Books with an “*” can be found in the Parenting Collection in the Children’s Department.
Fiction Books for Children
*Ian’s Walk: a Story About Autism, by Laurie Lears J Lears
Looking After Louis, by Lesley Ely JE Ely
Non-Fiction Books for Parents
*Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent’s Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders, by Chantal Sicile-Kira J 618.9285 SicileKi
Autism, Art, and Children: the Stories We Draw, by Julia Kellman 618.9289 Kellman
*Autism Spectrum Disorders: Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth
J 371.94 Autism
*Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals, by Catherine Maurice J 618.92 Maurice
The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome, by Tony Attwood 616.858 Attwood
*Could It Be Autism? : A Parent’s Guide to Early Detection and Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorders, by Nancy Wiseman J 616.8588 Wiseman
Does My Child Have Autism? : a Parent’s Guide to Early Detection and Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorders, by Wendy Stone 618.928 Stone
*Engaging Autism: Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and Think, by Stanley I. Greenspan J 618.928 Greenspan
*Finding Your Child’s Way on the Autism Spectrum: Discovering Unique Strengths, Mastering Behavior Challenges, by Laura Hendrickson J 618.92 Hendrickson
Helping Children with Autism Learn: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals, by Bryna Siegel 371.94 Siegel
*Hints and Tips for Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Useful Strategies for Home, School, and the Community, by Dion E. Betts J 649.154 Betts
*A Parent’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive, by Sally Ozonoff J 618.9289 Ozonoff
*Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent’s Guide to Student Success, by Ann Palmer J 616.8588 Palmer
*School Success for Kids with Asperger’s Syndrome, by Stephan Silverman
J 371.94 Silverman
*Supportive Parenting: Becoming an Advocate for Your Child with Special Needs, by Jan Starr Campito J 649.8 Campito
*Thinking in Pictures: and Other Reports from my Life with Autism, by Temple Grandin J 616.8982 Grandin
Reference Books
Autism Spectrum Disorders: a Handbook for Parents and Professionals
JR 618.928 Autism
DVD
Autism is a World DVD HF 0137
Autism Movement Therapy: Empowering Your Child Through Music & Movement JDVD FS 1314