World Wide Web links on Autism - Check these sites for up-to-the-minute information on Disorders:

Asperger Syndrome: http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_aspe.htm

www.edul.edu/bkirby/asperger

www.asperger.org/

Autism & Brain Development Research: http://nodulus.extern.ucsd.edu/abdrl/html

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

Autism Resources - John Wobus http://web.syr.edu/~jmwobus/autism/

Center for the Study of Autism: http://www.autism.org/

http://www.autism.org/

http://www.autism.org/links.html

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder: http://info.med.vale.edu/chldstdv/autism/ccd-info.html

Family Village - Autism Resources: http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_autm.htm

MN Dept. of CFL Web Page on Autism Spectrum Disorders: http://cfl.state.mn.us/speced/Autism.htm

National Alliance for Autism Research http://www.naar.org

Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS): http://info.med.vale.edu/chldstdy/autism/pdd-info.html

Rett's Disorder: http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_rett.htm

AUTISM Title Description 101 Activities for Kids in When what you've got is a small space and a Tight Spaces restless child, what you need are 101 ingenious by: Carol Stock solutions - right away! Here they are - easy to Kranowitz, M.A. 1995 implement, creative fun for the three to seven year old - activities that can turn tough moments into teachable, terrific ones. A "5" Could Make Me This interactive way of using the 5-point scale Lose Control! offers a very concrete way of helping children by: Kari Dunn Buron with autism spectrum disorders to understand and control their emotional responses. This hands-on tool allows the child to tangibly participate in identifying and controlling stressful situations by reviewing the visual prompts and differentiating his response to each. A "5" is Against the Law! This supplement to The Incredible 5-Point Scale, by: Kari Dunn Buron is a meaningful, yet humorous and easy-to-use intervention that identifies and explains how to handle different levels of anxiety, frustration and anger. ABLLS: The Assessment of This two-part package contains an Assessment, Basic Language & Curriculum Guide and Skills Tracking Learning Skills System. One component is the ABLLS Scoring by: Instructions and and IEP Development James W. Partington, Guide. The second part is an ABLLS Protocol. Ph.D. & Mark Sundberg, This is often used to outline an IEP and to Ph.D. develop a baseline working with children at their skill level. (2 volume set)

Amazingly...Alphie! Amazingly..Alphie speaks to every child and by: Roz Espin adult as it leads us gently into thinking of times when we ourselves have felt different, or perhaps more importantly, the ways in which we have treated others whom we did not understand.

Andy and His Yellow This heartwarming story introduces young Frisbee readers to autism, a disability that can be by: Mary Thompson 1996 particularly confusing for those who know little about it. Recommended for elementary school- aged siblings, friends and classmates. A lovely, gentle story that should appeal to young readers who are new in school or struggling with friendships, as well as those who are interested in autism. An Introduction to "How A brief introduction to the Alert Program for Does Your Engine Run?" Self-Regulation is included in this 24-page The Alert Program for booklet. This resource could assist teams in Self-Regulation determining whether to include the "How Does by: Your Engine Run" program into the daily routine Mary Sue Williams, OTR of a child with autism spectrum disorders. The & Sherry Shellenberger, Alert Program teaches children, parents and OTR teachers how to recognize arousal states as they relate to attention, learning and behavior, then identify self-regulation strategies for children to regulate their own arousal states. Asperger's Huh? A Child's This quick, easy to read book written from a Perspective child's perspective of Asperger's gives advice on by: Rosina G. Schnurr, friends, "social sillies", sports, school and Ph.D. anxiety busters. It also provides excellent strategies for dealing with the disorder for parents and educators. An excellent resource for middle school aged children with Asperger's. : A This is a clear and concise guide to effective Practical Guide for classroom practice for teachers and support Teachers assistants working with children with Asperger by: Val Cumine, Julie Syndrome in mainstream schools and other non- Leach and Gill specialist settings. The book seeks to inform Stevenson 1998 professionals meeting a child with Asperger Syndrome for the first time and to equip them with effective educational and behavioral intervention strategies. Asperger Syndrome and Child psychologist, Teresa Bolick, presents Adolescence strategies for helping the ten-to-eighteen year-old Dr. Teresa Bolick achieve happiness and success by maximizing the benefits of AS and minimizing the drawbacks. You'll learn: *How to work with the school to help the AS child learn and succeed *Strategies for turning common AS traits like preoccupations and routines into positive strengths *How to help the AS teen learn to manage unforeseen glitches with grace *The best ways to talk to your teen about friendship, love, romance, and sex. Asperger Syndrome and Written by an educator and mother of two the Elementary School children with autism spectrum disorders, this Experience: Practical resource is chockfull of practical ideas for Solutions for Academic addressing the academic and social needs of and Social Difficulties elementary-aged children with Asperger by: Susan Thompson Syndrome. Lots of forms, checklists and other Moore visuals make these helpful and effective suggestions easy to implement. (2 copies) Asperger Syndrome This quick easy to use rating scale can help Diagnostic Scale (ASDS) determine whether a child (ages 5-18) has (Examiner's Manual with Asperger Syndrome. The 50 items that comprise protocols) the scale are drawn from five specific areas of by: Brenda Smith Myles, behavior: cognitive, maladaptive, language, Stacey Jones Bock & social and sensori-motor. The ASDS can be used Richard L. Simpson to (a) identify persons who have AS, (b) document behavioral progress as a consequence of special intervention programs, (c) target goals for change and intervention on the student's IEP and (d) measure AS for research purposes. Asperger Syndrome and Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence is co- Adolescence: Practical authored by a mother of an adolescent with Solutions for School Asperger Syndrome. This resource is an Success excellent overview of the challenges that this by: Brenda Smith Myles population encounters as they enter their teens. and Diane Adreon 2001 But perhaps more important, this resource offers (2 copies) an array of practical, proven interventions to help address these challenges. Asperger Syndrome and Written for parents and practitioners, this easy- Difficult Moments: to-read book (originally published as Asperger Practical Solutions for Syndrome and Rage) offers practical solutions to Tantrums, Rage and the day-to-day challenges facing individuals with Meltdowns Asperger Syndrome and their families. With a by: Brenda Smith Myles major emphasis on tantrums and other behavioral & Jack Southwick 1999 outbursts, the book offers strategies that promote (2 copies) social skills development, including self- awareness, self-calming and self-management, thereby promoting effective lifelong practices. Asperger Syndrome & Dr. Michael Powers weaves together an Your Child - A Parent's extremely compassionate and easy-to-read Guide account of everything related to AS, detecting by: Michael D. Powers early signs of the condition, getting the right with Janet Poland 2002 diagnosis, helping a child develop social skills. The book describes many of the feelings a child with AS may have and outlines encouraging ways to involve both family and child in a supportive community. The book also describes how a person with Asperger Syndrome can adapt to real-world problems and make the most of the talents he or she possesses, unlocking the child's potential to become a successful, independent adult. Asperger Syndrome and This new book uncovers the puzzling behaviors Sensory Issues (Practical of children and youth with Asperger Syndrome Solutions for Making that have a sensory base, therefore are often Sense of the World) difficult to pinpoint and interpret. It covers the by: Brenda Smith Myles, impact of the sensory system on behavior Katherine Tapscott Cook, reviews, formal and informal assessment tools Nancy Miller, Louann and offers an invaluable set of practical Rinner, Lisa Robbins interventions that can be used by parents and (Illustrator: Penny Chiles) educators alike. 2000 (2 copies) Asperger's Syndrome in This landmark book focuses on how Asperger's Young Children - A Syndrome (AS) presents in young children. An Developmental Guide for essential guide for parents coming to terms with Parents and Professionals their child's AS diagnosis and for the by: Laurie Leventhal- professionals who work with this age group, it is Belfer and Cassandra unique in answering pressing questions specific Coe 2004 to younger children.

