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General Information on Autism

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

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

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


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

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


Autism Journey Guide

by Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)


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


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

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


Living Along the Autism Spectrum: What Does It Mean to Have Autism or Asperger Syndrome?
by Stephen Shore, EdD and Robert Naseef, PhD
moderated by Daniel Gottlieb, PhD

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


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


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


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)


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


Understanding Autism
by Susan Dodd

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

Diagnosis/Early Intervention

Autism & Early Intervention: Real-Life Questions, Real-Life Answers
by Dr. James Ball, Ed.D. BCBA.

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


The Child With Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth
by Stanley Greenspan, Serena Wieder, Robin Simons

Could it be Autism?
by Nancy Wiseman
A Parent's Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps


The First Year: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed Child
by Nancy D. Wiseman


The Functional Emotional Assessment Scale For Infancy and Early Childhood: Clinical and Research Applications
by Stanley Greenspan, Georgia DeGangi, Serena Wieder

A Real Boy: A True Story of Autism, Early Intervention, and Recovery
by Christina Adams

Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Sandra L. Harris, Mary Jane Weiss

Touchpoints: The Essential Reference: Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Development

by T. Berry Brazelton

Triumphs in Early Autism Treatment
by Ennio Cipani, PhD

Therapeutic/Behavioral Interventions

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

Cutting Edge Therapies for Autism 2010-2011
by Ken Siri and Tony Lyons

Disconnected Kids: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Other Neurological Disorders- Achieve Results at Home and Without Drugs
by Dr. Robert Melillo

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


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

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

Medical, Biomedical, Diet Interventions

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
by Barrie Silberberg

Autism and Its Medical Management: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Michael G., M.D. Chez

Autism, Brain, and Environment
by Richard Lathe

Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD
by William Shaw

The Biology of the Autistic Syndromes
Christopher Gillberg, Mary Coleman


Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet
by Elaine Gottschall

Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physicians
by Bryan Jepson, MD

Children With Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder
by Jaquelyn McCandless

Clinical Manual for the Treatment of Autism
by Eric Hollander and Evdokia, M.D. Anagnostou

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

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

The Neurology of Autism
by Mary Coleman

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

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


Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior
by David Comings

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

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


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

Social Skills/Other Interventions

Acting for Kids on the Autistic Spectrum
by Alisa Wolf

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


Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autism
by Nicole Martin


Autism in the School-Aged Child: Expanding Behavioral Strategies and Promoting Success
by Carol Schmidt, Beth Heybyrne

Creative Therapy for Children with Autism, ADD and Asperger's
by Janet Tubbs


Focus on Music 2: Exploring the Musicality of Children and Young People with Retinopathy of Prematurity
by Adam Ockelford and Christina Matawa

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


The New Social Story Book: Illustrated Edition
by Carol Gray


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


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

Teach Me Language: A Language Manual for Children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Related Developmental Disorders
by Sabrina Freeman, Lorelei Dake

Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies for Initiating Positive Interactions and Improving Learning Opportunities
by Robert L. Koegel, Lynn Kern Koegel

Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism: Scripts and Script Fading
by Lynn McClannahan, Patricia Krantz

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

Yoga for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders : A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents and Caregivers
by Dion Betts, Stacey Betts

Adolescent/Young Adults

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


Developing College Skills in Students with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
by Sarita Freedman

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

Adults with Autism

Can You See Me?: A View of Our World by an Adult With Autism
by Mayra Ron

The Life and Message of the Real Rain Man: The Journey of a Mega-Savant
by Fran Peek, Lisa Hanson

Smokey: The Remarkable Life of Reclusive Inventor, Herbert Glen Irwin
by Jackie Knott

Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism
by Temple Grandin

Asperger's Syndrome

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 Syndrome and Your Child: A Parent's Guide
by Michael D. Powers, Temple Grandin


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

Baj and the Word Launcher: Space Age Asperger's Adventures in Communication
by Pamela Victor


by Stephen Shore, Foreword by Temple Grandin

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

House Rules: A Novel
by Jodi Picoult

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

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

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

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

Special Education Legal Rights

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

The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for your Special Ed Child

by Lawrence M. Siegel, Attorney


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.


For Professionals

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

Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
by Rebecca A. Moyes


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


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


You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom!
by Paula Kluth

For Parents

The Boy Who Loved Tornadoes: A Mother's Story
by Randi Davenport


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


Diary of a Crazy Woman: One Woman's Fight to Help Her Son with Autism Find a Place in the World
by Mayra Ron


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

Gravity Pulls You In: Perspectives on Parenting Children on the Autism Spectrum
edited by Krya Anderson and Vicki Forman

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


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


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

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

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


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


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

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


The Socially Included Child: A Parent's Guide to Successful Playdates, Recreation and Family Events for Children with Autism
by Laurie LeComer

Special Children, Challenged Parents: The Struggles and Rewards of Raising a Child with a Disability
by Robert Naseef, PhD

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

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


Your Child's Health and Wellness Record
by Karen Melnick

For Siblings

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


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


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

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


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

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

by Lorraine Donlon


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


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

For Peers

A Is for Autism F Is for Friend: A Kid's Book on Making Friends with a Child Who Has Autism
by Joanna Keating-Velasco


The Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone with Autism
by Ellen Sabin


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


Max and Jeremy
by Tina D. Jones

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

by Beverly Bishop


Reno's World: Presenting Autism and Related to Disabilities to Youth
by Reno Williams, illustrated by Nikki Nacco


Trevor Trevor
by Diane Twachtman-Cullen

Family Experiences

Accept No Autism: Our Family's Story of Recovery
by Tatianna Dickens

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: Recovery Against All Odds
by Kristi Chrysler


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


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


Daniel Isn't Talking
by Marti Leimbach


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


Keisha's Doors: An Autism Story
by Marvie Ellis

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


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

A Pebble to Polish

by Janet Lord Leszl


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

Small Pastures
by Patricia Stevens and Julia Keller


Solitary Genius: Discovering the Gifted Child Within
by Mo Marshall

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

A Stolen Life
by Marge Grant


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


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


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


Winging It

by Denise Gossage, Dyne Macha


You Will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring Personal Stories by Parents of Children with Disabilities
edited by Stanley D. Klein and Kim Schive


Books for Children

AUTISM ABC
by Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg


Busy Bees: A Sensory Defensiveness Story
by Marvie Ellis

Chippy Dues the Special Bear Cub
by Anthony L. Spann


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

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


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


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


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!

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

Taco's Anyone? An Autism Story
by Marvie Ellis


Wires
by Tyler Long and Donna Russler

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.

Other Family Resources

Autism Is A Blessing

by Patty Corrigan Myers

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 Autistic 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

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


Buried Treasure: Finding Hope and Understanding in Autism
by Carolin Corum

Cowboy & Wills: A Love Story
by Monica Holloway


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

Episodes: My Life As I See It
by Blaze Ginsberg

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

by Patty Dobbs Gross


Grandparenting A Child with Special Needs

by Charlotte Thompson


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


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


No Matter What
by Sandy Howarth

No Strangers
by Sharrie Warner


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

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



There Are No Words
by Mary Calhoun Brown


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


Unique Kids. Unique Surroundings.
by Lauren S. Henry


When They Tell Me

by Grey Brown


Books in Spanish

El Manual del Autismo
by Jack E. George
Informacion Facil de Asimilar, Vision, Perspectivas y Estudios de Casos de un Maestro de Educacion Especial

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
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