Resources
These are the books, cds, and videos we have available.
Understanding and Parenting
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Persuasive Development Disorders NIMH Autism through the Lifespan: The Eden Model Holmes, David L. Children with Autism: A Parent’s Guide Powers PSY. D., Michael D. Healing and Preventing Autism, McCarthy, Jenny & Kartzinel, Jerry, MD Keys to Parenting a Child with Autism Brill, Marlene T. Louder than Words: A Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism McCarthy, Jenny Pervasive Developmental Disorders (2) Waltz, Mitzi Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families Harris, Sandra L. Understanding Autism for Dummies, Shore, Stephen, EdD & Rastelli, Linda, MA Your Life is not a Label Newport, Jerry Mother Warriors McCarthy, Jenny Asperger’s
All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome Hoopman, Kathy Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens and Teens Get Ready for the Real World(2) Bolick, Ph.D., Teresa Asperger’s and Girls Attwood, Tony and Grandin, Temple Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism (2) Grandin, Temple Kids in the Syndrome Mix, Kutscher, Martin, MD Parenting Your Asperger Child, Sohn, Alan, EdD & Grayson, Cathy, M.A. Perfect Targets Heinrichs, Rebekah School Success for Kids with Asperger’s syndrome, Silverman, Stephan M. & Weinfeld, Rich Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome Bliss, Veronica; Edmonds, Genevene Solutions for Adults with Asperger Syndrome, Lovett, Juantita, PhD Understanding Apergers Syndrome (3) Burrows, Emily L. and Wagner, Shelia J. Aspergers and Self-Esteem Ledgin, Norm Autism-Asperger’s & Sexuality puberty & beyond Newport, Jerry Loving Mr. Spock Jacobs, Barbara Social skills for teenagers and adults with Asperger syndrome Patrick, Nancy Aspergers on the Job Simone, Rudy Take Control of Aspergers Syndrome Price, Janet and Fischer, Jennifer Be Different Robinson, John Elder Look Me in the Eye Robinson, John Elder Top Tips for Asperger’s Students Martin, Rosemary The Aspie Teens Survival Guide Kraus, J.D. Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues Myles, Brenda Smith, etc. Treatments and Therapies
Austism: Effective Biomedical Treatments Pangborn, Ph.D., John and Baker, M.D., Sidney Autism is Treatable!: Science-Based Effective Treatments The Autism Research Institute Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism, A Fouse, Ph.D., Beth
Autism and Related Disorders
ADHD Autism Connections: A Step Toward Accurate Diagnosis and Effective Treatment, The Kennedy, Diane Autism? Aspergers? ADHD? ADD? A Parent’s Roadtrip to Understanding and Support Burns, Diane D. Children with Fragile X Syndrom Weber, Jayne D. Fragile X Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research Hagerman, Paul and Jenssen, Randi Teaching and School
“Just Give Him the Whale!” Kluth, Paula and Schwarz, Patrick 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Notbohm, Ellen. And Zysk, Veronica Activity Schedules for Children with Autism McClannahan, Lynn E., Ph.D. & Krantz, Patricia J., Ph.D. Autism & Reading Comprehension Porter, Joseph M.Ed. Comic Strip Conversations: Colorful, Illustrated Interactions with Students with Autism and Related Disorders Gray, Carol Creating a “Win-Win” IEP for Students with Autism Fouse PhD., Beth Everyone Wins! Luvmour, Sambhava & Josette How to Set Up a Classroom for Students with Autism Linton, S.B. I Need Help with School! A guide for parents of children with Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome Moyes, Rebecca A. Inclusive Programming for Elementary School Students with Autism Wagner, Shelia M.Ed. Inclusive Programming for High School Students With Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome Wagner, Shelia M.Ed. Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/ Asperger’s Syndrome Wagner, Shelia Keys to Success for Teaching Students with Autism : An Easy to Follow Guide Teachers Ernsperger PhD., Lori Murdoch Center Program Library Third Edition Wheeler, Miller, Springer, Pittard, Phillips, and Myers Playing It Right!, Bareket, Rachael Self-Help Skills for People with Autism Anderson, Stephen, R., Ph.D., BCBA, Jablonski, Amy L., Thomeer, Marcus L., Knapp, Vicki, M. Ph.D., BCBA Social Skills Picture Book, Baker, Jed, PhD Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations Gray, Carol Steps to Independence Baker, Bruce & Brightman, Alan Taking Care of Myself Wrobel, Mary Teaching Converstation to Children With Autism McClannahan, Lynn E., Ph.D. & Krantz, Patrickia J., Ph.D. Teaching Verbal Behavior to Children with Autism and Related Disabilites Carbone, Vincent J. Ten Things Every Child with Autism wishes you Knew, Notbohm, Ellen The New Social Story Book By Jenison Public Schools Jenison, Michigan The Original Social Story Book By Jenison Public Schools Jenison, Michigan The Verbal Behavior Approach Barbera, Mary L. Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism and Related Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Teachers Wheeler, M.ED., Maria (2) Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis Kearney, Albert J. Verbal Behavior Targets Luckevich, Dianna, Ph.D. Behavior
Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children wih High Functioning Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome in the Classroom Moyes, Rebecca Behavior solutions for the Inclusive Classroom Aune, Beth, Burt, Beth & Gennaro, Peter Functional Behavioral Assessment for People with Autism Glasberg, Beth No More Meltdowns Baker, Jed Ph.D. Sensory
Out-of-Sync Child has Fun, The, Kranowitz, Carol Stock, M.A. Out-of-Sync Child, (3) The, Kranowitz, Carol Stock, M.A. Sensational Kids, Miller, Lucy Jane PhD Sense-Abilities Obrien-Palmer, Michelle Too Loud Too Bright Too Fast Too Tight, (2) Heller, Sharon, PhD Raising a Sensory Smart Child Biel, Lindsey and Peske, Nancy Learning in Motion Angermeier, Patricia, Krzyzanowski, Joan and Moir, Kristina Preschool Sensory Scan for Educators Kranowitz, Carol Answers to questions teachers ask about sensory intergration Kranowitz, Carol Starting Sensory Integration Therapy Arnwine, Bonnie The Sensory Connection Kashman, Nancy and Mora, Janet Unlocking the Mysteries of Sensory Dysfunction Anderson, Elizabeth and Emmons, Pauline Building Bridges Yack, Ellen, Aquilla, Paula and Sutton, Shirley Growing an In-Sync Child, Kranowitz, Carol, M.A. & Newman, Joye, M.A. Inclusion
Community Recreation and People with Disabilities: Strategies for Inclusion Schleien, Stuart J. Everyone Counts: Teaching Acceptance and Inclusion From Disability to Possibility: The Power of Inclusive Classroom (2) Schwarzz, Patrick Ideas for Inclusion Beinghof, Anne M. (2) Including Students with Severe and multiple Disabilities in Typical Classrooms Downing, June E. Inclusive Childcare for Infants and Toddlers O’Brien Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/ Asperger’s Syndrome Wagner, Shelia Making Friends Meyer, Luanna and Park, Hyun-Sook Place for me, A Chandler, Phyllis State Collaboration for Community Membership: 1995 Collaborative Academy on Mental Retardation U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Technology for Inclusion (3rd Edition) Allyn and Bacon You’re Welcome (30 Innovative Ideas for the Inclusive Classroom) Schwarzz, Patrick and Kluth, Paula Law and Rights
