Autism Speaks, Community, Resources, Books & Magazines

Diet Intervention and Autism: Implementing the Gluten Free and Casein Free Diet for Autistic Children and Adults: A Guide for Parents
by Marilyn Le Breton

Eating for Autism: The 10-Step Nutrition Plan to Help Treat Your Child's Autism, Asperger's or ADHD
by Elizabeth Strickland, Registered Dietician

Enzymes for Autism and other Neurological Conditions
by Karen L. Defelice

Evidence of Harm: Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic: A Medical Controversy
by David Kirby

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

Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home
by Christopher Gavigan

Special Diets for Special Kids, Two
by Lisa Lewis

Special Needs Kids Eat Right: Strategies to Help Kids on the Autism Spectrum Focus, Learn and Thrive
by Judy Converse, MPH, RD, LD

Sting of the Medical Mosquito
by Robert Caires

The Biology of the Autistic Syndromes
Christopher Gillberg, Mary Coleman

The Neurology of Autism
by Mary Coleman
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Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior
by David Comings

Understanding Autism: From Basic Neuroscience to Treatment
by Steve Moldin, John Rubenstein

Vaccines: What Every Parent Should Know
by Paul Offit, Louis Bell

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations
by Stephanie Cave

Autism Journey Guide
by Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
Purchase from TACA.

Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research & Recovery
by Karyn Seroussi

Family Resources

A Child's Journey Out of Autism: One Family's Story of Living in Hope and Finding a Cure
by Leeann Whiffen

A Parent's Guide to Developmental Delays: Recognizing and Coping with Missed Milestones in Speech, Movement, Learning, and Other Areas
by Laurie LeComer

A Regular Guy Growing up with Autism: A Family's Story of Love and Acceptance
by Laura Shumaker

A Stolen Life
by Marge Grant
Purchase from Amazon.com

Alex the Boy: Episodes From a Family's Life With Autism
by Jeff Stimpson

Andrew's Story: One Boy's Journey Back From Autism
by Julie K. Heinks

AUTISM ABC
by Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg

Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Busting the Myths
by Lynn Adams, PhD

Autism Is A Blessing
by Patty Corrigan Myers

Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promise for Autistic Children and Their Families
by Kelly Langston

Autism: Life in the Prism
by Kristina E. DesJardins

Awakening Ashley: Mozart Knocks Autism On its Ear
by Sharon Ruben

Between Their World and Ours: Breakthroughs with Autistc Children
by Karen Zelan

Blessed with Autism, The Workbook: The Interactive Guide to Securing Financial Support
by Christina Peck

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

Boy Alone: A Brother's Memoir
by Karl Laro Greenfeld

Bridging the Gap: An Early Childhood Curriculum for Children with Autism
by B. Blaine Campbell

Brothers & Sisters: A Special Part of Exceptional Families
by Peggy Gallagher, Thomas H. Powell, Cheryl Rhodes

Busy Bees: A Sensory Defensiveness Story
by Marvie Ellis

Dads and Autism: How to Stay in the Game
by Emerson B. Donnell III

Daniel Isn't Talking
by Marti Leimbach

Danson: The Extraordinary Discovery of an Autistic Child's Innermost Thoughts and Feelings
by Michele Pierce Burns and Danson Mandela Wambua

Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes
by Jennifer Elder

Dylan's Story: Overcoming Autism, A Childhood Epidemic
by Cristin Fergus, Joseph G. Fergus

The Emotes: A Series of 12 Books that Assist Children in Increasing their Emotional Vocabulary and their Ability to Identify, Understand and Express their Feelings
by Matt Casper

Episodes: My Life As I See It
by Blaze Ginsberg

French Fries For Siblings: The Forgotten Children of Autism
by Lilli Z. Mayerson

Grandparenting A Child with Special Needs
by Charlotte Thompson

Growing Up on the Spectrum: A Guide to Life, Love and Learning for Teens and Young Adults with Autism and Asperger's
by Lynn Kern Koegel, PhD, and Claire LaZebnick

Hey! You Aren't the Boss of Me!
by Bob Fessler

Hole in One: A Tale from the Iris Dragon Series
by Gayle Grass

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

The Horse Boy: A Father's Quest to Heal His Son
by Rupert Isaacson

I'm With the Team: My Summer with the Harvard Football Team
by Zachary Malott, with help from Daddy

If My Toes Could Talk
by Justin J. Tuttle
For every book sold, $1 goes to Autism Speaks!

