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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Resource Guide

What is ASD?

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that generally appears during the first three years of life. Autism, Asperger syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) are all part of the autism spectrum. ASD is a complex neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate, understand language, play, and/or relate to others.

Facts

Impacts the normal development of the brain.
Typical difficulties in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, leisure or play activities.
More prevalent in boys than girls.
Two children with the same diagnosis can act very differently from one another and have varying skills.
Condition generally presents itself before age three.
In general, autism is found randomly in all segments of society.
There is no known single cause of autism.

CeDIR Resources

Books for Young Adults/Adults

Aitken, K. J. (2009). Dietary interventions in autism spectrum disorders: Why they work when they do, why they don't when they don't. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Aspy, R., Grossman, B. G., & Mesibov, G. B. (2009). The Ziggurat model: A framework for designing comprehensive interventions for high-functioning individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Pub.

Bondy, A. (2011). A picture's worth: PECS and other visual communication strategies in autism, 2nd ed. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Bernard-Opitz, V., Haussler, A., & Mesibov, G. B. (2011). Visual support for children with autism spectrum disorders: Materials for visual learners. Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Publishing.

Boucher, C., & Oehler, K. (2013). "I hate to write!": Tips for helping students with autism spectrum and related disorders increase achievement, meet academic standards, and become happy, successful writers. Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Publishing.

Buggey, T. (2009). Seeing is believing: Video self-modeling for people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Cannon, L. (2011). Unstuck and on target!: An executive function curriculum to improve flexibility for children with autism spectrum disorders. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub.

Chalfant, A. M. (2011). Managing anxiety in people with autism: A treatment guide for parents, teachers, and mental health professionals. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Cohen, K. (2011). Seeing Ezra: A mother's story of autism, unconditional love, and the meaning of normal. Berkeley, CA: Seal Press.

Cohen, M. R. (2011). Social literacy: A social skills seminar for young adults with ASDs, NLDs, and social anxiety. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co.

Collucci A. Z. (2011). Big picture thinking: Using central coherence theory to support social skills : a book for students. Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Pub.

Colson, E., & Colson, C. W. (2010). Dancing with Max: A mother and son who broke free. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

Coplan, J. (2010). Making sense of autistic spectrum disorders: Create the brightest future for your child with the best treatment options. New York: Bantam Books.

Coyne, P., Nyberg, C., & Vandenburg, M. L. (2011). Developing leisure time skills for persons with autism: Structured playtime activities with valuable support strategies for adults. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Endow, J., & Myles, B. S. (2010). Practical solutions for stabilizing students with classic autism to be ready to learn: Getting to go! Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC.

Faherty, C. (2010). Communication: What does it mean to me? Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Feinstein, A. (2011). A history of autism: Conversations with the pioneers. West Sussex, U.K.: Wiley-Blackwell.

Franke, L., & Durbin, C. (2011). Nurturing narratives: Story-based language intervention for children with language impairments that are complicated by other developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders. Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Publishing.

Gabriels, R. L., & Hill, D. E. (Eds.). (2010). Growing up with autism: Working with school-age children and adolescents. New York: Guilford Press.

Gilpin, R. W. (2012). A lifetime of laughing and loving with autism: New and revised stories that will warm and inspire you. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Goldstein, S., & Reynolds, C. R. (2011). Handbook of neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders in children. New York: Guilford Press.

Hall, E., Hall, N., & Kaye, E. (2010). Now I see the moon: A mother, a son, a miracle. New York: HarperStudio.

Hall, L. J. (2012). Autism spectrum disorders: From theory to practice. Boston: Pearson.

Henry, K. A. (2010). How do I teach this kid to read?: Teaching literacy skills to young children with autism, from phonics to fluency. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Iland, E. D., & Myles, B. S. (2011). Drawing a blank: Improving comprehension for readers on the autism spectrum. Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC.

Kabot, S., Reeve, C. E., & Heflin, J. (2010). Setting up classroom spaces that support students with autism spectrum disorders. Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Pub.

Kaweski, W. (2011). Teaching adolescents with autism: Practical strategies for the inclusive classroom. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Kern, P., & Humpal, M. E. (2012). Early childhood music therapy and autism spectrum disorders: Developing potential in young children and their families. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Koegel, R. L., Koegel, L. K., & Kuriakose, S. (2012). The PRT pocket guide: Pivotal response treatment for autism spectrum disorders. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub.

Korn, D. (2010). Gluten-free kids: Raising happy, healthy children with celiac disease, autism, and other conditions. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Labosh, K. (2010). The child with autism learns about faith: 15 ready-to-use scripture lessons, from the Garden of Eden to the parting of the Red Sea. Arlington, TX: Furture Horizons.

Labosh, K., & Miller, L. N. (2011). The child with autism at home & in the community: Over 600 must-have tips for making home life and outings easier for everyone. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Leach, D. (2012). Bringing ABA to home, school, and play for young children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Pub.

Mataya, K., Owens, P., & Myles, B. S. (2013). Successful problem-solving for high-functioning students with autism spectrum disorders: Evidence-based strategy - antecedent-based intervention.Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Pub.

Myers, J. M., & Grandin, T. (2010). How to teach life skills to kids with autism or asperger's. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Naseef, R. A. (2013). Autism in the family: Caring and coping together. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub.

Notbohm, E. (2012). Ten things every child with autism wishes you knew. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Osteen, M. (2010). One of us: A family's life with autism. Columbia, MO: University of Missouri.

Perry, N. (2009). Adults on the autism spectrum leave the nest: Achieving supported independence. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Porter, J. (2010). Autism & reading comprehension: Ready-to-use lessons for teachers. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Reaven, J. (2010). Facing your fears facilitator's manual: Group therapy for managing anxiety in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders . Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Reeve, C. E., Kabot, S., & Mesibov, G. B. (2012). Building independence: How to create and use structured work systems. Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Pub.

Rogers, S. J., Dawson, G., & Vismara, L. A. (2012). An early start for your child with autism: Using everyday activities to help kids connect, communicate, and learn. New York: Guilford Press.

Rosenblatt, A. I., Carbone, P. S., Scherer, W., & American Academy of Pediatrics. (2012). Autism spectrum disorders: What every parent needs to know. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.

Sicile-Kira, C., & Sicile-Kira, J. (2012). A full life with autism: From learning to forming relationships to achieving independence. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.

Senator, S. (2010). The autism mom's survival guide (for dads, too!): Creating a balanced and happy life while raising a child with autism. Boston: Trumpeter.

Shawn, A. (2011). Twin: A memoir. New York: Viking.

Sheahan, B. (2011). What I wish I'd known about raising a child with autism: A mom and a psychologist offer heartfelt guidance for the first five years. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Tsiouri, I., Paul, R., Simmons, E. S., & Lewis, M. (2012). Rapid motor imitation antecedent (RMIA) training manual: Teaching preverbal children with ASD to talk. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Pub.

Varughese, T. (2011). Social communication cues for young children with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions: How to give great greetings, pay cool compliments and have fun with friends. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Vermeulen, P. (2012). Autism as context blindness. Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Pub.

Walton, S. (2010). Coloring outside autism's lines: 50+ activities, adventures, and celebrations for families with children with autism. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks.

Wehman, P. (2009). Autism and the transition to adulthood: Success beyond the classroom. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co.

Weiss, M. J., & Demiri, V. (2011). Jumpstarting communication skills in children with autism : a parents guide to applied verbal behavior, 1st ed. Behesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Wiseman, N. D. (2009). The first year: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An essential guide for the newly diagnosed child: A parent-expert walks you through everything you need to learn and do. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press.

Books for Children

Amenta, C. A. (2011). Russell's world: A story for kids about autism. Washington, DC: Magination Press.

Bishop, B. (2011). My friend with autism, enhanced ed. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Chilman-Blair, K., & Taddeo, J. (2011). Medikidz explain autism. New York: Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.

Gerlach, E. K., & Miller, K. (2010). Apples for Cheyenne: A story about autism, horses, and friendship. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Kavan, S., Kavan B., Otis, M., & Buron, K. D. (2011). Trainman: Gaining acceptance ... and friends ... through special interests. Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Pub.

Kluth, P., Schwarz, P., & Canha, J. (2010). Pedro's whale. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Pub.

Madrigal, S. (2008). Superflex...: A superhero social thinking curriculum: A fun and motivating way to explore social thinking behavior. San Jose, CA: Think Social Publishing.

Stefanski, D., Braun, E., & Mitchell, H. (2011). How to talk to an autistic kid. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Pub.

Verdick, E., Reeve, E., & Kobyluch, N. (2012). The survival guide for kids with autism spectrum disorders (and their parents). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Pub.

Wilson, L. F. (2012). A-U-T-I-S-T-I-C?: How silly is that!: I don't need any labels at all. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons Inc.

Videos

Attwood, T., & Future Horizons Inc. (2011). Asperger's, autism & girls [DVD]. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Autism & Asperger syndrome [videorecording]. (2009). [Indianapolis, IN]: Central Indiana Education Service Center.

Baker, J. (2007). Social skills training & frustration management [videorecording]. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Drezner, T., Silver, L., Cinema Libre Studio, & Topiary Productions. (2011). Loving lampposts: Living autistic [DVD]. Canoga Park, CA: Cinema Libre Studio.

Grillo, J., Hatoupis, P., Hardwicke, C., Broderick, B., Rickards, A., Germann, G., [et al.], & New Video Group. (2011). Fly away [DVD]. United States: Flat Iron Film Co.

HBO Home Entertainment. (2010). Temple Grandin [videorecording]. New York: Author.

Lane, H. (2007). The story of Luke [videorecording]. Bethesda, MD: Picaflor Productions.

McCarthy, J., Scheflen, S. C., Scheflen, M., & Teach2Talk (Firm). (2009). Prepositions! Volume 1 [videorecording]. Santa Monica, CA: Teach2Talk.

McCarthy, J., Scheflen, S. C., Scheflen, M., & Teach2Talk (Firm). (2009). Pronouns! Volume 1 [videorecording]. Santa Monica, CA: Teach2Talk.

McCarthy, J., Scheflen, S. C., Scheflen, M., & Teach2Talk (Firm). (2009). Social skills: Vol. 1 [DVD]. Sherman Oaks, CA: Teach2Talk.

McCarthy, J., Scheflen, S. C., Scheflen, M., & Teach2Talk (Firm). (2009). Social skills: Vol. 2 [DVD]. Sherman Oaks, CA: Teach2Talk.

McCarthy, J., Scheflen, S. C., Scheflen, M., & Teach2Talk (Firm). (2009). Social skills: Vol. 3 [DVD]. Sherman Oaks, CA: Teach2Talk.

Murray, T. (2011). Dad's in heaven with Nixon [DVD]. New York: Films for the Humanities & Sciences [distributor].

Thoughtful response to agitation, escalation, and meltdowns in individuals with autism spectrum disorders [videorecording]. (2007). Pittsburgh, PA: Autism Services by Klaw.

Understanding brothers and sisters on the autism spectrum [videorecording]. (2007). Winston-Salem, NC: Coulter Video.

Winslet, K., Friðrik, Þ. F., Ericsdottir, M. D., First-Run Features (Firm), Frontier Filmworks, & Klikk Productions. (2010). A mother's courage: Talking back to autism [DVD]. New York: First Run Features.