Books for Children

Ages 4 to 8

• 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
• Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism; by Laurie Lears; illustrated by Karen Ritz; Albert Whitman, 1998
• When My Autism Gets Too Big: A Relaxation Book for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders; by Kari Dunn Baron; Autism Asperger Publ Co, 2004

Ages 9 to 12

• Autism; Elaine Landau; Franklin Watts, 2001
• Autism; by Carol Baldwin; Heinemann Library, 2002
• Autism; Sarah Lennard-Brown; Raintree, 2004
• Different Like Me: My Book Of Autism Heroes; Jennifer Elder; illustrations by Marc Thomas and Jennifer Elder; Jessica Kingsley, 2005
• Mori's Story: A Book About a Boy With Autism; by Zachary M. Gartenberg; Lerner Publications Co., 1998 (for siblings)
• To Be Me; by Rebecca Elinger: WPS Creative Therapy Store, 2005

Teen

• 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
• 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
• The Asperger Parent: How to Raise a Child with Asperger Syndrome and Maintain Your Sense of Humor; by Jeffrey Cohen; Autism Asperger Publ. Co, 2002
• 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
• The Autistic Spectrum: a Parents' Guide to Understanding and Helping Your Child; by Lorna Wing; Ulysses Press, 2001
• The Autistic Spectrum Parents' Daily Helper: A Workbook for You and Your Child; by Philip Abrams; Ulysses Press, 2004
• Children With Autism: A Parent's Guide; by Michael D. Powers; Woodbine House, 2000
• Challenging Behaviour and Autism: Making Sense - Making Progress; by Philip Whitaker; Autism Asperger Publ, 2002
• 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
• Helping Children with Autism Learn: A Guide to Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals; by Bryna Siegel; Oxford University Press, 2003
• How to Live with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Practical Strategies for Parents and Professionals; by Chris Williams; Jessica Kingsley Publ., 2004
• Parenting Your Asperger Child: Individualized Solutions for Teaching Your Child Practical Skills; by Alan Sohn; Perigee Trade, 2005
• Reaching Out, Joining In: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism; by Mary Jane Weiss; Woodbine House, 2001
• Toilet Training for Individuals With Autism & Related Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents & Teachers; by Maria Wheeler; Future Horizons, 1998

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

Compiled by Catherine Smith, MLS, medical librarian at the Family Health Library, The Children's Hospital, Denver, CO.
Published by RelayHealth.
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