Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Resources

• Parenting a child on the Autism Spectrum: The Holidays. See the discussion on Cable 15: 11/14 at 9 pm; 11/16 at 8:30 pm; 11/18 at 9 pm and 11/20 at noon. Here are some other suggestions.
• Book Resources
• Community Resources
• Good overall description of Asperger's Syndrome
• Articles on Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

Asperger’s Association of New England has created this list of recommended books dealing with Autism and Asperger’s syndrome on their website. Each title is linked to the SAILS network so you can place a hold on it. All you need is your SAILS or Able library card number and your pin number. You can also purchase many of these books at Borders or online.

• Books by or About People with Autism
• Books for Adolescents
• Books for Children
• Behavior Management Issues
• General Information
• Educational Guides and Resources
• Sensory Issues
• Social Skills and Communication
• Books from Amazon's So You'd like to cope with your Aspy kid list.

Books by or About People with Autism

Quirky Kids: Understanding and Helping Your Child who Doesn't Fit In - When to Worry and When Not to Worry
by Perri Klass, M.D. and Eileen Costello, M.D.

Asperger Syndrome and Young Children: Building Skills for the Real World by Teresa Bolick, Ph.D.

Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey Through Autism by Dawn Prince-Hughes, Ph.D

Right Address ... Wrong Planet: Children with Asperger Syndrome Becoming Adults by Gena Barnhill

Elijah's Cup: A Family's Journey into the Community and Culture of High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
by Valerie Paradiz

Olivers Sacks:

"a moving and eloquent chronicle.... An important addition to the literature of autism, full of beautifully observed moments"

Tony Attwood, Ph.D.:

"Not only a joy to read, it challenged my thinking...and inspired new directions in my own clinical work."

Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome by Jerry Newport, Ron Bass (Foreword)

Autism - Asperger's and Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond by Jerry and Mary Newport, Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. (Foreword)

Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Stephen Shore

Discovering My Autism: Apologia Pro Vita Sua (With Apologies to Cardinal Newman) by Edgar Schneider

Our Journey Through High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A Roadmap by Linda Andron (Editor), et al

Eating an Artichoke: A Mother's Perspective on Asperger Syndrome by Echo R. Fling, Tony Attwood

Books by Liane Holliday Willey:

Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal

Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome

Books by Temple Grandin:

Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports from My Life With Autism

Emergence: Labeled Autistic

Books by Donna Williams:

Nobody Nowhere: The Extraordinary Autobiography of an Autistic

Somebody Somewhere: Breaking Free from the World of Autism

Autism, An Inside-Out Approach: An Innovative Look at the Mechanics of 'Autism' and Its Developmental 'Cousins'

Autism and Sensing: The Unlost Instinct

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Books for Adolescents

All Kinds of Minds: A Young Student's Book About Learning Abilities and Learning Disorders by Mel Levine

How Rude!:The Teenagers' Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out
by Alex J. Packer, Ph.D., et al

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Books for Children

Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger's Adventure by Kathy Hoopmann

What Does It Mean to Me? by Catherine Faherty, Gary B. Mesibov

Trevor Trevor by Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Deidre Sassano (Illustrator)

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Behavior Management Issues

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns by Brenda Smith Myles and Jack Southwick

The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children by Ross W. Greene

1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by Thomas W. Phelan

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General Information

The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration by Patricia Romanowski Bashe, Barbara L. Kirby, Tony Attwood (Foreword)

Asperger's Syndrome Video by Tony Attwood

Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood, Lorna Wing (Preface)

Asperger Syndrome by Ami Klin (Editor), et al

Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Uta Frith (Editor)

Autism: Explaining the Enigma (Cognitive Development) by Uta Frith

Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide by Kathryn Stewart

Autism: An Introduction to Psychological Theory by Francesca Happe

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Educational Guides and Resources

Straight talk about Psychological Testing for Kids by Gretchen Felopulos & Ellen Braaten

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens and Teens Get Ready for the Real World by Teresa Bolick , Ph.D.

Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Rebecca A. Moyes, Susan J. Moreno

Children With Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Patricia Howlin (available in NetLibrary)

Wrightslaw: Special Education Law by Peter W. D. Wright, Pamela Darr Wright

Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children by Steven E. Gutstein and Rachelle K. Sheely.

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Community Resources

• Community Autism Resources Also check out their up-coming workshops.

• Asperger's Association of New England

• Friends And Families Of Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorders meets on the third Friday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., Hockomock YMCA Community Room

• For diagnosis of children have your pediatrician refer you to Bradley Hospital (E. Providence), Hasbro Children's (Providence) or Children's Hospital (Boston) or a neuro-psychologist in the area.

• Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome

• National Alliance for Autism Research. There is a Southeastern Massachusetts chapter that organizes speakers and a fund-raising walk. Contact Sammi Robertson or Sarah Conley for more information.

• Integration Initiative at the Hockomock Area YMCA: A program is being introduced to help children with special needs to be successfully integrated into the activities and programs at the Y. Contact Tony Calcia for more information or to join the taskforce.

• North Attleboro Special Needs Advisory Council 508-643-2160. 

• Massachusetts Department of Education listings

Suggested Websites:

• About.com's Autism Spectrum Disorders FAQs

• AANE's Internet Links

• Online Learning Tutorial on Asperger's Syndrome

• Autism Resources site at Syracuse University

• Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support (OASIS)

• NIDS Research Institute This site is dedicated to increasing the public's awareness of a connection between neuro-immune and/or auto-immune dysfunction and a variety of syndromes.

• DAN protocol (Defeat Autism Now!): This is About.com's description of this diet-based program.

• Autism Speaks: a new group founded by NBC CEO Bob Wright and Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus. Includes clips from NBC series. Good collection of resources.

Newspaper Articles about Autism Spectrum.

How About Not 'Curing' Us, Some Autistics Are Pleading
Amy Harmon.  New York Times (Late Edition (east Coast)). New York, N.Y.: Dec 20, 2004.  p. A.1 

Autism Quotient by Steven Johnson. 2/22/2004. Boston Globe, Ideas section

In Autism, New Goal Is Finding It Soon Enough to Fight It By Anahad O'Connor. New York Times, Dec. 14, 2004.

To Treat Autism, Parents Take a Leap of Faith By Benedict Carey. New York Times, Dec. 27, 2004

Diagnosis and Treatment Gives Hope to Children with Autism, used with permission from the NIDS Research Institute.

ASPIRES article resources. ASPIRES  is an on-line resource for spouses and family members of adults diagnosed or suspected to be on the autistic spectrum. 

Magazine Articles

Time Magazine's articles on Autism from 2002.

Wired Magazine's series: The Geek Syndrome by Stephen Silberman, Take the AQ test, Think Different?

National Alliance for Autism Research Spring 2004 newsletter

Newsweek: When Does Autism Start? 2/28/05

Web Articles

Advice for Parents of Young Autistic Children (Spring, 2004): by James Adams, Stephen Edelson, Temple Grandin and Bernard Rimland

Prosopagnosia (Face-Blindness)

Secretin Therapy : This was discussed on Dateline back in 1999.

This page was last updated on 02/15/2007 .