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• Recreation

SELECTED LIST OF BOOKS ON RECREATION

Often times, IRCA is contacted by families, schools or adult agencies who are interested in gathering information about recreation options for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Below is a short list of books that provide information on recreation for individuals with special needs, including ASD.

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/.

• Amado, A.N. (1993). Friendships and community connections between people with and without developmental disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
• Bradley, V. J., Ashbaugh, J.W., & Blaney, B.C. (1994). Creating individual supports for people with developmental disabilities: A mandate for change at many levels. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
• Bullock, C. (1991). The parent training guide to recreation : a compilation of resources for people who provide education and training to the parents of childen with disabilities. Chapel Hill, NC : Center for Recreation and Disability Studies, Curriculum in Leisure Studies and Recreation Administration, University of North Carolina
• Buron, K. D. (2003). When my autism gets too big!: A relaxation book for children with autism spectrum disorders. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing.
• Center for Recreation and Disabilities Services. (1992). School-Community leisure link: Leisure education curriculum and guide. Chapel Hill, N. C.: University of North Carolina.
• Center for Recreation and Disability Studies. (1991). The Wake leisure education program: An integral part of special education: A facilitator’s manual containing field-tested leisure education curriculum materials: Designed for use by recreation specialists and teachers. Chapel Hill, N.C.: University of North Carolina.
• Coyne, P. & Fullerton, A. (2004). Supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder in recreation. Champaign, IL.: Sagamore Publishing.
• Coyne, P., Nybery, C., & Vandenburg, M.L. (1999). Developing leisure time skills for persons with autism: A practical approach for home, school and community. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
• Davis, K. (1990). Adapted physical education for students with autism. Springfield, IL.: Charles C Thomas Publisher.
• Heyne, L.A., Schleien, S.J., & McAvoy, L.H. (1996). Making friends: Using recreation activities to promote friendships between children with and without disabilities. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration.
• Levin, J., & Enselien, K. (1990). Fun for everyone: A guide to adapted leisure activities for children with disabilities. Minneapolis, MN: AbleNet.
• Moon, M.S. (1994). Making school and community recreation fun for everyone. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
• Mount, B., Beeman, P., & Ducharme, G. (1988). What are we learning about bridge-building. Manchester, CT: Communitas.
• Mount, B., Beeman, P., & Ducharme, G. (1991). What are we learning about circles of support. Manchester, CT: Communitas.
• O’Brien, Jl, & O’Brien, C.L. (1996). Members of each other: Building community in company with people with developmental disabilities. Toronto, Canada: Inclusion Press.
• O’Connell, M. (1988). Getting connected: How to find out about groups and organizations in your neighborhoods. Evanston, IL: Northwestern University Community Life Project.
• Perske, R. (1988). Circle of friends: People with disabilities and their friends enrich the lives of one another. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press.
• Rynders, J.E., & Schleien, S.J. (1991) Together successfully: Creating recreational and educational programs that integrate people with and without disabilities. Arlington, TX: Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States.
• Schaffner, C.B., & Buswell, B. (1992). Connecting students: A guide to thoughtful friendship facilitation for eductors and families. Colorado Springs, CO: PEAK Parent Center, Inc.
• Schlein, S.J. (1995). Lifelong leisure skills and lifestyles for persons with disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
• Schleien, S., Ray, M.T., & Green, F.P. (1997) Community recreation and people with disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
• Widerstrom, A. H. (2005). Achieving learning goals through play: Teaching young children with special needs, 2nd ed. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing