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SELECTED LIST OF BOOKS FOR GENERAL EDUCATORS

Often times, IRCA is contacted by general educators who are interested in gathering information about autism spectrum disorders to assist them in their classroom. Below is a short list of books that provide helpful strategies and insights into working with students across grade levels and across the autism spectrum.

These books can be borrowed by Indiana residents from the Center for Disability Information and Referral (CeDIR) at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. You can contact CeDIR by calling 1-800-437-7924 (toll free in Indiana) or 1-812-855-9396 (Voice/TT). The entire catalogue of holdings is now available to view online at http://www.iucat.iu.edu/.

General Educators: All Grades:

• Cumine, V.; Leach, J. and Stevenson, G. (1998). Asperger syndrome: A practical guide for teachers. London, UK: David Fulton Publishers.
• Hodgdon, L.A. (1995). Visual strategies for improving communication: Volume 1: Practical supports for school and home. Troy, MI: Quirk Roberts Publishing
• Kluth, P. (2003). “You’re going to love this kid!” :Teaching students with autism in the inclusive classroom. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
• Quill, K.A. (1995). Teaching children with autism: Strategies to enhance communication and socialization. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers Inc.
• Twachtman-Cullen, D. (2000). How to be a para pro: A comprehensive training manual for paraprofessionals. Higganum, CT: Starfish Specialty Press.

Preschool Educators:

• Cumine, V.; Leach, J.; and Stevenson, G. (2000). Autism in the early years: A practical guide. London, UK: David Fulton Publishers.
• Moor, J. (2002). Playing, laughing and learning with children on the autism spectrum: A practical resource of play ideas for parents and carers. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Elementary Educators:

• Adams, J.I. (1997). Autism – p.d.d.: More creative ideas from age eight to early adulthood. Ontario, CA: Adams Publications.
• Moore, S.T. (2002). Asperger syndrome and the elementary school experience: Practical solutions for academic & social difficulties. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
• Wagner, S. (1999). Inclusive programming for elementary students with autism. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons, Inc.

Middle/High School Educators:

• Myles, B.S. & Adreon, D. (2001). Asperger syndrome and adolescence: Practical solutions for school success. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
• Wagner, S. (2002). Inclusive programming for middle school students with autism/asperger’s syndrome. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons, Inc.