Autism Treatment Guide

by Elizabeth K. Gerlach

A guidebook with information on major treatment options and other resources.
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Let Me Hear Your Voice- A Family's Triumph Over Autism

by Catherine Maurice

An account of one family's experience with an autistic daughter and their triumph through behavioral therapy.
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The Source for Autism

by Gail J. Richard

A comprehensive overview on the diagnosis, characteristics, and management of autism.
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Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide

by Michael D. Powers

A very informative and helpful book for parents with children diagnosed with autism. Resource guide included.
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Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism

by Catherine Maurice

A manual for parents and professionals which discusses strategies for teaching children with autism. A behavioral, discrete trial approach.
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The Source for Nonverbal Learning Disorders

by Sue Thompson

This book discusses the characteristics of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD), assessment of NLD, and strategies for accommodating a child with NLD at school and in the home.
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Steps to Independence: A Skills Training Guide for Parents and Teachers of Children with Special Needs

by Bruce L. Baker & Alan J. Brightman

A step-by-step approach for teaching children with disabilities skills for independent living.

(Currently Out of Print. Amazon may be able to find it.)
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Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD: What's Going On? What Can You Do About It?

by William Shaw

A description of dietary interventions and immune system dysfunction in the treatment of autism and the spectrum disorders.
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An Introduction to PECS: The Picture Exchange Communication System

by Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc.

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The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction

by Carol Stock Dranowitz

Skylight Press Book.
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A Guide to Successful Employment for Individuals with Autism

by Marcia Datlow Smith, et al.

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Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure

by Paul A. Offit, MD

This is an excellent book that debunks the lies spread by the anti-vaccine community. This book was discussed in October of 2008 at the Science Blogs Book Club. There are a series of posts covering the topics of the books and their importance to all parents.
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Autism As an Executive Disorder

by James Russell (Editor)

The prevalent theory is that autism is characterized by difficulties in understanding mental concepts, but the contributors to this book present arguments for an alternative theory. Their research points strongly to the idea that autism is primarily a disorder of "executive functions", those involved in the control of action and thought.
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