Books on Autism

Understanding the Disorder

■ Children with Autism, A Parent’s Guide, by Michael D. Powers, 2000, Woodbine House.
■ A Parent’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome & High-Functioning Autism, How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive, by Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, and James McPartland. (2002). The Guilford Press.
■ Autism Spectrum Disorders, A Transactional Developmental Perspective, by Amy M. Wetherby and Barry M. Prizant. (2000). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.
■ What science tells us about autism spectrum disorder, by Raphael A. Bernier, Geraldine Dawson, and Joel T. Nigg. (2020).
■ Connecting with the Autism Spectrum: How to Talk, How to Listen, and Why you Shouldn’t Call it High-Functioning, by Vormer, C. (2020).
■ Uniquely Human: A different way of seeing autism, by Prizant, B. M. (2016).
■ Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World, by Reber, D. (2018).
■ Solving Executive Function Challenges: Simple Ways to Get Kids with Autism Unstuck and on Target, by Kenworthy, L. (2014).
■ The World of the Autistic Child by Bryna Siegel (1997).
■ NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, by Silverman, S. (2015).
■ Autism, International Review of Research in Mental Retardation, Edited by Laraine Masters Glidden. (2001). Academic Press.

Intervention – General

■ Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum, A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues, by Fred Volkmar & Lisa Wiesner (2004). Woodbine House
■ Educating Children with Autism, National Research Council, 2001, National Academy Press.
■ Teaching Children with Autism, Strategies for Initiating Positive Interactions and Improving Learning Opportunities, by Robert L. Koegel and Lynn Kern Koegel, 1995, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
■ Teaching Children with Autism, Strategies to Enhance Communication and Socialization, Edited by Kathleen Ann Quill, 1995, Delmar Publishers, Inc.
■ Visual Strategies for Improving Communication, Practical Supports for School and Home, by Linda A. Hodgdon, 1995, QuirkRoberts Publishing.
■ Do-Watch-Listen-Say, Social and Communication Intervention for Children with Autism, by Kathleen Ann Quill, 2000, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Intervention – Social

■ The Science of Making Friends, by Elizabeth Laugeson. (2013). Written by the developer of the PEERS program. The book includes information about how parents can facilitate get-togethers and participation in social activities for adolescents with social challenges.
■ Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success, by Marshall P. Duke, Stephen Nowicki, Jr., and Elisabeth A. Martin, 1996, Peachtree Publishers, Ltd.
■ Skillstreaming in Early Childhood, Teaching Prosocial Skills to the Preschool and Kindergarten Child, by Ellen McGinnis and Arnold P. Goldstein, 1990, Research Press.
■ Skillstreaming the Elementary School Child, New Strategies and Perspectives for Teaching Prosocial Skills, Revised Edition, by Ellen McGinnis and Arnold P. Goldstein, 1997, Research Press.

Intervention – High Functioning Autism

■ Inside Out: What Makes a Person with Social Cognitive Deficits Tick?, by Michelle Garcia Winner, 2000, www.socialthinking.com.
■ Asperger’s…What Does It Mean To Me? A Workbook Explaining Self Awareness and Life Lessons to the Child or Youth with High Functioning Autism or Aspergers, Structured Teaching Ideas for Home and School, by Catherine Faherty, 2000, Future Horizons, Inc., www.futurehorizons-autism.com.

Emotion Regulation / Sensory

■ “How Does Your Engine Run?” A Leader’s Guide to the Alert Program for Self-Regulation, by Mary Sue Williams and Sherry Shellenberger, 1994, TherapyWorks, Inc., www.AlertProgram.com.
■ Helping Your Anxious Child, A Step by Step Guide for Parents, by Ronald Rapee, Susan Spence, Vanessa Cobham, and Ann Wignall, 2000, New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
■ The Out-of-Sync Child, Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction, by Carol Stock Kranowitz, 1998, The Berkley Publishing Group.
■ The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Activities for Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction, by Carol Stock Kranowitz, 2003, The Berkley Publishing Group.

Books Written By Parents

■ Without Reason, A Family Copes With Two Generations of Autism, by Charles Hart, 1989, Future Horizon.
■ A Will of His Own, Reflections on Parenting a Child with Autism, by Kelly Harland, 2002, Woodbine House.

Siblings

■ Siblings of Children with Autism, A Guide for Families, by Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D., 1994, Woodbine House.
■ Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express, by the Peete family (2016). The perspectives of siblings of someone with ASD and from the teen who has ASD too.

Recommendations for Teens

■ Uniquely Human: A different way of seeing autism, by B. M. Prizant (2016).
■ Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World, by D. Reber (2018).
■ Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express, by the Peete family (2016). The perspectives of siblings of someone with ASD and from the teen who has ASD too.
■ Growing up on the Spectrum: A guide to life, love, and learning for Teens and Young Adults with Autism and Asperger’s , by Lynn Koegel and Claire LaZebnik. (2010).

Recommendations for Adults

■ Adults Autism Toolkit, Autism Speaks, https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/adult-autism-diagnosis-tool-kit
■ Unmasking Autism by Devon Price
■ NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman

• Many references in this section were contributed by: Karen Toth, Ph.C., UW Autism Center, CHDD, Box 357920, Seattle, WA 98195