Improving Speech and Eating Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
by Maureen A. Flanagan

It's All About Attitude: Loving and Living Well With Autism
by Kathy Almeida and Gayle Nobel

Just Give Him the Whale!: 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism
by Paula Kluth

Keisha's Doors: An Autism Story
by Marvie Ellis

Kids Booklet on Autism: For Siblings and Peers
by New Jersey Center for Outreach & Services for the Autism Community

Letters to Sam: A Grandfather's Lessons on Love, Loss and the Gifts of Life
by Daniel Gottlieb

Life with a Partner or Spouse with Asperger Syndrome: Going Over the Edge? Practical Steps to Saving You and Your Relationship
by Kathy Marshack, PhD

Making Autism a Gift: Inspiring Children to Believe in Themselves and Lead Happy, Fulfilling Lives
by Robert Evert Cimera

Making Peace with Autism: One Family's Story of Struggle, Discovery, and Unexpected Gifts
by Susan Senator

A Mother's Song: Helpful Tips for Raising a Child with Autism
by Lerrlyn Nelson

Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds
by Jenny McCarthy

More Than a Mom: Living A Full and Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs
by Heather Fawcett, Amy Baskin

My Friend with Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers and Siblings
by Beverly Bishop

My Sister Katie: My 6 Year Old's View on Her Sister's Autism
by Mary Cassette

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

Ocean of Dreams
by Lori Liddic Floerchinger, illustrated by Jeremy Floerchinger

The Other Kid: A Draw It Out Guidebook for Kids Dealing With A Special Needs Sibling.
by Lorraine Donlon

Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life
by Lynn Koegel, Claire LaZebnik

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

Parent on the Autism Spectrum: A Survival Guide
by Lynn Adams, PhD

A Pebble to Polish
by Janet Lord Leszl

A Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Family Member and Teacher Needs to Know
by Fred R. Volkmar

Raising A Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues
by Lindsey Biel, MA, OTR/L and Nancy Peske

Raising Brandon: Parenting My Son to Live Successfully with Autism, Epilepsy, and Learning Disorders
by Amalia Starr

Reflections from a Different Journey: What Adults with Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew
by Stanley Klein, John Kemp (Editors)

Rex: A Mother, Her Autistic Child, and the Music that Transformed Their Lives
by Cathleen Lewis

Road to Independence: Independence Skills Training for Special Needs Children
by Brenda M. Batts CEO, FocusSpEd, LLC

Saving Ben: A Father's Story of Autism
by Dan E. Burns

Siblings of Children With Autism: A Guide for Families (Topics in Autism)
by Sandra L. Harris

Solitary Genius: Discovering the Gifted Child Within
by Mo Marshall

Somewhere Between Here...and Autism: Laughing with Angels, Dancing with Butterflies
by Kristine Messenger

Special Needs Children and Divorce
by Margaret "Pegi" S. Price

Strange Son: Two Mothers, Two Sons, and the Quest to Unlock the Hidden World of Autism
by Portia Iversen

Steps to Independence: Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special Needs
by Bruce L. Baker and Alan J. Brightman

Taco's Anyone? An Autism Story
by Marvie Ellis

Teach Toileting: A Revolutionary Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Special Needs
by Deborah Bialer

That's Life with Autism: Tales and Tips for Families with Autism
by Donna Satterlee-Ross, Kelly Ann Jolly

The Autism Book: Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions
by S. Jhoanna Robledo, Dawn Ham-Kucharski

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

The Boy Who Loved Windows: Opening the Heart and Mind of a Child Threatened with Autism
by Patricia Stacey

There Are No Words
by Mary Calhoun Brown

Thicker than Water: Essays by Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities
Edited by Don Meyer

Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues
by Maria Wheeler

Touchpoints: The Essential Reference: Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Development
by T. Berry Brazelton

Understanding Autism
by Susan Dodd

Understanding the Nature of Autism: A Guide to the Autism Spectrum Disorders
by Janice Janzen

Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism
by Roy Richard Grinker

Visual Perception Problems in Children With AD/HD, Autism, And Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Parents And Professionals
by Lisa Kurtz

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

When They Tell Me
by Grey Brown

Winging It
by Denise Gossage, Dyne Macha

Wires
by Tyler Long and Donna Russler

Yoga for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders : A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents and Caregivers
by Dion Betts, Stacey Betts
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You Will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring Personal Stories by Parents of Children with Disabilities
edited by Stanley D. Klein and Kim Schive

Your Child's Health and Wellness Record
by Karen Melnick
Purchase from healthandwellnessrecord.com

Zack The Prairie Dog
by S. Charles Decker
Use the promotion code AS456 when purchasing this book, and 8% of the proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks.

