A Strange World – Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS / A Guide for Parents, Partners, Professional Carers, and People with ASDs by Martine F. Delfos - A Strange World is an intriguing and comprehensive guide to autistic spectrum disorders presented from a new scientific perspective. Delfos's biopsychological model provides a strong theoretical analysis of the nature of autism and what problems it can cause. She offers practical advice on how to... more

A Work in Progress:  Behavior Management Strategies and a Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism by Ron Leaf and John McEachin

An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions by Ian Stuart-Hamilton - This revised and expanded edition adds over 300 new expressions that help unlock the meaning of everyday expressions. Both informative and entertaining, the book addresses an important aspect of social communication for people with Asperger Syndrome, who use direct, precise language and `take things literally'. This dictionary aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the... more »

Access and Inclusion for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders: 'Let Me In' by Matthew Hesmondhalgh and Christine Breakey - "This book is about forming and developing equal partnerships between individuals with autism, their families and teachers. It is about two-way traffic: listening to the individuals and... more

Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior by Lynn E. McClannahan and Patricia J. Krantz

Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom by Moyes, Rebecca - A Guide for Teachers and Parents

Asperger Syndrome - Practical Strategies for the Classroom; A Teacher's Guide by Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council -NAS

Asperger Syndrome:  A Practical Guide for Teachers by Val Cumine, Julia Leach and Jill Stevenson

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success by Brenda Smith Myles and Diane Adreon - 'Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence is an excellent book that fills a long-standing and sorely felt need. The subtitle, "practical solutions for school success", tells the story and... more

Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experience: Practical Solutions for Academic & Social Difficulties by Susan Thompson Moore

Asperger Syndrome - What Teachers Need to Know by Matt Winter - As awareness of Asperger Syndrome (AS) grows, it becomes increasingly important that all professionals have a familiarity with and understanding of the condition. However, for teachers, who have... more

Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom / Advice and Strategies for Teachers by Stacey W. Betts, Dion E. Betts and Lisa N. Gerber-Eckard - Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom offers support and practical techniques for teachers who work with children with Asperger Syndrome (AS).
Based on the successful experiences of classroom teachers, and written from a teacher's perspective, this book provides creative and easy-to-apply strategies that support and encourage AS students in the mainstream classroom, from... more »

Autism, Access and Inclusion on the Front Line / Confessions of an Autism Anorak by Matthew Hesmondhalgh - Working towards greater access and inclusion in education and employment for young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) continues to be a challenge with varying degrees of success.
Matthew Hesmondhalgh outlines the inherent problems with improving services for people on the autism spectrum, from specialised schooling to supported living schemes and examines the social issues and... more »

Autism, Discrimination and the Law / A Quick Guide for Parents, Educators and Employers by James Graham - Autism, Discrimination and the Law outlines how the legal requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 might be met for students and employees with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).  * What might discrimination against people with autism look like? more »

Bully-Proofing Your School: A Comprehensive Approach for Elementary Schools 2nd Ed. by Carla Garrity, Ph.D., Kathryn Jens, Ph.D., William Porter, Ph.D., Nancy Sager, M.A. & Cam Short-Camilli, L.C.S.W.

Career Training and Personal Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders / A Practical Resource for Schools by Vicki Lundine and Catherine Smith - This training program for teachers and carers assesses ASD students' strengths and abilities, fears and challenges and helps them acquire the skills necessary for a smooth transition from school to employment. more »

Cartoon Cut-Ups:  Teaching Figurative Language & Humor by Jean Hamerasky

Challenging the Gifted Child / An Open Approach to Working with Advanced Young Readers by Margaret Stevens - Gifted children are quick on the uptake, can be frustrated by repetition and easily become impatient when unchallenged. Challenging the Gifted Child outlines a tried and tested approach for encouraging able children to focus their active minds in a productive way and discover the joy and value of reading. more »