Asperger Syndrome: The first part of the guide gives an overview of Practical Strategies for Asperger syndrome and outlines the three core the Classroom: A areas of impairment. The remainder of the guide Teacher's Guide is broken down into six sections, three by: The Leicester City corresponding to the "core" impairments and a Council and Leicestershire further three focused on broad areas of difficulty County Council 1998 which are commonly experienced or presented in school. Asperger Syndrome, The Kenneth Hall was diagnosed with AS at the age Universe and Everything of eight. Although he is bright (a member of by: Kenneth Hall 2001 MENSA) and articulate, his behavior could be challenging and easily misread, resulting in difficult early school years. Following his diagnosis, the local Education Board intervened and provided him with a laptop computer to encourage him to express himself. This book is the result. Kenneth is in the unique position to describe some of the inner experiences and perceptions of autism in childhood. He has a warm and positive attitude toward Asperger's Syndrome which other children will find inspiring. Insights, struggles and joys are recounted vividly in a frank and humorous way. Asperger's...What Does It This new book is an in-depth aid to help your Mean to Me? - A child or student learn about autism and to help Workbook Explaining you talk together about autism's profound Self-Awareness and Life effects, and can be a starting place for self- Lessons to the Child or discovery, growth and positive action. Each Youth with High chapter is divided into two parts: workbook Functioning Autism or pages for you and your child to read together and Asperger Syndrome fill in, and a section for parents and teachers by: Catherine Faherty which supplements the workbook pages with 2000 (2 copies) related concepts, ideas and practical suggestions for home and school. A Treasure Chest of Written in user-friendly language, this book Behavioral Strategies for offers comprehensive insights into the entire Individuals with Autism spectrum of behavior challenges - with answers by: Beth Fouse, PhD & to improve those behaviors. An excellent guide Maria Wheeler, M Ed for anyone who has a child or student with 1997 behavior challenges. AuSM Resource Directory May, 2002 - Listing of resources in Minnesota by: Autism Society of including: educational, legal, medical, Minnesota (2 copies) vocational, county, etc. Autism-Asperger's and Anyone who has read Jerry Newport's first book, Sexuality: Puberty and Your Life is Not a Label, knows that he has a Beyond knack for bringing understanding, humor, by: Jerry & Mary Newport warmth and a large part of himself to any 2002 subject. Nowhere is his invaluable talent more important than in helping to explain the timeless mysteries of sexuality to the autistic spectrum teenager and young adult. Autism Asperger's: Dr. Gutstein's innovative program, Relational Solving the Relationship Development Intervention, is designed to Puzzle encourage genuine reciprocal relationships. by: Steven E. Gutstein, Solving the Relationship Puzzle describes ways Ph.D. 2000 to steer children with autism onto a bright new path of self-discovery and social awareness that will ultimately bring them home to meaningful friendships, shared emotions and heartfelt connections with the people in their lives.

Autism & Asperger Chapters include topics such as: the relationship Syndrome of autism and Asperger Syndrome, living with by: Uta Frith with the syndrome, and Asperger Syndrome in contributors: Lorna Wing adulthood. and Christopher Gillberg 1991 Autism Diagnostic The ADI-R is an extended interview designed to Inventory - Revised elicit a full range of information needed to (ADI-R) produce a diagnosis of autism and to assist in the assessment of related autism spectrum disorders. An experienced clinical interviewer meets with a parent or primary caregiver to look at developmental history and current day-to-day behaviors of students ranging from mental ages of 2 years and up. Total time to administer and score is typically 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours and can only be used by appropriately trained individuals. Autism & PDD – Picture Repetition, structure and routine make this Stories and Language program great for students with autism, PDD or Activities delayed language development. These sequenced by: Patricia Snair Koski picture stories focus on basic, easy-to-follow 1998 elements. Students will: *describe simple stories using colorful picture cards *predict, retell and sequence events in the story *match large print sentence strips to pictures *answer yes/no to wh- questions with flash cards *act out each story to demonstrate comprehension

Autism & PDD – Social These one-page rebus lessons target the skills Skills Lessons that older students with autism or PDD need to (Adolescent) succeed in school and in life. Each book includes by: Pam Britton Reese, instructional lessons and behavioral lessons, Nena Challenner 1999 organized into five books with 50 activities each. Autism & PDD – Social These structured one-page rebus lessons help Skills Lessons (Primary) teach needed social skills to children ages 3 to 8. by: Pam Britton Reese, Engaging pictures help children “read” the Nena Challenner 1999 lessons with you. You get 40 lessons in five areas: school, community, home, behavior and getting along.

Autism-PDD More Creative Ideas from Age Eight to Early Adulthood

By Janice I. Adams Autism, Play and Social Interaction by: Lone Gammeltoft & Marianne Sollok Nordenhof Autism Resource Book: Vol.1 - Identification & 3-Ring Binder volumes of criteria and handouts Assessment compiled by Regions 5 & 7 Autism Task Force Vol.2 - Communication & Social Skills Vol.3 - Visual Supports, Instruction Models & Inservice Materials Vol.4 - Parent Information & Resources

Autism Screening The ASIEP-2 uses five components to provide Instrument for data on five unique aspects of behavior with Educational Planning - individuals from 18 months of age through Third Edition - An adulthood. The components of the ASIEP-2 (a) Assessment and examine behavior in five areas: sensory, relating, Educational Planning body concept, language and social self-help; (b) System for Autism and sample vocal behavior; (c) assess interaction; (d) Developmental assess communication; and (e) determine Disabilities learning rate. When combined, these subtests by: David Krug, Joel provide a profile of abilities in spontaneous Arick, Patricia Almond verbal behavior, social interaction, education level and learning characteristics.

Autism Through the With numerous examples and case histories, this Lifespan - The Eden book presents an in-depth model for helping Model children and adults with autism that will be of by: David L. Holmes EdD interest to professionals and parents alike. It Foreword by: begins with an overview of what is known about Eric Schopler, PhD 1998 autism today and continues with discussions about Eden's approach to modifying behavior, placement and treatment, their "zero reject" policy, curriculum from early childhood to adulthood, staffing issues, integration, decision making and parental roles.

This guidebook will not only save (parents) Autism Treatment Guide countless hours of searching out resources, but by: Elizabeth K. Gerlach will also assure them that they will not overlook any of the major treatment options that are "out there" for them to consider. This two-part work gives you intervention tactics and a complete program for implementing them A Work In Progress: in one easy-to-use format. Behavioral Behavior Management Management and Teaching Strategies with Strategies and a Autistic Children gives parents insights and Curriculum for Intensive methods for dealing with difficult behaviors and Behavioral Treatment of self stimulation. The manual helps parents Autism manage and reduce disruptive behavior and by: Ron Leaf and John offers guidelines on sleep problems, toileting McEachin 1999 issues, eating issues, social skills, and learning how to play. Autism Partnership Curriculum for (6 copies) Discrete Trial Teaching with Autistic Children is a complete curriculum for teaching skills to children with step-by-step instructions as well as creative ideas on how to make learning a natural progression. Emphasis is placed on learning in different settings, the importance of learning age- appropriate skills, and creating a home program that involves the enjoyment of learning.

Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Based on the principles of Applied Behavior Autism: A Manual for Analysis, developed by O. Ivar Lovass, PhD. Parents and Professionals This manual, inspired by that research, provides Edited by: Catherine a wealth of practical information for parents and Maurice & co-edited by: professionals. Gina Green & Stephen C. Luce 1996 (2 copies)

A must-have for anyone who wishes to Behavior Modification - understand and change undesirable behavior. Basic Principles - 2nd This is the primer on the topic of behavior Edition by: Saul Axelrod modification, offering an overview of the basic and R. Vance Hall 1999 principles that govern human behavior. It gives you a means to manage behavior more effectively and efficiently and in a positive (rather than punitive) manner.

This teaching tool DVD contains short vignettes Being Social depicting appropriate behaviors and responses in Fall 2005 social settings. It was developed by Penny Cammack and Karin Marquardt and was funded by the MN State Autism Project

Biological Treatments for What's going on? What can you do about it? A Autism and PDD comprehensive and easy-to-read guide to the (Pervasive Development most current research and medical therapies for Disorder) autism and PDD. by: William Shaw, PhD. 1998 Building Independence: How to Create and Use Structured Work Systems Finally, a book that gives you all you need to set up and implement work systems using evidence- By Christine E. Reeve, based practices…Build skills and independence. PhD, BCBA-D and Susan S. Kabot, EdD, CCP-SLP

No Fishing Allowed is a violence prevention Bullying Prevention program that addresses various elements of Program - Educating ALL bullying behaviors. Emphasizes empowerment students on how bullying strategies for all students who are affected by affects everyone! bully/target relationships. It also provides by: Carol Gray and teachers with information, ideas and activities to Judy Williams address bullying attempts and other unfriendly social interactions. In addition, it addresses topics such as peer conflict versus bullying attempts, tattling versus reporting, word bullying, friendship bullying, gender- specific bullying, anti-bullying strategies for witnesses and many more. Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome? - A This is a brief book written to explain Asperger Guide for Friends and Syndrome, both to classmates and individuals on Family the spectrum. It is sufficiently brief for a young by: Jude Welton audience, but also gives good, specific examples.

