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Pathfinders for Autism does not endorse or recommend any of the books shown below or the treatments and interventions described therein.

Many of these books are available at discounted prices from Amazon.com, Future Horizons (1-800-489-0727), or the Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore.

This list includes:

• Books on Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
• References for Teaching Students with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome
• Publications

Books on Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

In Pathfinders Library

• A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism
• Asperger's Syndrome, the Universe, and Everything
• Autism & Asperger Syndrome
• Autism - Asperger's & Sexuality: Puberty & Beyond
• Autism Through a Sister's Eyes
• Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian with Practical Advice for Aspergians, Misfits, Families & Teachers
  
• Beyond the Wall: Personal experiences with autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Children With Autism
• Educating Children with Autism
• Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome
• Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Two Volume Set
• How Can I Talk If My Lips Don't Move? Inside My Autistic Mind
• Ready, Set, Potty!: Toilet Training for Children With Autism and Other Developmental Disorders
• Right Address ... Wrong Planet: Children with Asperger Syndrome Becoming Adults
• Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families
• Targeting Autism
• The Autism Encyclopedia
• The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration
• The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: A Guide to an Intimate Relationship with a Partner Who has Asperger Syndrome
• The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction
• The Potty Journey: Guide to Toilet Training Children with Special Needs, Including Autism and Related Disorders
• Thinking in Pictures
• Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues, 2nd Edition
• Your Life is Not a Label

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References for Teaching Students with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

In Pathfinders Library

• A Guide to Successful Employment for Individuals with Autism
• A Picture's Worth: PECS and other visual communication strategies in autism
• A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals With Autism
• Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers
• Creating a Win-Win IEP for Students with Autism
• Developing Leisure Time Skills for Persons with Autism
• Just Take a Bite: Easy, Effective Answers to Food Aversions & Eating Challenges
• Power Cards: Using special interests to motivate children & youth with Asperger syndrome and autism
• Sleep Better! A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs
• Teach Me Language
• The Autistic Spectrum Parents' Daily Helper
• What Does It Mean to Me? A workbook explaining self-awareness & life lessons for a child or youth with high functioning autism or Asperger's

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Publications on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism/Asperger's Digest

Autism/Asperger's Digest, a Future Horizons publication, features original articles and material from sources around the world, each 52 page issue covers people, products, research, news & viewpoints emerging in the autism field.

Autism Spectrum Quarterly

Autism Spectrum Quarterly, which began as The Morning News, and was created by Jenison Public School's autism consultant Carol Gray, is published four times a year in the months of February, May, August, and November. The approximate mailing date is the 20th of the month of publication.

Exceptional Parent

Exceptional Patent is a monthly publication providing information, support, ideas, encouragement & outreach for parents and families of children with a variety of disabilities. Subscription includes EP Resource Guide, containing contact information for state agencies and programs, university-affiliated programs, federal and private resources in the United States and Canada.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders is a professional publication that covers all the severe psychopathologies in childhood, including autism and childhood schizophrenia. Original articles discuss experimental studies on the biochemical, neurological, and genetic aspects of a particular disorder; the implications of normal development for deviant processes; and interaction between disordered behavior of individuals and social or group factors. The journal also features research and case studies involving the entire spectrum of interventions (including behavioral, biological, educational, and community aspects) and advances in the diagnosis and classification of disorders. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1-781-871-6600.

Spectrum Magazine

Spectrum Magazine provides informative articles and autism news for parents. Articles include information about treatment options, advocacy, resources, and personal stories. Yearly subscription (6 issues)

The Advocate

The Advocate, offers the latest information on research, legislation, and tips on living with autism. The Advocate is free with membership in The Autism Society of America and is published four times per year.

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