101 Activities for Kids in Tight Spaces : At the Doctor's Office, on Car, Train, and Plane Trips, Home Sick in Bed . . .by Carol S. Kranowitz (FHF) When what you've got is a small space and a restless child, what you need are 101 ingenious solutions--right away. Here they are--easy to implement, creative fun for the three to seven-year-old--activities that can turn tough moments into teachable, terrific ones.

The ANDI News, Quarterly Newsletter of the Autism Network for Dietary Intervention (1998-) by Lisa Lewis and Karyn Seroussi (FHF) Issues are maintained in a notebook at Families Helping Families where parents can browse them and make copies of articles of interest. NOTE: You can visit ANDI on the web at http://www.AutismNDI.com

1997 ASA National Conference on Autism Proceedings (FHF)

Activity Schedules for Children With Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior (1999) by Lynn E. McClannahan, Ph.D. & Patricia J. Krantz, Ph.D. Activity schedules - simple, yet revolutionary teaching tools - enable children, adolescents and adults to accomplish activities with greatly reduced supervision. An activity schedule is a set of pictures or words that cues the individual to engage in a sequence of activities.

Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents by Rebecca A. Moyes (FHF) How do teachers and parents of children with autism address a child's social skills? And what do they do about problem behaviors? This book provides possible explanations for these behaviors, and a wealth of practical help for both teachers and parents to address them. Teachers learn how to create environmental supports and how to incorporate specific teaching strategies. Students with autism learn the new skills they might need, and ways of making their behavior more acceptable. This book is full of practical tips on how to tackle different kinds of challenging behaviors both in the classroom and outside it.

Adolescents and Adult Psychoeducational Profile (AAPEP): Volume IV (1988) by Gary Mesivob, Eric Schopler, Bruce Schaffer, & Rhoda Landrus (FHF) The AAPEP extends the assessment of the PEP (Volume I of the series) to the adolescent and older age group in the moderate to severe range of mental retardation.

**Andy and His Yellow Frisbee (1996) by Mary Thompson (FHF) This book tells of a new girl at school who tries to befriend Andy, a young boy with autism. Andy spends every recess by himself, spinning a yellow frisbee, under the watchful eye of his older sister. This would be a wonderful book to read to young elementary students to help them better understand the unusual behaviors associated with autism.

Answers to Questions Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration (2001) by Carol Stock Kranowitz author of The Out-of-Sync Child and Stacy Szklut, MS, OTR/L (FHF) An extensive and easy to use set of forms, checklists and practical tools that are invaluable to every teacher and parent who has children with sensory integration challenges. (www.SensoryResources.com)

Ants in His Pants - Absurdities and Realities of Special Education (1998) Cartoons by Michael F. Giangreco and Illustrations by Kevin Ruelle (FHF) The noted psychologist, Abraham Maslow, reminded us that we should "Laugh at what we hold sacred, and still hold it sacred." With that sentiment in mind, I present you with Ants in His Pants: This set of cartoons is about some of the serious issues of special education, but pokes fun at what we (people in the field) do.

Artist Within, The: Ideas for Fostering Creativity in People with Autism (2000) By Barbara Bianco of TEACCH. (FHF) The purpose of this booklet is to help parents and teachers incorporate arts and crafts activities into the lives of autistic individuals. The ideas have all been field tested by people with autism and shows that arts and crafts can be easy, fun, and rewarding. Directions and information are streamlined to help the creative process. Colorful pictures show the various crafts and art projects.

Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum (2004) by Ruth Elaine Joyner Hane, Kassiane Sibley, Stephen M. Shore, Roger Meyer, Phil Schwarz, Roger N. Meyer, Liane Holliday Willey (FHF) Aims to help people with autism effectively self-advocate in their pursuit of independent, productive, and fulfilling lives. The first book to speak to the twin issues of self-advocacy and disclosure for people with autism and by consisting exclusively – including the cover art and the preface by Temple Grandin – of contributions by those on the autism spectrum for persons on the spectrum.

Asperger's, Huh? (1999) by Rosina G. Schnurr, Ph.D. (FHF) Written from the perspective of an 11 year old boy just diagnosed with Asperger's, this book explains the disorder, offers reassurance and gives practical suggestions for those who experience the world differently.

Asperger's and Self-Esteem (2002) by Norm Ledgin (FHF) In this very important book, the author examines the evidence of Asperger's Syndrome in some of history's most famous man and women. Mr. Ledgin examines the life of each and finds evidence of Asperger's symptoms and shows how, despite their apparent challenges, each made an immeasurable contribution to the world. A great book to raise the self-esteem of those with Asperger's!

Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs (2004) by Chantal Sicile-Kira (FHF) Based on nearly two decades of personal and professional experiences with individuals and families affected by this growing epidemic, Autism Spectrum Disorders explains all aspects of the condition, including: - The causes of autism spectrum disorders - How to properly diagnose ASDs - Treatments based on behavioral, psychological and biomedical interventions - Coping strategies for families - Educational needs and programs - Living and working conditions for adults with ASD - Community interaction - Teaching strategies and resources for educators and other professionals

Asperger Syndrome A Guide for Educators and Parents (1998) By Brenda Smith Myles and Richard Simpson. (FHF) This book was written in response to the need for additional information about Asperger Syndrome. It will be easily understood by both parents and professionals and provides information that helps explain this syndrome and its relation to autism. Chapters include definitions and characteristics; assessment; academic supports; social enhancement and behavioral management methods; transition; and the impact on families. Written in conjunction with staff of the Autism Resource Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens and Teens Get Ready for the Real World (2001) by Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. (FHF) One of the most difficult times for a person with Asperger's is the challenging teen years. This wonderful book offers comfortable strategies for parents, teachers, and young adults to help meet those challenges and profit from those difficult times.

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success (2001) By Brenda Smith Myles and Diane Adreon. (FHF) This comprehensive book begins with an overview of AS characteristics that make adolescence challenging and difficult. The main portion of this book details strategies and supports necessary for the students with AS to have successful middle and secondary school years. Myles and co-author Diane Adreon are able to tie together the recommended strategies with a real-life case study. Parents and adolescents with autism have a voice in the final chapter. This book would be of tremendous benefit to teachers.

Asperger Syndrome and Your Child: A Parent’s Guide (2003) by Michael Powers (FHF) An informative, empathetic, and comprehensive guide to this elusive condition, answers the most common questions and offers an encouraging outlook for your child's future. Dr. Michael Powers weaves together a compassionate account of everything related to AS, offering such practical advice from getting the right diagnosis to helping your child develop social skills. Infused with voices of real children who offer insights about their own conditions, the book gives perspective on how children live with the disorder.

Asperger’s Syndrome - A Guide for Parents and Professionals (1998) by Tony Attwood (FHF, ULM) An excellent book by Dr. Tony Attwood of Australia on the most rapidly growing area of the PDD spectrum. It encompasses diagnosis, understanding, behavior modification and stress relief for the parent and person with Asperger's. Endorsed by Drs. Temple Grandin, Lorna Wing and Uta Frith. People with Asperger’s syndrome perceive the world differently. They find the rest of us strange and baffling. Why don’t we say what we mean? Why do we say so many things we don’t mean? Why do we have such complicated emotional relationships and social signals? Parents, other family members and professionals have to understand the point of view of a person with Asperger’s syndrome in order to work with them effectively. The author has made the essential imaginative leap into the Asperger world. Readers will appreciate the detailed discussions of the problems individuals with Asperger’s syndrome will encounter and the practical suggestions for helping to overcome or compensate for them.

Asperger Syndrome - A Practical Guide for Teachers (1998) by Val Cumine, Julia Leach and Gill Stevenson (FHF) The authors outline the underlying impairments and their educational implications, consider the issues of assessment and diagnosis, offer practical strategies for effective classroom intervention, and consider the behavioral challenges the child with Asperger's Syndrome may pose. The book seeks to inform professionals meeting a child with Asperger's Syndrome for the first time and to equip them with effective educational and behavioral intervention strategies. Professionals in school, INSET providers, educational psychologists, parents, and carers will all find this book helpful.

Asperger Syndrome and Rage: Practical Solutions for a Difficult Moment by Brenda Smith Myles and Jack Southwick (1999) Offers practical solutions to the day-to-day challenges facing individuals with Asperger syndrome and their families. With a major emphasis on tantrums and other behavioral outbursts, the book offers strategies that promote social skills development, including self-awareness, self-calming and self-management thereby promoting effective lifelong practices. Solutions for parents include organization and support, the importance of daily routines, signs to watch for and more. This clear and concise discussion of the rage cycle and what can be done to stop it from escalating offers helpful suggestions designed to help children and youth function more successfully both at home and at school.

Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything (2001)By Kenneth Hall. (FHF) Kenneth Hall was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of eight. He had a difficult time in school. He was bright and articulate, but his behavior could be challenging and misunderstood. After his diagnosis, the school board (Kenneth lives in England) intervened and provided him with a laptop computer to encourage him to express himself. This book is the result. Kenneth has a very positive attitude about Asperger’s Syndrome, which other children will find enlightening, and inspiring. This is a great book for anyone wanting to understand more about autism as written by a ten-year-old who tells of his insights, struggles, and joys in a frank and humorous way.

Asperger's: What Does It Mean to Me? (2000) by Catherine Faherty (FHF) This workbook gives children and teens with high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome an opportunity to understand themselves and their diagnosis. Explaining that autism is "another way of thinking and being", it offers activities that help children understand learning styles, sensory experiences, artistic talent, other people, communication, the school environment, friends, and feelings. In each of these areas, introductory material is addressed to the parent, teacher, or therapist explaining how they can help structure the child's experience in order to promote understanding and positive interaction. Special binding allows for easy photocopying for classroom use. Dr. Gary Mesibov, director of the TEACCH program in North Carolina states, "The author's marvelous ability to understand the perspectives of people with autism and her wonderful talent of explaining difficult concepts at a level they can understand is very special. This book is a very unique opportunity to help people with autism . . ."

Autism/Asperger's & Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond (2002) by Jerry & Mary Newport (FHF) A husband and wife with Asperger's Syndrome give invaluable advice to and for teens and adults going through this difficult period.

Autism: Art By Those With Autism (2004) Author: Karen L. Simmons (editor) with contributions from the Autism Today™ community. (FHF-2) A full colour compilation of masterpieces from artists within the AutismToday™ community. Includes work by Mark Rimland, Donna Williams, and other amazing talents! Inspiring and engaging.

Autism A New Understanding! (2000) by Gail I Gillingham (FHF) Gillingham explains things in a manner that even a person with little or no prior knowledge about autism can understand. Yet, even a parent or other caregiver with years of experience in the field of autism will come away from this book with a deeper understanding of the miriad issues surrounding this topic. A perfect compliment to her earlier book, Autism: Handle With Care. Both books provide practical information to help people understand and cope with autism

Autism in the Early Years (2000) By Val Cumine, Leach & Stevenson. (FHF) Resource materials for teachers. This book provides educators with a guidebook to setting up a classroom environment that promotes learning for students with Asperger Syndrome. Chapters include educational and behavioral intervention strategies.

The Autism Experience, Stories of Hope and Love edited by Karen Simmons and Murray Hoke (FHF) A 434 page chicken soupable anthology created by many parents, people with autism and professionals.

Autism, Explaining the Enigma, Uta Frith, 1989 (FHF,ULM) "This book...may go a long way towards an explanation of the nature of autism." - Professor Michael Rutter, Institute of Psychiatry, London.

Autism Facts and Strategies for Parents (1999) By Jan Janzen. (FHF) Written for parents of newly diagnosed children, this book will provide answers to many of the common questions. Readers will better understand their child's diagnosis, how autism affects learning and behavior, what choices and plans need to be made regarding education. There are also sections on teaching your child new skills and behavior management.

Autism: From Tragedy to Triumph (1994) by Carol Johnson and Julia Crowder (OPL) A mother-child account of a dramatic success story. The afterword, written by Drew, a formerly autistic young man, is a biographical essay written by him for a second-year psychology class. He does not mention autism or ever having been autistic. Drew is now considered normal in all respects. He has normal friendships and seems to be leading a very normal life. Drew was one of the children enrolled in Ivar Lovaas' Young Autism Program at UCLA in the 1970s. The book includes log entries from the therapy sessions at UCLA.

Autism: Handle With Care (1995) by Gail Gillingham (FHF-2,OPL) This book by Gail Gillingham has been reviewed as "a must for every teacher working with a challenged child" and "this offers insights into child behavior that explain actions better than any other book I've ever read." This book gives an excellent perspective into why children with autism and PDD do the things that they do, encourages the reader to understand the behavior, and offers ideas on how to improve the behavior of the child or adult.

Autism: Heartfelt Thoughts From Mothers (2005) by Judy Lynne - A beautiful compilation of personal stories from mothers of children with autism. The stories contain words of wisdom, details of challenges that each mother has faced, ways they feel that they have been blessed, and resources that they found useful during their journey. Readers will gain insight into the world of Autism, as experienced first-hand by moms from around the world.

Autism Information and Resources for Professionals and Parents By Richard Simpson and Paul Zionts. (Second edition, 2000) (FHF) This is a great basic book that answers questions in areas of identification, assessment, problems and needs of autistic children, sources of assistance, treatments and interventions, coping with self-defeating feelings, family and sibling issues, and resources. The format of the book is easy to read and comprehend. This is an excellent tool for parents, teachers, and families wanting to understand more about autism.

Autism: An Inside-Out Approach (1996) by Donna Williams (FHF) Written by an autistic person, this books shows clearly how the behaviours associated with autism can have a range of different causes, and in many cases reflect the autistic person's attempt to gain control over their internal world. The sensory and perceptual problems that challenge a person with autism are described in depth, together with strategies for tackling them so as to enable that person to take more control of their life. Donna's book will bring illumination to all those who have felt baffled and frustrated by the outside appearance of autism.

Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice New journal beginning Dec 1997 (ULM). Aims to bridge the gap between research and practice by providing a forum for relating the latest research and theory to practice. Includes fully refereed academic articles, book and video reviews, letters to the editors and a special Personal/ Family Section - parents talk about their experiences.

Autism - Now What? The Primer for Parents (2002) by Abby Ward Collins and Sibley J. Collins (FHF) A concise, down-to-earth guidebook that helps parents make sense of it all. It answers many commonly asked questions, while gently guiding parents through the myriad of medical and educational options, social services, therapies, etc.

Autism-P.D.D. - More Creative Ideas From Age Eight to Early Adulthood (1997) by Janice I. Adams (FHF) During the course of research for this book the area of "socialization" became a dominant focus. The need to develop appropriate social skills was named as a deficit in every area: at home, at school, in the formation of most relationships, as a necessary component to combat adolescent depression, as a vital ingredient in the work place and finally as the foundation for a satisfying life after the school years. Issues of self-esteem, self control, expressing ides, awareness of others and gaining independence, all fit within the wider realm of socialization. We must enter the individual's world in order to gain insights as to how he can be reached. Being effective requires both non-judgmental and creative thinking. Using the child's own idiosyncrasies is often the key to helping him attain his potential. This is true of all areas, not merely that of socialization. Persons with a P.D.D. are often inserted into pre-formed programs and curricula which do not meet their special needs. Flexible and creative inclusion strategies must be used to bring the individual into our world. At the same time, a special level of Awareness has to be fostered within the community.

Autism: A Practical Guide for Parents and Professionals by Maria Paluszny (OPL)

Autism Research Review International (ARRI) Newsletter (FHF) B Chapter subscription available for copying at FHF.

The Autism Social Skills Picture Book by Dr. Jed Baker, Jed E. Baker (FHF) Seeing is learning. Dr. Jed Baker embraces this philosophy in this a dynamic teaching tool that engages the attention and motivation of students who need a little extra help learning appropriate social skills by using pictures of children mastering skills such as communication, play, emotion, and empathy.

Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z: Assessment, Diagnosis... & More! (2004) by Barbara T. Doyle, Emily Doyle Iland (FHF) This book goes step-by-step through the complex of symptoms, definitions, assessments and diagnoses of the variety of autism spectrum disorders. The authors focus on the role of the school system, parents, teachers, and medical professional, adult service providers and agencies in their analysis. The authors provide practical strategies to improve the assessment process and help the child or adult deal with the stress of the evaluations, which include everything from psychiatric or neurological audiology or visual processing. They cover the impact of the diagnosis on the individual with ASD, as well as the emotional issues and impacts on the family and other people who interact with the child/adult who's been diagnoses. Finally, they tackle the controversial issues of causes and "cures" for ASD.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (2001) By Amy Weatherby & Barry Prizant. (FHF) This cross-disciplinary reference gives a very thorough explanation of the communication and language problems typical of autism as they relate to development of a child with autism.

Autism Through the Lifespan: The EDEN Model (1998) by David L. Holmes, Ed.D. Foreword by Eric Schopler, Ph.D. (FHF,OPL) For more than twenty years, The Eden Family of Services in Princeton, New Jersey, has provide comprehensive behaviorally based services for children and adults with autism. Now Eden's founding director, David L. Holmes, Ed.D., writes about autism and the specialized programs offered at Eden in Autism Though the Lifespan, explaining how their theories and practices can be replicated in other communities. With numerous examples and case histories, Autism Through The Lifespan presents an in-depth model for helping children and adults with autism that will be of interest to professionals and parents alike. It begins with an overview of what's known about autism today, then continues with discussions about Eden's approach to modifying behavior, placement and treatment, their "zero reject" policy, curriculum from early childhood to adulthood, staffing issues, integration, decision making, and parental roles.

Autism Through a Sister's Eyes (2001) by Eve B. Band, Ph.D. (FHF) When young people have questions about a brother or sister with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, clear answers are hard to find. "Why does Daniel do that?" is the question ten year old Emily recalled asking her parents as a young child when she first sought to understand her older brother and his differences. Written by Eve Band, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, this book gives voice to Emily's story: her questions about her brother, her search for answers about autism, her exploration of her feelings as a sibling of a high-functioning autistic brother. Told in her voice, Emily's story is as uplifting as it is filled with valuable information for parents and siblings - or any individual whose life is touched by a person with autism or Asperger's Syndrome.

Autism Treatment Guide, Third Edition by Elizabeth K. Gerlach (FHF)

Autism Treatment Guide (2000)By Elizabeth K. Gerlach. (Second edition) (FHF) A comprehensive book covering treatments and methods used to help individuals with autism. Chapters deal with treatments, education plus provide extensive resource listings and suggested readings.

Autism Treatment Guide by Elizabeth K. Gerlach (FHF,OPL) A thoroughly researched small paperback providing 130 pages of intelligently written descriptions of most of the currently available treatment options. Includes key references, phone numbers, etc. A great resource guide!

Autism Treatment Guide (1996 Edition) by Elizabeth K. Gerlach (12PL) A comprehensive book covering treatments and methods used to help individuals with autism. A summary of treatments plus extensive resource listings and suggested readings.

Autism: Understanding the Disorder (1997) by Gary B. Mesibov, Lynn W. Adams, and Laura G. Klinger (ULM) This book is a product of two years of exhaustive work by three preeminent psychologists, who have synthesized a variety of state-of-the-art sources into an authoritative and objective overview of the subject. Areas of examination include: A historical review of autism; A definition of the syndrome; Current biological theories of causation; Language and cognition; Various intervention approaches; and Treatment issues that have generated controversy.

Autistic Adults at Bittersweet Farms (1991) edited by Norman S. Giddan and Jane J. Giddan (ULM) "Bittersweet Farms represents the kind of future that my wife and I envision as the ideal option for our own autistic son." Information on the how and why of the farm living option for autistic and other persons with developmental disabilities.

Autistic Children: A Working Diary by Florence Milnes (OPL)

Autistic Children: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, 2nd Ed. (1985), Lorna Wing, M.D. (OPL,ULM) An excellent publication for new parents and professionals. Definitely a must-read book for anyone new to autism.

Avoiding Unfortunate Situations by Denniss Debbaudt (1994) (FHF) A collection of experiences, tips, and information from and about people with autism and other developmental disabilities and their encounters with law enforcement agencies.

Awakening Ashley: Mozart Knocks Autism On Its Ear (2004) by Sharon Ruben (FHF) At 18-months, Ashley still didn't talk. When she wouldn't turn around when her name was called, her hearing came into question. She fixated on minute pieces of dirt and only ate a diet of crunchy foods. She wrapped herself up in a thick fog--impenetrable to everyone, except for Barney the Dinosaur. She worked puzzles like a kindergartener and was computer savvy before she was two years old. Late-night searches on the Internet hinted at a reason. A neurodevelopmental specialist confirmed it. AUTISM--a communication and social interaction disorder--a diagnosis that shook the foundation of a family and shattered a mother's world. Ashley could hear. But she couldn't listen. Using the Tomatis Method, a sound stimulation therapy program, and the Mozart Effect to retrain her ears to perceive sound better took her back to the time in the womb--where listening begins. With the help of Mozart, Ashley was awakened! Her brain's desire to communicate was kindled, fostering a connection with her body, her family, and the world around her. Ashley had recovered!

Behavior Assessment Guide (1993), Thomas J. Willis, Ph.D., Gary W. LaVigna, Ph.D., and Anne M. Donnellan, Ph.D. An information gathering and records abstraction form, this clinical tool was developed at the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis during ten years of working with over 1,000 children, adolescents and adults who exhibited severe and challenging behavior. Completion of this guide is the first step in performing a comprehensive behavioral assessment and functional analysis. A tool for practitioners to assist in their efforts to provide services that meet the highest standards of professional practice.

Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals (1996) Edited by Catherine Maurice; Co-edited by Gina Green & Stephen C. Luce (FHF) Once considered hopeless and incurable, autism research suggests that intensive behavior intervention begun at ages 2-5 can significantly improve and sometimes eradicate signs of the disorder. That means early diagnosis. Valuable time is lost if years pass before everyone agrees on the diagnosis. This manual offers a program of early intervention for parents or professionals to follow anyway, using science-based treatment decisions.

Behavioral Issues in Autism (1994) Edited by Eric Schopler and Gary Mesivob (ULM) Chapters include topics such as aversives, assessment and treatment of self-injurious behavior, general principles of behavior management, and structured teaching. Contributors include Laura Schreibman, Michael Powers, June Groden, Sandra L. Harris, and Eric Schopler.

Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome (2000) by Stephen Shore FHF This honest, courageous book, written by a person with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome, offers so much more than the traditional autobiography. Drawing on personal and professional experience, Stephen Shore, who is currently completing his doctoral degree in special education at Boston University, combines three voices to create a touching and, at the same time, highly informative book. The autobiographical voice tells the story of Stephen's life, including his parents' frustrations with the educational and medical communities, his adolescence and now adult married life. The "time shifter" fills in background information about his life that is otherwise out of the chronological order of the events being related; finally the researcher's voice puts Stephen's personal life within the context of the research literature on autism and Asperger Syndrome. By using this triple lens, the book offers insights for parents, professionals as well as individuals who have Asperger Syndrome.

Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD, by William Shaw, Ph.D., with contributions by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., Bruce Semon, M.D., Ph.D., Lisa Lewis, Ph.D., Karyn Seroussi, and Pamela Scott (2002) (FHF) "Biological Treatments for autism and PDD is an authoritative, comprehensive, and easy-to-read resource guide to a wide range of therapies that have been useful in the treatment of autism, including antifungal and antibacterial therapies, gluten and casein restriction, homeopathy, vitamin therapy, gamma globulin treatment, transfer factor therapies, treatment of food allergies, and alternatives to antibiotic therapy." From Bernard Rimland's foreword: "There are very few books like this one which address the practical, here-and-now biomedical treatments that can bring about dramatic improvement in many autistic individuals." 2002, Paperback, 225 pages. [New updated edition]

Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD – What’s going on? What can you do about it? (1998) by William Shaw Ph.D. (FHF) An authoritative, comprehensive, and easy-to-read resource guide to a wide range of therapies that have been useful in the treatment of autism including antifungal and antibacterial therapies, gluten and casein restriction, homeopathy, vitamin therapy, gamma globulin treatment, transfer factor therapies, treatment of food allergies, and alternatives to antibiotic therapy. Includes contributions from Bernard Rimland Ph.D.; Bruce Semon M.D.Ph.D.; Lisa Lewis Ph.D. ; Karyn Seroussi and Pamela Scott.

Blue Bottle Mystery : An Asperger's Adventure by Kathy Hoopmann (FHF) This is a warm, fun-filled fantasy story for children with a difference: the hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome. When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the schoolyard, they little realize the surprises about to be unleashed in their lives. Bound up with this exciting mystery is the story of how Ben is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and how he and his family deal with the problems and joys that come along. Blue Bottle Mystery is a delight to read that is more than just another kid's book. For the first time, the issues and frustrations that a child may have with Asperger Syndrome are explored within a fictional format especially for children. Its portrayal of Ben as the central character offers other children with autistic spectrum disorders and their peers a positive role model. It is a valuable teaching tool that demystifies children with Asperger Syndrome, justifying their individuality as valid and interesting. In Blue Bottle Mystery Kathy Hoopmann has combined her love of children with her passion for fantasy literature to produce a delightful read for anyone who loves an adventure and wants a unique insight into the mind of an Asperger child.

The Boy Who Loved Windows: Opening the Heart and Mind of a Child Threatened With Autism by Patricia Stacey (FHF) Former Atlantic Monthly staffer Stacey makes her debut with a sharply observed, deeply personal account of her son Walker's metamorphosis from a worryingly unresponsive infant to an intelligent, normally functioning child. Stacey documents her harrowing experiences as a mother, as she and her husband, Cliff, quickly realize that Walker is not a normal, happy baby. Walker fails to respond to his parents, eats very little, is unable to express emotion and spends much of his time staring at windows. Stacey works night and day to try to reverse Walker's diagnosis of possible autism, trying every conceivable treatment and specialist and obsessively educating herself about new trends in the neuroscience behind the disorder. She realizes that Walker blankly stares out of windows not because his senses are dulled but because they are overwhelmed; Walker is hypersensitive to the world and cannot cope with the constant rush of stimuli. Child psychiatrist Stanley Greenspan recommends his controversial "floor time" strategy for Walker: several hours of rigorous playtime between parent and child per day, emphasizing interaction. The time, money and stress involved in maintaining an intensive schedule of treatments for Walker from his eighth to 20th month soon show their toll on the Stacey family, as funds run dry, the parents grow further apart, and less time is available for Walker's older sister, Elizabeth. Stacey in particular becomes increasingly nervous, obsessive and exhausted from her constant battle to improve her son's life, but the result is stage-by-stage breakthroughs.

Breaking Autism’s Barriers: A Father’s Story (2000) by Bill Davis (FHF) A father gives many helpful tips and practical information, including ‘How to Handle Your IEP’. Bill has overcome numerous obstacles and fought to change a system that seemed impenetrable. This is an honest, direct account from a father’s perspective of bringing up a child with autism - the pressures and the rewards. After you read of Bill’s journey, you will know the sky is the limit as to what YOU can accomplish for your child!

Building Bridges through Sensory Integration, Second Edition (2004) by Ellen Yack, Paula Aquilla, Shirley Sutton (FHF) Perfect for those working with young children, but broad enough to be adapted for older children and adults. Provides creative techniques and useful tips while offering innovative strategies and practical advice for dealing with everyday challenges, including managing behaviors, improving muscle tone, developing social skills, selecting diets - and more!

Breakthroughs Program: How to Reach Students with Autism (Book & Video 290) (1998) by Karen Sewell of Louisiana, ASA’s 1993 ‘teacher of the year.’ A hands-on, how-to approach for teachers of students with autism. Includes the Breakthroughs manual and video. Covers broad topics like evaluations, IEP’s and language development. Packed with practical, successful techniques for teaching self-help, social adaptive, reading, fine motor, math and vocational skills to preschool through junior high children. Lots of reproducibles, helpful checklists, diagnostic criteria, and more.

Building Bridges through Sensory Integration (1998) by Ellen Jack, Med, BS(OT), Shirley Sutton, BS(OT) & Paula Aguilla, BS(OT) (ULM) Focusing on children who experience abnormal sensory processing and impaired motor planning, this book give new insights into their behavior and provides strategies for increased success. Part One explains the role of the occupational therapist and provides a detailed examination of the theory of SI. Part Two offers methods of identifying SI problems, and provides a rage of strategies and activity suggestions. General recommendations, specific strategies for dealing with challenging behaviors and accommodations for completion of certain tasks are presented.

**Captain Tommy (1996) by Abby Ward Messner and Kim Harris Belliveau (FHF) The story of a young boy who reluctantly agrees to separate from his best friend to play with someone new - a boy who he perceives as different - a boy who has pervasive developmental disorder, also known as autism. Written from the viewpoint of a more typical peer, Captain Tommy is designed to help children better understand the challenges faced by their peers who have autism. It is a wonderful resource for teachers of elementary classes. Reading it to the class would provide opportunity for open discussions, leading to a better understanding of family members, friends, or classmates whom they, for any reason, perceive as "different".

Celiac Sprue, A Guide Through the Medicine Cabinet (1998) (FHF) A great resource published by Stokes Pharmacy in Medford, New Jersey. This book contains some basic information about gluten intolerance, and contains lists of medications which are known to be free of gluten or gluten and milk products. Also included is a list of manufacturers you can contact regarding any over-the-counter or prescription drug.

Chase of a Lifetime : A Journey through Therapeutic and Academic Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum by Denise M. Carrier (FHF) The Autism Spectrum affects over 500,000 people nationwide and the numbers are inexplicably growing. Chase of a Lifetime details the progress of an autistic child, barely able to function in a supportive preschool class, culminating in his emergence as a confident third grader. This book includes strategies for securing the appropriate educational placement for a child from preschool through third grade, including an Appendix of written Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals for each year. The Appendix also includes invaluable resources such as samples of insurance letters, modification ideas, and social stories that worked on very common and difficult areas of concern.

The Cheerful Chemist's No Casein, No Gluten, Sugar Optional Cookbook, by Sally Ramsey.(FHF) Sally Ramsey is a chemist, a gourmet cook and the mother of two autistic sons (also past National President of ASA). This excellent book provides a great deal of relevant information, in addition to its home- and child-tested recipes. Paperback/comb-bound, 51 pages.