Childhood Autism Rating The CARS is a 15-item behavioral rating scale Scale (CARS) developed to identify children with autism and to by: Eric Schopler, PhD., distinguish them from developmentally Robert J. Reichler, M.D. handicapped children without the autism & Barbara Rochen syndrome. Rennder, PhD. - (2 copies) 1988

Children with Autism (A A window on the insular world of autism, this Developmental book offers a rare look at the mysterious Perspective) condition that afflicts approximately 350,000 by: Marian Sigman & Lisa Americans and affects millions more. As they Capps 1997 make sense of the many features of autism at every level of intellectual functioning across the life span, Marian Sigman and Lisa Capps weave together clinical vignettes, research findings, methodological considerations and historical accounts. The result is a compelling, comprehensive view of the disorder, as true to human experience as it is to scientific observation. This second new edition now includes the latest diagnostic information, extensive coverage of Children with Autism: A Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as an Parent's Guide 2000 intervention, plus chapters on *diagnosis *daily Edited by: life *family life *education *advocacy Michael D. Powers, *adjustment *medical problems and treatments Psy.D. *development *legal rights and *adults with autism. Also includes an extensive reading list and national resource guide.

Comic Strip Colorful, illustrated interactions with students Conversations with autism and related disorders. by: Carol Gray 1994

A parent’s guide to the first signs and next steps. Could it Be Autism? Easy to use checklist for milestones beginning at 4 months. Early detection and intervention strategies for developmental delays. Getting the by Nancy D. Wiseman best possible developmental outcome for your child. Crossing Bridges: A Written by mothers whose children have been Parent's Perspective on diagnosed with autism/PDD and related Coping After a Child is disorders, this book is full of basic information Diagnosed with about autism as well as first-hand advice and Autism/PDD (Pervasive experience. For anyone whose child has been Development Disorder) diagnosed, this book attempts to share with the by: reader what the authors know to be currently Viki Satkiewica-Gayhardt, available to those children with autism/PDD. It Barbara Peerenboom & contains a glossary of terms and a long list of Roxanne Campbell, R.N. resources for parents to use. 1997 This easy-to-use book provides practical Developing Leisure Time information and guidelines to enable individuals Skills for Persons with with autism to develop competency for choosing Autism - A Practical and engaging in enjoyable leisure activities - a Approach for Home, positive means of reducing inappropriate self- School and Community stimulation or stereotypic behavior. Includes by: Phyllis Coyne, Colleen dozens of Activity Cards with guidelines for use Nyberg and Mary Lou for community outings, games, sports, hobbies Vandenburg 1999 and crafts, arts and sensory explorations.

Developing Talents - This book contains concrete help for adolescents Careers for Individuals and young adults preparing for the adult world of with Asperger Syndrome work. This book is of equal value to individuals and High-Functioning on the autism spectrum, their parents, educators, Autism (2004) and career-guidance professionals. This book is designed to take readers - those on the autism spectrum and their family members, Developing Talents - teachers, counselors and other adults who make a Updated Expanded difference in young lives - through the career Edition 2008 planning process. It includes information on Temple Grandin discovering and growing the talents and interests that might lead to satisfying work as well as a career planning and job search process.

Do-Watch-Listen-Say - This comprehensive intervention guide and Social and accompanying activities are easily adapted to Communication develop a curriculum for both children who are Intervention for Children verbal and those who use augmentative and with Autism alternative communication, and it can be by: Kathleen Ann Quill implemented at home or in the classroom. This 2000 practical, user-friendly resource, based on research-based techniques, gives you the methods you need to build social and communication skills in children with autism. Includes a new state-of-the-art assessment tool to guide your curriculum for individual students; a range of proven strategies that combine the best of behavioral and developmental intervention practices; hundreds of suggested activities to build solitary play and group and social- communication skills; and easy-to-use data collection forms and guidelines. Does Your Baby Have Autism? first provides general information about the history of autism, followed by a discussion of The Ladder of Motor Does Your Baby Have Development. Each of four chapters then Autism? examines one motor skill - righting, sitting, by: Osnat Teitelbaum & crawling or walking - contrasting typical Philip Teitelbaum, PhD development with atypical development so that it's easy to recognize unusual patterns of movement. Also included is a unique thirty- second Tilt Test - easy to perform at home - which helps reveal a balance problem characteristic of children with autism. Finally, parents are guided in finding professional help for a child whose motor skills may indicate a pattern. The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), is the Early Start Denver Model first comprehensive, empirically tested for Young Children with intervention specifically designed for toddlers Autism and preschoolers with autism. Supported by the by: Sally J. Rogers & principles of developmental psychology and Geraldine Dawson 2010 applied behavior analysis, ESDM's intensive teaching interventions are delivered within play- based, relationship-focused routines. The manual provides structured, hands-on strategies for working with very young children in individual and group settings to promote development in such key domains as imitation; communication; social, cognitive and motor skills; adaptive behavior; and play. Implementing individualized treatment plans for each child requires the use of an assessment tool, the Early Start Denver Model Curriculum Checklist for Young Children with Autism.

Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism Educating Children with Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Autism Education National Research Council

This program was designed to be highly Exploring Feelings - structured, interesting and successful in Cognitive Behavior encouraging the cognitive control of emotions. Therapy to Manage Anger Activities and information are used to explore by: Tony Attwood the specific feelings of being happy, relaxed, anxious or angry. There are sections for the students to record individual comments and responses to questions. There are two Exploring Feelings programs, one designed to manage anxiety, the other to manage anger. Exploring Feelings - This program was designed to be highly Cognitive Behavior structured, interesting and successful in Therapy to Manage encouraging the cognitive control of emotions. Anxiety Activities and information are used to explore by: Tony Attwood the specific feelings of being happy, relaxed, anxious or angry. There are sections for the students to record individual comments and responses to questions. There are two Exploring Feelings programs, one designed to manage anxiety, the other to manage anger. This book should be read by all young people Finding Out About who receive a diagnosis of Aspergersyndrome, Asperger Syndrome, High- PDD or high-functioning autism. It can also be , Functioning Autism and ready by their peers in school, siblings, and other PDD children with whom they have contact. Adults Gunilla Gerland may read it too, the better to understand the person with autism or Asperger Syndrome. Foundation Moves Includes: Foundation Moves Preschool spiral bound lesson plan book/home letters, 2 heavy work blending bands, 2 frog pencils for vision activities, DVD. Designed for use with preschoolers to develop foundation skills for school. May be appropriate for older children with developmental delays or those who are missing many foundation skills. Many children with special needs, even in K-3rd grade may not have the skills mastered in this level. Focus Moves Kit Includes DVD, Instruction Book, Activities Book and Focus Shapes

Foundation Moves Kit Includes DVD, Lesson Plan Book, Exercise Banks and Shapes

Freaks, Geeks and This is a book for adolescents with Asperger Asperger Syndrome: A Syndrome written by a thirteen-year old who has User Guide to a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome. He examines Adolescence topics that range from the value of a personal by: Luke Jackson 2002 explanation of the diagnosis through to experiencing bullying and the dating game. The chapters include explanations and strategies that are not available in other texts. He covers topics such as fascination and fixations, sensory perception, diet, sleep, teenage language problems with socializing at school, homework, dealing with bullies, the do's and don'ts of dating, moral dilemmas and an explanation of idioms that are particularly confusing for those with Asperger Syndrome. The Fundamentals of Autism Handbook Fundamentals of Autism - provides a quick, user-friendly, effective and A Handbook for Those accurate approach to help in identifying and Who Work with Children developing educationally related program Diagnosed as Autistic objectives for children diagnosed as autistic. by: Sue Larson These materials have been designed to be easily and functionally used by teachers, therapists, special education/learning disability resource specialists, psychologists and others who work with children diagnosed as autistic, as well as being easily adapted for children with similar disabilities. This set includes two accompanying checklists: 1) Autism Checklist for Parent/Home Settings, 2) Checklist for School/Educational/ Treatment Settings - when combined, ask for essential background information needed for diagnostic and/or the implementation of educational programming. The checklists break down and identify six noted relevant subscales of abnormal or impaired development typically demonstrated by individuals diagnosed as autistic: 1) situational, object and social interactions, 2) patterns and sequences, 3) cognitive/thought processes, 4) communication, 5) sensory stimulation, and 6) repetitive, stereotyped, and or self-stimulatory. This new norm-referenced test is designed to Gilliam Asperger's evaluate children with unique behavioral Disorder Scale (GADS) problems who may have Asperger's Disorder and Ages 3-0 through 22- is the only test of its kind with the ability to 0 Testing Time: 5-10 min. discriminate persons with Asperger's from Administration: Individual persons with autism. Easily completed by a by: James E. Gilliam parent or professional who knows the child, the (2 copies) GADS is based on the most current and relevant definitions and diagnostic criteria of Asperger's Disorder, and is useful for contributing valuable information toward assessment, documenting behavioral progress, in targeting goals for IEPs and for research purposes. Designed for use by teachers, parents and Gilliam Autism Rating professionals, the GARS helps to identify and Scale (GARS) diagnose autism in individuals ages 3 through 22 by: James E. Gilliam and to estimate the severity of the problem. Items on the GARS are based on definitions of autism adopted by the Autism Society of America and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). The items are grouped into four subtests: Stereotyped Behaviors, Communication, Social Interaction and Developmental Disturbances. The GARS has three core subtests that describe specific and measurable behaviors and an optional subtest (Developmental Disturbances) that allows parents to contribute data about their child's development during the first three years of life.

Going Out and About - A This new book helps to take students into the Community Based following community locations: grocery store, Educational Program gas station, bowling alley, Police/Fire by: Kari Daniels, M.A., Departments, department store, Post Office, CCC-SLP & Connie hotel, restaurant, library and doctor's office. Schaper 1998 Used as an integral part of a child's education, Going Out and About includes activities relating to recreation, health, safety and . Applicable for preschool through high school, the book targets behaviors, including language skills and fine motor skills.

This book addresses both the practicalities of life Helping a Child with Non- with Asperger's Syndrome and related Verbal Learning Disorder conditions, the unusual thinking and learning or Asperger's Syndrome styles associated with these, and how to Kathryn Stewart, Ph.D. intervene in the classroom.

Higher Functioning This comprehensive book provides important Adolescents & Young insights and practical strategies for teaching and Adults with Autism (A supporting higher functioning students with Teacher's Guide) autism in school. The examples used center on Edited by: Ann Fullerton; the high school years, but strategies apply to illustrations by: Georgiana elementary school through college situations. Thomas 1996 This resource provides special education How Do I Teach This teachers, therapists, parents and home-based Kid? therapists with practical, easy-to-implement Visual Work Tasks for ideas for creating over 80 different work tasks or Beginning Learners on the boxes to be used to teach students to work Autism Spectrum independently and for an established length of by: Kimberly A. Henry time. This book contains classroom and home- 2005 2 copies tested ideas for addressing skills in six different areas: sorting, matching, reading, writing, mathematics and motor tasks. The ideas are designed for early learners, ages 2-10. Other books in the series will focus on teaching young learners beginning reading, writing and math skills and appropriate play skills using visually structured techniques. The program promotes awareness of how How Does Your Engine individuals regulate their arousal states and Run? - The Alert Program encourages the use of sensory-motor for Self-Regulation strategies. Consisting of a series of lessons and by: activities, the program helps children learn to Mary Sue Williams, OTR monitor and change their levels of alertness & Sherry appropriate to a situation or task. Though Shellenberger,OTR initially designed for children 8 to 12, the program has been adapted for preschool through high school students, and for adults. In addition, it has been implemented in a variety of settings including classroom, home, camp and private practice. How To Be A Friend - A The wise dinosaurs from the highly acclaimed Guide to Making Friends Dino Life Guides for Families Series show the and Keeping Them many ways to be a friend as well as ways not to. by: Laurie Krasny Brown This valuable resource can serve as a checklist and Marc Brown for children and their families as they experience 1998 the ups and downs of friendships. How to be A Para Pro - A This book is jam-packed with examples, Comprehensive Training anecdotes and practical strategies - four Manual for categories of educational support, reproducible Paraprofessionals by: data and record keeping forms, a blueprint for Diane Twachtman-Cullen adjusting caregiver support, "how to" vignettes Illustrations by: David A. for problem situations, take home messages, DeLorenzo 2000 bottom line statements and more.

How Rude! The Teenager's Guide to Good This all-encompassing how-to guide to the Manners, Proper manners we all need to know is a valuable Behavior and Not contribution to social skills training of Grossing People Out individuals on the autism spectrum. by: Alex J. Packer 1997

This workbook is designed for young people I Am Special(Introducing over the age of 10 to work through with an adult Children and Young and is devised especially for children who read, People to Their Autistic think and process information differently. Part Spectrum Disorder) One explains how to inform children that they by: Peter Vermeulen 2000 have autism or Asperger syndrome and how to (2 copies) use the worksheets with groups or individuals. Part Two consists of a series of worksheets which the child works through with an adult to create a unique and personal book. This is an educational and entertaining book Ian's Walk - A Story About written for elementary age children telling the Autism story about Ian, a young boy with autism. As Ian by: Laurie Lears & and his sister go to the park, Ian’s slightly Illustrated by Karen Ritz unusual behaviors become noticeable. A good 1998 discussion tool to use with all ages on what some of the behavior characteristics of autism might mean.

Inclusive Programming The newest book on illustrates methods for Elementary Students and techniques to comfortably blend the student with Autism with autism and their classmates. User-friendly, by: Sheila Wagner, M.Ed. written in language any teacher or parent can 1999 (2 copies) understand and the appendix offers materials to support the ideas introduced in the main chapters. This one of a kind, easy-to-use book provides a Informal Assessments for comprehensive source of assessment procedures Transition Planning to help identify the transition needs of students by: Gary M. Clark, James (ages 14-21) in the areas of employment, further R. Patton, L. Rozelle education and training, daily living, leisure Moulton activities, community participation, health, self- 2000 determination, communication and interpersonal relationships. Inside Out: What Makes A This book introduces a framework of how to Person with Social more specifically understand the deficits of Cognitive Deficits Tick? persons with social cognitive disabilities, e.g. by: Michelle Winner 2000 persons with Asperger Syndrome, High- Functioning Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders - Not Otherwise Specified and Non- Verbal Learning Disabilities. The I LAUGH model is presented, which describes many of the key areas of cognition and related skills that are weak in persons with "social skills deficits". Worksheets and sample IEP goals are provided to demonstrate how to teach the concepts of social thinking and social relatedness. Intricate Minds - Understanding This video provides an excellent introduction to Classmates with Asperger Asperger Syndrome for typically developing Syndrome adolescents and children. Individuals with the disorder movingly describe their own experience Video by Coulter of the condition. This video serves as an 12 minutes excellent resource for teachers, school psychologists, speech pathologists and guidance counselors in helping typically developing peers.

Intricate Minds II: Understanding This 16-minute video enables students to see Elementary School things from the point of view of kids who have Classmates with Asperger Asperger Syndrome and helps them understand Syndrome the challenges and strengths of kids who appear "different" on the surface. Geared for elementary Video by Coulter 2006 students and staff. 16 minutes Let Community Employment be the Goal A guide designed for people who are responsible for Individuals with for preparing individuals with autism to enter the Autism world of work. by: Joanne Suomi, Lisa Ruble & Nancy Dalrymple Looking After Louis This children's book is the story of Louis, a child with autism, and how his teacher sets a mood of by: Lesley Ely & Polly tolerance and acceptance in his regular education Dunbar 2004 classroom. Inclusion and connection are the themes throughout the book.

