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Accounts Pro's. Info. Mainstream Comorbidity Behaviour Statements Special Schools



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General Autism/ Asperger's Information Books



[Autism Handbook]New! [Attwoods *Asperger's Syndrome*] [Tantums *Mind of one's own*] [NAS Parents Guide]




TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION
The Autism Handbook NAS
Autism & Asperger Syndrome Uta Frith
Asperger's Syndrome Tony Attwood
A Mind of One's Own Digby Tantam NAS booklet about the special difficulties and needs of more able people with Autism and Asperger's
The Autistic Spectrum-A Parents Guide. NAS Collection of sheets covers common questions, recognising signs and getting a diagnosis, education and approaches, ideas for leisure activities, challenging behaviour, financial help and info. about the NAS.






Books Dealing With Adult Life



[Preparing for adulthood] [Independent living for adults] [Successful employment for individuals] [Living in a relationship with an AS person]


TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION
Autism-Preparing For Adulthood Patricia Howlin Recognising, understanding and supporting adults with autism
Independent Living for Adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome Alan Bicknell NAS Guide for families of People with ASD's
A Guide to Successful Employment for Individuals with Autism Marcia D. Smith, Ron G. Belcher, Patricia D. Juhrs Focuses on Severely Autistic Adults
The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome Maxine C. Aston A guide to living in an intimate relationship with a partner who has Asperger's
Coping Marc Segar A survival guide for people with Asperger Syndrome.     Also possibly useful for older teens to read.






Personal Accounts




[Thinking in pictures] [Tito's poetry and other items] [cover-*Eating An Artichoke*] [Growing up severely autistic] [A Cow! and other poems]


TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION
Thinking in pictures Temple Grandin Book by an autistic woman about her life
Beyond the silence Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay Book and poetry written by a non-verbal 11 year old South Indian boy with autism
Pretending to be Normal Liane Holliday Willey Written by a woman who says she has Asperger's
Growing up Severely Autistic Kate Rankin Mothers account of life with her son who is severely autistic
Eating an Artichoke Echo R Fling Mothers perspective on Aspergers syndrome
A Cow! And Other Poems Arley M Fosburgh Poetry from a woman with two autistic sons
Breaking Autism's Barriers Bill Davies Written by a father of an autistic boy






Books Dealing With Behaviour, Eating, Sleeping, Toileting......




[It can get better] [Sleep better] [cover-*The explosive child*] [Parent survival manual] [Alleviation of family problems]

TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION
It can get better Paul Dickinson, Liz Hannah Dealing with common behavior problems in young autistic children
Toilet training for individuals with autism and related disorders Maria Wheeler Guide for parents and teachers
Sleep Better! V. Mark Durand A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs
The Explosive Child Ross W. Greene Understanding and parenting easily frustrated, "chronically inflexible" children
Challenging Behaviour and Autism Phillip Whittaker A guide to preventing and managing challenging behaviour for parents and teachers
Parent Survival Manual Eric Schopler Possible solutions to various behaviour problems such as;- aggression, communication, perseveration, play & leisure, eating & sleeping & toileting & hygiene
The Alleviation of Family Problems Patricia Howlin, Michael Rutter NAS booklet
Managing Behaviour Problems in Autistic Children Sutherland House School






Approaches




[Approaches to autism] [Paul Shattock's dietary thing]

TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION
Approaches to Autism NAS Booklet about the various approaches used with autistic people
Facing Autism Lynn M. Hamilton Introduction to autism and various therapies (mainly ABA) by an American woman
Autism as a metabolic Disorder; Guidelines for Gluten and Casein Free Dietary Intervention Paul Shattock, Paul Whitely,Dawn Savery






Books That Deal With School



[Special curricular needs of children] [A practical guide for teachers] [Cover-*Fighting, Teasing & Bullying*] [Words will really hurt me]


TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION
The Special Curricular Needs of Autistic Children Association of Heads & Teachers of Adults & Children with Autism
Special Curricular Needs of Autistic Children; Learning & Thinking & Thinking Skills Rita Jordan, Stuart Powell Booklet from Association of Heads, Teachers of adults & children with autism.
Asperger Syndrome Val Cumine, Julia Leach, Gill Stevenson A practical guide for teachers
Martian in the Playground (two copies) Clare Sainsbury Understanding the schoolchild with Asperger's; written by a women with AS who works with similarly labelled children
Words will REALLY hurt me (eight copies) NAS How to protect your child from bullying
Fighting, Teasing & Bullying John Pearce Ways to help your child cope with aggresive behaviour
Able Autistic Pupils - Some Help for Teachers Early Years Centre






LEARNING SOCIAL SKILLS, LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION....(BOOKS)



[Teaching children to mind read] [Small steps forward] [Learning language and loving it] [Social skills approach]


TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION
Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read Patricia Howlin, Simon Baron-Cohen, Julie Hadwin A practical guide to help children with ASD's improve their understanding of beliefs, emotions & pretence
Small Steps Forward Sarah Newman Using games & activities to help your pre- school child with special needs
Autism and Play Jannik Beyer, Lone Gammeltoft Play strategies for autistic children
You Make The Difference Ayala Manolson, Barbara Ward, Nancy Dodington Strategies to help your child learn & communicate
Learning Language & Loving It Elaine Weitzman Guide to promoting social & language development in early chilhood
Autism-Social Skills Approach for Children & Adolescents Maureen Aarons, Tessa Gittens Practical sourcebook






BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE



[cover-*My Brother is Different*] [My brother Sammy] [Ian's walk] [cover-*I Love my Brother*] [Andy and his yellow frisbee] [Mori's story] [Clay] [cover-*Don't Bring Jeremy*] [Of mice and aliens] [I am special]


TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION
My Brother is DIfferent Louise Gorrod, Beccy Carver Book for young siblings, explaining about autism
My Brother Sammy Becky Edwards, David Armitage A book aimed at young children, about a child with an autistic brother
Ian's Walk Laurie Lears Book about a young girl with an autistic brother
Andy and His Yellow Frisbee Mary Thompson Book for young children, about a girl who notices a boy behaving differently at school, finds out he has autism, involves the boy's sister
I Love My Brother! Conor Sullivan Written by a young boy; about his autistic brother


Mori's Story Zachary Gartenberg Personal account from a sibling about his severely autistic brother who lives away from home
Views From Our Shoes Various Accounts from lots of siblings about their lives & their disabled siblings, not all of whom have autism (but many do)
Everybody is Different Fiona Bleach For slightly older siblings of autistic kids, answering questions & concerns


Blue Bottle Mystery Kathy Hoopmann Adventure story where the main character also gets also diagnosed with Asperger's along the way.     Other than the adventure; the book deals with how he feels, copes with things, family & friends & what Asperger's is.     Aimed at children with AS
Of Mice & Aliens Kathy Hoopman Sequel to Blue Bottle Mystery - this one is about an alien...Also talks about Asperger's
And Don't Bring Jeremy Marilyn Levinson Story about a sibling, for older kids


Clay Colby Rodowsky Story about a girl who's on the run with her family.     Her brother has autism
Hangman Julia Jarman Story about a boy with asperger's who gets severely bullied at school
What is Asperger's & how will it affect me? NAS             (two copies) Guide for young people with Asperger's
I am Special Peter Vermeulen Introducing children & young people to their autism spectrum condition - photocopiable workbook






Video's


[Ask me about Asperger's Syndrome][Wakefield conference][Ages of autism]

Title From Description
The Ages of Autism NAS     (30 mins. long) Focuses on abilities & needs of people with ASD & the need for different services & support
A is for Autism Channel 4     (11 mins. long) Animation by people with ASD commissioned by Channel 4
Ask me about Aspergers Syndrome Michael Thompson Productions     (25 mins long) Info about Aspergers & ideas that may be useful- focuses a lot on school
Cheeky Monkeys / Alphabet Zoo WSGA Video from a few years ago of kids at one of the groups meetings
Mindreaders Equinox
Hillingdon School About a mother who started her own school for her children
Driving Mum Crazy Channel 5 (two copies)
Challenging Children QED About the "Options / Son Rise" programme
Gentle Teaching - Nursing Studies Hull University
The Trouble With Jack Channel 5     (30 mins. long) Programme about a 12 year old boy with Aspergers & ADHD






Leaflets







Different Approaches

[Tuning into autism]

Title Author Description
In His Own style Speech & Language Therapy in Practice Article about the use of video to teach language/ communication
Strategies for Tuning Into Autism Wendy Prevezer Use of music to encourage children to interact
Signing & Autistic Children Rita Jordan






Research Papers, Items Directed Toward Professionals

Title Author Description
The Able Autistic Child; Persisting Barriers Elizabeth Newson
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome & Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder D.V.M. Bishop
Natural History of Able Autistic People Elizabeth Newson, Mary Dawson, Peggie Everard Summary of report to DHSS & recommendations
Parents as a Resource in Diagnosis & Assessment Elizabeth Newson
Improving Thinking in Autistic Children - Using Computer Presented Activities Rita Jordan, Stuart Powell
Social Skills Checklist Elizabeth Newson, Aisla MacLean
High Functioning Individuals with Autism; Treatment Issues Eric Schopler Seems to mainly deal with problems "high functioning" people have in understanding others, social rules & attempting to teach social skills






Life Skills (Social/ Independence Skills)