Children with Autism (2000) Edited by Michael Powers. (FHF) Newly revised in 2000! A unique book which provides an introduction to autism while focusing on the needs and concerns of persons with autism. Comprehensive, easy-to-understand information about diagnosis, treatment, daily care, legal rights, advocacy, child development, autistic adults and special education. ASA Literacy Achievement Award - 1990.

Children With Autism: A Parent's Guide (1989) Edited by Michael D. Powers (FHF,OPL,ULM) A unique book which provides an introduction to autism while focusing on the needs and concerns of persons with autism. Comprehensive, easy-to-understand information about diagnosis, treatment, daily care, legal rights, advocacy, child development, and special education. ASA Literary Achievement Award - 1990.

Children With Autism: A Separate Reality (1980) Video (OPL)

Children with Emerald Eyes: Histories of Extraordinary Boys & Girls (1977) by Mira Rothenberg (OPL)

Updated 2003 2nd Edition - Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder, by Jaquelyn McCandless, M.D.,2003 (FHF) After three decades in practice as a psychiatrist and neurologist, Dr. McCandless' fourteenth grandchild, Chelsey, was diagnosed as autistic. Dr. McCandless' search for answers led her to the Autism Research Institute's Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) project, with immediate benefit to Chelsey. Now all autistic children can benefit. This 2nd Edition includes important new cutting-edge treatment developments along with a new and very useful index.

Children With Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder (2002) by Jaquelyn McCandless M.D. (FHF-2) Written by an experienced clinician, this book gives a step-by-step treatment guide for parents and doctors based on the understanding that an Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex biomedical illness resulting in significant brain malnutrition. Genetic susceptibility activated by ‘triggers’ such as pesticides and heavy metals in vaccines can lead to immune system impairment, gut dysfunction, and pathogen invasion such as yeast and viruses in many children. Dr. McCandless, whose grandchild with autism inspired her ‘broad spectrum approach,’ describes important diagnostic tools needed to select appropriate treatment programs. Her book examines major therapies newly available and identifies safe and effective options for parents and physicians working together to improve the health of these special children.

Clinical Assessment Options for Children with Autism and Related Disorders: A Biomedical Approach (1996) The DAN! Protocol, edited by Sidney M. Baker, M.D. and Jon Pangborn, Ph.D. (FHF,ULM) This 40-page manual is a state-of-the-art compendium of the most appropriate biomedical laboratory tests, the procedures for submitting samples to the laboratories, and preferred labs for each test, flow charts for helping decide on the best diagnostic and therapeutic strategy, and much more. The protocol represents a giant step forward in identifying and treating the root causes of many cases of autism.

Co-Teaching Students with Autism K-5 (2001) By Judi Kinney and Debbie Fischer (FHF) The model presented in this book focuses on inclusion in the classroom. While the teachers who wrote the book did not have full inclusion, they have taught children with autism in their classroom for several years. They believe inclusion will work as long as teachers have the information and tools combined with the philosophy that it takes a team of educators to instruct one. This book imparts their ideas and plans that have worked for them over the years which can be adapted to suit other classroom needs. Chapters include information on co-teaching, conferences, semester plans, communication, schedule samples and more.

The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child (1999) by Attorney Lawrence M. Siegel (FHF) Siegel, a special education attorney and advocate, has written the essential guide for any parent preparing for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This book keeps the focus on the child’s education, its appropriateness and progress. This book is an understandable and practical guide through the complex special education maze of the IEP.

Confronting Autism: The Aurora on the Dark Side of Venus, A Practical Guide to Hope, Knowledge and Empowerment by Victoria A. Beck (1999) (FHF) The mother who awoke the world to the power of secretin provides inspiration, hope and insightful guidance to assist embattled families in this eloquent volume. A perfect first book for a parent when their child is diagnosed with autism. Victoria calls parents to action to save their kids by visiting the progressive frontiers of medicine. Nutrition and intestinal function matter greatly!

A Collection of Writings from The ADVOCATE, 1979-1989 Compiled by Beth Sposato A collection of articles clipped from a decade of the newsletter of the national Autism Society of America. Stories of how people lived with or through Autism, how they met the challenge.

Comic Strip Conversations (1994) by Carol Gray, Jenison Public Schools, Jenison, Michigan (FHF) Describes a communication tool designed to illustrate and simplify conversations with simple drawings. Comic Strip Conversations are based on the belief that visualization and visual supports, found useful in structuring the learning of students with autism, may also improve their understanding and comprehension of conversation. The use of conversation symbols and color are intended to visually structure conversational skills which are abstract and more difficult for students with autism to understand.

Creating a "Win-Win IEP" (1996) by Beth Fouse, Ph.D. (FHF) A "MUST READ" for every parent and educator who participates in the IEP process. Includes legal case studies, targeting students needs, state and federal regulations, parents' rights, new behavioral perspectives, teacher's legal responsibilities, resolving conflict, common mistakes parents make, and much much more.

Creation of Dr. B (1997) by Richard Pollack (FHF) "Richard Pollak's recently published, meticulously documented biography of Bruno Bettelheim exposes to the harsh light of truth the real man - a brilliant and clever charlatan who deceived, lied, cheated and plagiarized throughout his career. Pollack's reports of the physical and emotional abuse of the children under his care would today make Bettelheim liable under child abuse laws. Bruno Bettelheim reigned for over 30 years as the world leader in blaming parents, especially mothers, for causing their child's autism. The man was a fraud! How could the whole field of mental health professionals have been so blind--for so long?!" [Taken from Dr. Ruth Sullivan's review of the book, entitled Enemy of Mothers Unmasked.]

Creative Programming for Children with Autism Video (FHF) Follows the progress of a child in Indiana who is integrated into a regular classroom in kindergarten and first grade.

Crossing Bridges: A Parent’s Perspective on Coping After a Child is Diagnosed with Autism/PDD (1997) by Viki Satkiewicz-Gayhardt, Barbara Peerenboom, and Roxanne Campbell, R.N. (FHF) A wonderful introductory manual for parents of young children with autism/PDD. Provides excellent basic information for teachers, parents, and relatives of recently diagnosed children.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Today Show Book Club #13) by Mark Haddon (FHF) Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, Christopher is autistic. Everyday interactions and admonishments have little meaning for him. Routine, order and predictability shelter him from the messy, wider world. Then, at fifteen, Christopher’s carefully constructed world falls apart when he finds his neighbor’s dog, Wellington, impaled on a garden fork, and he is initially blamed for the killing. Christopher decides that he will track down the real killer and turns to his favorite fictional character, the impeccably logical Sherlock Holmes, for inspiration. But the investigation leads him down some unexpected paths and ultimately brings him face to face with the dissolution of his parents’ marriage. As he tries to deal with the crisis within his own family, we are drawn into the workings of Christopher’s mind. And herein lies the key to the brilliance of Mark Haddon’s choice of narrator: The most wrenching of emotional moments are chronicled by a boy who cannot fathom emotion. The effect is dazzling, making for a novel that is deeply funny, poignant, and fascinating in its portrayal of a person whose curse and blessing is a mind that perceives the world literally.

The Curriculum System: Success as an Educational Outcome (1992), Carol Gray, Jenison Public Schools, Jenison, Michigan (FHF) Educating Students with autism and other developmental disabilities for life in the community. A process which enables professionals, parents, and students to organize existing curriculums and educational opportunities in an unlimited variety of environments into a systematic, individualized education program.

Dancing in the Rain (1994), edited by Annabel Stehli (FHF-2,OPL,ULM) Stories of exceptional progress by parents of children with special needs. Dancing in the Rain contains twenty-two honest, moving, informative stories covering Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Pervasive Developmental Delay (PDD), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Hyperlexia, Autism and related disorders. Interventions include auditory integration training (AIT), vision therapy, nutritional and vitamin therapy, Lovaas behavior therapy, the Option Institute, the TEACCH Program, occupational therapy, and sensory integration therapy.

Dancing With Dragons (1996) by Gerald Mialaret (FHF) Stephen's father, mother, sisters, and brothers (and their spouses) write of their love and feelings for him. Insightful, humorous and yet risk-taking; this book will awaken and interest everyone connected with any disability, not just autism. (An extremely personal account of life with autism by my dear friend, Gerry.)

Dangerous Encounters - Avoiding Perilous Situations with Autism: A Streetwise Guide for All Emergency Responders, Retailers and Parents (2002) by Bill Davis, Wendy Goldband Schunick (FHF) This book touches on so many important aspects that parents and the general public need to know about when they have a child with autism in their homes or in their community. There are helpful hints for both parents and professionals on how to handle emergency and safety situations and how to prepare for such events.

Day After Day: An Original Rock Musical DVD (2003) by Steven Allen – At the beginning of the summer of 2003, Steven was contacted by the president of Parents Of Autistic Children (POAC), Bob Lanzieri. Bob and the Vice-President of POAC, Dawn Marzerella wanted something positive to be created about autism, something that was uplifting and provided hope. They wanted a musical about autism. They contacted Steven and within two months he wrote the pop opera that shows the day in and day out lives of three families who are affected by children with autism.... "Day After Day."

Dear Charlie, A Grandfather's Love Letter (1999) By Earle Martin. (FHF) This book started as a letter to Earle’s grandson, Charlie, answering questions Earle thought his grandson might ask. Earle covers many topics in a sensitive and compassionate yet concrete manner. This is a wonderful book not only for other grandparents who might need help in talking with their own grandchildren who are autistic, but for parents and family members as well. Gary Mesibov of TEACCH wrote a foreword for this book.

DEFEAT AUTISM NOW! Biomedical Assessment Options for Children with Autism and Related Problems, by Jon B. Pangborn, Ph.D. and Sidney M. Baker, M.D., with an introduction by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. (FHF-2) This October 2002, 244-page version of the DAN! Protocol replaces the 1996, 1997, 1999, and 2001 Clinical Options Manuals that have revolutionized the biomedical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of autism, PDD and related disorders.

Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism (2004) by Temple Grandin & Kate Duffy (FHF) Covers all aspects of the search for suitable careers for individuals on the autism spectrum. This career planning guide is written specifically for high-functioning adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum, their families, teachers, and counselors. A unique blend of information and advice based on personal experiences. Temple Grandin draws from her own experience with autism spectrum disorders and her professional career, and Kate Duffy uses her expertise on employment issues and the mother of two teenagers with autistic-like behaviors. An extremely useful and practical book that introduces step-by-step processes for the job search with a major section on the impact ASD has in the workplace, including managing sensory problems, how to nurture and turn talents and special interests into paid work, jobs that are particularly suited to individuals on the spectrum, and much more.

The Devil Hole (1977) by Eleanor Spence (OPL) Originally published in 1976 under the title The October Child. The birth of an autistic child drastically changes the lives of the once-happy members of an Australian family.

Demystifying Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide to Diagnosis for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Autism) (2004) by Carolyn Thorwarth, Psy.D. Bruey (FHF-2) Parents of a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) need clear, comprehensive information to decipher the complex, behavior-based diagnostic evaluations and definitions. This guide for lay readers clarifies the process of diagnosis for parents who don’t fully understand it or wonder whether there is another ASD diagnosis that’s more appropriate for their child. DEMYSTIFYING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS is also an excellent tool for families who suspect their child has an ASD but doesn’t yet have a diagnosis.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism (1989) Edited by Christopher Gillberg (ULM) Chapters include Early Symptoms in Autism, Educational Evaluation, and Help For the Family. Authors include Uta Frith, Eric Schopler, Luke Tsai, Lorna Wing and Demetrious Haracopos.

A Different Kind of Boy: A Father’s Memoir About Raising a Gifted Child with Autism (2002) by Daniel Mont (FHF) - A little nine-year old boy looks down at the gymnasium floor. The room is filled with children who like and respect him, but he has no real friends. He can barely name anyone in his class, and has trouble with the simplest things - recognizing people, pretending, and knowing when people are happy or angry or sad. Much of his life has been filled with anxiety. He is out of step with the world, which to him is mostly a whirlwind that must be actively decoded and put into order. And yet he was only one of seven fourth graders in the United States to ace the National Math Olympiad. In fifth grade he finished second in a national math talent search. That boy is autistic. He is also loving, brilliant and resilient. In this book, his father writes about the joys, fears, frustration, exhilaration, and exhaustion involved in raising his son. He writes about the impact on his family, the travails of navigating the educational system, and the lessons he has learned about life, what it means to connect with other people, and how one builds a life that suits oneself. And, oh, yes, math. Lots about math.

DMSO Nature's Healer by Morton, Dr. Walker, (FHF) a "must read" for anyone exploring using DMSO. DMSO is an incredible agent, available in your local health food store, with properties too numerous to mention. It is not, however, FDA approved. Many doctors are unwilling to acknowledge its benefits, and are downright critical of its use, despite the reality that it happens to be used medically for transplant processes all of the time. DMSO is being explored as a simple and effective agent to carry secretin transdermally.

Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social and Communication Intervention for Children with Autism (2000) By Kathleen Ann Quill. (FHF) Educators and speech language pathologists will find this book to be a practical, use-friendly resource for the methods needed to build social and communication skills in children with autism. The activities are readily adaptable to develop a curriculum for both children who are verbal and those who use augmentative and alternative communication. Can be used in the school or home.

Early Indicators and Treatment of Autism: 15th Annual Conference on the Language Disordered Child. (FHF) Audiotapes and handouts from the CSLD’s 1999 Conference)

The Early Intervention Dictionary (1993) by Jeanine Coleman (12PL) The first of its kind, this vital resource identifies, defines, and clarifies terms used by the many different professionals involved in early intervention. It is recommended for professionals, as well as parents as an invaluable resource to be well-informed, knowledgeable advocates for their child.

Educating Children with Autism (2001) Catherine Lord and James P. McGee, Editors, Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism, National Research Council. (FHF,ULM) This book outlines an interdisciplinary approach to education for children with autism. The committee explores what makes education effective for the child with autism and identifies specific characteristics of programs that work. Recommendations are offered for choosing educational content and strategies, introducing interaction with other children and other key areas. Some fundamental issues are examined, including: *How children’s specific diagnoses should affect educational assessment and planning. *How we can support the families of children with autism. *Features of effective instructional and comprehensive programs and strategies. *How we can better prepare teachers, school staffs, professionals, and parents to educate children with autism. *What policies at the federal, state, and local levels will best ensure appropriate education, examining strategies and resources needed to address the rights of children with autism to appropriate education.

The Effects of Autism on the Family (1984) Edited by Eric Schopler and Gary B. Mesibov (FHF) The four main sections of the book include the four major ways professionals work with parents: as their advocates, their trainers, their trainees, and their reciprocal emotional support source. The book grew out of an annual TEACCH conference held in 1982, which focused on the effects of autism on the family. Professionals focus on parent-professional collaboration in the treatment of autistic and communication-handicapped children - explaining techniques for dealing with parents as co-therapists, and primary agents in the development of their child.

Effective Teaching Methods for Autistic Children (1974) by Rosalind C. Oppenheim (OPL)

Emergence: Labeled Autistic (1986) Temple Grandin (FHF,OPL,ULM) Grandin describes how she felt within as she grew from childhood to her adult years. She describes her violent tantrums, her search for speech, the frustrations of family and professionals who tried to reach her, her fixations, and her achievements. Excellent reading for any parent of a high-functioning child/adult

Enzymes for Autism and other Neurological Conditions by Karen L. DeFelice (FHF) Enzyme therapy is one of the fastest emerging successful alternatives for people on the autism spectrum as well as other neurological conditions. Reports of significant improvements in health, pain reduction, language, food tolerance, socializing and other benefits emerge daily. Drawing on long-standing scientific research and trials by a wide range of families, Karen DeFelice deals comprehensively with all the information on enzymes that parents or those new to enzymes need: how enzymes work, who may benefit, what to expect, practical tested advice on selecting and introducing the right kind of enzymes, and how this can be combined with other approaches and therapies.

Everybody Is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters With Autism by Fiona Bleach (FHF) This book is different! It is specially designed to give answers to the many questions of brothers and sisters of young people on the autistic spectrum. As well as explaining the characteristics of autism, it is full of helpful suggestions for making family life more comfortable for everyone concerned.

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children With Autism: Know What to Expect, Find the Help You Need, and Get Through the Day (Everything Series) (2004) by Adelle Jameson Tilton (FHF) A reassuring guide to help parents find the information and support they need as they struggle with conflicting emotions and overwhelming medical information. The author, the mother of an autistic child and an active participant in the autism community, speaks directly to parents and explains exactly what they can expect after diagnosis, the range of treatments and therapies available, and where to go for advice—both medical and emotional.

Evidence of Harm : Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic: A Medical Controversy (2005) by New York Times contributor David Kirby (2-FHF,OPL) explores the chilling possibility that a vaccine additive may be fueling an apparent epidemic of autism, ADD, speech delay and other disorders in America’s children.

Exiting Nirvana (2001)Written by the author of The Siege, Clara Claireborn Park (FHF) writes about her adult daughter, Jessy, and how she still struggles with language, hypersenitivities, obsessions, and social interactions. Jessy has, however, achieved more than her parents could have hoped for with help of family and friends. She is able to determine her share of the grocery bill, balance her own checkbook, has become an accomplished artist, and has overcome her social handicaps enough to hold down a job so that she is a contributing member of her family and community. This is a wonderful story of growth for Jessy and everyone she has touched in her life.

Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety (2004) by Dr. Tony Attwood (FHF) The original program was designed for small groups of two to five children between the ages of 9 and 12 years, with two adults conducting the program. However, the Exploring Feelings program can easily be modified so that it can be used with just one child. The activities can also be modified to be age appropriate for an adolescent or adult. The program was designed as a treatment for an anxiety disorder or anger management problem in children with Asperger’s syndrome but the program can be equally applied to children with High Functioning Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS). The author also designed the program so that it does not have to be implemented by a qualified psychologist. A teacher, speech pathologist, occupational therapist or parent could implement the program without having training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anger (2004) by Dr. Tony Attwood (FHF) The Cognitive Behaviour Therapy program Exploring Feelings was designed by the author to be highly structured, interesting and successful in encouraging the cognitive control of emotions. Every child participating in the program has a workbook for the six two-hour sessions that includes activities and information to explore the specific feelings of being happy, relaxed, anxious or angry. There are sections in the workbook to record individual comments and responses to questions. At the end of each session, a project is explained to the child, which is to be completed before the next session. At the start of the next session the project is discussed with the person implementing the program or the group of participants using the program. A metaphor was created of the child being an astronaut or scientist exploring a new planet, as the author has noted that children with Asperger syndrome are often interested in exploration of the physical world, science and science fiction. The Exploring Feelings program is designed to explore the mental world from a scientific perspective.

Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help (2000) by Lynn Hamilton (FHF)

Children with autism do have the possibility to improve greatly, and some even overcome the effects of autism, if appropriate therapies are begun early enough. Discover the steps you can take today to begin the fight for your child’s future! Discover ten things you can do to begin battling your child’s autism right now. See why Applied Behavior Analysis has become parents’ treatment of choice, and examine its impressive results. Get information on cutting-edge biomedical treatments such as secretin and immunotherapy. Learn how dietary intervention can positively impact your child’s behavior. Find out what additional therapies can offer - including sensory and auditory integration. Explore loving ways to keep your family together when your world is torn apart.

A Family Handbook on Future Planning by Richard Berkobien (FHF) Published by ARC of the United States, this is an invaluable source of information for all families of children with disabilities. The author is part of ARC's Department of Research and Program Services.

Family Pictures (1990) by Sue Miller (FHF) An engrossing novel spanning forty years in the life of a large family that is deeply bonded by the stranger in their midst - an autistic child. The story simulates the mind, catches the imagination and touches the heart on virtually every page. By Sue Miller, author of New York Times bestseller, The Good Mother.

Fatal by Michael Palmer (2002) Palmer's 10th medical thriller rides on his usual wave of unrelenting adrenaline, and will make readers think twice the next time they're due for a routine vaccination. The physician-hero this time is Matt Ruttledge, a doctor in bucolic Belinda, W.Va. When several of his patients turn up in the emergency room, babbling incoherently and sporting unsightly lumps on their faces, Ruttledge blames the town's main employer, a large mining operation with a history of safety abuses and environmental neglect. As more patients turn up with the same fatal symptoms, Ruttledge discovers that a larger culprit may be responsible: a new supervaccine that's about to hit the market. Backed by powerful political interests and drug companies, the vaccine, called Omnivax, had been tested in Belinda a decade earlier, and its deadly side effects are now finally surfacing. Joined by a group of like-minded medical professionals and a colorful cast of civilians, Ruttledge sets out to stymie the makers of the vaccine. Omnivax's backers, however, have no intention of letting a lone doctor and a gaggle of bumpkins kill their cash cow. As with Palmer's other popular thrillers (The Patient, etc.), the plot at times turns wild to the point of disbelief, and the occasional red herring practically screams its presence the moment it swims into view. But the former ER physician's ability to craft gripping suspense, likable heroes and hateful villains as well as a thought-provoking dialogue about the risks of the nation's vaccination program keep the pulse pounding.

Feast Without Yeast (1999) By Dr. Bruce Semon. (FHF) For parents who have children with yeast sensitivities as well as wheat and milk, this book offers more than 225 original recipes that are easy to follow and prepare. His book is compiled into four stages to help the child and family ease into the diet change. Parents of children with developmental disorders who have tried other dietary means of helping their children have found this book very helpful and made a positive impact on their children. Dr. Semon has been treating patients with yeast problems since 1991, and his book is the summation of the dietary cooking suggestions he recommends to his patients

The Feingold Cookbook for Hyperactive Children by Ben F. Feingold, M.D. and Helene S. Feingold (1979) (FHF) Written in the response to requests from families throughout the world who have hyperactive children, or children with other problems associated with food additives and salicylates, and who want to follow the Feingold diet. With the publication of Why Your Child Is Hyperactive in 1975, the general public learned of the work of Dr. Feingold, who first reported that hyperactivity in children is often caused by artificial food coloring and flavoring and by salicylates. Dr. Feingold has stated that additives may be responsible for a broad range of behavioral, physiological and neurological disturbances.

Finding Ben : A Mother's Journey Through the Maze of Asperger's by Barbara LaSalle (FHF) This is wonderfully written account of one family's struggle with Asperger's Syndrome. The story is told in a series of vignettes. The mother (Barbara) and son (Ben) share with us both perspectives. Their story is sweet, sad, funny, tragic and ultimately, hopeful. It is a story every parent , teacher and mental health professional should read.

Flying by the Seat of Your Pants: More Absurdities and Realities of Special Education - Cartoons by Michael Giangreco and Illustrations by Kevin Ruelle (1999) (FHF) This book of 105 cartoons is the second collaborative effort between Giangreco and Ruelle. The first book, Ants in His Pants, was enthusiastically received by many parents whose children have disabilities and by special educators, classroom teachers, related services providers, and administrators.

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, published quarterly by PRO-ED Journals, 8700 Shaol Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78757-6897, (512) 451-3246 (FHF) Focus is intended for both parents and professionals, and is bigger and better than its predecessor (Focus on Autistic Behavior). Topics will include descriptions and interpretations of research, position statements, innovative practices and programs, and intervention strategies. Subscription fee is $30 for ASA members. If ordering, you might like to also request a free copy of the PRO-ED catalog.

For Parents and Professionals: Autism (1998) by Kathie Harrington (On order - ULM) The author is a speech pathologist with a now-grown autistic son.

Fragile Success - Nine Autistic Children, Childhood to Adulthood (1995) by Virginia Walker Sperry (FHF) Fragile Success is about the lives of autistic children, whom the author has followed from their early years at the Elizabeth Ives School in New Haven, CT., through to adulthood. The Ives School did pioneering work with autistic children at a time when few schools did. Virginia Sperry, who was director of the school, kept her eye on the development of these children with the help of the Yale Child Study Center. The parents, too, speak up candidly about raising an autistic child and what they say will be a great interest to all young parents embarking on life with a disadvantaged child.

From Goals to Data and Back Again - Adding Backbone to Developmental Intervention for Children with Autism (2001) by Jill Fain Lehman, Ph.D. and Rebecca Klaw MS,MEd Book & CD (FHF) Teaches how to identify goals, write measurable goals, collect data and then put it all together. Goes further to teach how to analyze the data. CD contains easy to understand worksheets and practice exercises in Excel. A must have if you’re interested in learning how to write measurable goals.

A Guide to Successful Employment for Individuals with Autism (1994) by Marcia Datlow Smith, Ronald G. Belcher, & Patricia D. Juhrs (FHF) A hands-on guide that provides specific assessment, placement, and support strategies to help individuals with autism become productive workers - learn how to match individuals with employment opportunities, implement job supports, and more! This resource describes the behaviors associated with autism and their consequences in the work environment. Most importantly, it stresses that many persons with autism have vocation skills that employers seek.

Guidelines to Intervention in Autism (2004) by Daniel R. Hawthorne (2-FHF) An inside look at autism by our own local celebrity! (Daniel lives in Ruston, LA) Daniel’s book should be required reading for everyone involved in the life of a person with autism. The author’s "Common Sense Approach to Autism" provides an inside view of high functioning autism. "In June of 1995, after months of intelligence testing, I received the diagnosis, based primarily on the scatter on the test results. I then researched it on the Internet. The traits sounded so much like me, especially as a child that, frankly, I felt violated. Everything suddenly came together, though, and I was relieved. My disorder had a name and a biological cause. That my mother had contracted a ‘harmless’ case of rubella during pregnancy no longer seemed mere coincidence. I also graduated with honors that same month from the University of Arkansas, with a BA in Business Administration."

Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 2nd Ed. (1997) Edited by Donald J. Cohen & Fred R. Volkmar (ULM) This updated edition presents a comprehensive survey regarding all available information about these disorders, drawing upon findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplines. Discusses descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, biological contributions, intervention techniques, legal and social issues. This version includes the latest work on motor functioning, social cognition, brain imaging, emotional development, new genetic discoveries, novel approaches to educating and intervening with these types of cases.

Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues (Topics in Autism) (2004)by Fred R. Volkmar, Lisa A. Wiesner (FHF) Although children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be as healthy as other children, keeping them that way can be a challenge. Routine doctor visits, for instance, can be especially trying for children with ASDs due to sensory sensitivities or communication difficulties. Issues such as sleep problems, unusual eating habits, and impulsive or aggressive behaviors can also threaten their health. Volkmar of the Yale University Child Study Center, and Wiesner, a pediatrician, experts in the field of autism, offer parents accessible and authoritative information for dealing with these challenges and understanding what’s most important to their child’s medical, nutritional, and behavioral well-being.

Hearing Equals Behavior (1993) by Guy^' Berard, M.D. (FHF,OPL,ULM) This is an English translation of Dr. Berard's Audition Egale Comportement, made possible by the efforts of parents in the U.S. whose children have benefited from Auditory Integration Training (AIT). The book recounts Dr. Berard's development of the AIT process in response to his own impending deafness as a result of tinnitus. He succeeded in saving his own hearing and, over a period of years, realized that persons with some learning disabilities responded well to this treatment. Explains the basic principles underlying AIT.

Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In by Stephen Nowicki & Marshall Duke (?) A very interesting book concerning the vital role of nonverbal language in our lives. The authors fully explain and discuss dyssemia, a variety of difficulties in using nonverbal language and how it can affect the social interactions of children. For example difficulty in interpreting facial expressions or tone of voice can lead a child to misinterpret another child's behavior as hostile or threatening.

The Hidden Child: The Linwood Method for Reaching the Autistic Child (1987) by Jeanne Simons and Sabine Oishi, Ph.D. (FHF,OPL,ULM) Founded and guided by Jeanne Simons, Linwood Children's Center is a center for children with autism. Ms. Simons and her co-author have chronicled her treatment program.

Higher Functioning Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism, A Teacher's Guide (1996) by Ann Fullerton, Joyce Stratton, Phyllis Coyne, & Carol Gray; Illustrations by Georgianna Thomas (FHF) Describes the sensory, cognitive, and social experiences of higher functioning persons with autism. Provides strategies for assessing needs and for providing instructional adaptations and assistance. Explores the impact of adolescence on the person with autism. Describes a variety of organizational and time management strategies for use in daily life. Includes specific strategies for gaining mutual understanding and for providing social assistance to persons with autism.

High-Functioning Individuals with Autism (1992) edited by Eric Scholper & Gary Mesibov (FHF) Chapters include diagnostic issues in high-functioning autism, a parent's view, and an inside view of high-functioning autism by Temple Grandin, as well as sections on social issues, educational issues, and parental issues and personal accounts.

How to be a Para Pro: A Comprehensive Training Manual for Paraprofessionals (2000) by Diane Twachtman-Cullen (FHF) This is a book that must find its way to every school district, every school, and every classroom where children with autistic spectrum disorders are educated. Regardless of the page number, the goal of this volume never falters from view: placing information in the critically important hands of the paraprofessional.

How To Be a Successful Advocate for Your ‘Special Needs’ Child or Anyone (1998) by Betty Manning (FHF) This ‘Been there - done that’ mom has written, with brevity and clarity, a book of messages that will help parents, and those who help parents and their children. Betty shares her good humor, her common sense approach and her ability to solve human problems with dignity and decency.

How To Understand People Who Are Different, Combined Edition (1994) Eladrel Publishing House, 245-M Mt Hermon Rd #B, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (FHF, OPL) An inside look at autism. The autistic author is eighteen years old, mostly non-verbal, and communicates primarily through American Sign Language. However, he is very capable of expressing himself in print! He gives some very straight forward explanations of how "some people who are different" experience life, along with helpful suggestions for how others might make that person feel more at ease with his surroundings.

How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up? Quality Indicators for Effective Service Delivery by Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly, David L., Ed.D. Holmes (FHF) The ultimate, step-by-step guide to writing IEPs that really deliver! Contains sample goal & objective templates for areas of functioning typically neglected in IEPs for students with ASD, including oral-motor skills, executive function, theory of mind, & critical thinking. Complete with recommendations for teaching strategies, educational programming formats, & useful resources.