Choosing Home / Deciding to Homeschool with Asperger's Syndrome by Martha Kennedy Hartnett - Foreword by Stephen Shore

Creating the Peaceable School:  A Comprehensive Program for Teaching Conflict Resolution -PROGRAM GUIDE by Richard J. Bodine, Donna K. Crawford, Fred Schrumpf

Creating the Peaceable School:  A Comprehensive Program for Teaching Conflict Resolution STUDENT MANUAL by Richard J. Bodine, Donna K. Crawford, Fred Schrumpf

Embracing Asperger's / A Primer for Parents and Professionals.  By Richard Bromfield PhD

Educating Children and Youth With Autism: Strategies for Effective Practice Edited by Richard L. Simpson and Brenda Smith Myles

Educating Children with Autism by National Research Council

Everyday Education / Visual Support for Children with Autism by Pernille Dyrbjerg and Maria Vedel - Visual support aids can be highly effective tools for increasing levels of communication and independence in children with autism, who often have difficulty interpreting spoken language and non-verbal facial expressions. more »

Fun with Messy Play / Ideas and Activities for Children with Special Needs by Funny smells, sticky hands and squishy textures are all part of the way in which children develop sensory awareness. Fun with Messy Play is an exciting activity book that heightens the sensory perception of children with special needs through the imaginative use of everyday 'messy' materials like baked beans, condensed milk, jelly or glue. more »

Helping Children with Autism Learn: A Guide to Treatment Approaches For Parents and Professionals By Bryna Siegel, Ph.D.

Homespun Remedies / Strategies in the Home and Community for Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Disorders by Dion E. Betts and Nancy J. Patrick - Homespun Remedies provides creative, practical strategies for helping children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to function effectively at home and in the community. Dion E. Betts and Nancy J. Patrick offer sensible and specific approaches to tackling day-to-day problems faced by parents and carers, such as bathing, feeding, haircuts, and shopping. The book is split into four parts,... more »

Homework Organizer Assignment Notebook & Guide, 2nd ed. by Gail Epstein Mengel, Ph.D.

Higher Functioning Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism:  A Teacher's Guide by Anne Fullerton, Joyce Stratton, Phyllis Coyne, Carol Gray.  Georgie Thomas, Illustrator

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

How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up? Quality Indicators for Effective Service Delivery by Diane Twachtman-Cullen and Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly

I Can Problem Solve:  An Interpersonal Cognitive Problem-Solving Program ICPS-Preschool by Myrna B. Shure

I Can Problem Solve: An Interpersonal Cognitive Problem-Solving Program-Intermediate Elementary Grades by Myrna B. Shure

I Can Problem Solve: An Interpersonal Cognitive Problem-Solving Program-Kindergarten & Primary Grades by Myrna B. Shure

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

Inclusion Strategies for Students with Learning and Behavior Problems edited by Paul Zionts

Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Asperger's Syndrome by Sheila Wagner

Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors: A Guide to Intervention and Classroom Management by Nancy Mather and Sam Goldstein

Making it a Success / Practical Strategies and Worksheets for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Sue Larkey - Providing easy to follow, proven strategies for common teaching challenges, Making it a Success is a user-friendly resource to help teachers and teaching assistants to successfully integrate students with special needs into the classroom. With photocopiable worksheets, creative ideas for... more

Multisensory Rooms and Environments / Controlled Sensory Experiences for People with Profound and Multiple Disabilities by Susan Fowler - This unique, fully photocopiable resource offers guidance and materials to aid those developing multisensory environments - artificially engineered spaces that encourage relaxation, social skills and learning by stimulating the five senses. more »

Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders by Jeanette McAfee; foreword by Tony Attwood

Negotiating the Special Education Maze - A Guide for Parents and Teachers by Winifred Anderson, Stephen Chitwood and Deidre Hayden

Our Journey Through High Functioning Autism & Asperger Syndome: A Roadmap edited by Linda Andron