Title Author Description
Good Sense Defence for the Young Kidscape Leaflet of suggestions to keep children safer; e.g. Creating guidelines / rules about strangers or that it is sometimes OK to shout out in a public Place.     Also contains info about Kidscape
Circle of Friends & Skillstreaming OASIS (Internet) Circle of friends - system where group of kids volunteer to be more friendly/ helpful (heard it's worked well for some parents).     Skillstreaming for pupils who display aggressive, immaturity, withdrawal or other problem behaviour
Social Skills Training Pam Yates






Autism

Title Author Description
Autism Checklist Professor Randle-Short
What is Autism? NAS Leaflet with clear, simple description of autism






Legal Issues/ Will Writing


Title Author Description
Why Should I Make A Will? Society of Will Writers
Making Your Will Society of Will Writers






Asperger's / High Functioning Autism


Title Author Description
Turn Off New Scientist An article about how being unable to do one thing can possibly transfer itself & make you exceptional at something else, focuses a lot on individuals with AS
Asperger Syndrome Digby Tantum Leaflet, briefly describes Asperger's
What is Asperger's? NAS






For People With Autism / Asperger's


Title Author Description
Handout For High Functioning/ Asperger Syndrome Individuals Patricia Howlin Answers common questions people may have on finding out about their HFA / AS
The Next Step Family Fund Trust A brief guide to the opportunities available to young people with disabilities - may also be helpful to parents






Personal Accounts


Title Author Description
Autism: A Personal Account Jolliffe, Lansdown, Robinson
Don't Mourn For Us Jim Sinclair A famous, moving, thoughtful tract - read it!
Kerry's Personal Account Kerry
How to Understand People Who are Different Brad Rand
Transcript of Speech Jim Sinclair
Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin Temple Grandin, Stephen Edelson
What The DSM 4 Means to me






Information About Common Therapies, Services and Professionals People Encounter


Title Author
Educational Psychologists: Information for Parents AFASIC
Speech & Language Therapy: Claim Your Child's Educational Right's! Communications Forum
EarlyBird Programme NAS






Students With Autism / Aspergers in Mainstream School


Title Author Description
Asperger Syndrome Stephen Bauer, OAASIS Explaining Asperger's, typical problems through different stages of school life & thoughts for learning & management in school
Asperger Syndrome: A Label Worth Having? Jean Gross
Forms from Manualon Autism for Kentucky Schools Kentucky Dept. of Education Lists of behaviours that may be a challenge for a student with ASD, possible sensory challenges, social skills, personnel challenges & increasing motivation
John - "A Big Boy of Nine" Lynda Bannister Written by a mother about her son as a handbook for his school - well thought out booklet covering how to deal with possibly problematic situations & also lots of good points & interests her son John has
Autism & Asperger's Implications for Examinations Jane Lones
Able Autistic Pupils Transferring to Mainstream Secondary Schools: A Guide for Parents Carolyn Brock
Failing to Connect Paul Smith, Rosemary Walker Articles about Aspergers & problems it can create in schools
The Asperger Student in a Mainstream Setting Caroline Simmonds How to achieve successful integration in schools & why it's important thatschools have to be flexible & not always expect kids to just fit into how it's run
Asperger's Syndrome OAASIS Sheet with brief description of AS & possible problems in schools
Understanding Student With AS: Guidelines for Teachers Karen Williams Was very useful - our secondary school relied on this!
Special Arrangements for GCSE & GCE Examinations with SEN OAASIS Also helpful






Associated Conditions & Possible Medical Implications


Title Author Description
Medical Implications for a Pupil with Asperger Syndrome or Autism OAASIS A brief description of common coexisting conditions & possible medical implications for a person with Autism / AS.     Written for teachers - but could be useful for others






Behaviour, Eating, Sleeping, Toileting...


Title Author Description
Ways to Improve Learning & Behaviour D. Werner Not autism specific but a lot of possibly useful & practical information
Examples of a Behavioural Approach; Dressing, Toileting, Feeding........ Elizabeth Newson Booklet with practical ideas for children with autism
Learning to Sleep Lyn Quine, Kirsten Wade, Rosalind Hargreaves
Bedwetting - A Guide for Parents Enuresis Resource & Information Centre






Stages and Statement of Special Educational Needs


Title Author Description
Special Educational Needs? OAASIS Covers what SEN is, what to do if you feel your child needs help in school, the various stages & statementing, what to do if they refuse & list of useful contacts & resources
Legal Help OAASIS Covers helpful organisations & legal help during the statementing process
The Proposed Stement AFASIC Once you have a statement: What should it be saying?
The Code of Practice; Stages 2, 3, 4 & 5 Geoff Moss Outlining the responsibilities of schools & SENCO's for children at the various stages






Special Schools


Title Author Description
Independent Special Schools OAASIS How to find an appropriate special school, what to look for & once found, what to do






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