Autism: Resource List

Books for Children

Ages 4 to 8

• All About My Brother: An Eight-Year-Old Sister's Introduction To Her Brother Who Has Autism; by Sarah Peralta, Edition APC, 2002
• Andy and His Yellow Frisbee; by Mary Thompson; Woodbine House, 1996
• Asperger's huh? A Child's Perspective; by Rosina Schnurr; Anisor, 1999
• Autism; Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen; KidHaven Press, 2005
• Autism and Me: Sibling Stories; by Quisie Shapiro; Albert Whitman, 2009
• Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism; by Laurie Lears; illustrated by Karen Ritz; Albert Whitman, 1998
• My Brother Charlie; by Holly Peete; Scholastic Press; 2010
• My Social Stories Book; edited by Carol Gray; Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002
• When My Worries Get Too Big: A Relaxation Book for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders; by Kari Dunn Baron; Autism Asperger Publ Co, 2006

Ages 9 to 12

• Autism; Elaine Landau; Franklin Watts, 2001
• Autism; by Carol Baldwin; Heinemann Library, 2002
• Autism; Sarah Lennard-Brown; Raintree, 2004
• Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome? A Guide For Friends And Family; by Jude Welton; illustrated by Jane Telford, Jessica Kingsley, 2004
• Caring for Myself; by Christy Gast and Jane Krug; photographs by Kotoe Laackman; Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008
• Different Like Me: My Book Of Autism Heroes; Jennifer Elder; illustrations by Marc Thomas and Jennifer Elder; Jessica Kingsley, 2005
• My New School: a Workbook to Help Students Transition of a New School; by Melissa Trautman; Autism Asperger Publ Co, 2010
• To Be Me; by Rebecca Elinger: WPS Creative Therapy Store, 2005

Teen

• Asperger Download: A Guide to Help Teenage Males with Asperger Syndrome Trouble-Shoot Life’s Challenges; by Joies Santomauro; Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2007
• Asperger Syndrome: An Owner’s Manual 2: For Older Adolescents and Adults: What You, Your Parents and Friends, and Your Employer, Need to Know; by Ellen Korin; Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2007
• Coping With Asperger Syndrome; Maxine Rosaler; The Rosen Pub. Group, 2004
• Everything You Need to Know When a Brother or Sister Is Autistic; Marsha S. Rosenberg; Rosen Pub. Group, 1999
• My Strange and Terrible Malady; by Catherine Bristow; Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2008
• Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome; by Jerry Newport; Future Horizons, 2001

Books for Adults

• Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior; by Lynn McClannahan; Woodbine House, 2003
• Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens and Teens Get Ready for the Real World; by Teresa Bolick; Fair Winds Press, 2001
• Asperger Syndrome and Young Children: Building Skills for the Real World; For People Who Know and Care for 3-to-7-Year-Olds; by Teresa Bolick; Fair Winds Press, 2004
• Autism Spectrum Disorders: the Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs; by Chantal Sicile-Kira and Temple Grandin; Perigee Books, 2004
• Challenging Behavior and Autism: Making Sense - Making Progress; by Philip Whitaker; Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2002
• Children With Autism: A Parent's Guide; by Michael D. Powers; Woodbine House, 2000
• Could It Be Autism? A Parent's Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps; by Nancy Wiseman; Broadway Books, 2006
• Demystifying Autistic Spectrum Disorders: A Guide to Diagnosis for Parents and Professionals; by Carolyn Bruey; Woodbine House, 2004
• Exceptional Parent Magazine, call 1-877-372-7368
• Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family; by Kristi Sakai; Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2005
• Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents & Professionals Should Know About the Pre-teen and Teenage Years; by Shana Nichols; Jessica Kingsley Publ, 2008
• Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Solutions for Addressing Everyday Challenges; by Lori Ernsperger; Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2007
• Helping Children with Autism Learn: A Guide to Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals; by Bryna Siegel; Oxford University Press, 2003
• Making Sense of Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Create the Brightest Future for your Child with the Best Treatment Options; by James Coplan; Bantam, 2010
• Parenting Your Asperger Child: Individualized Solutions for Teaching Your Child Practical Skills; by Alan Sohn; Perigee Trade, 2005
• Quirky, Yes-Hopeless, No: Practical Tips of Help Your Child with Asperger's Syndrome be More Socially Accepted; by Cynthia Norall; Griffin, 2009
• Reaching Out, Joining In: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism; by Mary Jane Weiss; Woodbine House, 2001
• The Autistic Spectrum Parents' Daily Helper: A Workbook for You and Your Child; by Philip Abrams; Ulysses Press, 2004
• Toilet Training for Individuals With Autism & Other Developmental Issues; by Maria Wheeler; 2^nd edition, Future Horizons, 2007

Other Resources

Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Ave. Ste. 650
Bethesda, MD
800-328-8476
http://www.autism-society.org

National Autism Hotline/Autism Services Center
605 Ninth St., Prichland Bldg.
Huntington, WV 25710
304-525-8014