Books are available for check-out at the Autism Resource Library located at the Tucson Alliance for Autism.
PARENTS:
Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should have this succinct and informative book in his/her back pocket. Ellen’s personal experiences as a parent, an autism columnist, and a contributor to numerous parenting magazines coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum.
Understanding Autism for Dummies by Stephen M. Shore, MA and Linda G. Rastelli, MA Friendly, accessible guidance for parents of autistic children. This guide explains the symptoms of autism, how it's diagnosed, and the current options for treatment.
Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin In this unprecedented book, Temple Grandin, Ph.D., 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.
The Out of Sync Child, Recognizing and Coping With Sensory Processing Disorder by Carol Kranowitz and Lucy Jane Miller The Out-of-Sync Child broke new ground by identifying Sensory Processing Disorder, a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses.
The Sensory Sensitive Child: Practical Solutions for Out of Bounds Behavior by Karen A. Smith and Karen R. Gouze Drs. Smith and Gouze explain the central and frequently unrecognized role that sensory processing problems play in a child's emotional and behavioral difficulties.
A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism by Beth Fouse and Maria Wheeler A resource manual that provides theory and the best practices in behavior management with individuals with autism. It is an easy reference for using behavioral interventions.
A Parent’s Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism by Sally Ozonoff, Ph.D., Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D. and James McPartland "The stated goal of A Parent's Guide is to help parents give their children with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism (AS/HFA) the best change possible for a full and happy life....the authors have succeeded in translating this goal into concrete terms and strategies that address the gifts and challenges that children of all ages with AS/HFA face.
Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal by Liane Holliday Willey Liane Holliday Willey and one of her daughters both have Asperger Syndrome. In * Asperger Syndrome in the Family she looks, with honesty, wisdom and humor, at the implications this has for her family, both the Aspie and the non-Aspie members..
The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon In The Speed of Dark, Elizabeth Moon has created a powerful, complex, and believable portrayal of a man who varies radically from what is defined as "normal." The author insightfully explores the nature of "normality," identity, choice, responsibility, free will, illness and health, and good and evil.
SIBLINGS:
What About Me? Growing Up With a Developmental Disabled Sibling by Bryna Siegel and Stuart Silverstein A guide for families and mental health professionals that provides parents and siblings of a developmentally disabled child with information and understanding needed to promote a better family life.
Siblings of Children With Autism: A Guide for Families by Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D. An invaluable guide to understanding sibling relationships, how autism affects these relationships, and what families can do to support their children as they cope with the intensive needs of a child with autism.
EDUCATION:
Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide by Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright In Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, Pete and Pam Wright teach you how to plan, prepare, organize -- and get quality special education services.
Inclusion – A Practical Guide for Parents by Lorraine O. Moore, Ph.D. This comprehensive and practical publication provides parents with the tools necessary to enhance their child's learning experience both at home and in school. The author answers questions about inclusive education, offers tools to help parents enhance children's learning, and provides activities, questionnaires, checklists, and graphs.
Creating a Win-Win IEP for Students with Autism: A How-To-Manual for Parents and Educators by Beth Fouse, Ph.D. This book is a must-read for every parent or educator who participates in the IEP process. Information on the entire range of a “child-centered" educational process, from the initial stages of identification and diagnosis to full implementation and monitoring of the individualized education program.
This list of books is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended as individual medical advice. It is strongly recommended that you consult with a physician or dietitian knowledgeable in biomedical interventions prior to the implementation of any treatments outlined in these books. ~ TAFA
Autism: Effective Biomedical Treatments (2005) by Jon Pangborn, Ph.D. and Sidney MacDonald Baker, MD.
The DAN! Project was first published in February 1996, and is now on its 6th update. This 328 page manual is divided up into 5 sections discussing topics ranging from detecting food sensitivities to nutritional supplements for Autism.
2007 Suppliment – Autism: Effective Biomedical Treatments by Jon Pangborn, Ph.D. and Sidney MacDonald Baker, MD.
Children With Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder by Jacquelyn McCandless
This book is a message of hope to parents embarking on the challenging journey of finding proper medical care for their Autism Spectrum Disorder children. Genetic susceptibility activated by “triggers” such as pesticides and heavy metals in vaccines can lead to immune system impairment, gut dysfunction, and pathogen invasion such as yeast and viruses in many children. Dr. McCandless describes important diagnostic tools needed to select appropriate treatment programs.
Just Take A Bite by Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D. and Tania Stegen-Hanson, OTR/L
This book presents a practical and contemporary approach to helping children who are problem eaters. It is an excellent resource on why some children have eating challenges and how to use different strategies to promote positive mealtime environments.
Special Diets for Special Kids by Lisa Lewis
Within the pages of this book, Lisa Lewis explains, in an easy and readable manner, a complex yet intriguing intervention strategy for helping children and adults with autism. Drawing upon her own success with removing gluten and casein from her son’s diet, she answers the many questions parents and professionals might have about choosing a dietary intervention. Why choose a special diet? Are there tests to help me decide? Is there research to support this type of intervention? Will my child starve? What do I cook?
Special Diets for Special Kids Two by Lisa Lewis and Karen Seroussi
This helpful sequel to the best selling book Special diets for Special Kids is loaded with even more recipes and tips to simplify the use of a special diet to help children and adults with Autism.
Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and PDD: A Mother’s Story of Research and Recovery by Daren Seroussi
An inspiring and suspenseful chronicle of how one couple empowered themselves to challenge the medical establishment that promised no hope. A wealth of crucial tools and hands-on information that can help other parents.
Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet (The Specific Carbohydrate Diet) by Elaine Gottschall
This book is a discussion about the relationships between food and disorders such as Autism, Crohn’s disease, Celiac Disease and others and the events occurring in the intestine of those with problems and how the SCD can break this cycle and permit the body to regain normal functioning.
Why is Your Child Hyperactive? (The Feingold Diet) by Ben F. Feingold, MD.
Contains detailed information by the doctor who first reported that hyperactivity in children is often caused by artificial food coloring and food flavoring. Includes the Feingold Diet and how it should be applied.
Louder Than Words: A Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism by Jenny McCarthy
Jenny McCarthy takes us on a journey of a mom dealing with her son’s Autism diagnosis and treatment. We learn what it is like to be a parent and have your dreams shattered. We learn about a disease and about how others dealing with similar circumstances can aid one another. We learn about alternative approaches that seem promising. We learn about healing, hope and faith.
