Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)：Book List for Parents and Children

Parenting & Family

Nov 6

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I promised many parents that I will summarize ASD (including Asperger Syndrome) related books in a book list. And, here it is! This list has been built by many of my previous colleagues in the hospital. I looked through them and categorized them. I haven't finished reading most of these books, but some of my colleagues read some. I list them out here for your reference. You can click the links and read the comments on Amazon. Welcome comments on these books and more recommendations on this topic!

Social Skills：

The New Social Story Book, Revised and Expanded 15th Anniversary Edition: Over 150 Social Stories that Teach Everyday Social Skills to Children and Adults with Autism and their Peers
By Carol Gray

DO-WATCH-LISTEN-SAY: Social and Communication Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition
By Dr. Kathleen Quill Ed.D. BCBA-D, L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan Ph.D.

Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome
By Rebecca Moyes

The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome
By Jennifer Cook O'Toole

Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children: Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD
By Steven Gutstein, Rachelle K Sheely

Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children's Socialization and Imagination
By Pamela J. Wolfberg

Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism: New Edition with Author Updates
By Temple Grandin Ph.D., Sean Barron

Incredible 5 Point Scale: The Significantly Improved and Expanded Second Edition; Assisting Students in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling their Emotional Responses
By Kari Dunn Buron, Mitzi Curtis

Revealing the Hidden Social Code: Social Stories (TM) for People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
By Marie Howley, Eileen Arnold

Social Behavior Mapping
By Edited by Michelle Garcia Winner

You Are a Social Detective
By Michelle Garcia Winner, Pamela Crooke

For Younger Children：

Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism, second edition (Topics in Autism)
By Sandra L. Harris (Ph.D.), Mary Jane Weiss (Ph.D. BCBA)

Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism: Promoting Language, Learning, and Engagement
By Sally J. Rogers, Geraldine Dawson

Everybody Is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters With Autism
By Fiona Bleach

For High Function Population (e.g., what we called Asperger in the past)：

A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive
By Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, James McPartland

Asperger Syndrome And Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions For Tantrums, Rage And Meltdowns
By Brenda Smith Myles, Jack Southwick

Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
By Tony Attwood

The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration
By Patricia Romanowski Bashe, Barbara L. Kirby, Simon Baron-Cohen, Tony Attwood

Parenting Your Asperger Child: Individualized Solutions for Teaching Your Child Practical Skills
By Alan Sohn, Cathy Grayson

Developing Talents: Careers For Individuals With Asperger Syndrome And High-functioning Autism- Updated, Expanded Edition by Temple Grandin (2008-11-01)
By Temple Grandin;Kate Duffy

Simple Strategies That Work! Helpful Hints for All Educators of Students With Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities
By Brenda Smith Myles, Diane Adreon, Dena Gitlitz

Asperger Syndrome and Psychotherapy: Understanding Asperger Perspectives
By Paula Jacobsen

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens & Teens Get Ready for the Real World
By Teresa Bolick

Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence
By Luke Jackson

Asperger's Syndrome Guide for Teens and Young Adults: Thriving (Not Just Surviving)
By Craig Kendall

The Asperger's Syndrome Survival Guide
By Craig Kendall

How to Deal with Special Education System：

Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition
By Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright

Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide
By Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright

General：

Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism and Related Disorders by Wheeler Maria (2004-04-01) Paperback
By Wheeler Maria

Autism Spectrum Disorder (revised): The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism
By Chantal Sicile-Kira

Activity Schedules for Children With Autism, Second Edition: Teaching Independent Behavior (Topics in Autism)
By Lynn E. McClannahan, Ph.D., Patricia Krantz

Temple Grandin: Thinking in Pictures : And Other Reports from My Life with Autism (Paperback - Expanded Ed.); 2006 Edition
Temple Grandin

Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life
By Lynn Kern Koegel Ph.D., Claire LaZebnik

Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents
By Shira Richman

Comic Strip Conversations
By Carol Gray

1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition
By Ellen Notbohm, Veronica Zysk

Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism: Communication, Social, and Academic Development
By Robert L. Koegel, Lynn Kern Koegel

Taking the Mystery Out of Medications in Autism/Asperger's Syndromes
By Luke Tsai

Born On A Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant
By Daniel Tammet

No Child Left Behind and the Transformation of Federal Education Policy, 1965-2005 (Studies in Government & Public Policy)
By Patrick J. McGuinn

Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey Through Autism
By Dawn Prince-Hughes Ph.D.

Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers Second Edition
By Julia Moore

Play To Talk: A Practical Guide to Help Your Late-Talking Child Join the Conversation
By James MacDonald Ph.D., Pam Stoika Ph.D.

Educating Children with Autism
By National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Youth and Families Board on Children, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences Board on Behavioral, Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism