Location Codes:
MN = Main Library
DR = Dobson Ranch Branch
RM = Red Mountain Branch (East Mesa)

The Autism Spectrum Disorders Booklist and Internet Resources List has been created to address various aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD-NOS), such as diagnosis, behavioral therapies, dietary therapies, education considerations, medical and natural therapies, sensory integration therapies, autobiographies and biographies, along with web sites for local, state, and national organizations. Autistic Spectrum, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, & Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Educators. Brenda Smith Myles. DR, RM 616.85882 M994A 2003

Asperger Syndrome & Your Child: A Parent’s Guide. Michael D. Powers. MN, DR, RM 616.8982 P874A 2002

The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, and Healing. Karen Siff Exkorn. MN, DR, RM 618.928982 EX57A 2005

Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs. Chantal Sicile-Kira. MN, RM 616.85882 SI12A 2004

The Autistic Spectrum: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding and Helping Your Child. Lorna Wing. MN 618.928982 W726A 2001

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome. Tony Attwood. MN, DR, RM 616.858832 AT88C 2007

Could it Be Autism?: A Parent’s Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps. Nancy D. Wiseman. MN, DR, RM 616.85882 W755C 2006

Different Shades of Autism: The Screening and Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders. VIDEO MN 616.8982 D568D

The Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Carol Turkington. MN, DR, RM 616.85882 T847E 2007

The Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with Asperger’s Syndrome: Help, Hope, and Guidance. William Stillman. DR, RM 616.8982 ST54E 2005

The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration.  Patricia Romanowski Bashe. MN, DR, RM 616.8982 B291G 2005

Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope that Can Transform a Child’s Life. Lynn Kern Koegel. DR, RM 616.85882 K818A 2004

Parenting Your Asperger Child: Individualized Solutions for Teaching Your Child Practical Skills. Alan T. Sohn. MN, DR, RM 616.8982 SO26P 2005

Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help. Mitzi Waltz. MN 616.8588 W179P 1999

Understanding Rett Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Therapists. Barbro Lindberg. MN 618.928 L64 1991
 

Autobiographies, Biographies & Memoirs

A Real Boy: A True Story of Autism, Early Intervention, and Recovery. Christina Adams. RM 618.928982 AD17R 2005

Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant: A Memoir. Daniel Tammet. MN, RM 616.85882 T152B 2007

The Boy Who Loved Windows: Opening the Heart and Mind of a Child Threatened with Autism. Patricia Stacey. MN, DR 618.928982 ST12B 2003

Reasonable People: A Memoir of Autism & Adoption: On the Meaning of Family and the Politics of Neurological Difference. Ralph James Savarese. MN 616.85882 SA93R 2007

Send in the Idiots: Stories from the Other Side of Autism. Kamran Nazeer. MN, DR, RM 362.19685882 N237S 2006

Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey Through Autism. Dawn Prince-Hughes. MN, DR, RM 616.8982 P935S 2004

Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports From My Life with Autism. Temple Grandin. MN, DR 616.8982 G764T 
 

Behavior

Engaging Autism: Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and Think. Stanley I. Greenspan. MN 616.85882 G853E 2006

Giggle Time: Establishing the Social Connection: A Program to Develop the Communication Skills of Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and PDD. Susan Aud Sonders. MN 618.928982 SO57G 2003

Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents. Shira Richman. MN 618.928982 R413R 2001
 

Education

1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ellen Notbohm.  DR, RM 616.85882 N843G 2004

A Mind at a Time. Melvin D. Levine. MN, RM 370.1523 L578M 2002

Helping Children with Autism Learn: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals. Bryna Siegel. MN, RM 371.94 SI15H 2003

The Out-Of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder. Carol Stock Kranowitz. MN, DR, RM 618.928 K863F 2006

Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism: Scripts and Script Fading. Lynn E. McClannahan.  MN 371.94 M132T 2005
 

Health, Nutrition, & Alternative Therapies

Conquering Autism: Reclaiming Your Child Through Natural Therapies. Stephen B. Edelson. MN, RM 618.928982 ED27C 2003

Enzymes for Autism and Other Neurological Conditions: A Practical Guide: A Story, an Adventure, Practical Information and Science. Karen L. DeFelice. MN 616.8982 D361E 2002

Evidence of Harm: Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic: A Medical Controversy.  David Kirby. MN, DR, RM 614.47 K631E 2005

Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders. Kenneth Bock. MN, DR, RM 616.85882 B631H 2007

Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues. Fred R. Volkmar. MN 616.85882 V885H 2004

The Natural Medicine Guide to Autism.  Stephanie Marohn. MN, RM 616.8982 M347N 2002

Special Diets for Special Kids: Understanding and Implementing a Gluten and Casein Free Diet to Aid in the Treatment of Autism and Related Developmental Disorders. Lisa S. Lewis. MN 618.928982 L587S 1998

Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother’s Story of Research and Recovery. Karyn Seroussi. DR 618.928982 SE67U 2000

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children’s Vaccinations. Stephanie Cave. MN 614.47 C315W 2001

Sensory Integration

Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child. Dorita S. Berger. MN 615.85154 B453M 2002

The Out-Of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder. Carol Stock Kranowitz. MN, DR, RM 618.928 K863FS 2005

Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder: A Family Guide to Understanding & Supporting Your Sensory-Sensitive Child. Christopher R. Auer. MN, DR, RM 649.152 AU33P 2006

Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Lucy Jane Miller. MN, DR, RM 618.928 M615S 2006

The Sensory-Sensitive Child: Practical Solutions for Out-of-Bounds Behavior. Karen A. Smith. MN, RM 618.928914 SM61S 2004
 

Local & National Resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) – Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD):  http://www.azdes.gov/DDD/EligibilityReferral/frm_EligibilityRequirements.aspx

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) - Serving Children Birth to Three: http://www.azdes.gov/azeip/default.asp

Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University: http://www.eas.asu.edu/~autism/

Autism Research Institute: http://www.autism.com/

Easter Seals Autism Services - Children & Youth: http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntl_autism_service_school

Melmed Center: http://www.melmedcenter.com/

National Autism Association: http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/

Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support (O.A.S.I.S) – Arizona Support Groups:
http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/suppAZ.html

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SAARC): http://www.autismcenter.org/

U.S. Autism and Asperger Association: http://www.usautism.org/