Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure

by Paul Offit (2008, Columbia University Press, 24.95/hardback)
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A national expert on vaccines challenges the "modern-day prophets." Those who have so egregiously misled the public and exposes the opportunism of the lawyers, journalists, celebrities, and politicians who support them. Offit recounts the history of autism research and the exploitation of this tragic condition by advocates and zealots. He considers the manipulation of science in the popular media and the courtroom, and he explores why society is susceptible to the bad science and risky therapies put forward by many anti-vaccination activists. [6" x 9”...298 pages]

Practical Ideas That Really Work for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Second Edition

by Kathleen McConnell & Gail Ryser (2007, Pro-Ed, 46.00/spiral)
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This revised manual contains 39 strategies that can be used to improve students' social interaction and communication and decrease their repetitive/stereotypical patterns of behavior. There is a one-page explanation of each idea, handy tips to increase each idea's effectiveness, helpful illustrations and examples, and reproducible masters for most ideas. Grades K-12. [8.5” x 11”...154 pages]

Early Intervention and Autism: Real-Life Questions, Real-Life Answers

by James Ball (2008, Future Horizons, 24.95)
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When your child has just been diagnosed with autism, questions and concerns immediately flood your mind. What do I need to know first? What do I need to do first? What program is right for my child? This book discusses the components of a "perfect" program for young children with autism, including a variety of proven techniques, and gives parents tools to assess whether or not they "fit" their child and their family. It also includes a how-to guide for setting up an effective Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and transitioning a child with autism into a public school program. [6” x 9”...424 pages]

Growing Up with Autism: Working with School-Age Children & Adolescents

by Robin Gabriels & Dina Hill (2007, Guilford, 35.00/hardback)
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This highly practical volume translates current research into helpful recommendations for educators. It focuses on how to assist families in moving beyond the early intervention stage to address children's multiple care needs as they prepare for puberty and the transition to adulthood. It explores the changing needs of the individual with autism and traces the ongoing impact on the family. [6" x 9.5”...302 pages]

Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Second Edition

by Stephen M. Shore (2003, Autism Asperger Pub Co, 21.95)
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In this must-have resource, "two teachers from This expanded second edition, which features a foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin, includes an important new chapter on getting ready for college. In addition, the discussion on common sensory reactions has been expanded. Finally, there's a new chapter on Shore's recent public involvement with autism spectrum-related issues, including testifying on the state of autism-related issues to the chair of Governmental Reform, speaking at conferences, both in the United States and internationally, and advocating for services for individuals on the spectrum. [6" x 9”...174 pages]

Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew: Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

by Ellen Notbohm (2006, Future Horizons, 14.95)
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For the teacher in all of us comes Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew. The unique perspective of a child's voice is back to help us understand the thinking patterns that guide their actions, shape an environment conducive to their learning style, and communicate with them in meaningful ways. Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew affirms that autism imposes no inherent upper limits on achievement, that both teacher and child "can do it." It's the game plan every educator, parent, or family member needs to make the most of every "teaching moment" in the life of these children we love. [6" x 9”...116 pages]

Helping Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Step-by-Step Workbook

by Stephanie Lockshin, et al. (2005, New Harbinger, 17.95)
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Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), are characterized by severe developmental impairments, including lowered social function and communication skills. This workbook provides parents with the latest and most effective ASD management techniques and step-by-step guidelines for fostering children's abilities and enhancing the health of the whole family. [8.5" x 11”...227 pages]

Ten Things: Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

by Ellen Notbohm (2005, Future Horizons, 14.95)
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Framed with both humor and compassion, the book defines the top ten characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with autism. Ellen's personal experiences as a parent, an autism columnist, and a contributor to numerous parenting magazines coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum. [6" x 9”...110 pages]

Demystifying Autism Spectrum Disorders

by Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey (2004, Woodbine House, 16.95)
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A must-have book for parents who suspect their child might have autism and for those who've already received a diagnosis but feel that a different Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis might be more appropriate. [5.5" x 8.5”...241 pages]