Making Sense of Autistic In this authoritative and empowering book, one Spectrum Disorders of the world's leading experts on early child James Coplan, MD development gives caregivers of children on the 2010 autistic spectrum the knowledge they need to navigate the complex maze of symptoms, diagnosis, tests, and treatment options that await them. Dr. Coplan grounds his recommendations in reality. His clear, comprehensive and compassionate advice prepares you to make informed medical decision, evaluate the various educational and therapeutic alternatives, and find answers to such fundamental questions as: How do I optimize my child's long-term potential? Which interventions will best serve my child? How do the various therapies work and what is the evidence to support them? What is the best way to teach my child? This workshop will help participants understand Making Sense of the "why" students engage in behaviors and the Sensory: Understanding sensory basis behind them. Participants will the Sensory Needs of learn to look at behavior from a different Students with Autism perspective and will learn practical and easy to Spectrum Disorder use strategies to help students be more available

for learning. Participants will see how changing by: MAWSECO & the learning environment and incorporating Freshwater Sped Dist. sensory breaks will make the classroom 2-Disc DVD environment a productive and fun place for all! Visual supports give children with autism and Making Visual Supports other pervasive developmental disorders more Work in the Home and control of their environment, resulting in less Community: Strategies for frustration and fewer problem behaviors. This Individuals with Autism richly-illustrated and user-friendly book provides and Asperger Syndrome parents with all of the information they need to by: Jennifer L. Savner & make effective visual supports specifically Brenda Smith Myles 2000 designed for their child, using a variety of

materials - many of them commonly found 2 copies around the home Like its predecessor, Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism, this book combines Making A Difference solid, data-based information with practical by: Catherine Maurice, problem-solving strategies. It will be a valuable Gina Green and Richard resource for family members and professionals Foxx 2001 alike who strive to maximize the achievements of individuals with autism. Included in the work are powerful statements from parents Pamela Dawson and Lora Perry, who describe the challenges they faced in obtaining effective treatment for their children and how they navigated those challenges. Also included are chapters written by professionals who have dedicated their careers to finding creative and caring means of helping people with autism and their families.

MeMoves is a surprisingly simple, yet powerful MeMoves - Mind Body combination of music, movements and images Connect that make it easier to learn and connect. The movements are designed to integrate the brain DVD 2011 and body by creating new connections and strengthening those that already exist. MeMoves has been carefully designed to activate and support a calm and attentive state.

Drawing on data from comparative psychology, Mindblindness - An Essay developmental psychology and neuro- on Autism & Theory of psychology, Baron-Cohen argues that specific Mind neuro-cognitive mechanisms have evolved that by: Simon Baron-Cohen allow us to mind-read - that is, to make sense of 1997 actions, to interpret and ascribe mental/emotional states to those around us, and to decode what he calls the language of the eyes. Building on many years of research, the author concludes that children with autism suffer from mind-blindness as a result of a selective impairment in mind- reading. For these children the world is essentially a physical one, devoid of mental things. Minute Moves for the Includes: Minute Moves spiral bound book, Classroom DVD (located inside the spiral bound book cover), and 2 blending bands. Designed for use in the classroom. Has application lessons of the S’cool Moves for Learning book. Quick lessons for the classroom teachers to follows with excellent handouts and parent letters. This parent guidebook contains extensive, More Than Words - practical information for parents in a user- Helping Parents Promote friendly format that features loads of wonderful Communication and illustrations. This book contains an in-depth Social Skills in Children description of strategies drawn from current with Autism Spectrum research that are known to help children with Disorder autism develop more advanced communication by: Fern Sussman skills. These strategies help children learn in naturalistic contexts. Moving Toward The student scope and sequence profile has been Functional Social developed as an alternative to help educators Competence (w/DVD) assess and provide effective interventions for (MN Autism Project & students with significant challenges in social Region 10 Special cognition. It is intended to be used as an Education CoOp Projects) interview tool for members of teams to record Compiled by: Heather observed social behaviors in a student in a Hanzlick, Lynn Petersen, variety of settings. Laurie Rogers -2008 Written for children aged 2-6, My Social Stories Book contains over 150 stories (many illustrated),. as well as a helpful introduction My Social Stories Book explaining how to get the most out of the book. by: Carol Gray and Abbie Taking the form of short narratives, the stories Leigh White 2002 take children step-by-step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and getting used to new clothes. They also help children to understand different experiences such as going to school, shopping and visiting the doctor. Navigating the Social World - A Curriculum for This "how to" book is written for both the novice Individuals with and experienced professional. Handouts, Asperger's Syndrome, worksheets and tracking forms that provide a High Functioning Autism structured, logical and progressive approach are and Related Disorders included. There are clear explanations of the by: Jeanette McAfee, relevant issues for each goal and the activities M.D. are consistent with the theoretical models of 2002 autism and Asperger's Syndrome. There is a special focus on recognizing and coping with emotions, communication, social understanding and abstract thinking with practical examples and quotations from individuals with Asperger's Syndrome and HFA.

This autobiography by Williams gives readers a Nobody Nowhere - The guided tour of life with autism - with a foreword Extraordinary Auto- by Bernard Rimland - a New York Times biography of an Autistic bestseller for 15 weeks. "This is an incredible by: 1994 book. Must reading for anyone involved with autism." Daniel Torisky, former President, ASA. Compiled from 350 anecdotes told by parents of autistic and developmentally disabled children Parent Survival Manual- and analyzed by professional behavior therapists, A Guide to Crisis this book illustrates effective solutions to various Resolution in Autism and problems such as aggression, communication, Related Developmental preservation, plan and leisure, eating and Disorders (2 copies) sleeping, toileting and hygiene. It also covers by: Eric Schopler 1995 both individualized solutions to behavior

problems and suggestions for obtaining

community support. Schopler offers the autism- affected family quick reference to solutions of the most difficult behavior problems, as well as systematic behavioral analysis for individualized application to new problems. This book's "unique emphasis on empowering parents to determine their child" rehabilitation sets this volume apart from currently available guides. This updated manual guides the reader through PECS Training Manual - the six phases of the Picture Exchange 2nd Edition, 2002 Communication System (PECS), which provides by: Lori Frost & Andy children with an effective and functional method Bondy of communication. Using picture symbols, they learn to construct sentences and more complex communications within a social context, which (3 manuals available sets this picture-based system apart from more for checkout) traditional systems. The manual includes information on the rationale for and the implementation of each phase of training, instructions for constructing pictures, discrimination training tips, data sheets and a PECS parent handout. Nine-year-old Haley Myles writes with the Practical Solutions to refreshing straightforwardness that is uniquely a Everyday Challenges for child's. Her many practical suggestions for Children with Asperger everyday situations are presented in an easy-to- Syndrome read format complete with engaging illustrations. by: Haley Morgan Myles The information and child-friendly advice she 2002 has for kids on the spectrum is presented in a fun-to-read format.

These lessons involve real conversational Pragmatic Activities for language in a variety of activities, including Language Intervention: crafts, role-playing, puppetry and more. Use Semantics, Syntax and three developmentally organized sections to: Emerging Literacy *Develop early words, semantic relations and by: Rhea Paul 1992 word combinations with young children *Teach preschoolers the syntax, vocabulary and concepts needed for communication and school readiness *Help older children make the transition from oral language to literacy. Also includes IEP goals, data collection sheets, info on normative data and more. Reproducible.

This easy-to-follow resource provides a complete toolbox of social skills and the means to attain Preparing for Life - them so that students may approach their futures Complete Guide for with excitement rather than anxiety. Jed Baker Transitioning to tackes a wide variety of issues faced by Adulthood for Those with individuals across the spectrum, such as Autism and Asperger perspective-taking, nonverbal communication Syndrome skills, conversational skills, and stress Dr. Jed Baker (2005) management. he explains the laws and services that provide assistance, offers a multitude of options and resources, and encourages an emphasis on the students' assets as tools for meeting social goals. Preschool Education In creating this book, 10 distinguished service Programs for Children providers from a variety of programs for children with Autism with autism were asked to address a set of by: Sandra L. Harris, PhD questions concerning the structure, financing, & Jan S. staffing, assessment procedures, curriculum and Handelman 1994 support services of their program. In addition, each author discussed what he or she viewed as important unresolved issues in the education and treatment of autism in the pre-school years. This book is an autobiography that will allow Pretending to be Normal: others to understand the world as perceived by a Living with Asperger's person with Asperger's Syndrome. The author Syndrome describes herself as one of those 'people who Liane Holliday Willey never quite find their way, but never quite lose it either'.

Quirky Kids: Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn't Fit in - When to Worry and When Not to Worry by: Perri Klass, M.D. and Eileen Costello, M.D.

