What books might be helpful?

Learning the Basics

"Could It Be Autism? A Parent’s Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps" by Nancy D.Wiseman. Broadway, 2006. www.firstsigns.org 

"Demystifying Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide to Diagnosis for Parents and Professionals" by Carolyn Thorwath Bruey. Woodbine House, 2004. www.woodbinehouse.com  

"Early Interventions and Autism: Real Life Questions, Real Life Answers" by James Ball. Future Horizons, 2008. www.fhautism.com  

"Helping Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Step-By-Step Workbook For Families" by Stephanie B. Lockshin, Jennifer M. Gillis and Raymond G. Romanczyk. New Harbinger Press, 2005. www.newharbinger.com 

"Overcoming Autism" by Lynn Kern Koegel and Claire LaZebnik. Penguin Group, 2005. us.penguingroup.com   

"Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew" by Ellen Notbohm. Future Horizons, 2005. www.fhautism.com

"The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, and Healing" by Karen Siff Exkorn. Regan Books, 2006. www.harpercollins.com

"The Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders" by Jan Johnston Tyler. Autism Asperger Publishing, 2007. www.asperger.net

Discovering Therapy Approaches

"A Work in Progress: Behavioral Management Strategies and a Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism" editors Ron Leaf and John McEachin. DRL Books, 1999. www.drlbooks.com 

"Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals" editors Catherine Maurice, Gina Green, and Stephen Luce. Pro-Ed. 1996. www.proedinc.com

"Engaging Autism: Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and Think" by Stanley Greenspan. Da Capo Press, 2006. www.perseusbooks.com

"Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to Applied Behavioral Analysis for Parents" by Shira Richman, Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 2001. www.jkp.com

"Relationship Development Intervention: Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD, and NDL" by Steven E. Gutstein and Rachelle K. Sheely. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002. www.jkp.com

"Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism" by Sandra L. Harris, Mary Jane Weiss. Woodbine House, 2007. www.woodbinehouse.com 

"Teaching Individuals with Developmental Delays: Basic Intervention Techniques" by Ivar Lovaas. Pro-Ed, 2003. www.proedinc.com

"The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders" by Barry M. Prizant. Brookes Publishing Company, 2005. www.brookespublishing.com 

"The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder" by Carol Stock Kranowitz. Perigree Publishing, 2006. us.penguingroup.com 

Obtaining Educational Services

"How to Compromise with Your School District Without Compromising Your Child: A Field Guide for Getting Effective Services For Children With Special Needs" by Gary Mayerson. DRL Books, 2004. www.drlbooks.com 

"IEP and Inclusion Tips for Parents and Teachers: Handout Version" by Anne Eason and Kathleen Whitbread. Attainment Company, 2006. www.attainmentcompany.com 

"The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child" by Lawrence Siegel. Nolo Press, 2005. www.nolo.com

"Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition: The Special Education Survival Guide" by Pam Wright and Pete Wright. Harbor House Law Press, 2006. www.harborhouselaw.com

"Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition" by Pam Wright and Pete Wright. Harbor House Law Press, 2006. www.harborhouselaw.com

"Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives" by Barbara D. Bateman. Attainment Company, 2006. www.attainmentcompany.com 

Improving Behavior, Communication and Social Skills

"Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior" by Lynn Mclannahan. Woodbine House, 1999. www.woodbinehouse.com 

"Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social and Communication Intervention for Children With Autism" by Kathleen Ann Quill. Brookes Publishing, 2000. www.brookespublishing.com

"Freedom from Meltdowns: Dr. Thompson's Solutions for Children with Autism" by Travis Thompson. Brookes Publishing, 2009. www.brookespublishing.com

"Helping Children with Autism Become More Social" by Ann E. Densmore. Praeger Publishing, 2007. www.praeger.com

"Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome" by Rebecca Moyes. Jessica Kingsley Publishing, 2001. www.jkp.com

"It's So Much Work to be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success"  by Richard Lavioe. Simon & Schster, 2005. www.simonandschuster.com

"More Than Words: Helping Parents Promote Communication and Social Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder" by Fern Sussman. Hanen Centre, 1999. www.hanen.org

"Picture's Worth: Pics and Other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism" by Andy Bondy and Lori Frost. Woodbine House, 2001. www.woodbinehouse.com

"Reaching Out, Joining In: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism" by Mary Jane Weiss and Sandra L. Harris. Woodbine House, 2001. www.woodbinehouse.com

"Teaching Language to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities" by Mark L. Sundberg and James W. Partington. Behavioral Analysts, Inc., 1998. www.behavioranalysts.com

"The New Social Story Book" by Carol Gray. Future Horizons, 2006. www.fhautism.com

"With Open Arms: Creating School Communities of Support for Kids with Social Challenges" by Mary Schlieder. Autism Asperger Publishing, 2007. www.asperger.net

Parenting Children with Special Needs

"Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs: Raising the Bar of Expectations" by Judy Winter. Jossey-Bass, 2006. www.josseybass.com

"Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues" by Fred Volkmar and Lisa Wiesner. Woodbine House, 2004. www.woodbinehouse.com

"Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder of Asperger's Disorder" by Kathryn Stewart. New Harbinger Publications, 2007. www.newharbinger.com

"Making Peace with Autism: One Family’s Story of Struggle, Discovery, and Unexpected Gifts" by Susan Senator. Trumpeter Books, 2006. www.susansenator.com

"More Than A Mom: Living a Full and Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs" by Amy Baskin and Heather Fawcett. Woodbine House, 2006. www.woodbinehouse.com

"Parenting that Works: Building Skills that Last a Lifetime" by Edward Christophersen and Susan Mortweet. American Psychological Association, 2003. www.apa.org/pubs/books

"Parenting Your Asperger Child" by Alan Sohn and Cathy Grayson. Penguin Group, 2005. us.penguingroup.com

"Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic" by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka. HarperCollins, 2006. www.harpercollins.com

"Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families" by Sandra L. Harris and Beth A. Glasberg. Woodbine House, 2003. www.woodbinehouse.com

"The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children" by Ross W. Greene. HarperCollins, 2005. www.harpercollins.com

"Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues, 2nd Edition" by Maria Wheeler. Future Horizons, 2007. www.fhautism.com