Recommended Reading List

Adolescence & Transition to Adulthood Asperger’s / High-Functioning Autism Behavioral Interventions

Classroom Strategies Communication & Language Daily Living Skills Early Childhood

Family Topics Social Skills & Emotions Visual Supports

 

Adolescence & Transition to Adulthood

Adreon, Diane & Myles, B.S. (2001).  Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success.  Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.

Attwood, Sarah. (2008). Making Sense of Sex. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Barber, Karra. (2011).  The Social and Life Skills Menu. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Baker, J.E. (2005).  Preparing for Life. The complete guide for transitioning to adulthood for those with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.  Arlington, TX: Future Horizons, Inc.

Freedman, Sarita. (2010). Developing College Skills in Students with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Jackson, Luke. (2002). Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Martin, Rosemary. (2010). Top Tips for Asperger Students: How to Get the Most Out of University and College. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

McGinnis, E., and Goldstein, A. (1997).  Skillstreaming the Adolescent.  Champaign, IL: Research Press.

Meyer, Roger. (2000). Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Packer, A. J. (1997)  How Rude! The Teenagers’ Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out. Free Spirit Publishing.

Perry, Nancy. (2008). Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Ramey, Emilia & Jody. (2008). Autistics’ Guide to Dating. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Tickle, Anna & Stott, Bettina. Exploring Bullying with Adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Asperger’s / High-Functioning Autism

Adreon, Diane & Myles, B.S. (2001).  Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success.  Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.

Adreon Diane, Gitlitz, Dena, Myles, B.S.  (2006)  Simple Strategies That Work!  Helpful Hints for All Educators of Students with Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities.  Shawnee Mission, KS:  Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Attwood, T., (2004).  Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism.  Autism Asperger Publishing Co.

Attwood, T., (2004).  Manage Anger.  Future Horizons

Attwood, T. (2007).  Complete Guide to Asperger Syndrome.  Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Barnhill, Gena (2002).  Right Address . . . Wrong Planet, Children with Asperger Syndrome Becoming Adults.  Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Fast, Yvona, (2004).  Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability: Stories and Strategies.  Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Gagnon, Elisa & Myles, B.S. (1999).  This Is Asperger Syndrome.  Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Gagon, E. (2001).  Power cards: Using special interests to motivate children and youth with Asperger Syndrome and autism.  Shawnee Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Grandin, Temple (2006).  Asperger’s and Girls.  Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Grandin, Temple (1995). Thinking in Pictures. Vintage Books.

Hawkins, G., (2004).  How to Find Work that Works for People with Asperger Syndrome: The Ultimate Guide for Getting People with Asperger Syndrome into the Workplace.   Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Heinrichs, Rebekah (2003).  Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying.  Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Hudson, Jill & Myles, B.S. (2007).  Starting Points: The Basics of Understanding and Supporting Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome.  Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Myles, B.S. & Southwick, Jack (1999).  Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns.  Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Myles, B.S. (2005).  Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome: Strategies for Success in Inclusive Settings.  CA: Corwin Press.

Nichols, Shana. (2009).  Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Schneider, Cindy B. (2006).  Acting Antics: A Theatrical Approach to Teaching Social Understanding to Kids and Teens with Asperger Syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Stanford, Ashley. (2011). Business for Aspies. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Behavioral Interventions

Baker, J.E.  (2008).  No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior.  Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Freeman, J. Tyler, (1997).   The ABA Program Companion: Organizing Quality Programs for Children with Autism and PDD.   SKF Books.

Glasberg, Beth. (2006).  Functional Behavior Assessment for People with Autism: Making Sense of Seemingly Senseless Behavior.  Woodbine House.

Harris, Sandra & Weiss, M.J. (1998).  Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism : A Guide for Parents and Professionals.  Woodbine House.

Leaf, R. & McEachin, J., (1999).  A Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies and a Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism.  DRL Books, LLC.

Long, N., Fecser, M. & Wood, M. (2002). Life Space Crisis Intervention. Pro-Ed, Inc.