This accessible book focuses on how parents can Realizing the College help their ASD child to get to college, and how Dream with Autism or to get the most out of it. Ann Palmer offers Asperger Syndrome - A tried-and-tested advice on how to prepare Parent's Guide to Student students for the transition from home life to high Success school to a new environment and educational challenges, and explains how to support them by: Ann Palmer 2006 through potential problems with social integration, academic pressure, self-disclosure and appropriate levels of participation in college. Relationship Development Intervention with Children, Adolescents and Over 150 enjoyable and stimulating activities Adults - Social and covering the gamut of social and emotional Emotional Development development. Activities can be undertaken Activities for Asperger independently, or with a teacher or therapist. Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD by: Steven E. Gutstein and Rachelle K. Sheely 2002

Relationship Development with Young Children - Designed for children between ages 2 and 8, this Social and Emotional comprehensive set of enjoyable activities Development Activities for emphasizes foundation skills such as social Asperger Syndrome, referencing, regulating behavior, conversational Autism, PDD and NLD reciprocity, and synchronized actions. Suitable by: Steven E. Gutstein and for use in homes, school and therapeutic settings. Rachelle K. Sheely 2002 This information and user-friendly guide helps Right From the Start: parents of young children with autism and Intensive Behavioral related disorders and their service providers Intervention for Young explore programs that use early intensive Children with Autism behavioral intervention. In this proven by: Sandra L. Harris, PhD educational method based on applied behavioral & Mary Jane Weiss, PhD analysis, each behavior is broken into its components and taught step by step.

S’cool Moves For This book discusses the developmental Learning framework for learning (pyramid). Includes the autonomic nervous system, sensation, posture, body image, laterality, directionality, pre- academics, and academics. Describes each level in a chapter of this book and how to select appropriate tasks for the child’s needs. Includes suggestion of how to modify tasks for student specific needs Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), a complex Sensational Kids: Hope brain syndrome that affects the way we and Help for Children experience sensations in taste, touch, sound, with Sensory Processing sight, smell, movement, and body awareness is Disorder (SPD) explained in laymen's terms. The best-known by: Lucy Jane Miller, SPD researcher in the world brings together a Ph.D., OTR 2006 lifetime of study and vivid stories to teach parents and others the signs and symptoms of SPD and its four major subtypes; ways the disorder is diagnosed and treated; strategies for coping with it; and advocacy methods to bring families help and hope. Setting up Classroom Spaces that support students with autism spectrum disorders. Meeting the requirement for evidence-based practice…create classroom environments that By: Susan S. Kabot, EdD, facilitate learning for students with ASD. CCP-SLP and Christine E. Reeve, PhD, BCBA-D

The needs of a child with autism can be so all- Siblings of Children with consuming that parents may unintentionally Autism: A Guide for overlook the needs of the child's brother or sister. Families This book helps parents become more aware of by: Sandra Harris relationships between their children and balances each family member's needs. Parents discover successful ways to address the needs of all their children without shortchanging themselves in the process. Sleep Better: A Guide to Improving Sleep for This book offers professionals and parents, in a Children with Special step-by-step approach, "how to" instructions for Needs addressing a variety of sleep-related problems. by: V. Mark These widely tested, largely drug-free techniques Durand 1998 have helped hundreds of children with special needs.

Skillstreaming is a process that focuses on four Skillstreaming in Early direct instruction principles of learning. These Childhood - Revised learning procedures - modeling, roleplaying, Edition performance feedback and generalization have Ellen McGinnis been used to teach a variety of behaviors, from Arnold P. Goldstein academic competencies to sports to daily living (2003) skills. These procedures are applied in Skill- streaming to teach the child desirable pro-social behaviors. The purpose of this revised edition is to share with teachers and others what has been learned about Skillstreaming with preschool children during the past decade. This book is a journey to the world of people skills. It is a trainer preparation manual written in how-to detail for teachers and other professionals Skillstreaming the concerned with changing the behavior of Adolescent - Revised aggressive adolescents for the better. As the real- Edition life incidents next described illustrate, aggressive Ellen McGinnis youngsters are often proficient in antisocial ways Arnold P. Goldstein of responding to real or imagined provocations (2003) but weak in carrying out various pro-socially constructive alternative behaviors. It is a curriculum of just such positive alternatives that the Skillstreaming method is designed to teach. First introduced in 1976 as one of the first social skills training approaches for adults and Skillstreaming the adolescents, Skillstreaming is now used in Elementary School Child hundreds of schools, agencies and institutions Revised Edition serving youth throughout the United States and Ellen McGinnis beyond. The purpose of this revised edition is to Arnold P. Goldstein share with teachers and other instructors what (2003) has been learned about Skillstreaming with elementary-age children during the past decade. Social Behavior Mapping: Connecting Behavior, This is a simple, predictable and systematic Emotions and method of teaching students to better understand Consequences Across the how their behavior impacts how other people Day think about them. It is a great example of how by: Michelle Garcia one can use black and white systems to Winner objectively teach sensitive social realities. 2007 Social Behavior and Self- Management by: This 5-Point Scale series addresses adolescents Kari Dunn Buron 2013 and adults, capitalizing on their strengths in logic and systematizing. It provides a handy scaffold for self-monitoring and social interaction.

Social & Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders Early Identification, Diagnosis and Intervention. This book brings together leading experts to Edited by Tony Charman present new advances in understanding and and Wendy Stone treating ASD in the first five years of live. (2006)

An effective tool for teaching social and communication skills to a wide variety of Social Stories and Comic students in a variety of situations. Originally Strip Conversations - developed for students with autism, these Unique Methods to techniques are also applicable to students with Improve Social learning, emotional, cognitive and Understanding communicative impairments. This approach by: Carol Gray 1997 teaches social skills through improved social understanding and the extensive use of visual materials.

Solving Behavior This resource targets an area of greatly expressed Problems in Autism need, provides a practical and pragmatic by: Linda A. Hodgdon, approach to managing problem behaviors and is M.ED, CCC-SLP 1990 packed with samples and examples of strategies that have worked to improve communication and solve behavior problems. In this DVD and workbook, Michelle explains Strategies for different types of organizational tasks and how to Organization - Preparing help students focus more on their strengths than for Homework and the their weaknesses when approaching a homework Real World (DVD & assignment. Ten steps for organizing and Workbook) producing homework focuses specifically on by: Michelle Garcia many of the skills needed to complete not only a Winner 2005 night of homework, but also to manage our jobs, 2 copies chores and even planning and going on vacations throughout our lives. Study Skills 1 & 2 The 200 reproducible activities in this series by: Saddleback allow students to master study skills with fun, Publications 2008 high-interest exercises. From reducing the stress of test taking to looking up words in a dictionary, these binders have it all. Includes: organizing for study, improving memory, taking notes, study strategies, time management, goal setting, outlining, answering essay questions and more! The annotated table of contents allows educators to pick-and-choose the activities needed for their classrooms.

Supporting Students with This curriculum is primarily for Autism Spectrum paraprofessionals who are (or will be) working in Disorders: The Role of the educational settings as well as for those in direct Paraprofessional service settings, such as vocational programs and by: MN CFL, College of residential settings. The workbook is an Education and Human excellent introduction to autism spectrum Development at U of MN disorders and various educational strategies used 2003 (2 copies) to promote successful learning. Socially simplifying recess for students with autism and related disorders. Taming the Recess Jungle by: Carol Gray 1993

Designed for teachers, therapists and parents to Tasks Galore assist in creating a fun and meaningful task by: Laurie Eckenrode, Pat collection of your own. The book features over Fennell & Kathy Hearsey 250 full-color photos of highly organized, multi- (2003) 2 copies modal tasks.

Designed for teachers, therapists and parents, Tasks Galore - For the this book features over 240 full-color photos of Real World - by: Pat highly organized multi-modal tasks that Fennell, Laurie Eckenrode emphasize functional skills needed for daily and Kathy Hearsey (2004) living. East task includes visual strategies that

enhance independence in the home, school, 2 copies community and workplace.

