Autism

STatewide Autism Resources and Training

1    Positive Behavioral Support

            By Lynn Kern Koegel, Robert L. Koegel, Glen Dunlap

            This person- and family-centered book features compelling case studies, research-based strategies, and thoughtful discussion pieces written by leaders in behavioral intervention.  Behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, educators, and child development professionals will find this source to be essential for: reducing and preventing challenging behavior, encouraging family involvement, enhancing educational experiences, and expanding opportunities for social interaction.

1    Trevor Trevor

            By Diane Twachtman-Cullen

            Trevor Trevor is a metaphor designed to be read to children by adults.  The ultimate goal of Trevor Trevor 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.

1    Everybody is Different

            By Fiona Bleach

            This book is aimed at young people who have brothers or sisters with autism.  This book will help the siblings understand autism and, in doing so, they will be able to understand their brother or sister better.

1    All About My Brother

            By Sarah Peralta

            In this charming picture book, eight-year-old Sarah Peralta demystifies autism by giving us insights into the world of her younger brother, who is nonverbal.  Through her simple depictions of Evan’s everyday behavior, Sarah encourages others to approach autism without fear or pity.

2     Do you Hear What I Hear?

            By Janice Fialka MSW, ACSW, Karen C. Mikus, Ph.D.

1    Thinking in Pictures

            By Temple Grandin

            Thinking in Pictures is an “inside narrative” of autism.  Thinking in Pictures is a study of a most gifted autistic person who has designed one third of all the livestock-handling facilities in the United States.  It provides a biographical glimpse into the mind of an autistic person. 

2     There’s a Boy in Here

            By Judy Barron, Sean Barron

            There’s a Boy in Here is a heartrending yet inspiring portrayal of autism seen through the pain of a mother’s unceasing devotion and a boy’s desperate isolation.  It is an astonishing and inspiring story of one family’s terrifying ordeal and the power of the love that brought it to an end.

2     Keys to Parenting the Child with Autism

            By Marlene Targ Brill, M.Ed.

            This book explains what autism is and how it is diagnosed.  You get advice on identifying resources, working with the therapeutic community, ensuring and appropriate education as defined by law, and helping each child with autism develop to his or her potential.

2     Children with Autism

            By Michael D. Powers, Psy.D

            This book is a trusted, respective source of information on autism and other conditions within the spectrum of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD).  It includes the latest diagnostic information, extensive coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as an intervention, an enlightening discussion of the social dynamics of family and marriage, advocacy via the Internet, and the impact of the 1997 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

2     Siblings of Children with Autism

            By Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D.

            Siblings of Children with Autism is an invaluable guide to understanding sibling relationships, how autism affects these relationships, and what families can do to support their other children as they cope with the intensive needs of a child with autism.

2     The Explosive Child

            By Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.

            This book is about helping inflexible, easily frustrated, explosive children and their parents think and interact more adaptively.  In The Explosive Child, you’ll find ways to regain your sanity and optimism and to handle your child’s difficulties competently and with compassion.  With Dr. Greene’s realistic, expert advice, you and your child will discover a relationship you can both feel good about.

3     A Parent’s Guide to Autism

            By Charles A. Hart

            A comprehensive sourcebook for meeting the challenges of parenting an autistic child—with love, care, and understanding.  This book is presented in a question-and-answer format that most efficiently addresses your concerns, offers clear and reassuring advice on the following topics: Symptoms and Types of Autism, Possible Causes of Autism, Therapy Options, Treatment Alternatives, Facilitated Communication, and Choosing a School.

13     Helpful Responses to Some of the Behaviors of Individuals with Autism

            By Nancy Dalrymple

2     Enhancing Communication in Individuals with Autism Through the Use of           Pictures and Word Symbols

            By Michelle G. Winner

4     Identifying High Functioning Children with Autism

            By Stine Levy

3     Facts About Autism

            By Indiana Resource Center for Autism

1    Functional School Activities I

            By Nancy Dalrymple

1    Growing Towards Independence by Learning Functional Skills and Behaviors

            By Barbara Porco

1    Reading

            By Nancy Dalrymple

1    Solving Behavior Problems in Autism

            By Linda A. Hodgden

1    Sex Education: Issues for the Person with Autism

            By Carol Detmer, Nancy Dalrymple, Linda Sinex

2     Some Interpersonal Social Objectives and Teaching Strategies for People with Autism

            By Nancy Dalrymple

3     Toileting

            By Nancy Dalrymple, Margaret Boarman

1    Developing a Functional and Longitudinal Individual Plan

            By Nancy Dalrymple

1    Learning Self-Care Skills

            By Valerie DePalma, Marci Wheeler

1    Learning to be Independent and Responsible

            By Nancy Dalrymple

1    Reader’s Handbook

            No Author

1    Best Practices for Supporting Autism

            No Author

1    Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders

            By Maria Wheeler

            A comprehensive guide for parents and teachers, this book begins with the importance of toilet training and covers all associated problems.  Many techniques used to toilet train other children are not sufficient when used to teach toileting skills to persons with autism.

4     Record Book for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

            By Marci Wheeler, Cathy Pratt, Ph.D.

