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BOOK'S

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A Guide to Asperger Syndrome by Christopher Gillberg by Tantam, D. and Prestwood S.

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A Mind of Ones Own: A Guide to the Special Difficulties and Needs of the More Able Person with Autism or Asperger syndrome by Tantam, D. and Prestwood S.. 3rd ed. London: National Autistic Society, 1999. 189928009X.  First published as "A mind of ones own: a guide to the special difficulties and needs of the more able person with autism, for parents, professionals and people with autism" in 1988. 2nd revised edition published 1991. Available from the NAS Publications Department, Code NAS 046

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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

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All The King's Men: A Young Child's Journey Through Autism  The entire text of the Book by Karen Dembroski is available here.

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An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions by Ian Stuart-Hamilton / Addressing an important aspect of social communication for people with Asperger Syndrome, who use direct, precise language and ‘take things literally’, this dictionary of idiomatic expressions aims... more

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An Exact Mind: An Artist With Asperger Syndrome by Peter Myers, Simon Baron-Cohen and Sally Wheelwright / Peter Myers’s intricate and ornately patterned drawings are brought together for the first time in this volume, which is the fascinating result of the collaboration of an artist and two scientists.... more

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Art Therapy with Children on the Autistic Spectrum: Beyond Words by Kathy Evans and Janek Dubowski / Recent research has shown that art therapy can be particularly effective for children with autism and related communication disorders. The extensive range of symptoms experienced by autistic people... more

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ASK ME about Asperger's Syndrome - Professionals and parents describe the impairments that typically affect students with Asperger's Syndrome and offer practical suggestions and techniques for working with these children.... more

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American Normal by Lawrence Osborne

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Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Professionals and Families edited by Raymond W. Ducharme, Thomas P. Gullotta, Jessica M. Ramos, Jennifer C. Messina

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Asperger's and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope Through Famous Role Models by Norm Ledgin, foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin

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Asperger Syndrome & Your Child, A Parent's Guide: Unlocking Your Child's Potential by Michael D. Powers, Psy.D. with Janet Poland

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Asperger's Syndrome, The Universe and Everything: Kenneth's Book by Kenneth Hall

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Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Uta Firth

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Autism Handle with Care by Gail Gillingham

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Autism: An Inside-Out Approach: An Innovative Look at the 'Mechanics' of 'Autism' and its Developmental 'Cousins' by Donna Williams / Donna Williams' challenging new book, written by an autistic person for people with autism and related disorders, carers, and the professionals who work with them, is a practical handbook to... more

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Autism – The Eighth Colour of the Rainbow: Learn to Speak Autistic by Florica Stone

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Autism - The Search for Coherence - Edited by John Richer and Sheila Coates / Autism - The Search for Coherence takes a multidisciplinary approach to autism, its causes and treatments, bringing together contributors from different fields - psychology, medicine, education,... more

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Children with Autism:  A Parent's Guide - 2nd Ed. by Michael D. Powers

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Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome  Do we speak the same language? by Olga Bogdashina

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Communicating Partners: 30 Years of Building Responsive Relationships with Late Talking Children including Autism, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Down Syndrome, and Typical Development. Developmental Guides for Professionals and Parents by James D. MacDonald / Communicating Partners, the result of over thirty years of clinical practice and research work with pre-verbal and verbal children with language delays, offers an innovative approach to working... more

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Congratulations! It's Asperger Syndrome by Jen Birch

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Confronting Autism - The Aurora on the Dark Side of Venus by Victoria A. Beck

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Creating Minds: An Anatomy of Creativity Seen Through the Lives of

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Diagnosing Jefferson: Evidence of a Condition that Guided His Beliefs, Behavior, and Personal Associations by Norm Ledgin; Comments by Temple Grandin

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Diet Intervention and Autism: Implementing the Gluten Free and Casein Free Diet for Autistic Children and Adults - A Practical Guide for Parents by Marilyn Le Breton / People with autism often are intolerant of gluten (a protein in four types of cereal) and casein (a protein found in animal's milk). There are many testaments to the benefits for such people of a... more

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Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits by Deirdre V. Lovecky / Through recognizing the different levels and kinds of giftedness, this book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. Explaining... more

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Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD by Steven E. Gutstein, Rachelle  K. Sheely

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Freud, Einstein, Picasso, Stravinsky, Eliot, Graham, and Gandhi by Howard Gardner

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Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits by Deirdre V. Lovecky

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Einstein Lived Here: Essays for the Layman by Abraham Pais

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Einstein: : The Life and Times by Ronald W. Clark

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Finding Out About Asperger's Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism and Pdd by Gunilla Gerland

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From Goals to Data and Back Again: Adding Backbone to Developmental Intervention for Children with Autism by Jill Fain Lehman and Rebecca Klaw / Early intervention is now accepted as essential in helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) to cope with the future demands of daily living, education and long-term independence.... more

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Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman by James Gleick

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Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In by Stephen Nowicki, Jr. and Marshall P. Duke

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

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...Article - Help Children with Autism Learn  By Bryna Siegel, Ph.D.