Maurice, C., Green, G., & Foxx, R. (1996).  Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals.  Pro-Ed Inc.

Maurice, C., Green, G., & Foxx, R. (2001).  Making a Difference: Behavioral Intervention for Autism.  Pro-Ed, Inc.

McClannahan, L. E. & Krantz, P. J., (1999).  Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior.  Woodbine House.

Partington, J.W. & Sundberg M. L. (2001).  Series 1: Behavioral Teaching Strategies.  Behavior Analysts Inc.

Pryor, K., (1985).  Don’t Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training.  Bantam Books.

Classroom Strategies

Cipani, Ennio (2008).  Classroom Management for All Teachers: Plans for evidenced-based practice(3rd ed).

NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

Doyle, Mary Beth, PhD (2008).  Paraprofessionals guides to inclusion.  Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.

Engelmann, Siegfried, Haddox, P. & Bruner, E. Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. Educational Resources, Inc.

Hamill, L., & Dunlevy, A. (1999). Work boxes: Practical group activities for individual needs (Rev. ed.).  San Antonio, TX: PCI Educational Publishing.

Henry, Shawn & Myles, B.S. (2007).  The Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS) for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Related Disabilities: Integrating Best Practices Throughout the Student’s Day.  Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Hughes, Carolyn & Carter, Eric. (2008). Peer Buddy Programs for Successful Secondary School Inclusion. Paul H. Brookes Publishers.

Janney, R., & Snell, M.E. (2000). Teachers’ guides to inclusive practices: Modifying schoolwork.  Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Janney, R., & Snell, M.E. (2000). Teachers’ guides to inclusive practices: Behavioral support.  Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Krumins, J. (2007).  Been There. Done That. Finally Getting It Right. A Guide to Educational Planning for Students with Autism (Lessons from a Mother and Teacher). Autism Aspirations.

Krumins, J. (2009).  One Step at a Time: ABA and Autism in the Classroom (Practical Strategies for Implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis for Students with Autism. Autism Aspirations.

McGinnis, E., & Goldstein, A.P. (1990).  Skillstreaming in early childhood: Teaching prosocial skills to the preschool and kindergarten child.  Champaign, IL: Research Press.

McGinnis, E., & Goldstein, A.P. (1997).  Skillstreaming the elementary school child: New strategies and perspectives for teaching prosocial skills (Rev. ed.).  Champaign, IL: Research Press.

Nelson, Andrew. (2010). Foundation Role Plays for Autism. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Snell, M.E., &  Janney, R. (2000).  Teachers’ guides to inclusive practices: Collaborative teaming. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH). (1992).  Independent tasks: Work activities for students with autism and other visual learners.  Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina.

Weiss, M.J. (2008). Practical Solutions for Educating Young Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Communication & Language

Fovel, S. & Dake, L., (2002).   Teach Me Language: A Language Manual for Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Related Developmental Disorders.  Drl Books.

Freeman, S. & Dake, L., (1997).   Teach Me Language: A Language Manual for Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Related Developmental Disorders.  SKF Books.

Greenspan, S. and Wieder, S. (2009). Engaging Autism. DeCapo Press.

Koegel, L., PhD; Koegel, Robert, L., PhD; & Dunlap, Glen, Ph.D (2006).  Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism: Communication, Social, & Academic Development.  Brookes Publishing Company.

Krantz, Patricia J., PhD & McClannahan, Lynn E. PhD (2005).  Teaching Conversations to Children with Autism.  Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Light, J.C., & Binger, C. (1998).  Building communicative competence with individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Partington, J.W. & Sundberg M. L. (1998).  The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS).  Behavior Analysts, Inc.

Partington, J.W. & Sundberg M. L. (1995).  Teaching Language to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities.  Behavior Analysts, Inc.

Quill, K.A. (2000).  Do-watch-listen-say: Social and communication intervention for children with autism.  Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Shane, H. C. & Weiss-Kapp, S. (2008). Visual Language in Autism. Plural Publishing.

