Book Resources
A "Book List" of favorites and most used items...
I have attempted to 'organize' my resources according to subject area (instead of by title or author). I generally find it easier to think of a topic I want to read about, rather who wrote it or what title someone used. Hope this method helps you also!
Daily Living Skills
Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents & Teachers, by Maria Wheeler, M.Ed (2004). NOTE: very user-friendly, complete with 'caution' boxes, and checklists...more visual and direct in what 'to do' and 'NOT to do'.
Ready, Set, Potty! Toilet Training for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders, (2010) by Brenda Batts. NOTE: more of a 'textbook' kind of read; not too lengthy, but more words than pictures; clear subtitles on pages so can find specific things easily by browsing.
Autism & PDD Concept Development: FOOD, (2001) by LinguiSystems: Pam Reese and Nena Challenner. NOTE: a specific foods teaching manual, complete with picture pages and what to say and do; all reproducible; for ages 3-8 years and has verbal and non-verbal idea suggestions.
Just Take a Bite! Note: this is one of my most 'loaned out' resource books, so I do not have all the
other information on it right now...it is on loan! It is EXTREMELY good at
explaining the sensory issues involved in eating issues with MANY different
groups of children (preemies-special needs of all variety). Numerous options and
ideas, very easy to 'read and do', and nice sense of need for "PATIENT
PERSISTENCE" in dealing with this most involved of daily living skills.
Fabulous Food: 25 songs and over 300 activities for young children (book & CD), (2006) by Pam Schiller.
NOTE: Just a really fun book for all young children, but it works nicely with the ASD child since
music is often listened to better than spoken language! It DOESN'T matter if you can
sing--just smile and chant in rhythm and enjoy watching it help soothe the anxiety for 2!
Behavior
Freedom from Meltdowns: Dr. Thompson's Solutions for Children with Autism, by Travis Thompson, PhD. (2009). Note: totally awesome text-type book...covers contributing factors of ALL kinds, developing an action plan, considerations for family, cultural and situational things--even some great references. Quite straight-forward approach actually--to help parents and teachers figure out how to be a 'unique observer & rule-maker' to a 'uniquely challenging' person. EMPHASIS on starting as soon as a problem is 'bothering you' to teach correct behavior and PREVENT later bigger problems.
Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline, by Becky Bailey, PhD. (2000). Note: this is not a special needs kind of book-although the techniques work great with so many ASD students. This is one of many books on teaching kids to behave well & com by same author, but good starting level information and how-to descriptions. Again, straight-forward...kind AND firm teaching and learning really for all kinds of 'issues'. I successfully adapted the relaxation technique to use in classroom with both verbal and non-verbal students.
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching & Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's, by Ellen Notbohm & Veronica Zysk. (2004, 2010) NOTE: Chapters and Index are great help to find the topic area or specific problem that may be covered...easy to use just as quick reference resource--but it DOES NOT MEAN your problem is solved quick and easy....time and effort is still needed!
You're Going to Love this Kid!: Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom, by Paula Kluth (2003) NOTE: Awesome favorite for student teachers, favorite teachers, Mom & Dad teachers! Pick the chapter that most interests you--it will be helpful! 'Textbook knowledge overload' to some--a few visuals, but small images, so would need to word process your own similar ones.
Personal/Family stories of ASD
The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism & Asperger's, by Temple Grandin, Phd. The most recent of her MANY PRACTICAL, HELPFUL books!! Totally useful in understanding the ASD person who is NON-Verbal; covers many, many topics that she touches on at conferences and her website but wants to explain further. I have had the unique privilege of 'watching' Temple grow and evolve as a speaker, writer, presenter, etc, since the mid 1980's....by attending numerous conferences when her name is on the program. IN THE SPRING OF 2012, SHE IS COMING TO MICHIGAN TO SPEAK--TRY TO ATTEND--I will try to get the details and post them on the home page!
There's a Boy in Here, by Judy & Sean Barron (mother & son), (1992). NOTE: hopeful narrative of what it was like and what was remembered from childhood; including when Sean started to speak. He is now a journalist and beginning to do presentations at conferences.
Your Life is NOT a Label: A Guide to living fully with Autism & Asperger's Syndrome for parents, professionals and you! by Jerry Newport. (2003/04?) NOTE: Absolutely a 'must read' for parents and professionals and everyone else who knows anyone with autism. Written with such honesty and humor--I have heard Jerry speak once--and it is SO "HIM", through and through! Enjoy AND Learn by reading this one!
The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night, NOTE: I have loaned out and lost 2 or 3 copies of this story...it is written by a person who KNEW an individual with Asperger's...poignant and well written account--at the time it came out, I had a 9 year old student who had nearly identical thinking patterns to the young man in the story...yes, my student had Asperger's diagnosis, a brilliant young soul from the time he stepped into my AI class at age 4.
