their Autism Spectrum Disorder, 2001. London: Kingsley

Sussman, F., More Than Words: Helping Parents Promote Communication and Social Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 1999. Toronto: The Hanen Centre

Twachtman-Cullen, D., How to Be a Para Pro: A Comprehensive Training Manual for Paraprofessionals, 2000. Starfish Specialty Press.

Wagner, S., Inclusive Programming for Elementary Students with Autism, 1999. Future Horizons

Wagner, S., Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism, 2001. Future Horizons

Wehman, P., Life Beyond the Classroom: Transition Strategies for Young People with Disabilities, 2001. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

Weiss, M.J. & Harris, S.L., Reaching Out, Joining In: Teaching social skills to young children with autism, 2001. Woodbine House

Wetherby, A. & Prizant, B., Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Transactional Developmental Perspective, 2001. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

Wheeler, M., Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders, 1998. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons, Inc.

Wolfberg, P., Play and Imagination in Children With Autism, 1999. Future Horizons

http://www.autismdigest.com/

Autism/Asperger’s Digest, a Future Horizons publication, features original articles and material from sources around the world, each 52 page issue covers people, products, research, news & viewpoints emerging in the autism field. $

http://www.asquarterly.com/welcome.html

Autism Spectrum Quarterly, which began as The Morning News, and was created by Jenison Public School’s autism consultant Carol Gray, is published four times a year in the months of February, May, August, and November. The approximate mailing date is the 20th of the month of publication. $

Exceptional Parent

http://www.eparent.com/default.cfm

Exceptional Patent is a monthly publication providing information, support, ideas, encouragement & outreach for parents and families of children with a variety of disabilities. Subscription includes EP Resource Guide, containing contact information for state agencies and programs, university-affiliated programs, federal and private resources in the United States and Canada. $

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

www.springeronline.com

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders is a professional publication that covers all the severe psychopathologies in childhood, including autism and childhood schizophrenia. Original articles discuss experimental studies on the biochemical, neurological, and genetic aspects of a particular disorder; the implications of normal development for deviant processes; and interaction between disordered behavior of individuals and social or group factors. The journal also features research and case studies involving the entire spectrum of interventions (including behavioral, biological, educational, and community aspects) and advances in the diagnosis and classification of disorders. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1-781-871-6600. $

Spectrum Magazine

http://www.spectrumpublications.com/Home.asp

Spectrum Magazine provides informative articles and autism news for parents. Articles include information about treatment options, advocacy, resources, and personal stories. Yearly subscription (6 issues) $

The Advocate

http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AdvocateMagazine

The Advocate, offers the latest information on research, legislation, and tips on living with autism.  The Advocate is free with membership in The Autism Society of America and is published four times per year. $

BROCHURES ABOUT AUTISM

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ADS)
American Acacemy of Pediatrics Bookstore
Publication number 5-199 , Sold in packs of 10

http://www.aap.org/bst/showdetl.cfm?&DID=15&Product_ID=4126

This 44 page booklet, written for parents, provides critical information about autism spectrum disorders and answers all the most common questions asked by parents about ASD. ASD has lifelong conditions and this booklet will help identify symptoms so that an intervention program can be started as soon as possible.

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