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Hitchhiking Through Asperger Syndrome by Lise Pyles

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How to Understand Autism – The Easy Way by Alexander Durig / In this clear and accessible introduction to autism, Alexander Durig provides a host of ideas and examples that enable the reader to understand the phenomenon of autism, recognize different kinds of autistic perception and behaviour, and prepare for interaction with autistic people. To help... more

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Hurricane Dancing - Glimpses of Life with an Autistic Child by D. Alison Watt.  Photographs by Carole Ruth Fields/ Hurricane Dancing is a collection of poems and photographs that tell of the heartbreaks, challenges and joys of raising an autistic child. The intense relationship portrayed here between an autistic daughter and her parents shows that a child can experience love and acceptance regardless... more

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Ideas and Opinions by Albert Einstein

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Inside Out:  What Makes a Person with Social Cognitive Deficits Tick? by Miclelle Garcia Winner

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Loners - The Life Path of Unusual Children by Sula Wolf

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Ludwig Wittgenstein: A Memoir by Norman Malcolm

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Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius by Ray Monk

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Making Visual Supports Work in the Home and Community: Strategies for Individuals with Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Jennifer L. Savner and Brenda Smith Myles

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Map It Out:  Visual Tools for Thinking, Organizing, and Communicating by Elisabeth H. Wiig and Carolyn C. Wilson

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Music Therapy:  Another Path to Learning and Communication for Children in the Autism Spectrum by Betsey King Brunk

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

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Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges for Children with Asperger Syndrome by Haley Myles

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Power Cards: Using Special Interests to Motivate Children and Youth With Asperger Syndrome and Autism by Elisa Gagnon

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Reweaving the Autistic Tapestry: Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD

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Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum by Wendy Lawson - Written by an ‘insider', an openly gay autistic adult, Wendy Lawson writes frankly and honestly about autism, sex and sexuality. In her new book, she draws upon her own experience to examine the implications of being autistic on relationships, sex and sexuality. Having discussed subjects such as... more

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Targeting Autism : What We Know, Don't Know, and Can Do to Help Young Children With Autism and Related Disorders by Shirley Cohen, University of California Press

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The Autism Encyclopedia Edited by John T. Neisworth and Pamela S. Wolfe - This comprehensive collection of over 500 terms related to autism spectrum disorders and pervasive developmental disorders clearly explains classification systems, causes, prevalence, diagnosis, screening and assessment, interventions, medical issues and legislation associated with autism,... more

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The Development of Autism: A Self-Regulatory Perspective by Thomas L. Whitman

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The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence by Carl Sagan

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The Emperor's New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics (Popular Science) by Roger Penrose, Martin Gardner

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The Essential Difference: The Truth about the Male and Female Brain by Simon Baron-Cohen

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The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome:  Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration by Patricia Romanowski and Barb Kirby

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The Private Lives of Albert Einstein by Roger Highfield, Paul Carter (Contributor)

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The Stigma of Genius: Einstein, Consciousness, and Education by Joe L. Kincheloe

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The Stolen Child: Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Ann Hewetson

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The World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders by Bryna Siegel

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This Is Asperger Syndrome by Elisa Gagnon, Brenda Smith Myles

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Tictionary: A Reference Guide to the World of Tourette Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for Parents and Professionals by Becky Ottinger

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Reweaving the Autistic Tapestry: Autism, Asperger Syndrome and ADHD by Lisa Blakemore-Brown

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Shadow Syndromes by John J. Ratey, MD

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Solving Behavior Problems in Autism by Linda Hodgdon

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Souls: Beneath and Beyond Autism by Thomas Balsamo and Sharon Rosenbloom

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Understanding Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism (The Autism Spectrum Disorders Library, Volume 1) by Gary B. Mesibov

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Visual Strategies for Improving Communications by Linda Hodgdon

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What is Life? : With Mind and Matter and Autobiographical Sketches by Erwin Schrodinger (Author), Roger Penrose

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When I Say No, I Feel Guilty by Manuel J. Smith (Preface)

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When I Say No I Feel Guilty, Vol. II, for Managers and Executives by Manuel J. Smith

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Why Does Chris Do That? by Tony Attwood (2003 Revised Ed.)

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World As I See It by Albert Einstein

 

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