{"id":1993,"date":"2022-03-22T18:47:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T18:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/?page_id=1993"},"modified":"2024-03-03T17:11:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T17:11:46","slug":"books-on-autism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/resourcelibrary.ucalgaryblogs.ca\/?page_id=1993","title":{"rendered":"Books on Autism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Understanding the Disorder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 Children with Autism, A Parent\u2019s Guide<\/em>, by Michael D. Powers, 2000, Woodbine House.
\u25a0 A Parent\u2019s Guide to Asperger Syndrome & High-Functioning Autism, How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive<\/em>, by Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, and James McPartland. (2002). The Guilford Press.
\u25a0 Autism Spectrum Disorders, A Transactional Developmental Perspective<\/em>, by Amy M. Wetherby and Barry M. Prizant. (2000). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.
\u25a0 What science tells us about autism spectrum disorder<\/em>, by Raphael A. Bernier, Geraldine Dawson, and Joel T. Nigg. (2020).
\u25a0 Connecting with the Autism Spectrum: How to Talk, How to Listen, and Why you Shouldn’t Call it High-Functioning, <\/em>by Vormer, C. (2020).
\u25a0 Uniquely Human: A different way of seeing autism<\/em>, by Prizant, B. M. (2016).
\u25a0 Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World<\/em>, by Reber, D. (2018).
\u25a0 Solving Executive Function Challenges: Simple Ways to Get Kids with Autism Unstuck and on Target<\/em>, by Kenworthy, L. (2014).
\u25a0 The World of the Autistic Child<\/em> by Bryna Siegel (1997).
\u25a0 NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity<\/em>, by Silverman, S. (2015).
\u25a0 Autism, International Review of Research in Mental Retardation<\/em>, Edited by Laraine Masters Glidden. (2001). Academic Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intervention – General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum, A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues<\/em>, by Fred Volkmar & Lisa Wiesner (2004). Woodbine House
\u25a0 Educating Children with Autism<\/em>, National Research Council, 2001, National Academy Press.
\u25a0 Teaching Children with Autism, Strategies for Initiating Positive Interactions and Improving Learning Opportunities,<\/em> by Robert L. Koegel and Lynn Kern Koegel, 1995, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
\u25a0 Teaching Children with Autism, Strategies to Enhance Communication and Socialization<\/em>, Edited by Kathleen Ann Quill, 1995, Delmar Publishers, Inc.
\u25a0 Visual Strategies for Improving Communication, Practical Supports for School and Home<\/em>, by Linda A. Hodgdon, 1995, QuirkRoberts Publishing.
\u25a0 Do-Watch-Listen-Say, Social and Communication Intervention for Children with Autism,<\/em> by Kathleen Ann Quill, 2000, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intervention – Social<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 The Science of Making Friends<\/em>, 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.
\u25a0 Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success<\/em>, by Marshall P. Duke, Stephen Nowicki, Jr., and Elisabeth A. Martin, 1996, Peachtree Publishers, Ltd.
\u25a0 Skillstreaming in Early Childhood, Teaching Prosocial Skills to the Preschool and Kindergarten Child,<\/em> by Ellen McGinnis and Arnold P. Goldstein, 1990, Research Press.
\u25a0 Skillstreaming the Elementary School Child, New Strategies and Perspectives for Teaching Prosocial Skills<\/em>, Revised Edition, by Ellen McGinnis and Arnold P. Goldstein, 1997, Research Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intervention – High Functioning Autism <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 Inside Out: What Makes a Person with Social Cognitive Deficits Tick?<\/em>, by Michelle Garcia Winner, 2000, www.socialthinking.com<\/a>.
\u25a0 Asperger\u2019s\u2026What 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<\/em>, by Catherine Faherty, 2000, Future Horizons, Inc., www.futurehorizons-autism.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emotion Regulation \/ Sensory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 \u201cHow Does Your Engine Run?\u201d A Leader\u2019s Guide to the Alert Program for Self-Regulation<\/em>, by Mary Sue Williams and Sherry Shellenberger, 1994, TherapyWorks, Inc., www.AlertProgram.com<\/a>.
\u25a0 Helping Your Anxious Child, A Step by Step Guide for Parents<\/em>, by Ronald Rapee, Susan Spence, Vanessa Cobham, and Ann Wignall, 2000, New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
\u25a0 The Out-of-Sync Child, Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction,<\/em> by Carol Stock Kranowitz, 1998, The Berkley Publishing Group.
\u25a0 The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Activities for Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction<\/em>, by Carol Stock Kranowitz, 2003, The Berkley Publishing Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Books Written By Parents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 Without Reason, A Family Copes With Two Generations of Autism<\/em>, by Charles Hart, 1989, Future Horizon.
\u25a0 A Will of His Own, Reflections on Parenting a Child with Autism<\/em>, by Kelly Harland, 2002, Woodbine House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Siblings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 Siblings of Children with Autism, A Guide for Families<\/em>, by Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D., 1994, Woodbine House.
\u25a0 Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express<\/em>, by the Peete family (2016). The perspectives of siblings of someone with ASD and from the teen who has ASD too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommendations for Teens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 Uniquely Human: A different way of seeing autism<\/em>, by B. M. Prizant (2016).
\u25a0 Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World<\/em>, by D. Reber (2018).
\u25a0 Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express<\/em>, by the Peete family (2016). The perspectives of siblings of someone with ASD and from the teen who has ASD too.
\u25a0 Growing up on the Spectrum: A guide to life, love, and learning for Teens and Young Adults with Autism and Asperger\u2019s , <\/em>by Lynn Koegel and Claire LaZebnik. (2010).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommendations for Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 Adults Autism Toolkit, Autism Speaks, https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/tool-kit\/adult-autism-diagnosis-tool-kit
\u25a0 Unmasking Autism by Devon Price
\u25a0 NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman<\/p>\n\n\n\n