**I Love My Brother (2001) By Connor Sullivan. (FHF) This is a wonderful picture story written by 4 year-old Connor about his little 2 year-old brother Sean who has autism. This charming and refreshing story offers Connor’s insight about himself, his family, and his little brother. This is a perfect book for preschool and kindergarten children and a must for school, home, and therapists.

I Need Help with School! by Rebecca A. Moyes, Rebecca Moyes (FHF) If you are a parent of a child with autism or Asperger’s syndrome with questions about how to design an appropriate educational program for your child, this is the book for you! Included topics are: developing social skills, addressing challenging behaviors, encouraging self-esteem, dealing with teasing and bullying, IEPs, etc. Covers everything in a "parent friendly" language.

**Ian’s Walk: A Story about Autism by Laurie Lears (1998) A story focusing on the relationship between Ian, a child with autism, and his siblings. While on a walk one day Ian wanders off from his sisters. They locate Ian by recalling his favorite activities and sights. A good book for illustrating how children with autism see the world through different eyes.

The IEP Process Video (1994) produced and edited by Families Helping Families (FHF) A locally produced video which explains the IEP process. The video explains the evaluation process, the IEP meeting, and discusses your child's rights to a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.

**I Wish I Could Fly Like a Bird (1996) by Katherine Denison, illustrated by Tanya Weinberger (FHF) This is the endearing story of Chic L. Dee, a young bird with a learning disability-he can't fly. This beautifully illustrated book follows Chic through his day, including difficulties in his morning routine at home and run-ins with "bully-birds." Chic's day is a disaster - until he meets a friend - one who doesn't judge him by his disability. The book comes with an 18 minute read-along audio tape, including the inspiring song "I'm a bird with possibilities, don't judge me by my disabilities." I Wish I Could Fly Like a Bird validates children with special needs, while sensitizing peers to challenges faced by neighbors and classmates. Enjoyable for preschoolers through 3rd grade.

If you've ever wanted to crawl in the closet with an OREO... (1999) Written and Designed by Martha Kate Downey (FHF) As its title implies, If you've ever wanted to crawl in the closet with an OREO... is a book that all parents of children with special needs will appreciate. Readers will be uplifted by the folksy wisdom author Martha Kate Downey has gleaned from 17 years of raising her "flavorful daughter" (special needs type). Ms. Downey offers affirmations and advice with a touch of humor that will have parents everywhere smiling and nodding as they turn each page. It's one of the most "colorful" black and white books you'll ever find! At 5" x 5" and 142 pages, If you've ever wanted to crawl in the closet with an OREO... is the perfect gift item for a friend or relative coping with these special challenges. The spiral binding allows the pages to lie flat, making it easy to read anywhere - anytime you need a lift!

Impossible Cure: The Promise of Homeopathy (2003) by Amy L. Lansky, PhD (FHF) Provides an in-depth and exciting account of the history, philosophy, and experience of homeopathic medicine. At the core of Impossible Cure is the amazing story of how the author's son was cured of autism with homeopathy. It also includes dozens of other testimonials of homeopathic cure, for a variety of physical, mental, and emotional conditions.

Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom (2001) By Rebecca Moyes. (FHF) This book provides hands-on strategies to teach social skills to children with HFA and AS. Chapters include diagnostic criteria , deficits in social communication and social behavior, sensory differences, social skills assessment, interventions, lesson plans, and IEP development. Susan Moreno, who wrote a foreword for the book, was very excited about the good, creative, and practical information. This is an excellent tool for parents and teachers.

Incredible Edible Gluten-Free Food for Kids (2002) by Sheri L. Sanderson (FHF) New Gluten-Free Cookbook for Families.. This cookbook, written by a mother of a child with gluten sensitivities, includes 150 recipes for meals, snacks, and holiday treats. Recipes are family-tested, easy-to-prepare, and gluten-free, for children with digestive disorders such as celiac disease. A great companion book to Kids with Celiac Disease: A Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Children.

Introduction to Theory of Mind - Children, Autism and Apes (1997) by Peter Mitchell (ULM) Theory of Mind is that part of contemporary developmental psychology that concerns the child's growing understanding of other people as thinking beings - individuals with different perceptions, emotions and reasoning.

Introduction to Autism: A Self Instructional Model (1992-revised) by Indiana Resource Center for Autism (FHF,12PL) A book of self-instructional modules with current, accurate information and self quizzes. Designed to provide an introduction to autism to service providers, students, and parents, and to help answer the question "What is autism?"

**Joey and Sam (1993) by Illana Katz and Edward Ritvo, M.D. (FHF,12PL) A beautifully illustrated storybook for children. It focuses on a family with two sons, one of which suffers from autism. The book addresses their similarities and differences, as it follows them through daily interactions with each other, parents, and friends.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Plenum Publishing Corporation, 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10013 (ULM) There is a discount for ASA members who subscribe to Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. JADD features current issues in autism and related disorders, including: experimental studies on the biochemical, neurological and genetic aspects of autism, the implications of deviant processes, interaction between the behavior of individuals and social or group factors, research and case studies involving the entire spectrum of interventions (including behavioral, biological, educational, and community aspects), and advances in the diagnosis and classifications of autism and related disorders.

Just This Side of Normal: Glimpses Into Life With Autism (1999) by Elizabeth K. Gerlach (FHF) Winner of this year's Autism Society of America's 'Literary Work of the Year.' "In this collection of vignettes about raising a child with autism, Elizabeth writes with tenderness, humor, grace, honesty and a calm good sense. She is able to convey the confusions, distress, and yearnings of a parent deeply worried about her son, but also the moments of sheer joyfulness at watching this engagingly 'different' child learn and grow."--Jane Taylor McDonnell, Author of News From the Border.

Keys to Success for Teaching Students with Autism (2002) by Lori Ernsperger (FHF) The Keys to Success was written as a practical, step-by-step guide to educating students with autism. This much needed resource unlocks the secrets of six critical teaching elements, including creating an effective classroom environment, curriculum level.

Kids with Celiac Disease: A Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Children (2001) by Donna Korn (FHF) A guide for the families of children with celiac disease, a chronic, life-long digestive disorder, characterized by an intolerance of gluten.

Kristy and the Secret of Susan (1990) by Ann M. Martin (FHF) Another book in the popular Baby-Sitters Club series of books. The book is about Kristy and her newest baby-sitting charge, Susan. Susan is not like most kids. She can't talk, but can play the piano and sing beautifully. Susan has autism.

Laughing & Loving with Autism (1993) compiled by R. Wayne Gilpin (FHF) 126 pages of short vignettes about persons with autism. Any family who has lived with autism is sure to see themselves in some of the perhaps unusual, sometimes amusing, but ever entertaining daily life experiences of autism.

Let Community Employment be the Goal for Individuals with Autism (1992) by Joanne Suomi, Lisa Ruble, and Nancy Dalrymple (FHF) A guide designed for people who are responsible for preparing individuals with autism to enter the world of work.

Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph Over Autism (1993) by Catherine Maurice (OPL) The profoundly moving story of how a family rescued two children from autism - and the first such account in which diagnosis, therapy, and authentic recovery are fully documented.

Light Upon the Horizon (1995) by Thomas A. McKean (FHF) This is a sequel to Soon Will Come the Light. Tom continues to give us valuable testimony regarding the link between autism and sensory dysfunction. In his unique first person narrative, the author illustrates the difficulty many with autism have registering, modulating and integrating sensory input.

**Little Rainman (1996) by Laren L. Simmons (FHF) A delightful book that offers an insightful and often humorous look at autism through the eyes of an autistic child. His view of "our world" aid the reader in understanding the challenge of autism.

Living in the Spectrum (2004) Audio CD by Mindscape Productions If you have a child with Autism or Asperger Syndrome, put this CD into the hands of their teacher. In the space of 1 hour it will have them perceiving your child in a whole new light. It offers a powerful combination of experts and first person stories that is both touching and eye opening without feeling overwhelming. An excellent introduction to the Autistic Spectrum.

Living with Autism: The Parents’ Stories (1995) Kathleen M. Dillon, PhD (FHF) Dillon surveys parents regarding their experiences raising a child with autism. The goal is to educate parents, families and friends of those with autism through first hand accounts and to provide policy makers with information so that informed decisions regarding individuals with autism are made.

Loving Mr. Spock: Understanding an Aloof Lover: Could It Be Asperger's Syndrome? (2004) by Barbara Jacobs (FHF) Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) affects as many as one in ten people. With humour, optimism and compelling honesty throughout, this is an insightful handbook that provides invaluable practical advice, including: • AS Facts and figures • Asperger's questionnaires • Advice and guidelines on diagnosis • Asperger's and employment • How to handle the difficult times • and Personal accounts from people with Asperger's.

Making a Difference : Behavioral Intervention for Autism (2001) by Catherine Maurice, Gina Green, Richard Foxx (FHF) Reader’s review: Making a Difference is a fresh perspective on behavioral intervention for children with autism. As a speech/language pathologist who spends six days each week working with this population, I found the material helpful and informative. It fills in many of the gaps that most texts leave out such feeding issues and incidental teaching. I appreciated the chapters on peer social skills and suggestions for programs to facilitate social interaction. Margery Rappaport's chapter 'Notes From the Speech Pathologist's Office' is a wonderful illustration of how the disciplines of speech/language pathology and ABA can work together to address the communication deficits of the children. I will refer to this book when working directly with the children, their parents and other professionals.

Making Sense of Sensory Integration (1998) - Audio Cassette and Booklet. Expert advice from the nation’s leading Occupational Therapists. They offer the listener insights pertaining to SI Dysfunction, it’s symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. An easy and accessible way to learn about Sensory Integration Dysfunction.

Mercury: The Winged Messenger by Courtney L. Zietzke (FHF) This book will begin to answer questions about what many will eventually call the worst medical tragedy in modern medical history. The corrupt political system that has tried to protect and cover up the facts about this atrocity has only begun to show its evil face. This book tries to answer questions about why "Autism" has exploded into a national epidemic. This national tragedy could have and should have been avoided. The book lays this all out in vivid detail that leaves no doubt who is responsible for this disaster. The author is a father of an "autistic" child who tells this story in his own words. The research in this book is superb.

The Mind Tree: A Miraculous Child Breaks the Silence of Autism by Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay (FHF) Now 15 years old, the Bengali boy known as "Tito" wrote the texts collected in this book between the ages of eight and 11. That fact would be remarkable in itself, given their exquisite beauty and concision in describing the world of their author ("the cobweb of uncertainty remained"), but Tito's severe autism, diagnosed when he was three, makes them little short of miraculous. Tito's mother Soma taught him to write in Bengali and in English by working with him intensively over years. While there have been skeptics of Tito's writing ability (as documented in 60 Minutes and Good Morning America features), the experience of reading the book together with testimony from psychiatrist Lorna Wing convinces that Tito wrote it himself. It documents, with patient and poetic clarity, the experience of not fitting in, of finding the world beautiful, of having trouble making oneself understood-in short, of life as most people experience it.

Mixed Blessings (1989) by William and Barbara Christopher (FHF,ULM) TV's Father Mulcahy of M*A*S*H and his real-life family share the story of raising son, Ned, who has autism. "The Christophers have written a book that brings you right into the center of their hope, confusion, love, exasperation, and grit. This book is alive... Bill and Barbara's strength is contagious... Their humanity is healing." - Alan Alda

More Laughing & Loving with Autism (1994) compiled by R. Wayne Gilpin (FHF) The author shares more short vignettes about persons with autism which he has collected from other parents. Any family who has lived with autism is sure to see themselves in some of the perhaps unusual, sometimes amusing, but ever entertaining daily life experiences of autism.

**Mori’s Story: A Book about a Boy with Autism by Zachary Gertenberg (1998) This book tells the story of Moriel Gartenburg, a child with autism who happens to be the author’s brother. The book provides a wealth of information clearly and concisely. This book is an excellent resource for school classrooms or younger siblings of children with autism.

The Morning News published by Jenison Public Schools and edited by Carol Gray A valuable informative newsletter on education of children and adults with autism. This quarterly newsletter shares practical information among parents and professionals. Articles address a wide variety of concerns and share ideas which update and expand the use of social stories and related techniques and materials. Issues are maintained in a notebook at FHF where you can make copies.

Much More Laughing and Loving with Autism (2002) by Wayne R. Gilpin (FHF) The final in the series, this book offers new stories that reflect how "we" are perceived by those with autism and Asperger's Syndrome. A special section contains e-mails from the author's son that have kept the family in stitches. As with the first two, guaranteed to have you laughing out loud.

Music Therapy for the Autistic Child (1991)by Juliette Alvin, Auriel Warwick (FHF) This book was first published in 1978 and was the first of its kind to analyze the effect of music therapy on the development of the autistic child. It contained detailed accounts of the music therapy techniques found to be effective with different types of autistic children, and illustrated these with case studies drawn from the author's original research. This new edition retains all the text of the first and adds three new chapters, reflecting the depth of research music therapy has received over the last ten years and its important position within the whole therapy of autistic children. Written by Auriel Warwick, a former student of Juliette Alvin, these chapters describe how parents can be involved with their autistic children in the therapeutic process, and illustrates the problems and rewards found in the musical and personal relationships which evolve.

**My Brother Matthew (1992) by Mary Thompson (FHF) A delightful book that does not deal specifically with autism but is an excellent book geared toward the feelings of young siblings of people with disabilities. A great book to read to young children and especially young school-age kids. When Matthew is born with a brain injury the lives of every family member changes and this includes his big brother.

Nadia: A Case of Extraordinary Drawing Ability in an Autistic Child (1977 by Lorna Selfe (ULM)

A New Dawn of Awakening Video (FHF) Opening video of the 1994 Autism Society of America Conference by Rob Joyce, Peggy Main and Susan Main

News from the Border, A Mother's Memoir of Her Autistic Son (1993) by Jane McDonnell (FHF,ULM,OPL) Jane McDonnell's searingly honest account of her family's experience with autism. Raising an autistic child has been the central ongoing drama of her married life. Her son, Paul, a high-functioning autistic, is able to drive, take college-level classes, and sustain close friendships, but he remains in a kind of emotional no-man-land, intensely self-conscious of his difference.

Nobody Nowhere (1992) by Donna Williams (FHF,OPL,ULM) An autobiography by an autistic girl, with a foreword by Bernard Rimland. "This is an incredible book. Must reading for anyone involved with autism." - Daniel Torisky, former President, Autism Society of America.

Not Just Anything (1995) by Donna Williams (FHF) Donna Williams, in internationally recognized author, has had two previous books on the New York Times best seller list. Not Just Anything is a sequel to Nobody, Nowhere and Somebody, Somewhere and, through both prose and brilliant poetry, offers insight into the feelings and challenges encountered by Donna both as a child and an adult. This book includes pictures of Donna as a child and drawings by the author.

The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration (2001) by Patricia Romanowski Bashe, Barbara L. Kirby, Tony Attwood Foreword (FHF) Parents struggling to find answers about their children often have to wade through pedantic and confusing mazes. Frequently, books about medical or developmental conditions offer little more than the author's personal story or a textbookish monotone. Refreshingly, these authors delve into the shady, often misunderstood world of pervasive developmental disorders, of which perhaps the most well-known is autism, with clarity, warmth and amazing depth, focusing on Asperger Syndrome (AS). The authors present unfamiliar terms and jargon with full explanations, and with none of the patronizing tone sometimes encountered in the medical world. The authors (both mothers of AS children) effectively trace this disorder from the onset of symptoms through adulthood. The book grew out of the authors' OASIS Web site (Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support), which has furthered AS research immeasurably. The book grew out of the authors' OASIS Web site (Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support), which has furthered AS research immeasurably.