All About IEPs Wright, Peter; Wright, Pamela; and O’connor, Sandra Creating Collaborative IEPs Virginia Institute for Developmental Disabilities Disability Evaluation Under Social Security Social Security Administration How to get Services by being Assertive O’Brien How to Write an IEP Arena, John Individual with Disabilities Education Act, The Nasose Legal Rights: A Family Guide Romano, Joseph L. (3) People’s Law Dictionary: Taking the Mystery out of Legal Language, The Hill, Gerald and Kathleen Special Education Sourcebook, The Rosenberg and Rosenberg Summary of Existing Legislation Affecting People with Disabilities U.S. Department of Education Transition Services Under the IDEA LRP Publications Understanding Your Social Agency Lauffer, Armand What You Need to Know About Your Child with an Emotional Disability Early, Theresa J. You, Your Child, and “Special” Educaiton Cutler, Barbara C. Sensory
50 Fun Ways to Improve Reading Activity Booklet Bridges to Reading Answers to Questions Teachers ask about Sensory Integration Koomar, Jane; Kranowitz, Carol; Szklut, Stacey and others (3) Arts and Crafts for Primary Grade Children Green, Arthur S. Bridges to Reading Building Self-Esteem and Dealing with Disappointements at School: Bridges to Reading College and Career Success for Students with Learning Disabilities Dolber, Roslyn Complete Guide to Special Education Transistion Services Pierangelo, Crane Complete Reading Disabilities handbook Miller, Wilma H. Couples with Intellectual Disabilities: Talk About Living and Love Schweir, Karen M. Enabling Romance Kroll, Ken Freeing Your Child From Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Chansky, Tamar E. Getting Reading Right From the Start: Effecrtive Early Literacy Interventions Hiebert, Elfrieda H. and Taylor, Barbara M. Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs Through the Transition from School to Adult Life: Tools for Parents Korpi, Mary Helping the Adolescent with the Hidden Handicap Anderson, Lauriel E. Innovations (2) Job’s Yours; A guide for Parents and Advocates of Adult with Disabilities Who Want to Work, The U.S. Department of Education Job’s Yours, The (Workbook) Life Beyond the Classroom Wehman, Paul (2) Making the Alphabet Dance (2) Eckler, Ross Opportunities for Excellence: Supporting the Frontline Workforce U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Raising a Sensory Smart Child Biel, M. A., Otr/L and Penske, Nancy Reading Problems: Diagnosis and Remediation Richek, Margaret A.; List, Lynne K.; and Lerner, Janet W. Section 8 Made Simple: Using the Housing Choice Voucher Program to Assist People with Disabilities Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc. Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD Nadeau Ph.D., Kathleen G. Taking Charge, Teenagers Talk About Life and Physical Disabilities Kriegsman, PhD., Kay H; Zaslow, Elinor L.; D’Zmura-Rechsteiner, Jennifer Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight Heller, Ph.D., Sharon Unequal Justice? Perske, Robert What Color is Your Parachute? For Teens Nelson, Richard and Christen, Carol Other
Missing Piece, The Silverstein, Shel Bridging the Gap: Raising a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder Whitney, Ronald V. Dancing with Max, Colson, Emily Facing Autism, Hamilton, Lynn Fighting for Darla Bratlinger, Ellen A. Friend Like Henry, A Gardner, Nuala Horse Boy, The, Isaacson, Rupert More… Laughing and Loving with Autism Gilpin, Wayne My Friend with Autism Bishop, Beverly Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports from my Life With Autism(3) Grandin, Temple Thorn in my Pocket: Temple Grandin’s Mother Tells the Family Story, A Cutler, Eustacia Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Development Disorder: A Mother’s Story of Research and Recovery Seroussi, Karyn Not My Boy Peete, Rodney Way I See It, The, Grandin, Temple, PhD When Snow Turns to Rain Schulze, Craig When the Brain Can’t Hear Bellis, PhD., Teri James Who took my Shoe? Discovering Who, What, When, Why and How Emign, Karen and Dana, Steve Autism Life Skills Sicile-Kira, Chantal Mother Warriors Jenny McCarthy Your Life is NOT a Label Newport, Jerry The Autism Trail Guide Notbohm, Ellen Strengthening Relationships Martin, Nicholas M.A. Emergence Labeled Autistic Grandin, Temple Ph.D., and Scariano, Margaret Adults on the Autism Spectrum LEAVE THE NEST Perry, Nancy DVD – CD’s