Parents' Education as Autism Therapists:  Applied Behavior Analysis in Context by Mickey Keenan, Ken P. Kerr and Karola Dillenburger

Personal Hygiene? What's that Got to Do with Me? by Pat Crissey / Illustrated by Noah CrisseyPersonal Hygiene? What's that got to do with me? is a curriculum developed for students with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, learning and developmental disabilities, designed to help them understand how others perceive their appearance and the social implications of neglecting personal... more

Phonemic Awareness in Young Children – A Classroom Curriculum by Marilyn Jager Adams, Barbara R. Foorman, Ingvar Lundberg and Terri Beeler

Planning to Learn / Creating and Using a Personal Planner with Young People on the Autism Spectrum by Keely Harper-Hill and Stephanie Lord - Late intervention often means that young people on the autism spectrum appear to act on impulse, seem disorganized, or fail to learn from past experiences.
In this practical, effective resource, the authors share tried and tested techniques for creating and using a personal planner to help individuals on the autism spectrum to develop independence. more »

Reaching and Teaching the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Using Learning Preferences and Strengths by Heather MacKenzie - Reaching and Teaching Children with Autism provides a positive approach to understanding and educating children on the autism spectrum. The book gives greater insight into the perspective and behavior of a child with autism and explores how the child's learning preferences, strengths and interests can be used to facilitate learning and enhance motivation. more »

Skillstreaming in Early Childhood:  Teaching Prosocial Skills to the Preschool and Kindergarten Child by Ellen McGinnis and Arnold P. Goldstein

Skillstreaming the Elementary School Child:  New Strategies and Perspectives for Teaching Prosocial Skills by Ellen McGinnis and Arnold P. Goldstein

Smart Kids With School Problems: Things to Know and Ways to Help by Priscilla L. Vail, Patricia Vail

So You Want to Be a Special Education Teacher...by Jim Yerman

Specialist Support Approaches to Autism Spectrum Disorder Students in Mainstream Settings by Sally Hewitt - This comprehensive guide is bursting with achievable teaching strategies for those involved with ASD students in the school environment. Due to understaffed classes or poor staff training, many students with ASDs are taught in mainstream lessons where they do not receive the help they require and... more

Still Learning / An Autistic Boy Inspires a Philosophy of Teaching by Olga Holland - Faced with the apparent inability of her autistic son Billy to learn and socialize with other children at school, Olga Holland decided to take him out of school and teach him at home. Traditional educational approaches produced few results, but she refused to give up the hope that one day he... more

Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices - Behavioral Support by Rachel Janney and Martha E. Snell

Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices - Collaborative Teaming by Rachel Janney and Martha E. Snell

Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices - Modifying Schoolwork by Rachel Janney and Martha E. Snell

Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices - Social Relationships and Peer Support by Rachel Janney and Martha E. Snell

Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices - Student Directed Learning by Rachel Janney and Martha E. Snell

Teacher's Guides to Inclusive Practices - ALL FIVE BOOKS, 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e -

Teaching at Home / A New Approach to Tutoring Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Olga Holland - 'This book offers inspiration and encouragement for parents of children with Autism or Asperger syndrome who are considering home schooling their children, and also provides useful pointers for teachers and carers.' more »

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

Teaching Children with Autism and Related Spectrum Disorders: An Art and a Science by Christy L. Magnusen

Teaching Children with Autism and Related Spectrum Disorders / An Art and a Science by Christy L. Magnusen - Based on twenty-five years of teaching and working with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), Christy L. Magnusen contends that it is those teachers who can blend the 'science' of education methodology with the 'art' of teaching who are best able to reach these children. Examining... more

Teaching for the Two Sided Mind by Linda Williams

Teaching at Home: A New Approach to Tutoring Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome By Olga Holland

Teaching Playskills to Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder by Melinda J. Smith