An OT and SLP Team Approach (2002) by Nancy Kashman, BS,LOTR and Janet Mora, MA,CCC-SLP (FHF) Two leaders is their respective fields offer ideas to teach sensory and communication skills to challenged children on the autism spectrum. Each of their exercises complement the work of the other so that the child benefits more from the interactions. Janet and Nancy offer real life situations and answers from their many years of working together.

Our Brown-Eyed Boy (2003) by Jeffrey McAndrew (FHF) Jeff McAndrew tells the story of living with and loving his son Stephen, who happens to have autism. The straight-forward, open approach to a wide variety of topics should be of great help to other families dealing with this condition. I especially appreciated the addition of comments of others - parents and professionals - who also are concerned about children with disabilities. It's important to remember however, that interventions which are effective for one child with autism may not be at all helpful to another, and vice versa.

Out of Silence (1994) by Russell Martin (FHF) A book that comes recommended highly by parents nationwide. It is the story of one little boy trapped in silence, struggling to regain language. And it is the story of everyone of us who uses language in much the same way we breathe; effortlessly, intuitively, taking this gift for granted in our daily lives.

The Out-Of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids With Sensory Integration Dysfunction (2003) by Carol Stock Kranowitz, T.J. Wylie (Illustrator (FHF) This companion volume to The Out-of-Sync Child presents activities that parents of kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction can do at home with their child to strengthen their child's abilities-and have some fun together along the way.

The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction by Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A. (1998) This book offers new insights into SI Dysfunction - a frequently misdiagnosed problem in which messages from the senses are not processed correctly by the central nervous system. Chapters include information on how to recognize SI Dysfunction, determine which senses are affected, and drug-free treatment options for our child.

Overcoming Autism (2004) by Lynn Kern, Ph.D. Koegel, Claire Lazebnik (FHF) The authors show you how intelligent, well-planned early interventions... can improve the symptoms of autism enormously." That doesn't mean that they offer easy remedies to what's practically an epidemic (they estimate 1 in 150 births result in an autistic child). The technique of "applied behavior analysis" (a behavior modification program stressing close observation and positive reinforcement by parents and doctors), say the authors, can reduce the withdrawal and other characteristic behaviors of autism while improving a child's prognosis for intellectual and social development. They organize chapters by behaviors typical of autism. The coauthors take turns in each chapter, first discussing symptoms clinically and then anecdotally from a parent's perspective. Koegel believes disruptiveness and self-involvement are often attempts to communicate, and suggests ways to tailor replacements for such conduct. LaZebnik adds soothing, often wry first-person advice. As the mother of a boy who "was entirely nonverbal at age two and a half," LaZebnik's good news leavens Koegel's sometimes daunting program of behavior analysis, positive modeling and incentives. Encouraging but realistic, the authors' humane, proactive tactics toward improving autistic behavior will interest parents willing to take a labor-intensive, teaching approach to their child's disorder.

Paid For The Privilege: Hearing the Voices of Autism (1996) by Dan Reed (FHF) An account of a marketing director's experiences in a day center for disabled adults where he was to find employment for people whose lives were segregated from the social and economic mainstream. It is an account of a series of transformations that occurred in this community. The introduction of communication techniques gave voices to people who had grown up without speech and been labeled mentally retarded. Identified as "autistic", they are typically regarded as aloof, unaware, and withdrawn. The author discovers that none of these descriptions is true. Their stories tell of acute sensitivities, insight, and wisdom. He quickly learns that he has more to learn than to teach.

Parents’ Education as Autism Therapists: Applied Behaviour Analysis in Context (2000) by Mickey Keenan, Ken P. Kerr, and Karola Dillenburger (FHF) Clear, focused, and practical, this book is a useful introduction to ABA for parents and professionals working with children with autism. Parents and professionals involved in ABA share their knowledge, experience, and successes.

A Parent's Guide to Autism, Answers to the Most Common Questions (1993) by Charles Hart (FHF,12PL) An essential handbook for anyone facing autism, this book gives parents the very latest in information about testing and treatments, while offering the reassurance they need to raise their children to adulthood. Includes a resource guide to organizations, newsletters, books, and others who might be of help to parents. Charles Hart has both an autistic brother and an autistic son.

A Patient’s Guide to Mercury-Amalgam Toxicity, by Ray B. Kupsinel, M.D. (2001) (FHF) Exposes the dangers of mercury in dental fillings. Douglas Wyeth Morrison, M.D., in his foreword to this booklet, wrote, ‘Ray offers a concise but thorough presentation of a topic of extreme relevance for many.’ Soft cover booklet, 75 pages.

A Parent's Introduction to "Behavior Modification" (1996) by Jim Wilson, Parent (FHF) Written by the father of an autistic child, this book will expose you to the basic fundamentals of a training approach known as behavior modification. It is a no nonsense, concise, and precise description of what this method is and how you implement it. Written in layman’s terms with the goal of informing and assisting parents in not only evaluating this treatment option but also in actually implementing an in-home behavior modification program. Effective in providing an overview of behavior modification to educators, psychologists, in-home trainers, and others involved with your child.

Parent Survival Manual: A Guide to Crisis Resolution in Autism and Related Developmental Disorders (1995) edited by Eric Schopler. (FHF,12PL) Compiled from 350 anecdotes told by parents of autistic and developmentally disabled children and analyzed by professional behavior therapists, illustrates effective solutions to various behavior problems such as aggression, communication, preservation, play and leisure, eating and sleeping, and toileting and hygiene. Covering both individualized solutions to behavior problems and suggestions for obtaining community support, Schopler offers the autism-affected family quick reference to solutions of the most difficult behavior problems, as well as systematic behavioral analysis for individualized application to new problems. The book's unique emphasis on empowering parents to determine their child's rehabilitation sets this volume apart from currently available guides.

A Picture's Worth: PECS and Other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism (2001) by Andy Bondy, PhD & Lori Frost, MS,CCC/SLP (FHF) For parents of children with autism who are nonverbal, this book examines the value of visual communication strategies. Presents the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)--developed by the authors--and other augmentative and alternative communication strategies.

Planning for the Future: Providing a Meaningful Life for a Child with a Disability After Your Death by Mark Russell (OPL)

Play and Imagination in Children with Autism (1999) by Pamela J. Wolfberg (FHF) Based on award-winning research, this volume offers new hope for children with autism by shedding light on theory and practice. It goes beyond the usual autism literature by including what is known about play with typical populations. Part One, Perspectives on Autism and Play, examines the complex problems children with autism experience in reciprocal social interaction, communication, and imagination by looking closely at the nature of the disorder in relation to play's role in childhood culture and development, as well as current intervention practices. Part Two, Passage to Play Culture, presents ethnographic case portraits of three children with autism as they overcome obstacles to enter into the "play culture" of their peers. The author traces their development over ten years (from ages 5 to 16), focusing on a two-year period during which the children participated in a peer play intervention. This period marked the emergence of remarkable transformations in the children's social relations with peers and symbolic activity. The text include vignettes, dialogue, and samples of writing and drawing to bring the children's stories of life.

Please Don't Say Hello (1986) by Phyllis Teri Gold (FHF,OPL,ULM) A book on autism, written for children. The book was very popular in the past, re-released due to interest. It explores the fascinating details of autism through the experiences of a family who move into a new neighborhood with Eddie, their unusually beautiful, yet profoundly challenged young son. [A good resource for kids at a junior high level.]

Pockets Learning System - Colors, Numbers, & Feelings (1996) by Sally Miller (FHF) A language learning system designed for children with autism, ADD, and language processing and comprehension problems. It uses a 3-panel workboard and several different sets of cards to help young learners through the developmental tasks of matching, labeling, classifying and grouping items. Levels vary from beginner to advances. Three separate units: colors, numbers, and feelings. Developed by a teacher. Ms. Miller was placed in a classroom of autistic students, which is where she began to see that autistic children knew a lot more than they were able to communicate. POCKETS utilizes the autistic child’s great strengths in visual and rote learning.

Point...Click...& Learn!!! A ‘User-Friendly’ Guide to Educational Software Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (1997) by Camilla K. Hileman (FHF-2 copies) For the growing interest in the use of computers to assist learning, Ms. Camilla Hileman offers insight to the major educational computer programs presently being marketed for the developmentally delayed community. This book helps the reader choose programs that are useful, motivating and, very often, fun! Parents and professionals working with people with developmental disabilities are interested in state-of-the-art technology combined with educational, motivating, and affordable software. The author provides detailed reviews of 68 different educational software programs, from 19 major software publishing companies, along with helpful Software Buying Tips, Evaluation Criteria, and Resource lists from the software companies and their newsletters. Includes System Hardware requirements, Customizing options, Description, Evaluation, and Discussion of the learning objectives and appropriate developmental age levels for each program.

A Practical Guide for Parents and Professionals (1979) by Maria Paluszny (ULM,OPL)

Preschool Education Programs for Children with Autism (1994) Edited by Sandra L. Harris and Jan S. Handleman (12PL) A detailed look into ten different preschool programs for children with autism. According to the editors, each program studied relies upon data-based procedures to create its curriculum and evaluate its impact on students.

Preschool Education Program for Children with Autism Second Edition (2001) Edited by Sandra L. Harris and Jan S. Handleman (FHF) Focuses on advances during the last 5 years. Attempts to clarify many important issues and questions raised by parents and professionals.

Preschool Issues in Autism (1993) by Erich Schopler, Mary Van Bourgondien & Marie M. Bristol (FHF) Deals with the latest preschool issues. Topics covered include a parent’s perspective, behavior management in the early years, early social development, medical syndromes, federal legislation for young children, and early intervention.

Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome by Liane Holliday Willey (1999) Laine’s autobiography will allow others to understand the world as perceived by a person with Asperger’s Syndrome. Families and friends of people with Asperger’s Syndrome will achieve a new perspective on a child or adult who may not have been able to coherently explain their point of view. Dr. Tony Attwood strongly recommends this book for teachers as it will provide the previously elusive reasons for behaviors that were considered unconventional or appeared to be abnormal. He feels that specialists and therapists who diagnose and treat such children will find the book a treasure trove of information and insight.

Psychoeducational Profile - Revised (PEP-R) Vol. I by Eric Schopler, Robert J. Reichler, Ann Bashford, Margaret D. Lansing, and Lee M. Marcus (FHF) The PEP-R is a revision of the popular instrument that has been used for 20+ years to assess skills and behaviors of autistic and communication-handicapped children who function between the ages of 6 months and 7 years.

Raising a Child with Autism, A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents (2001) By Shira Richman. (FHF) In this book, Shira Richman explains how parents can adapt the practical techniques used in ABA for use at home. She provides tips and guidelines to increase play skills, improve communication and sibling interaction and increase independence. The book also covers toilet-training, food selectivity, self-dressing and community outings. Also included is an overview of ABA and a list of resources.

Reaching Out, Joining in : Teaching Social Skills to Young Children With Autism (Topics in Autism) (2001) by Mary Jane Weiss, Sandra L. Harris (FHF) One of the most important yet difficult skills for children with autism to learn is effective social interaction. Reaching Out, Joining In introduces social skills programs to parents of preschool- and kindergarten-aged children diagnosed with one of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), including Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, and PDD: Not Otherwise Specified. Based on the authors' decades of clinical experience using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a proven educational method, to teach social skills at home and school. This book focuses on four broad topics: Play skills; The language of social skills; Understanding another person's perspective; Functioning in an inclusive classroom. Helps parents work with their child's strengths to improve social skills. Following the suggestions and exercises in this book, parents can teach children to: pretend-play, use toys appropriately, know when to use conventional responses like "excuse me," tell jokes, recognize that others' feelings and thoughts are different from their own, and initiate social interaction with peers. Included are tips for using games, modeling, rewards, role play, videos, activity schedules, and social stories to teach social skills and make the learning experience fun for parents and children.

Reaching the Child with Autism through Art (1992) by Toni Flowers (FHF-2) Practical fun activities to enhance motor skills and to improve tactile and concept awareness. Too often children with autism are "left out" of art class because they are difficult to reach. The experiences of the Artistic Autistic have been "Autism Tested" and given the "lick, sniff, twiddle" seal of approval by children with autism everywhere.

Reflections from a Different Journey : What Adults with Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew (Hardcover) (2004) by Stanley Klein, John Kemp (FHF) Presents 40 stories by successful adults who grew up with disabilities. They provide insights into what it is like to persevere in the face of community prejudices, and what it takes for families and children with disabilities to work together toward fulfillment

The Ride Together: A Brother and Sister's Memoir of Autism in the Family by Paul Karasik, Judy Karasik (FHF) In this remarkable book, the Karasiks present a sibling's viewpoint of growing up with autism. Alternating between Judy's memoir and Paul's comics, they chronicle the life of their brother, David, from the 1950s to today. The authors recount the heartbreaks and joys of growing up with an autistic sibling and offer insights into the treatment of the condition at a time, when the medical and educational professions knew little about it and blamed parents (namely, "refrigerator moms").

Right from the Start, Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (1998) by Sadra Harris, PhD & Mary Jane Weiss, PhD (FHF) This book explains applied behavioral analysis (ABA) to parents in lay terms. A brief overview describes how ABA was first used with children with autism and what research tells about its benefits. Examples are provided to show how ABA is used to teach speech and language, social, motor, and adaptive skills through a system of repetition, reward and goal adjustment. The authors explain specifically what key elements an early, intensive behavioral intervention program should have. They cover curriculum, differences between home-based and center-based programs, professional roles, parent involvement, and use the example of one family to walk parents through the process of choosing a program.

Running with Walker: A Memoir by Robert Hughes (FHF) By the time he was three, Walker's parents were concerned enough about his delayed development to consult a pediatric neurologist. Doctors diagnosed autism and issued a grim prognosis: 'I hold out no hope for this child'. But they hadn't accounted for Walker's intelligence, affection, and sense of humor - or for the remarkable bonds that grew within his family. Walker's father, Robert Hughes, tells a touching and inspiring story of discovering that their 'perfect little boy had a problem'. With disarming honesty and humor, the book tells how a family copes and keeps hope alive despite the staggering difficulties autism presents.

**Russell is Extra Special (1992) by Charles Amenta, III (FHF,OPL, 15 area elementary schools) A sensitive portrayal of an autistic boy written by his father. A physician, Amenta skillfully weaves relevant factual information about autism into his narrative using clear language that children will easily follow. A wonderful book for children. (NOTE: Our chapter has donated a copy of this book to the library of these elementary schools: Martin Luther King, Sally Humble, Lida Benton, Woodlawn, Ransom, Swartz, Grayson, Columbia, Central, Kelly, Shreve Island Elementary, Forest School, Lincoln Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary (Ruston), and Grayson Pre-school.

