Autism and Related Disorders: A Resource List
Asperger’s Syndrome
Asperger’s Syndrome
Attwood, Tony. (1998).
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 116 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JB, England.
Asperger's syndrome explained in depth for parents and professionals,
with a focus on the strengths of the individual who has this syndrome.
See also
Asperger
Syndrome -- A Guide for Parents Center for Disabilities and Development,
University of Iowa (2002).
An online guide about Asperger syndrome for parents; includes traits,
intervention appproaches, strategies for parents and teachers, and resources.
The Oasis Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Advice,
Support, Insight, and Inspiration
Bashe, Patricia Romanowski, and Kirby, Barbara L. (2001).
Crown Publishers, 201 E. 50th Street, New York, NY 10022.
A comprehensive review of current knowledge on Asperger syndrome for parents
and for professionals. covers symptoms, diagnosis, acceptance and advocacy,
interventions, medications, education, and challenges.
Autism
Children with Autism: A Parents' Guide
Powers, Michael D., (Ed.) (2000, 2nd ed.).
Woodbine House, 6510 Bells Mill Road, Bethesda, MD 20817.
A comprehensive book covering areas of special concern to parents, including
medical problems related to autism, adjusting to your child's diagnosis,
family life, development, education, and legal rights. Also includes resource
guides. Also available in Spanish: Niņos Autistas .
Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance
Programs – Iowa
Regional
Autism Services Program
Child Health Specialty Clinic
100 Hawkins Drive, Room 239
University of Iowa
Iowa City IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-4619
Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis
and Getting Help
Waltz, Mitzi. (1999).
O’Reilly & Associates, 101 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472.
Answers to questions about PDD and PDD-NOS for parents and for those newly
diagnosed with this condition.
Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism and
Related Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Teachers
Wheeler, Maria. (1998).
Future Horizons, 721 W. Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76013.
More than two hundred training tips, with case examples that offer suggestions
for toilet training. An easy to use, understandable manual.
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication:
Practical Supports for School and Home
Hodgdon, Linda A. (2000).
QuirkRoberts publishing, PO Box 71, Troy, MI 48009-0071.
Strategies that work with the visual strengths of children with autism
and other communication disorders. A resource for teachers, speech clinicians,
and parents.
The World of the Autistic Child: Understanding
and Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Siegel, Bryna. (1996).
Oxford University Press, 198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016.
Explains the diagnoses of the spectrum disorders, treatment modalities,
and coping strategies.
Web Sites
Aspen
of America, Inc.
Resources for individuals with Asperger’s syndrome and their families.
Autism
Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/
Support, education, and advocacy organization for parents and professionals.
Family
Village
Links to Internet resources, chat groups, and newsgroups.
MEDLINEplus
Health Information
Authoritative health facts, ongoing clinical trials and research, conditions
and treatments, resources about children, and Spanish-language materials.
NICHCY:
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
You will find an excellent fact sheet and bibliography on autism in the
"Publications" section of the NICHCY web site, as well as ample
information about educational issues and family issues. Materials are
offered in English and in Spanish.
NOAH:
New York Online Access to Health
Reliable health information, in English and in Spanish.
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