Tasks Galore - Let's Play, the fourth book in the popular resource series for parents, teachers, and Tasks Galore - Let's Play therapists, utilizes play as the program for by: Laurie Eckenrode, Pat learning. Chapters demonstrate how routines, Fennell, Kathy Hearsey, organizational strategies and visual cues make Beth Reynolds 2009 play more understandable so students can: share enjoyment, use toys appropriately, manage play times, make and end choices, pretend, and play with peers. Printable visual supports that will generalize the multiple learning situations are also included. The third book in the Tasks Galore series draws Tasks Galore - Making on the authors' experiences as teachers and Groups Meaningful therapists with Division TEACCH. Wanting to by: Laurie Eckenrode, Pat make the lives of people with communication Fennell and Kathy challenges richly rewarding, the authors describe Hearsey (2005) 2 copies how applying structured teaching strategies, individualizing skills, establishing flow between one-to-one and group learning, and organizing curricula around themes have helped them design successful group activities. Examples illustrate how students learn concepts, construct projects, make music, exercise and simply have fun in group settings. This is the only text devoted to the treatment of Teaching Children with social communication impairments in autism and Autism - Strategies to related disorders. The teaching methods Enhance Communication presented address the unique cognitive, language & Socialization and social needs of the child with Edited by: Kathleen Ann autism. Assessment and intervention guidelines Quill, EdD are summarized within the appendices to assist the teacher in strategy implementation. Teaching Children with This guide explores the relationship of "theory of Autism to Mind-Read: A mind" deficits to other areas of children's Practical Guide for functioning and describes existing experimental Teachers and Parents work that has attempted to enhance the skills by: Patricia Howlin and associated with understanding others' minds. Simon Baron-Cohen, Includes: *how to interpret facial Editors 1999 expressions *how to recognize feelings of anger, fear, sadness and happiness *how to see things from another person's perspective and *how to understand another person's knowledge and beliefs. This easy-to-follow graded teaching guide is of particular relevance to special needs teachers, educational and clinical psychologists, speech/language therapists and those who care for children with autism spectrum conditions.

Teaching Developmentally Disabled Children by: Ivar Lovass 1981

Teaching Your Child the This easy to use guide explains the methods and Language of Social rules of nonverbal communication. It offers Success definitions and techniques for assessing a child's by: Marshall P. Duke, strengths and weaknesses in this unspoken Stephen Nowicki, Jr., & realm, as well as case studies, illustrations and Elisabeth A. Martin 1996 exercises for teaching or improving nonverbal skills at home or in the classroom. Teach Me Language (Manual and Companion A language manual for children with autism, Exercise Forms) Asperger Syndrome and related developmental by: Sabrina Freeman, PhD disorders. & Lorelei Dake, B.A. 1997 The Comprehensive This resources provides a framework for Autism Planning Systems organizing information in a thoughtful manner to (CAPS) for Individuals more effectively educate and support individuals with Asperger Syndrome, across the autism spectrum by addressing all Autism and Related aspects of their program. It is laid out in an Diseases: Integrating Best easy-to-use framework which gives teachers the Practices Throughout the organizing tools they need to take advantage of Student's Day the many teachable moments throughout each by: Shawn Henry and school day. Brenda Smith Myles 2007

The Hidden Curriculum: Utilizing concrete examples of hidden Practical Solutions for curriculum items across myriad potential Understanding Unstated environments, the authors have provided Rules in Social Situations families, professionals and persons on the by: Brenda Smith Myles spectrum with a truly practical approach to Melissa Trautman, Ronda understanding the hidden rules associated with Schelvan 2004 the complex social dialogue of life at home, in school and in the community.

The Incredible 5-Point This is an excellent book that will help teachers, Scale aides, principals and parents to truly understand by: Kari Dunn Buron and the behavior of students with Asperger Mitzi Curtis, 2004 Syndrome and high-functioning autism while learning simple and effective methods for managing behavior problems. This approach will also allow many students to ultimately self- manage their behavior. The revised and expanded 2nd edition continues the teaching approach from the first book, adding new ideas for teaching and reinforcing social and The Incredible 5-Point behavior management skills across an expanded Scale: The significantly range of ages and abilities. In addition to Improved and Expanded offering helpful insights for teaching young Second Edition children ('Do you feel like Tigger or Eeyore right By: Kari Dunn Buron and now?'), the book shows how scales can be used Mitzi Curtis 2013 to teach nonverbal children or children with more classic forms of autism. Also - a huge plus - the book gives examples of how the scale can be written into an IEP. Newly revised and updated for 2001, this book is The Measurement of the primer on how to measure behavior. Behavior Practitioners of behavior management and by: Ron Van Houten & students who are just learning the basics of R. Vance Hall 2001 applied behavior analysis will find this new edition packed with useful information from the original version, supplemented by advances in the field. This edition contains 99 new stories that effectively teach relationships, manners, caring, The New Social Storybook appropriate behavior , hygiene, managing fears by: Carol Gray 1994 and much more. It includes an updated Social Story Kit, that covers the guidelines that are needed to create your own stories. The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome OASIS is a resource for family members and Patricia Romanowski professionals. The authors of this book have Bashe organized a massive amount of critical Barbara L. Kirby information into a comprehensive and valuable Simon Baron-Cohen guide. Tony Attwood

Photos of actual students engaging in a wide variety of social situations show, rather than tell, The Social Skills Picture the right (and wrong) ways to interact in Book for High School different circumstances. Students are encouraged to use photographs of themselves to create a by: Jed Baker, Ph.D. booklet for each skill they learn, to make performance of the skills more concrete.

This book, with many real-life photos, is a The Social Skills Picture dynamic teaching tool that engages the attention Book - Teaching Play, and motivation of students who need extra help Emotion, and learning appropriate social skills by Communication to demonstrating nearly 30 social skills such as Children with Autism conversation, play, emotion management and by: Jed Baker, Ph.D. empathy. The Ziggurat Model: A Framework for Designing With the Ziggurat Model of Intervention, Drs. Comprehensive Aspy and Grossman have synthesized the Interventions for research on program planning and functional Individuals with High- behavior assessment into a useful and user- Functioning Autism and friendly decision model leading to the Asperger Syndrome development of truly comprehensive, by: Ruth Aspy, PhD and functionally determined educational and Barry Grossman, PhD behavior support plans. 2007 The Ziggurat Model - Release 2.0 A book that provides a comprehensive approach Ruth Aspy, PhD. to intervention for more able individuals with Barry G. Grossman, autism and Asperger Syndrome. PhD.(2011) The author explores how perspective taking Thinking About You impacts students' abilities to socially relate as Thinking About Me well as comprehend academic assignments that by: Michelle Winner 2002 are laden with social themes such as comprehension of literature and working with peers in group assignments. The book also includes: a strategy called the "ME Binder", a strategy called "Social Behavior Mapping", sample IEP goals and benchmarks and a chapter on assessment to explore informal and formal test procedures that enrich the exploration of social cognition during the overall diagnostic/ assessment process Thinking in Pictures and Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a gifted animal Other Reports From My scientist who has designed one third of all the Life with Autism livestock-handling facilities in the United States. by: Temple Grandin 1995 She also lectures widely on autism - because Temple Grandin is autistic, a woman who thinks, feels and experiences the world in ways that are incomprehensible to the rest of us. In this unprecedented book, Grandin delivers a report from the country of autism. Writing from the dual perspectives of a scientist and an autistic person, she tells us how that country is experienced by its inhabitants and how she managed to breach its boundaries to function in the outside world. What emerges in Thinking in Pictures is the document of an extraordinary human being, one who, in gracefully and lucidly bridging the gulf between her condition and our own, sheds light on the riddle of our common identity. This new curriculum publication demonstrates Think Social! how to develop a social thinking vocabulary with A Social Thinking which to teach children, parents and teachers Curriculum for School- across the years. It starts with lessons on 'Being Age Students Part of a Group' and continues into self- by: Michelle Garcia monitoring behavior, the development of Winner language-specific skills, awareness of language meaning and the development of imagination and wonder towards play/conversation. It introduces ways to explore complex issues of problem solving, hidden curriculum and social rules as they change during our lifetimes.

To Be Me - Understanding This is a children's book giving a day-to-day What It's Like to Have look of what it is like to live with Asperger's Asperger's Syndrome Syndrome. by: Rebecca Etlinger 2005

This comprehensive guide for parents and teachers is loaded with over 200 toilet training Toilet Training for tips, more than 40 case examples (with solutions) Individuals with Autism and 10 "cautions". Chapters include: and Related Disorders *determining readiness, *developing a by: Maria Wheeler 1998 routine, *dressing for the occasion, *habit training, *teaching continence, *communicating the need to use the toilet, *toileting in unfamiliar environments, *nighttime training, *common problems (and solutions) associated with toilet training persons with autism and much more. Trevor Trevor Trevor is a child with impressive, though by: isolated skills, whose characteristics and Diane Twachtman-Cullen problems in social relationships suggest a form of autism or other type of pervasive Illustrated by: developmental disorder. The ultimate goal of Deidre Sassano 1998 Trevor Trevor is to enable typical peers to see things from a different perspective so that they may become more sensitive to the important roles which they play in the lives of their classmates with differences.