Children's Stories (books)
I have attempted to 'organize' my resources according to subject area (instead of by title or author). I generally find it easier to think of a topic I want to read about, rather who wrote it or what title someone used. Hope this method helps you also!
Daily Living Skills
Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents & Teachers, by Maria Wheeler, M.Ed (2004). NOTE: very user-friendly, complete with 'caution' boxes, and checklists...more visual and direct in what 'to do' and 'NOT to do'.
Ready, Set, Potty! Toilet Training for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders, (2010) by Brenda Batts. NOTE: more of a 'textbook' kind of read; not too lengthy, but more words than pictures; clear subtitles on pages so can find specific things easily by browsing.
Autism & PDD Concept Development: FOOD, (2001) by LinguiSystems: Pam Reese and Nena Challenner. NOTE: a specific foods teaching manual, complete with picture pages and what to say and do; all reproducible; for ages 3-8 years and has verbal and non-verbal idea suggestions.
Just Take a Bite! Note: this is one of my most 'loaned out' resource books, so I do not have all the
other information on it right now...it is on loan! It is EXTREMELY good at
explaining the sensory issues involved in eating issues with MANY different
groups of children (preemies-special needs of all variety). Numerous options and
ideas, very easy to 'read and do', and nice sense of need for "PATIENT
PERSISTENCE" in dealing with this most involved of daily living skills.
Fabulous Food: 25 songs and over 300 activities for young children (book & CD), (2006) by Pam Schiller.
NOTE: Just a really fun book for all young children, but it works nicely with the ASD child since
music is often listened to better than spoken language! It DOESN'T matter if you can
sing--just smile and chant in rhythm and enjoy watching it help soothe the anxiety for 2!
Behavior
Freedom from Meltdowns: Dr. Thompson's Solutions for Children with Autism, by Travis Thompson, PhD. (2009). Note: totally awesome text-type book...covers contributing factors of ALL kinds, developing an action plan, considerations for family, cultural and situational things--even some great references. Quite straight-forward approach actually--to help parents and teachers figure out how to be a 'unique observer & rule-maker' to a 'uniquely challenging' person. EMPHASIS on starting as soon as a problem is 'bothering you' to teach correct behavior and PREVENT later bigger problems.
Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline, by Becky Bailey, PhD. (2000). Note: this is not a special needs kind of book-although the techniques work great with so many ASD students. This is one of many books on teaching kids to behave well & com by same author, but good starting level information and how-to descriptions. Again, straight-forward...kind AND firm teaching and learning really for all kinds of 'issues'. I successfully adapted the relaxation technique to use in classroom with both verbal and non-verbal students.
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching & Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's, by Ellen Notbohm & Veronica Zysk. (2004, 2010) NOTE: Chapters and Index are great help to find the topic area or specific problem that may be covered...easy to use just as quick reference resource--but it DOES NOT MEAN your problem is solved quick and easy....time and effort is still needed!
You're Going to Love this Kid!: Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom, by Paula Kluth (2003) NOTE: Awesome favorite for student teachers, favorite teachers, Mom & Dad teachers! Pick the chapter that most interests you--it will be helpful! 'Textbook knowledge overload' to some--a few visuals, but small images, so would need to word process your own similar ones.
Personal/Family stories of ASD
The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism & Asperger's, by Temple Grandin, Phd. The most recent of her MANY PRACTICAL, HELPFUL books!! Totally useful in understanding the ASD person who is NON-Verbal; covers many, many topics that she touches on at conferences and her website but wants to explain further. I have had the unique privilege of 'watching' Temple grow and evolve as a speaker, writer, presenter, etc, since the mid 1980's....by attending numerous conferences when her name is on the program. IN THE SPRING OF 2012, SHE IS COMING TO MICHIGAN TO SPEAK--TRY TO ATTEND--I will try to get the details and post them on the home page!
There's a Boy in Here, by Judy & Sean Barron (mother & son), (1992). NOTE: hopeful narrative of what it was like and what was remembered from childhood; including when Sean started to speak. He is now a journalist and beginning to do presentations at conferences.
Your Life is NOT a Label: A Guide to living fully with Autism & Asperger's Syndrome for parents, professionals and you! by Jerry Newport. (2003/04?) NOTE: Absolutely a 'must read' for parents and professionals and everyone else who knows anyone with autism. Written with such honesty and humor--I have heard Jerry speak once--and it is SO "HIM", through and through! Enjoy AND Learn by reading this one!
The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night, NOTE: I have loaned out and lost 2 or 3 copies of this story...it is written by a person who KNEW an individual with Asperger's...poignant and well written account--at the time it came out, I had a 9 year old student who had nearly identical thinking patterns to the young man in the story...yes, my student had Asperger's diagnosis, a brilliant young soul from the time he stepped into my AI class at age 4.
Children's Stories (books)