Sensory Integration and the Child (1979) by A. Jean Ayres, PhD. (ULM) This book was written to help parents and teachers to recognize sensory integrative dysfunction and understand its treatment. Ms. Ayres' book for professionals, Sensory Integration and Learning Disorders (1972), was too technical for parents.

The Development of Sensory Integrative Theory and Practice (1991) by Anna G. Fisher (OPL) A collection of the works of A. Jean Ayres.

Sex Education: Issues for the Person with Autism (1991) by Nancy Dalrymple (FHF) Discusses issues of sexuality and provides some methods for instruction with persons with autism.

Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families (1994) by Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D. (Edited by Michael D. Powers, Psy.D.) (3-FHF,12PL) The needs of a child with autism can be so all-consuming that parents may unintentionally overlook the needs of the child's brother or sister. This book will help parents become more aware of relationships between their children, and balance each family member's needs. It emphasizes the importance of siblings understanding their brother or sister's behavior, and it advises parents when and how to do this. Parents discover successful ways to address the needs of all their children without shortchanging themselves in the process.

The Siege: The First Eight Years of an Autistic Child with an Epilogue, Fifteen Years Later (1982) by Clara Claiborne Park (FHF,OPL) Originally published in 1967 when autism was virtually untreatable and misunderstood, The Siege has been republished with an epilogue, updated bibliography, and resource list. It tells of a mother's struggle to penetrate her autistic daughter's world.

Silent Words (1992) by Margaret Eastman, edited by Anne Grice (FHF) Perhaps the finest practitioner of facilitated communication was a young man who used it with great effectiveness before the term was ever coined, and whose life was tragically cut short before the method was discovered by the media. The many practical suggestions are of great value to parent and teacher alike, in the context of a highly readable, inspiring, and deeply moving story. A rare insight into the thoughts and feelings of a person with Autism and the educational techniques through which he learned to communicate.

So You Want To Be A Special Education Teacher...? (2001) By Jim Jerman. (FHF) Heart-warming stories loaded with humor and grace fill this book of Jim’s recounting of his 25 years experience of teaching children with autism. You will be guaranteed to laugh out loud at the antics of some of his students: Linda, who discovered the time-out room was perfect for stripping and throwing clothing out of the room only to land on another student’s head, or Paul, who has conversations with a certain body part. You will love Jim’s passion for his students as well as his occasional frustration in dealing with they system. If you are looking for a great gift to give your child’s teacher, this is the book! You will want to get a copy for yourself to enjoy as well. You won’t be able to put it down until you are finished.

The New Social Story Book (1994) by Carol Gray (12PL) A revised and corrected version of The Social Story Book. The book has five main sections - stories about home, stories about school, stories about the community, stories addressing social skills, and writing your own social stories. This book also includes the Social Story Kit.

The New Social Story Book: Illustrated Edition (2000) By Carol Gray. (FHF) This new illustrated edition combines her other two social story books and presents new material as well. Topics include school, home, community, social skills and writing social stories.

Solving Behavior Problems in Autism (1999) by Linda A. Hodgdon, M.ED.,CCC SLP (FHF) Provides a very practical approach to recognizing the complexity of behavior management for students with autism spectrum disorders and other students with communication and behavior challenges. Continuing the approach of supporting communication with visual strategies, this book is packed with problem solving techniques. You will find zillions of samples and examples of visual tools and strategies that have been used effectively to solve behavior problems. This is the second book in the Visual Strategies series. It follows the same style and format as the the bestselling Visual Strategies for Improving Communication. It is another resource guaranteed to provide practical help for every educator or parent who faces students with behavior and self-management challenges.

Somebody Somewhere: Breaking Free from the World of Autism (1993) by Donna Williams (OPL,FHF) Donna continues her searing, revelatory account of her battle with autism. In her first book, Donna gave readers a tour of life with autism -life dominated by disembodied pattern, sound, color, and movement, and cut off from the incomprehensible actions of people. Here she explores the four years since her diagnosis and her attempts to leave her "world under glass" and live normally.

Some Interpersonal Social Skill Objectives and Teaching Strategies for People with Autism (1992) by Nancy Dalrymple (FHF) The need and general strategies for teaching social interaction skills are discussed briefly, then a sample of objectives with a rationale, lead-up and modification ideas, teaching procedures, and considerations in integrating persons with autism in recreation, work, and personal management settings.

Some Pieces to the Puzzle: Ideas for Working with Lower-Functioning Children by Marilyn Chassman (1998) A mom shares new therapy ideas that helped her older lower-functioning child gain skills. This book contains alternatives to hand-over-hand approaches for teaching matching skills and repetitive labeling. Chassman also describes the development and use of photo communication systems, sensory issues, toilet-training and more.

Son-Rise by Barry Neil Kaufman (OPL) A journal of Barry and Suzi Kaufman's successful effort to reach their "unreachable" child. It is a sensitive portrayal of people who refused to be daunted, refused to stop loving, but facing the mountain, decided to move it. The record of Raun's development from a lifeless, non-communicative child into an active, loving, and verbal little boy is astonishing and poignant.

Songs of the Gorilla Nation : My Journey Through Autism (2004) by Dawn PhD Prince-Hughes (FHF) This memoir tells how Prince-Hughes learned to manage her form of autism, Asperger's syndrome, by observing and interacting with gorillas. This "high-functioning" form of autism regularly goes unrecognized because sufferers are often gifted intellectually and learn numerous coping mechanisms. The author's accounts of her early childhood are intensely moving as she describes how she viewed her world and how she tried to deal with it. By quietly, calmly watching the gorillas interact, Prince-Hughes learns about emotions like love, anger, concern and humor-feelings she could never understand in the purely human world. The author's favorite gorilla, a 500-pounder named Congo, becomes more of a friend than a subject, at one point literally giving her a shoulder to cry on. Although Prince-Hughes goes on to earn a Ph.D. in anthropology, she still struggles with verbal and physical interactions. In print, however, she finds touching eloquence and clarity.

Soon Will Come the Light: A View From Inside the Autism Puzzle (1994) by Thomas A. McKean (FHF,OPL) As you read Tom's book, you will find him to be a truly remarkable young man (who happens to be autistic.) Talented not only in music and in writing, he is a gadgetry wizard. Brave, tender, compassionate, Tom is a work of art in progress. His book is wonderfully informative about autism and delightfully entertaining. Tom has a great sense of humor. His honest and direct interpretation of the world makes you not want to put the book down.

A Sound Approach: Auditory Integration Training Video The Georgiana Organization Includes an interview with Dr. Guy Berard, Lyon France. (FHF)

The Sound of a Miracle, A Child's Triumph Over Autism (1991) by Annabel Stehli (FHF,ULM,OPL) The story of the dramatic recovery of Annabel's autistic daughter, Georgie, after receiving Auditory Integration Training from Dr. Guy Berard in France. Publication of this book generated great interest in AIT in the United States.

Souls: Beneath & Beyond Autism by Thomas Balsamo, Sharon Rosenbloom (FHF) With startling beauty, the images in this book prove (what in words alone might be denied) that beneath and beyond autism there is a reality often missed: a will, a soul, an identity that achieves the full measure of its creation; to connect with others in ways not seen or appreciated by surface observation.

Special Diets for Special Kids - Implementing a Diet to Improve the Lives of Children with Autism and related Disorders (1998) by Dr. Lisa Lewis (FHF) One of the areas that is receiving the most attention currently is the area of nutrition. Reviewers praised Dr. Lewis describes the effects food intolerance can have on individuals with autism. Topic include detecting sensitivities, medical tests, research, and eliminating gluten and casein from the diet. Over 150 good-tasting recipes are provided covering everything from breakfast to holiday foods. There is also information on mail order food sources, dairy substitutes and surfing the net for more help. The results from those who have followed her recommendations are very impressive!

Special Diets for Special Kids Two (2001) by Lisa Lewis, Ph.D. (FHF) This long-awaited sequel to the best selling first book is loaded with helpful information and over 175 new recipes. A "must-have" for anyone who uses the first Special Diets for Special Kids!

Special Education Law in America (1991) by Reed Martin, J.D. (FHF) This book traces the laws and, more importantly, exactly how they should be understood by everyone working with a student with any disability. It covers the rights of the student and the responsibilities of those who serve them.

The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon (FHF) Corporate life in early 21st-century America is even more ruthless than it was at the turn of the millennium. Lou Arrendale, well compensated for his remarkable pattern-recognition skills, enjoys his job and expects never to lose it. But he has a new boss, a man who thinks Lou and the others in his building are a liability. Lou and his coworkers are autistic. And the new boss is going to fire Lou and all his coworkers--unless they agree to undergo an experimental new procedure to "cure" them. In The Speed of Dark, Elizabeth Moon has created a powerful, complex, and believable portrayal of a man who varies radically from what is defined as "normal." The author insightfully explores the nature of "normality," identity, choice, responsibility, free will, illness and health, and good and evil. The Speed of Dark is a powerful, moving, illuminating novel in the tradition of Flowers for Algernon, Forest Gump, and Rain Man.

Spinning Straw: The Jeff Apple Story As told to Phyllis J.D. Green by Patricia M. Apple (1999) This book chronicles one North Carolina family’s struggle to find appropriate services for their son with autism. Despite the challenges brought before them, his self-injurious behavior, and the difficulties of negotiating the maze of service providers, this family never gave up hope for their son. This story will serve as an inspiration to other families who have a difficult child.

Strengthening Relationships When Our Children Have Special Needs (2004) by Nick Martin (FHF) An enlightening view of the true impact of having a child with a disability and how to deal with it. Includes a comprehensive list of key issues parent face.

Supplemental Readings in Autism for TEACCH Training (FHF) Part of the training materials distributed in TEACCH intensive autism-specific educational training.

Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism by Mary Wrobel (FHF) Through a unique combination of Social Stories TM and easy-to-understand activities, this unique book offers a curriculum that guides the child and caregiver on issues of health, hygiene, and the challenges of puberty. It is a must-read for those who guide students with disabilities.

Taking the Mystery Out of Medications in Autism (2001) by Luke Tsai, M.D. (FHF) This book provides information that educates the caregiver so they can respond with knowledge to the judgements made by their physician. Dr. Tsai is a Medical Doctor and professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Michigan as well as being a renowned speaker and author. Dr. Tsai is also the parent of a child with autism.

**Talking to Angels by Esther Watson (1996) Written for children, this book is colorfully illustrates and explains autism in simple terms. The author has a sister with autism and the book is written as a tribute to her, in a loving attempt to try to explain how she see the world around her.

Taming the Recess JuNgLe (1994) by Carol Gray, Jenison Public Schools, Jenison, Michigan (FHF) A collection of materials to socially simplify recess. Discusses the social challenges of recess and identifies a variety of resources and materials to use to make the social phenomenon known as recess more accessible and successful for children with autism and related disorders.

Targeting Autism - What We Know, Don’t Know, and Can Do to Help Children with Autism and Related Disorders (1998) by Shirley Cohen (FHF,ULM) Targeting Autism reaches out to everyone who lives with, cares about, or is trying to understand and help a child who has or may have autism. An easy-to-follow road map to the world of autism for families, educators, students and therapeutic personnel. Calls attention to recent advances in early identification and educational therapy. Ms. Cohen leads the reader through the approaches currently available, especially the educational interventions designed for young autistic children -from intensive, one-on-one methods to group programs used in may preschool and school settings. She lists available resources and highlights those leads that are creating hope that we can identify the underlying causes of autism and eliminate its devastating effects on the development of children.

Teach Me Language (1996) by Sabrina Freeman, Ph.D. and Lorelei Dake, B.A. (FHF) Designed for parents and therapists who teach language to children with autism, Asperger's syndrome and other related developmental disorders. The book is based on professional speech pathology methods developed specifically to teach children with autism and related disorders, language skills they need in school and in life. It is a step by step "How To" manual with 400 pages of instructions, explanations, examples, games and cards that attack language weaknesses common to children with pervasive developmental disorders. Areas targeted include Social Language, General Knowledge, Grammar and Syntax, Functional Knowledge and Written Expressions, and Language-Based Academic Concepts such as sequencing, problem-solving, time and money. [NOTE: We request that you look over this book at Families Helping Families. If you wish to use this technique, you need to order your own copy, as you would need to use the book over a period of months. This teaching guide can be ordered for $59.95 + 15% shipping from: Autism Society of North Carolina, 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230, Raleigh, NC 27605-1345, phone (919) 743-0204]

Companion Exercise Forms for Teach Me Language (1998) (FHF) A 152-page collection of exercise and drill forms which appeared as examples in "Teach Me Language, a language manual for children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and related developmental disorders." Available now in this supplement, these forms are all enlarged for ease of use and ready to photocopy for use with "Teach Me Language." (It is only effective if used with the main text which explains how and why the exercises are done.)

To teach "the fine art of fitting in," Amelia Davies instructs anyone who has a sense of humor and the desire to give their kids "a healthy dose of self-esteem" how to utilize the dramatic arts to build social skills. She provides exercises, practical advice, scripts - just about anything that allows for the creation of a "wild and wacky theater games" group, which passes muster as an educational social skills class as well.

Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies for Initiating Positive Interactions and Improving Learning Opportunities (1995) edited by Robert L. Koegel, Ph.D. & Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D. (ULM,OPL,12PL) This positive, research-based text dispels the stereotypes surrounding autism by providing accurate information on how much children with this complex disorder can learn. Extensively referenced and comprehensive, this resource discusses the behavioral characteristics of autism, available intervention methods, and key topics such as spontaneous language, over-selectivity, social communication and self-management. Along with offering the most current teaching strategies in an easy-to-read format, this volume discusses a host of contemporary issues that concern you as a teacher, researcher, or practitioner working with children with autism, or as a student preparing to work in a related field.

Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies to Enhance Communication and Socialization (1995) by Kathleen Quill (FHF,ULM,12PL) This valuable book describes teaching strategies and instructional adaptations which promote communication and socialization in children with autism. Offered are specific strategies that capitalize on individual strengths and learning styles to support the child's exploration of the world of people. Features: the only book devoted to the treatment of social communication impairments in autism and related disorders; teaching principles and practices are firmly based on applied research conducted during the previous decade; tables within chapters synthesize information for the reader; appendices summarize assessment and intervention guidelines to assist the reader in implementing teaching strategies. Each chapter focuses on an educational strategy for working with autistic students. Topics include Social Stories, Behavior Modification techniques, procedures for teaching communication skills to both verbal and non-verbal students, and much more.

Teaching Developmentally Disabled Children: The ME Book (1981) by O. Ivar Lovaas (2-FHF,OPL,ULM) This book is intended for teachers and parents to help developmentally disabled persons live more meaningful lives. Chapters include basic self-help skills, getting ready to learn, and language.

Teaching Individuals with Developmental Delays: Basic Intervention Techniques, by Ivar Lovaas (2002) (FHF,ULM) Ivar Lovaas’ long-awaited update of the UCLA Early Intervention Project. Provides the what, why, and how of the Lovaas ABA approach.

A collection of writings by and about Temple Grandin (1995) (FHF) An entire chapter of Oliver Sacks' book An Anthropologist on Mars is devoted to Temple Grandin. Temple is now 47 and has been autistic since birth. One article describes the intense sensory discomfort that she has experienced all of her life. "The ringing of a phone was like a dentist's drill in my ear; petticoats felt like sandpaper; the sensation of being held was so intense that it hurt." Also several articles written by Temple.

There's a Boy in Here (1992) by Judy Barron & Sean Barron (FHF,ULM,OPL) A mother and her son tell the story of his emergence from autism. Told in the alternating voices of mother and son, the book is a heartrending yet inspiring story.

Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports from My Life with Autism (1995) by Temple Grandin (FHF,ULM,OPL,12PL) Thinking in Pictures is an amazing story about a remarkable woman. Here, in Temple Grandin's own words, is the story of what it is like to live with autism., to be among the few people who have broken through many of the neurological impairments associated with autism. She describes her painful isolation growing up "different" and her discovery of visual symbols to interpret the "ways of the natives". The book also gives information from the front lines of autism, including treatment, medication, and diagnosis, as well as Temple's insights into genius, savants, sensory phenomena, and animal behavior. A deeply moving and fascinating book because it provides a bridge between our world and Temple's, and allows us a glimpse into a quite other sort of mind. Many of the thoughts expressed in this book are the result of Temple's persistent effort and determination to find answers for herself and others. Thinking in Pictures is a part of Temple's continued gift to children and adults with autism, their families, teachers, therapists, and physicians. This book represents a life and a story to treasure.

A Thorn In My Pocket (2004)Temple Grandin's Mother Tells the Family Story (FHF) Eustacia Cutler has written the story of raising the non-verbal, often-violent child that Temple Grandin was 50 years ago A Thorn in My Pocket captures the years it took to nurture her through tantrums, to protect her from the 50's label of "infant schizophrenia" brought on by what was then-believed "frigid mothering," and to keep her from being warehoused in an institution for the retarded. Had Eustacia not won her visceral and intellectual battle with the social and medical community as it was then, Temple Grandin would not be today a Ph.D., an Associate Professor, and, inarguably, the most famous autistic person in the world. The world would have been robbed of a beacon of hope to all afflicted with the disorder. [On order]

Through A Mother's Eyes... A View of Autism (1993) by Mary Anne Coppola (FHF) A series of articles that chronicle the life of a boy with high-functioning autism from early childhood to age 23.

Tilt: every family spins on its own axis (2004) by Elizabeth Burns (FHF) Bridget Fox's life is full of blessings, including her husband Pierce, a talented sculptor, and her two delightful daughters. But her elder daughter, Maeve, doesn't seem to be developing the way she's supposed to. She doesn't respond when she's called. She doesn't like to be touched, and the slightest disturbance sends her into a frenzy. Suddenly Bridget, who has plenty of experience with travel and art and sophisticated pleasures, is facing challenges she's never imagined. And as she copes with loss, change, and uncertainty-sometimes with nothing to hold on to but Maeve, and her sense of humor- she begins to find a strength she's never imagined...

Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders (1998) By Maria Wheeler. (FHF) A guide that provides over 200 toilet training tips as well as case studies. Information is presented in a straightforward manner that parents will appreciate. Some chapters include determining readiness, developing a toileting routine, teaching continence, communicating the need to use the toilet, toileting in unfamiliar environments and night time training.

**Too Smart for Bullies (2001) by Deputy Sheriff Robert Kahn & Charon Chandler (FHF) This children's safety booklet is particularly aimed at the challenged child. It will educate them and make their lives safer while entertaining with art and clever wording.

A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism (1997) by Beth Fouse, Ph.D. and Maria Wheeler, M.Ed. (FHF) The authors’ purpose in writing this book was to provide a resource manual that applies theory and best practices in behavior management to individuals with autism. The goal was to write a book that parents and educators would find an easy reference for using behavioral interventions. A book on behavior strategies that is comprehensive, easy to understand and easy to use.

Treating Autism: Parent Stories of Hope and Success, Edited by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. and Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. (2003) (FHF-2) In-depth stories written by parents and doctors who have used the rational, non-drug Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) biomedical treatments recommended by ARI. These stories should give parents hope and direction and provide physicians and other health-care practitioners with real-life evidence of effective treatments for autistic children.

**Trevor Trevor (1998) by Diane Twachtman-Cullen Designed to be read to children by adults. The two Trevor figures that accompany the book are intended to serve as props to act out the events of the story that make Trevor happy and those that make him sad. The ultimate goal of the book is to enable typical peers to see things from a different perspective so that they may become more sensitive to the important roles which they play in the lives of their classmates with differences. Trevor, whose characteristics and problems in social relationships suggest a form of autism or other type of pervasive developmental disorder, is also a child with impressive, though isolated skills. His classmates notice his differences rather than his strengths.

Turning Every Stone (1990) by Phyllis Haywood Lambert (FHF) Lambert, a N.C. author, describes her struggles with an autistic child and gives an unusual depth to what goes on in the mind of the people doing the struggling. Through a journal report that depicts autism from the perspective of the mother, she reveals her thoughts, feelings, insights, and ideas, as she shares life with her autistic son.

Turning Lead Into Gold - How Heavy Metal Poisoning Can Affect Your Child and How to Prevent and Treat It by Nancy Hallaway, R.N. and Zigurts Strauts, M.D. (FHF) A remarkable book by a remarkable mother and her doctor. Nancy Hallaway's fascinating story of the dramatic improvement in her severely autistic twin boys should open the eyes of parents and physicians to the all-too-real possibility that heavy metal toxicity is an important, and treatable cause of autism.

Ultimate Treasure Hunt: Offering Hope to Children with Autism (1995) by Adair Renning (FHF) A delightful book written by a parent who adopted a child from Korea only to find her needing a colostomy and, later, of her challenge with autism. The author walks you through the trials, treatments (good and bad) and accomplishments of her daughter Asia. The addendum is particularly rewarding as it speaks of her latest very impressive olympic ‘victory.’

The Ultimate Stranger: The Autistic Child (1984) by Carl Delacato (FHF,OPL,ULM) Delacato's thesis is that autism is neuro-genic and not psycho-genic in origin.

Unlocking the Mysteries of Sensory Dysfunction (1996) by Elizabeth Anderson & Pauline Emmons(FHF-2) A resource for anyone who works with, or lives with, a child with sensory issues. The focus is to understand the child with sensory issues' unique perspective, and its ramifications both at home and at school.

Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research (2000) By Karyn Seroussi. (FHF) When Karyn’s 19 month-old son was diagnosed with autism, she and her husband fought back with love and research. Believing their son’s immune system prevented his digestive system to break down certain proteins which they felt was greatly responsible for their son's autism, they tried and tested theories out at home and at a lab where Karyn’s husband is a scientist. This book is the results of their efforts listing explanations and treatments plus other tools and hands-on information for other parents interested in improving their autistic child’s life through diet and other treatments..

Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective?, by Neil Z. Miller, updated/revised 2002. (FHF) An extraordinarily interesting and compelling analysis of the vaccine controversy. Clearly written, illustrated with dozens of invaluable graphs and fully-documented (916 references!). This book should be read by every parent, parent-to-be, physician and legislator. Paperback, 127 pages.

Vaccines, Autism and Childhood Disorders: Crucial Data that Could Save Your Child’s Life, by Neil Z. Miller (2003). (FHF) Up-to-the-minute discussions of the MMR controversy, the Danish study, and Congressional testimony. Thoroughly documented, over 500 references, 28 charts and graphs. 2003, paperback, 128 pages.

Vaccines: The Risks, The Benefits, The Choices – DVD (2004) 180 minutes Dr. Sherri Tenpenny's DVD called Vaccines - The Risks, The Benefits, The Choices, could well be the best example of "concise-vaccine-information-all-in-one-place" that you can find, because she does such an excellent job of explaining and documenting her research. She does it in an interesting way and answers vital questions, some of which you probably haven't yet thought to ask.

Views from OUR Shoes - Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs (1997) Edited by Donald Meyer (FHF) Some 45 siblings, ranging in age from four to eighteen, share their experience as the brother or sister of someone with a disability. Their personal tales introduce young siblings to others like them, perhaps for the first time, and allow them to compare experiences. Parents will have much understanding to gain by reading the essays as well.

The Virus and the Vaccine : The True Story of a Cancer-Causing Monkey Virus, Contaminated Polio Vaccine, and the Millions of Americans Exposed (2004) by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher (FHF) Jonas Salk's polio vaccine has taken on an almost legendary quality as a medical miracle, for it largely eradicated one of the most feared diseases of the 20th century. But the story of the vaccine has a dark side, one that has never been fully told before... Between 1954 and 1963, close to 98 million Americans received polio vaccinations contaminated with a carcinogenic monkey virus, now known as SV40. A concerted government effort downplayed the incident, and it was generally accepted that although oncogenic to laboratory animals, SV40 was harmless to humans. But now SV40 in showing up in human cancers, and prominent researchers are demanding a serious public health response to this forgotten polio vaccine contaminant. A gripping medical detective story, The Virus and the Vaccine raises major questions about vaccine policy.

Visual Strategies For Improving Communication, Volume 1: Practical Supports for School and Home (Fourth printing, 1997) by Linda A. Hodgdon, M.ED.,CCC-SLP (FHF) Describes numerous strategies to enhance communication interactions for students who experience autism and other moderate to severe communication disorders. This is a ‘how-to’ book, designed to assist teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and parents in devising solutions to the communication and self-management challenges that are common to these students. Full of examples and illustrations, this book describes specific strategies that capitalize on the visual strengths and learning style of these individuals.

Visual Toilet Training (1999) Developed by Patti Boheme, Mary Crissman, Diane Hasselberg (FHF) Toilet training is an important step for any child. However, many parents and teachers find the process frustrating and overwhelming, particularly when the child has a development disability. Visual Toilet Training uses a visual method to teach children all the steps of toileting and hand washing. It includes a comprehensive manual for parents and teachers which explains how to run a toilet training program with a child. The manual offers practical advice and answers many of the difficult questions that arise when toilet training a child. The visual toilet training picture rings include 30-35 discrete pictures of a child going through the toileting and hand washing processes. The picture rings are used as an instructional tool which allows the child to see what is expected of them. One set features home photos, the second set features photos of public rest rooms. The Visual Toilet Training program has been very successful in teaching children with developmental disabilities and autism, since they often learn visually.

Visually Structured Tasks: Independent Activities for Students with Autism and Other Visual Learners (1996) A handbook distributed as part of the supplementary materials to the graduate of TEACCH Teacher Trainings. Offers additional information to assist in understanding the purpose and use of visually structured tasks.

What's Next: Preparing the Student with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities for Success in the Community (1996) by Carol Gray (FHF) A manual to help parents, professionals, and students coordinate efforts and develop curriculum to improve the chances for successful outcomes for students with autism.

What Schools Forget to Tell Parents About Their Rights (1996) by Reed Martin, JD (FHF) Accurate and authoritative information regarding the laws which provide your child’s rights. Topics include: The Basic Federal Statutes, Section 504, ADA, Architectural Barriers, Notice of Rights Under IDEA, Eligibility for Services, Grievance and Investigation Procedures, Your Child’s Education Records, The IEP Meeting, and Special Services in the Regular Classroom.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations :Hidden Dangers, Pros and Cons, and Safety Measures That Can Protect your Child (September 2001) by Stephanie, Md. Cave, Deborah Mitchell (Contributor) (FHF-4 copies) With detailed facts about each vaccination, as well as regulations and laws, this book provides easily understandable information to help parents make a knowledgeable, responsible choice about vaccinating their children. [About the Author Stephanie Cave, M.D., is a family practitioner in Baton Rouge who specializes in children with autism and related disorders. She has been featured on CNN regarding children and vaccinations and testified in congressional hearings in July 2000. ]

When My Autism Gets Too Big! A Relaxation Book for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (2004) by Kari Dunn Buron, Brenda Smith Myles (FHF) More than any other issue, "losing control" can cause major problems for children with ASD. Through the irresistible character of Nicholas, this books gives young children an opportunity to explore with parents or teachers their own feelings as they react to events in their daily lives while learning some useful relaxation techniques. Children who use the simple strategies presented in this charming book, illustrated by the author, will find themselves relaxed and ready to work or play.

When Snow Turns to Rain: One Family's Struggle to Solve the Riddle of Autism, (1993) by Craig B. Schulze (FHF,OPL) A father's account of his family's search for methods of treatment for their son. It reminds the reader of the very few successful interventions and treatments for autistic children. An interesting documentation of an autistic child's progression from birth to eight years.

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 by Tony Attwood (FHF) This remarkable little book brings a wealth of information about the unique characteristics of individuals who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the underlying causes, as well as suggestions for how to manage the behavior of children and adults with ASD. In short, world-renowned author Tony Attwood tries to answer two of the most commonly asked questions about the behavior of individuals with ASD: "Why do they do that?" And, the more urgent, "How can we stop it?"

A Will of His Own (2002) by Kelly Harland (FHF) A collection of essays that reveal the often dizzying mix of heart-wrenching challenge and sweet elation that comes with raising Will, a boy with autism. Over and over, Will's exuberant spirit rekindles his mother's belief that anything is possible.

Without Reason (1989) by Charlie Hart (FHF-2) A story of a family coping with two generations of autism. A deeply personal, authoritative first-person probe of autism from the early days of having an autistic brother who needed constant care to the autism of his son Ted. Hart is a former editor of The Advocate, the quarterly newsletter of the Autism Society of America (ASA).

A Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies and Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment (ABA) of Autism (1999) Ron Leaf and John McEachin, Editors (FHF-2 copies) A great collection of ideas and programs for building skills as well as strategies for dealing with challenging behaviors. It is a comprehensive guide that is presented in user-friendly language. A valuable resource for parents and professionals working with children with autism.

Working Together for A Brighter Future: Unique Approaches for Educating High Functioning Students with Autism (1996) by Marilyn F. Hays (FHF) Based upon a current Florida program which has demonstrated a high degree of success, this book describes effective strategies for educating, relating to and communicating with higher functioning individuals with autism of all age groups.

The World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders (1996) by Bryna Siegel (ULM, OPL) Dr. Siegel is a developmental psychologist and director of a large university clinic for autistic children. Parents must come to grips with their own grief and confusion following a diagnosis of autism or other related disorder. The author believes that parents' best defense is to acquire, as early as possible, the knowledge and parenting skills they will need to work with professionals to help their child fulfill his or her potential. This book is about understanding the diagnosis of autism, the available treatments, and how to decide what is best for a particular child with autism or PDD.

You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students With Autism in the Inclusive Classroom by Paula Kluth (FHF) Guide to understanding students with autism and including them fully in the classroom. Includes specific ideas for enhancing literacy; planning challenging, multidimensional lessons; supporting student behavior; connecting, communicating, and collaborating; fostering friendships; and adapting the physical environment. Softcover. DLC: Autistic children--Education--United States.

Your Life Is Not A Label (2001) By Jerry Newport. (FHF) This is a must book for teens and young adults with Asperger’s or HFA. Jerry presents encouraging, insightful and practical advice on dating, money, driving, traveling, living independently and more. His advice is very direct and loaded with humor. Jerry’s book is hard to put down and would make a great gift for any teen or young adult with Asperger’s or HFA who may be going through some challenges in life.