Visually Structured Tasks: Independent Activities for Published by TEACCH Students with Autism and Other Visual Learners

This is a picture cookbook written for Visual Recipes - A individuals with autism and other developmental Cookbook for Non- disabilities. With its photos and easy-to-follow Readers directions, Visual Recipes will enable by: Tabitha Orth 2000 independence and confidence for anyone in the kitchen. This valuable new book describes numerous strategies to enhance communication interactions for students with autism and other Visual Strategies for communication disorders. A "how-to" book, it is Improving designed to assist teachers, Speech-Language Communication Pathologists and parents in devising solutions to by: Linda A. Hodgdon the challenges that are common to students with visual strengths. Full of examples and illustrations. 6-DVD set of a live presentation of Linda Visual Strategies Hodgdon's popular and innovative workshop for Workshop - DVD concrete methods to improve communication, Program reduce behavior problems and increase social by: Linda Hodgdon interaction with students with autism spectrum 2003 disorders or other moderate to severe communication and behavior challenges.

Visual Strategies Workshop-Video Program by: Linda Hodgdon Same as above only a video set 2003

What is Asperger A guide for young people with Asperger Syndrome, and How Will syndrome and high functioning autism which is it Affect Me? written at an easy to read level using visual by: Martine Ives of the comic strip to demonstrate skills taught. This NAS Autism Helpline guide offers tips, answers common questions, provides website listings and pen pal networks. This resource is appropriate for middle school and high school students with Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism.

When I'm Away From Home is a workbook designed to provide specific information about When I'm Away From the individual care requirements of a disabled Home child for anyone responsible for them. It includes by: Jean Camis a description of the child's medical and physical needs, their daily routine and a section which they can fill in themselves about their personality, preferences and habits. The workbook will benefit everyone involved; it will be a valuable resource for the care giver. The child, who may find understanding and adapting to change particularly difficult, will benefit from the continuation of their everyday routine and it may help to alleviate the anxieties of a parent or care giver when they entrust their child into someone else's care.

When My Autism Gets Too Big is written to help children, parents and teachers understand about When My Autism Gets Too the anxiety experienced by children with autism Big! spectrum disorder and offers some suggestions by: Kari Dunn Buron about how the child might recognize anxiety (autism too big) and what he or she might do.

"Why Does Chris Do That?" offers some Why Does Chris Do That? suggestions regarding the cause and management by: Tony Attwood 1993 of the unusual behavior of children and adults with autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Without Reason - A Without Reason is Charles Hart's deeply Family Copes with Two personal, authoritative first-person probe of Generations of Autism autism and its effects on his family. He takes us by: Charles Hart 1989 through his childhood with an alcoholic father who couldn't hold a job, an autistic brother who needed constant care, a mother who was struggling to make ends meet, to his scholarship education at Harvard, his own family of better circumstances and the autism of his son, Ted. This is a story of one family's triumph, its victory over a social system that rarely allows for special needs and of a personal reaction to a mysterious and frustrating disorder of the mind. Charles Hart understands autism as few others can and thus offers the reader an intimate view of a family's struggle, not for a cure, but for understanding and accommodation of people disabled by autism. This book is a great introduction to the social You Are a Social thinking curriculum "Think Social". The Detective: Explaining combination of engaging illustrations and clear Social Thinking to Kids concepts set the stage for in-depth work on the by: Michelle Garcia "expected" and the "unexpected" behavior and Winner other social concepts that are so challenging for & Paula Crooke 2008 young students. Packed with ready-to-use tips and strategies that teachers are looking for, this edition gives readers: *dozens of photocopiable forms, checklists, and You're Going to Love This planning tools to make it easy for teachers to Kid! implement the suggested strategies Paula Kluth, Ph.D. (2010) *photos of curricular adaptations, sensory (2 copies) supports and classroom scenes *thoroughly revised and updated chapters on critical topics: improving literacy, implementing positive behavior support and collaborating effectively with families Periodicals/Journals/ Pamphlets Titles

Advocate - A Newsletter of Issues: the Autism Society of Jan/Feb. 1996, Vol. 28, No. 1 America Jan/Feb. 1997, Vol. 29, No. 1 July/Aug. 1997, Vol. 29, No. 4 Sept/Oct. 1997, Vol. 29, No. 5 Nov/Dec. 1997, Vol. 29, No. 6

Facts About Autism * Toileting - Functional Programming for People with Autism: A Series by: Nancy Dalrymple & Margaret Boarman Facts About Autism * Growing Towards Independence - Functional Programming for People with Autism: A Series by: Barbara Porco Facts About Autism * Sex Education: Issues for the Person with - Functional Autism Programming for People with Autism: A Series by: Carol Detmer, Nancy Dalrymple, Linda Sinex Revised by: Susan Gray, Nancy Dalrymple and Lisa Ruble

Facts About Autism * Learning Self-Care Skills - Functional Programming for People with Autism: A Series by: Valerie DePalma and Marci Wheeler

Facts About Autism *Reading - Functional Programming for People with Autism: A Series by: Nancy Dalrymple, revised by: Barbara Porco Facts About Autism * Functional School Activities - Functional Programming for People with Autism: A Series by: Nancy Dalrymple, revised by Barbara Porco Facts About Autism * Facts about Autism - Functional Programming for People with Autism: A Series Facts About Autism * Enhancing Communication in Individuals with - Functional Autism Through the Use of Pictures and Word Programming for People Symbols with Autism: A Series by: Michelle G. Winner

What we are Learning about Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorder by: Temple University

Focus on Autism & Other These journals provide practical elements of Developmental management, treatment, planning and education Disabilities - (A Pro-Ed for persons with autism or other pervasive Publication) Issues: developmental disabilities. Published quarterly, Spring 1996; Fall 1996; Focus publishes articles representing diverse Winter 1996; Spring philosophical and theoretical positions and 1997; Summer 1997; Fall reflecting a wide range of disciplines, including 1997; Winter 1997; education, psychology, psychiatry, medicine, Spring 1998 physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language pathology, social work and related areas.

Focus Moves Includes: Focus Moves Integrated Activities for Collaboration instruction booklet, 2 DVD set, and basic and intermediate posters. Designed for use to address each of the levels of the developmental pyramid. (See S’cool Moves for Learning book). Has posters which are based on basic and intermediate levels. Areas of development include academics, pre-academics, directionality, laterality, body awareness, posture, sensation, and autonomic nervous system. Activities can be done 2-4 per station about 2 minutes per station. Kids learn one poster at a time, then rotate through as they get to know them well. Includes lots of tasks to work on motor planning, midline integration, and core strength.

Videos/DVDs:

Aspergers: Going Around This 20-minute video is closed captioned where the Rock middle and high school students in the Duluth area share what it's like to be a student with Asperger Syndrome.

Asperger's Syndrome Tony's long-awaited book, Asperger's Syndrome: Diagnosis & Support A Guide for Parents and Professionals, was by: Tony Attwood, PhD released in Spring 1998 and became an instant best-seller. This new 2-tape set was produced following Tony's 1998 presentations in Nashville, Atlanta, Detroit and Seattle. Tony presents 180 minutes (90 each tape) of information on the diagnosis, support and theory of mind of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome.

Autism Spectrum This is a 39-minute video by presenter ,Glenis Disorders Benson, Ph.D. She presents a comprehensive overview of autism spectrum disorders, Featuring Glenis Benson, including cognitive style, diagnostic Ph.D. characteristics, communication skills and deficits, social behaviors, support strategies and Video by Attainment challenging behaviors. 39 minutes, 2002, 2008

Joining In: A Program In this multi-video set, typical peers model target for Teaching Social Skills behavior for elementary-age children. Set by: Linda Murdock and includes lesson plan book, follow-up activities Guru Shabad Khalsa and visual aids for a truly ready-to-use program. 2007 Volume 1: Conversational Skills - Asking someone to play, socializing during snack, avoiding conversational mistakes, ending conversations, politely, and answering hard questions. Volume 2: Controlling voice levels, paying attention, getting attention the right way, understanding personal space, coping with stress and change, and sharing friends. Volume 3: Using good manners, making eye contact and avoiding staring, asking personal questions and respecting privacy, choosing kind words and coping with meanness or bullying.

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