1    The Paraprofessional’s Guide to the Inclusive Classroom

By Mary Beth Doyle

2     Publication & Videotape Catalogue

            By Indiana Resource Center for Autism

1    What is the Picture Exchange Communication System or PECS?

            By Indiana Resource Center for Autism

1    Sleep Better

            By V. Mark Durand

            The impact of recurrent sleep problems—negative effects on behavior, mood, social interactions, physical stamina, and performance at school or work—is felt by everyone who works with or cares for a child.  This book offers professionals and parents step-by-step, “how to” instructions for addressing a variety of problems and implementing widely tested, largely drug-free techniques that have already helped hundreds of children with special needs.

2     We’ve Climbed Mountains

            By Kim Davis

2     Straight Talk About Autism

            No Author

1    Autism & The New Law

            No Author

1    Activity Schedules for Children with Autism

            By Lynn E. McClannahan, Ph.D. Patricia J. Kranz, Ph.D.

            Activity schedules—simple, yet revolutionary teaching tools—enable children with autism to accomplish activities with greatly reduced adult supervision.  An activity schedule is a set of pictures or words that cues a child to engage in a sequence of activities.  When activity schedules are mastered, children are more self-directed, purposeful and have more control over their lives.

1    Learning Re-enabled

            By Susan Orloff, OTR/L

2     My Friend with Autism

            By Beverly Bishop

            My Friend with Autism is the exceptional result of a parent’s determination to help her special needs son fit in with his peers, and to foster tolerance and understanding among her son’s friends and schoolmates.  The author wrote this book for the teachers and students in her son’s elementary school class.  By helping others understand autism, she is able to encourage tolerance and a positive approach to classroom integration for special needs children.

1    Educating Children and Youth with Autism

            By Richard L. Simpson

1    Asperger Syndrome

            No Author

2     The World of the Autistic Child

            By Bryna Siegel

            The World of the Autistic Child is a common sense guide for parents.  The author gives a wealth of practical advice on autistic behavior and ways of encouraging the development of communication and other skills.  This book also gives advice on evaluating educational programs and how parents can relate to and work with teachers and other professionals.

1    Emergence Labeled Autistic

            By Temple Grandin, Margaret M. Scariano

            This is the story of how one person went from a fear gripped, autistic childhood to become a successful professional, a world leader in her field.

1    Lucy’s Story

            By Lucy Blackman

            An essential resource for anyone interested in autism, sensory issues, argumentative and alternative communication (AAC), language and the practice of writing, Lucy’s Story is also an intriguing, poignant and exciting autobiography.

2     Ian’s Walk

            By Laurie Lears

            Ian’s Walk is the story of the extra challenges that siblings of children with disabilities have in their lives.  The healthy siblings learn valuable lessons of responsibility, compassion, and toleration of differences.

1    The World Leader in Resources on Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome

            By Future Horizons INC.

1    Moving the Ball on Autism

            By Advocate

2     The ABC’s of Autism

            By M. Davi Kathiresan

            This book was written to educate families, children and professionals, and make them aware of the skills, strengths and capacities of persons with autism.  If we are to assist persons with autism to achieve their full potential then we must not only address their needs, we must also begin to think in terms of the strengths that individuals with autism have.

1    Visual Recipes

            By Tabitha Orth

            This is a wonderful cookbook written for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.  With its photos and easy-to-follow directions, Visual Recipes will enable independence and confidence for anyone in the kitchen.

1    Special Children, Challenged Parents

            By Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D.

            The author of this book is both a professional psychologist and the father of a son with autism.  Dr. Naseef gives a father’s intensely personal journey and an invaluable professional guide for parents of children with disabilities.

1    Raising a Child Who Has a Physical Disability

            By Donna G. Albrecht

            Parenting a child who has a physical disability can be complicated.  This book will make your job easier.  Compassionate, helpful, and based on real-life experience, it will help you handle every facet of raising and loving your special child, including:

·        Finding the right physical and mental health professionals

·        Solving stressful situations within the family

·        Boosting your child’s confidence and self-esteem

·        Developing a proper support team you can trust

·        Dealing with hospitalizations and emergencies

·        Handling medical equipment at home

·        Managing medications, special diets, and hygiene needs

·        Getting a reluctant school district to meet your child’s educational needs

·        Selecting a guardian or arranging for long-term custodial care

4     Pathways to Home and Community: Promising Practices for Indiana Citizens with Disabilities

            No Author

            This publication provides the opportunity to learn from the perspective of disabled individuals who have experienced and helped to shape significant improvements in the services and supports that they receive.  It is also an opportunity to highlight achievements of service providers and advocates, while offering practical information to others.

4     Helping People with Autism Manage Their Behavior

            By Nancy Justin Dalrymple

            This source book will cover the broad topic of helping people with autism manage their behavior by analyzing the learning environment and the purpose of the behavior, then teaching new skills and behaviors.  This book emphasizes techniques to help encourage children grow toward independence by learning to take responsibility for their own behavior.

2     Developing Friendships

            By Kim Davis

1    On the Horizon is Friendship

            By Jenison Autism Journal

1    Autistic Impaired LINK Program

            No Author

1    Autism: Being Friends

            No Author

1    Breakthroughs: How to Reach Students with Autism

            No Author