Autism: The Hidden Epidemic? Children and Autism: Time is Brain A Teacher’s Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder (CD-2 disc) Kranowitz, Carol Social Skills Training and Frustration Management Baker, Jed Ph.D. Navigating the Social World McAfee, Jeanette M.D. Sensory Strategies to improve communication, Social Skills & Behavior Aquilla, Paula OT in the School Collins, Britt Normal People Scare Me Travolta, Joey A Mother’s Courage Fridriksson, Fridrik Thor AUTISM: The Musical Sensory Issues in learning & Behavior Kranowitz, Carol Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome (2) Grandin, Temple Ph.D. Succeeding through Autism Barron, Sean Sensory Challenges & Answers Grandin, Temple Ph.D. SONGAMES for Sensory Integration (CD-2 disc) Lande, Aubrey and Wiz, Bob Reference
VB-MAPP Guide (2) Sundberg, Mark, Ph.D. VB-MAPP Protocol (2) Sunberg, Mark, Ph.D. Writing Social Stories with Gray, Carol Workbook Dietary
Special Diets for Special Kids Lewis, Lisa Ph.D. Just Take a Bite Ernsperger, Lori Ph.D. And Stegen-Hanson, Tania OTR/L Social
The New Social Story Book Gray, Carol Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships (3) Grandin, Temple Ph.D., and Barron, Sean The Social Skills Picture Book for Highschool and Beyond (2) Dr. Jed Baker The Social Skills Picture Book (teaching play, emotion, and communication to children with autism) Dr. Jed Baker Navigating the Social World McAfee, Attwood Transition
Preparing For Life (complete guide for transitioning to adulthood for those with autism & Aspergers) Baker, Jed, Ph.D. Children’s Books
My Friend with Autism Bishop, Beverly Too Safe For Strangers Kahn, Robert (Deputy Sheriff) This is Gabriel Steiner, Hartley Squirmy Wormy Wilson, Lynda Why Does Izzy Cover Her Ears? Veenendall, Jennifer My Brother Charlie Peete, Holly Sometimes My Brother Healy, Angie Highlights on the Shelf
Louder Than Words Jenny McCarthy
Murdoch Center Program Library (Third Edition) Wheeler, Miller, Springer, Pittard, Phillips, & Myers
A Friend Like Henry Nuala Gardner
Road Map to Holland Jennifer Graf Groneberg
Thinking in Pictures Temple Grandin
Comic Strip Conversations Carol Gray
From Emotions to Advocacy, The Special Education Survival Guide Pam Wright, Pete Wright
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching & Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Ellen Notbohm & Veronica Zysk
Asperger Syndrome & Adolescence Helping Preteens & Teens Get Ready for the Real World Teresa Bolick PhD
Siblings of Children with Autism, A Guide for Families Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D.
MORE…Laughing & Loving with Autism Compiled by R. Wayne Gilpin
Keys to Success for Teaching Students with Autism Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D.
A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism Beth Fouse, Ph.D. & Maria Wheeler, M.Ed.
Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders Maria Wheeler, M.Ed.
Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome Sheila Wagner, M.Ed.
100 Day Kit (from Autism Speaks)
Dental Guide (from Autism Speaks)
Transition Tool Kit (from Autism Speaks)
Educating Children about Autism in an Inclusive Classroom Vianne Timmons, PhD; Marlene Breitenbach, MSEd, BCBA; Melissa Maclsaac, MEd (c)
Autism Awareness for Kids! (A five day lesson plan whose purpose is: To promote understanding and awareness of children with autism to their typical peers. To reduce anxieties or fears children may have when a student with autism is in their class.)
Helpful Links
General
Health
Educational
Louisiana Department of Education Autism page
For Teachers:
Diet in school
Asperger’s Society
Family Wandering Emergency Plan
Teaching Students with Autism: A Resource Guide for Schools
