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Autism

Compiled by Robin sabo. For more information and/or reference assistance, please contact Robin Sabo (Reference Librarian/Health Sciences subject librarian– sabo1r@cmich.edu; phone – 774-1927) or ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library (Phone: 774-3470).

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Books

Adams, L.W. (2008). Autism and Asperger syndrome: busting the myths. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing.

Ariel, C.N. & Naseef, R.A. (2006). Voices from the spectrum : parents, grandparents, siblings, people with autism, and professsionals share their wisdom. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Bogdashina, O. (2005). Communication issues in autism and Asperger Syndrome: do we speak the same language? London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Cafiero, J.(2005). Meaningful exchanges for people with autism; an introduction to augmentative & alternative communication. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Durig, A. (2005). How to understand autism – the easy way. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley.

Glasberg, B. & Harris, S.L. (2005). Functional behavior assessment for people with autism : making sense of seemingly senseless behavior. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Handleman, J.S. & Harris, S.L. (2008). Preschool education programs for children with autism. Austin, Texas: Pro-Ed.

Handelman, J.S. & Harris, S.L. (2006). School-age education programs for children with autism. Austin, Texas: Pro-Ed.

Hobson, R.P. et al. (2006). Foundations for self-awareness: an exploration through autism. Boston, MA: Blackwell.

Holland, O. (2005). Teaching at home: a new approach to tutoring children with autism and Asperger Syndrome. London; Philadephia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Judd, S.J. (2007). Autism and pervasive developmental disorders soucebook. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics.

Kirby, D. (2005). Evidence of harm: mercury in vaccines and the autism epidemic- a medical controversy. New York: St. Martin’s Press.

Levine, K. & Chedd, N. (2007). Replays: Using play to enhance emotional and behavioral development for children with autism spectrum disorders. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

McConnel, K & Ryser, G. (2006). Early start for young children with autism/PDD: practical interventions. Autin, Texas: Pro-Ed.

Morton-Cooper, A. (2004). Health care and the autism spectrum: a guide for health professionals, parents and carers. London; New York: Jessica Kingsley.

Neisworth, J.T. & Wolfe, P.S. (2005). The autism encyclopedia. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Pub Co. REFERENCE COLLECTION 2nd floor.

Notbohm, Ellen & Zysk, Vernonica (2004). 1001 great ideas for teaching and raising children with autism spectrum disorders. Arlington, Texas: Future Horizons.

Prizzant, B.M. et al. (2006). The SCERTS model: a comprehensive educational approach for children with autism spectrum disorders. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Pub.

Ritvo, E. (2006). Understanding the nature of autism and Asperger’s disorder: forth years of clinical practice and pioneering research. London; Philadephia: Jessica Kingsley.

Rogers, S.J. & Williams, J.H.G. (2006). Imitation and the social mind: autism and aptypical development. New York: The Guildford Press.

Sussman, F. (2006). Talkability: people skills for verbal children on the autism spectrum: a guide for parents. Toronto: The Hanen Program.

Tammet, D. (2007). Born on a blue day: inside the extraordinary mind of an autistic savant: a memoir. New York: Free Press.

Thompson, T. (2007). Making sense of autism. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Pub.

Volkmar, F.R. et al. (2005). Handbook of autism and pervasive development disorders. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley.

Willis, C. (2006). Teaching young children with autism spectrum disorder. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House.

Zager, D. (2005). Autism spectrum disorders: identification, education, and treatment. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

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Videos/DVDs

A place in the world/ABC News productions. (2006). Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities & Sciences. Videodisc (VCD) – Note: Plays in some DVD Players. MEDIA SERVICES – 1st floor

Echoes of Autism/ABC News –Nightline (2006). Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities & Sciences. DVD. MEDIA SERVICES – 1st floor

Measuring success in treatment for autism/ABC News productions. (2006). Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities & Sciences. Videodisc (VCD) – Note: Plays in some DVD Players. MEDIA SERVICES – 1st floor

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World Wide Web Resources

American Academy of Pediatrics – Children’s Health Topics – Autism

Autism Society of America – The Voice of Autism

Autism Speaks

Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Autism Information Center

FamilyDoctor.org – American Academy of Family Physicians – Autism and Your Child

Kids Health – Understanding Autism

MedlinePlus-Autism

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

National Institute of Child Health & Human Development – Autism Spectrum Disorders

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – NINDS Autism Information

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) – Autism and Communication

New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) - Autism

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Blog

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