The Incredible 5-Point Scale: Assisting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Understanding Social Interactions & Controlling Their Emotional Responses

by Kari Buron (2003, Autism Asperger Pub Co, 18.95)
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In this must-have resource, "two teachers from Minnesota" share their successful use of the simple concept of 5-point scales to help students understand and control their emotional reactions to everyday events that might otherwise set in emotion escalating reactions. Whether it is inappropriate touching, obsessions, yelling, hitting or making hurtful statements to classmates, this clearly illustrated book shows how to break down a given behavior and, with the student's active participation, develop a unique scale that identifies the problem and, just as important, suggests alternative, positive behaviors at each level of the scale. [7.5" x 11”...73 pages]

Comic Strip Conversations

by Carol Gray (1994, Future Horizons, 9.95)
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A comic strip conversation incorporates the use of simple drawings to illustrate the interaction which comprises the quick exchange of information conversation entails. It is an effective tool for parents and professionals working with students with autism and other developmental disabilities because it creates a visual component to an abstract subject they find complex and often perplexing. Comic Strip Conversations identifies what people say and do, emphasizing also what people may be thinking. It's a small book with a big impact. [8.5” x 11 ”...40 pages]

1001 Great Ideas: For Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

by Ellen Notbohm & Veronica Zysk (2005, Future Horizons, 24.95)
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A time-saver; a life-saver. Written for both parents and professionals, this book offers straightforward, real-life, and child-tested ideas that will save you time, and provide meaningful progress for students. Features chapters on behavior, communication, sensory challenges, daily living, education strategies, and much more. Grades K-8. [6.5” x 9”...250 pages]

A Mind Apart

by Peter Szatmari (2004, Guilford, 16.95)
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Leading autism authority Dr. Szatmari tries to help parents understand and appreciate the unusual inner world of a child with this affliction. [6” x 9”...210 pages]

Taking Care of Myself

by Mary Wrobel (2003, Future Horizons, 24.95)
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This book was specifically designed to address the health and safety needs of students aged five and up with autism spectrum disorders. Through a unique combination of social stories and easy-to-understand activities, this book will reduce the fear and confusion surrounding issues of health, hygiene, puberty, and more. [8.5” x 11”...174 pages]

Conquering Autism: Reclaiming Your Child Through Natural Therapies

by Stephen Edelson (2001, Kensington, 14.00)
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In this compassionate and critically important book, readers will discover that: toxins in our environment are linked to autism, hyperactivity, and ADD. In the past 50 years, more than 75,000 new chemical compounds have been released into the environment. Annually, the United States produces more than 300 million tons of toxic waste—with a direct and corresponding link to increased childhood disorders. [6” x 9”...270 pages]

How Do I Teach This Kid?: Visual Work Tasks for Beginning Learners on the Autism Spectrum

by Kimberly Henry (2005, Future Horizons, 19.95)
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Easy-to-implement ideas for creating over 80 different work tasks or boxes to be used to teach students to work independently and for an established length of time. This book contains classroom and home-tested ideas for addressing skills in six different areas: sorting, matching, reading, writing, mathematics, and motor tasks. Grades Pre-5. [8.5” x 11”...116 pages]

The Autism Trail Guide: Postcards from the Road Less Traveled

by Ellen Notbohm (2007, Future Horizons, 19.95)
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A cohesive compilation of her best articles, The Autism Trail Guide: Postcards from the Road Less Traveled will help parents of children with autism take on everyday challenges while celebrating what their children bring to their world. Ellen offers concrete advice on issues such as math homework, video games, and tricky behavior, and also tackles the more abstract concepts of parenting, such as trusting parental instincts, when to take risks, how to hang on, and when to let go. This book is absolutely invaluable to all who are "on the autism trail." [6” x 9”...179 pages]

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