Teaching Young Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders to Learn--A Practical Guide for Parents and Staff in Mainstream Schools and Nurseries by Liz Hannah -NAS

Teaching Theory of Mind / A Curriculum for Children with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Related Social Challenges.  By Kirstina Ordetx - This book provides an innovative, easy-to-follow curriculum for teaching children with autism spectrum disorders to relate to and interact with others successfully by developing basic Theory of Mind skills. Containing twelve lesson plans and 220 cut-out-and-keep cards, it is an essential resource for teachers and other education professionals. more »

Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success by Marshall P. Duke, Stephen Nowicki, Jr. and Elizabeth A. Martin

The Autism Spectrum and Further Education / A Guide to Good Practice by Christine Breakey - This guide for professionals working with students with autism spectrum conditions (ASCs) in further education meets the increasing demand for information and support on this subject.  Christine Breakey provides useful guidelines and practical advice on teaching young adults successfully and confidently, emphasising the development of resources and practical skills for use specifically in... more »

The Genesis of Artistic Creativity / Asperger's Syndrome and the Arts by Michael Fitzgerald - The nature of artistic creativity and its relationship with 'difference' has intrigued people for centuries. The Genesis of Artistic Creativity is a revealing exploration of the lives of 21 famous writers, philosophers, musicians and painters including George Orwell, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Andy Warhol and many others, in light of the recognized criteria for diagnosis of high-functioning... more »

The Homeschooling Handbook by Mary Griffith

The Little Class with the Big Personality / Experiences of Teaching a Class of Young Children with Autism by Fran Hunnisett - The Little Class with the Big Personality is an honest account of the day-to-day challenges faced by the teacher of seven very different autistic children. The author's creative, accessible approach invites the reader to look beyond the stereotypes of mainstream schooling and explore the... more

The Paraprofessional's Guide to the Inclusive Classroom: Working as a Team, 2nd. Ed. by Mary Beth Doyle

Quick, Easy and Effective Behaviour Management Ideas for the Classroom by Nicola S. Morgan - Every teacher knows that the foundation of a good learning environment is effective behaviour management. Without the right attitude, resources and techniques, behaviour problems can disrupt classes, consume the teacher's time and subsequently affect the education and well-being of all the children. This book is brimming with quick, easy and effective techniques to help keep children focused... more »

Understanding How Asperger Children and Adolescents Think and Learn / Creating Manageable Environments for AS Students by Paula Jacobsen - Understanding How Asperger Children and Adolescents Think and Learn helps educators appreciate the learning process and improve its effectiveness for students with Asperger Syndrome.  The author provides a compelling inside view of how AS pupils perceive and understand what goes on in the classroom, and how they, in turn, are perceived by fellow pupils and teachers. She adopts a pragmatic... more »

"You're Going to Love This Kid": Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom by Paula Kluth; Foreword by Eugene Marcus

What Did You Say? What Do You Mean? / 120 Illustrated Metaphor Cards, plus Booklet with Information, Ideas and Instructions by Jude Welton,  Illustrated by Jane Telford

What's Next?  Preparing the Student with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities for Success in the Community by Carol Gray

Your Special Friend / A Book for Peers of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome by Josie Santomauro - 'There's a kid at school who gets extra help from a special teacher. He has temper tantrums when he is angry and sometimes finds it hard to pay attention. He might even have been to a special school to learn how to behave appropriately in class. This kid might be a little different from others in some ways ... but this kid is NOT STUPID! Can you solve the mystery of the special kid?' more »

Your Special Student / A Book for Educators of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome by Josie Santomauro and Margaret-Anne Carter - If one of your pupils has Asperger Syndrome (AS) you might have noticed that some of their behaviour is a bit different to other students: that they become stressed when faced with change in situations or routines. Children with AS are visual thinkers and learners, and they do not cope well with verbal instructions. That's why, in order to avoid negative feedback, they can become defiant in... more »
 

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