Asperger's Disorder

Alone Together: Making an Asperger Marriage Work
by Katrin Bentley

Asperger's Syndrome and Anxiety: A Guide to Successful Stress Management
by Nick Dubin and Valerie Gaus

Asperger's Syndrome and Bullying: Strategies and Solutions
by Nick Dubin

Asperger's and Girls
Featuring Tony Attwood and Temple Grandin, plus 7 more experts

Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
by Stephen Shore, Foreword by Temple Grandin

Finding Kansas: Decoding the Enigma of Asperger's Syndrome
by Aaron Likens

Life with a Partner with Asperger Syndrome: Going Over the Edge? Practical Steps to Saving You and Your Relationship
by Kathy J. Marshack

Quirky, Yes - Hopeless, No: Practical Tips to Help Your Child with Asperger's Syndrom Be More Socially Accepted
by Cynthia La Brie Norall, PhD

School Success for Kids With Asperger's Syndrome
by Stephan Silverman, Rich Weinfeld

The Mom's Guide to Asperger's Syndrome and Related Disorders
by Jan Johnston-Tyler

Special Education Legal Rights

Autism: Asserting Your Child's Right to Special Education
by David Sherman

From Gobbledygook to Clearly Written Annual IEP Goals
by Barbara D. Bateman, PhD, JD

Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In
by Roger Fisher and William Ury

How To Compromise With Your School District Without Compromising Your Child: : A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Developmental Disorders and Learning Disabilities
by Gary Mayerson

How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up?: Quality Indicators for Effective Service Delivery
by Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly

IEP and Inclusion Tips for Parents and Teachers
by Anne I. Eason, Attorney-at-Law, and Kathleen Whitbread, Ph.D.

The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for your Special Ed Child
by Lawrence M. Siegel, Attorney

General Information on Autism

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

Autism Aspergers: Solving the Relationship Puzzle--A New Developmental Program that Opens the Door to Lifelong Social and Emotional Growth
by Steven E. Gutstein

Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs
by Chantal Sicile-Kira

Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z (English Version) : Assessment, Diagnosis...& More!
by Emily Doyle Iland, Barbara T. Doyle

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

Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide
by Michael D. Powers, Temple Grandin

Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social and Communication Intervention for Children With Autism
by Kathleen Ann Quill

How To Be A Para Pro: A Comprehensive Training Manual for Paraprofessionals
by Diane Twachtman-Cullen

Pervasive Developmental Disorder: An Altered Perspective
by Barbara Quinn, Anthony Malone

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

Teaching Individuals With Developmental Delays: Basic Intervention Techniques
by O. Ivar Lovaas

The Autism Encyclopedia
by John T. Neisworth, Pamela S. Wolfe

The Golden Bridge : A Guide to Assistance Dogs for Children Challenged By Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities
by Patty Dobbs Gross

The Official Autism 101 Manual: Everything you need to know about autism from experts who know and care
by Karen L. Simmons with contributions by Temple Grandin, Anthony Attwood, Darold A. Treffert, Bernard Rimland, Jed E. Baker, and more

Understanding Autism for Dummies
by Stephen M. Shore, MA and Linda G. Rastelli, MA

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
by The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Purchase from the AAP.

Behavioral Approach

A Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies & A Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism
by Ron Leaf, John McEachin, Jaisom D. Harsh

Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior
by Lynn McClannahan, Patricia Krantz

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

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

Books in Spanish

Los Trastornos del Espectro de Autismo de la A a la Z (Spanish Version)
by Emily Doyle Iland, Barbara T. Doyle
Toda La Información Que Quiere

For an additional library of books, please visit the Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore at www.autismbookstore.com