Daily Living Skills

Azrin, N.H., & Foxx, R.M. (1989).  Toilet training in less than a day.  NY: Pocket Books.

Baker, B.L., & Brightman, A.J. (1989).  Steps to independence: A skills training guide for parents and teachers of children with special  needs (2nd ed.).  Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Crissey, Pat. (2004). Personal Hygiene? What’s That Got to Do with Me? Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Durand, V. Mark. (2008).  A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs. Oxford University Press.

Durand, V. Mark. (2008). When Children Don’t Sleep Well: Interventions for Pediatric Sleep Disorders: Therapist Guide. Oxford University Press.

Grandin, Temple (2004).  Developing Talents.  Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Kahn, Robert. (2001). Too Smart for Bullies. World Future Horizons.

Kahn, Robert. (2001). Too Safe for Strangers. World Future Horizons.

Schleien, S.J., Meyer, L.H., Heyne, L.A., & Brandt, B.B. (1995).  Lifelong leisure skills and lifestyles for persons with developmental disabilities. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Willey, Liane Holliday. (2011).  Safety Skills for Asperger Women. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Wrobel, Mary. (2003).  Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for Adolescents with Autism. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Early Childhood

Harris, Sandra. (1998).  Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals.  Woodbine House.

Koegel, L., PhD & LaZebnik, Claire. (2005). Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child’s Life.  Penguin.

Silberg, J., (1995).  500 Five Minute Games: Quick and Easy Activities for 3-6 Years Old.  Gryphon House.

The New York State Department of Health, Early Intervention Program. (1999).  Clinical Practice Guideline: The Guideline Technical Report. Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Assessment and Intervention for Young Children (Age 0-3 Years).  Albany, NY: NYS Department of Health, Early Intervention Program.

Family Topics

Feiges, L. & Weiss, M.J. (2004). Sibling Stories: Reflections on Life with a Brother or Sister on the Autism Spectrum. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Krumins, Jennifer. (2010).  Autism and the Grandparent Connection: Practical Ways to Understand Your Grandchild with Autism Specturm Disorder.  Autism Aspirations.

Maurice, C., (1993).  Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family’s Triumph Over Autism.  Fawcett Books.

Russell, Mark (1995).  The Life Planning Workbook: A Hands-On Guide to Help Parents Provide for the Future Security and Happiness of Their Child with a Disability after Their Death.  American Publishing Company.

Social Skills & Emotions

Attwood, T. (2004).  Exploring feelings: Cognitive behaviour  therapy to manage anxiety.  Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Baker, J. E., (2003).  The Autism Social Skills Picture Book.  Future Horizons.

Baker, J. E., (2003).  Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social Communications Problems.  Autism  Asperger Publishing Company.

Baker, J.E. (2007).  Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond.  Arlington, TX: Future Horizons, Inc.

Buron, Kari Dunn and Curtis, Mitzi (2003).  Incredible 5-Point Scale: Assisting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling Their Emotional Responses.  Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Grandin, Temple (2005) Unwritten Rules about Social Relationships.  Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Gray, C. A. (2000).  The new Social StoryTM book: Illustrated edition (2nd ed.).  Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Gray, C., & White, A.L. (2002).  My Social Stories Book.  London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Gutstein, S.E. & Sheely, R. K., (2002).  Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children.  Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Gutstein, S.E. & Sheely, R. K., (2002).  Relationship Development Intervention with Children, Adolescents and Adults.  Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Patrick, Nancy. (2008). Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Weiss, M.J., & Harris, S. L., (2001).  Reaching Out, Joining In: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism.  Woodbine House.

Visual Supports

Myles, B.S. & Savner, Jennifer L. (2000).  Making Visual Supports Work in the Home and Community: Individuals with Autism and Asperger Syndrome.  Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Shane, Howard & Weiss-Kapp, Sharon (2007).  Visual Language and Autism.  San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Company.