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Autism - Resources

Harris, S. (1994). Siblings of children with autism: A guide for families. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. (Telephone: 1-800-843-7323.)

Harris, S.L., & Weiss, M.J. (1998). Right from the start: Behavioral intervention for young children with autism: A guide for parents and professionals. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. (Telephone: 1-800-843-7323.)

Hart, C.A. (1993). A parent's guide to autism: Answers to the most common questions. New York: Pocket Books, Simon & Schuster Co. [Telephone: 1-800-223-2336.]

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. [Available from Plenum Publishing Corporation, 233 Spring Street New York, NY 10013. Telephone: 1-800-221-9369.]

Maurice, C., Green, G., & Luce, S.C. (Eds.). (1996). Behavioral intervention for young children with autism: A manual for parents and professionals. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. (Telephone: 1-800-897-3202.)

McClannaham, L.E., & Krantz, P.J. (1999). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. (Telephone: 1-800-843-7323.)

Powers, M.D. (Ed.). (2000). Children with autism: A parent's guide (2nd ed.). Rockville, MD: Woodbine House. [Telephone: 1-800-843-7323; (301) 897-3570.]

Schopler, E., & Mesibov, G.B. (Eds.). Books available in the "Current Issues in Autism" book series include: High-functioning individuals with autism (1992); Preschool issues in autism (1993); Behavioral issues in autism (1995); Learning and cognition in autism (1995); and Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism? (1998). [All are available from Kluwer Academic Publishers at (781) 871-6600.]

Additional Reading

The following resources provide a good starting point for gaining insight, practical information, and support. Further information on autism can be found at libraries, book stores, and local chapters of the Autism Society of America.

Books for parents

Baron-Cohen, S., and Bolton, B. Autism: The Facts. New York: Oxford University Press, 1993.

Harris, S., and Handelman, J. eds. Preschool Programs for Children with Autism. Austin, TX: PRO-ED, 1993.

Hart, C. A Parent's Guide to Autism, New York: Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, 1993.

Lovaas, O. Teaching Developmentally Disabled Children: The ME Book. Austin, TX: PRO-ED, 1981.

May, J. Circles of Care and Understanding: Support Groups for Fathers of Children with Special Needs. Bethesda, MD: Association for the Care of Children's Health, 1993.

Powers, M. Children with Autism: A Parents' Guide. Rockville, MD: Woodbine House, 1989.

Sacks, O. An Anthropologist on Mars. New York: Knopf, 1995.

Advocacy Manual: A Parent's How-to Guide for Special Education Services. Pittsburgh: Learning Disabilities Association of America, 1992.

Directory for Exceptional Children: A Listing of Educational and Training Facilities. Boston: Porter Sargent Publications, 1994.

Pocket Guide to Federal Help for Individuals with Disabilities. Pueblo, CO: U. S. Government Printing Office, Consumer Information Center.

Books for children

Amenta, C. Russell is Extra Special. New York: Magination Press, 1992.

Gold, P. Please Don't Say Hello. New York: Human Sciences Press/Plenum Publications, 1986.

Katz, I., and Ritvo, E. Joey and Sam. Northridge, CA: Real Life Storybooks, 1993.

Books for teachers and other interested professionals

Aarons, M., and Gittens, T. The Handbook of Autism. A Guide for Parents and Professionals. New York: Tavistock/Routledge, 1992.

American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition. Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Association, 1994.

Groden, G., and Baron, M., eds. Autism: Strategies for Change. New York: Gardner Press, 1988.

Simmons, J. The Hidden Child. Rockville, MD: Woodbine House, 1987.

Simpson, R., and Zionts, P. Autism : Information and Resources for Parents, Families, and Professionals. Austin, TX: PRO-ED, 1992.

Smith, M. Autism and Life in the Community: Successful Interventions for Behavioral Challenges. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 1990.

Smith, M., Belcher, R., and Juhrs, P. A Guide to Successful Employment for Individuals with Autism. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 1995.

Autobiographies of people dealing with autism

Barron, J., and Barron, S. There's a Boy in Here, New York: Simon and Schuster, 1992.

Grandin, T. Thinking In Pictures and Other Reports From My Life with Autism. New York: Doubleday, 1995.

Grandin, T. Emergence: Labeled Autistic. Novato, CA: Arena Press, 1986.

Hart, C. Without Reason: A Family Copes with Two Generations of Autism. New York: Harper & Row, 1989.

Maurice, C. Let Me Hear Your Voice.: A Family's Triumph over Autism. New York: Knopf, 1993.

Miedzianik, D. I Hope Some Lass Will Want Me After Reading All This. Nottingham England: Nottingham University, 1986.

Park, C. The Siege. New York: Harcourt, Brace, World, 1967.

Williams, D. Somebody Somewhere. New York: Times Books, 1994.

Adapted from information published by the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities