Autism and Aspergers Books
A positive approach to autism:
In this text, the author investigates the autistic perception on the world, and defines what autism is in terms of causes, symptoms and behaviours, including a thorough explanation of theories on... (more)
Discovering my autism: Apologia pro vita sua (With apologies to Cardinal Newman)
This text is a first-hand account by Edgar Schneider, a high-functioning autistic, with attention deficit disorder (ADD), who was misdiagnosed as a schizophrenic in the late 1970s. 144 pages.
Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports from My Life with Autism
The idea that some people think differently, though no less humanly, is explored in this inspiring book. Temple Grandin is a gifted and successful animal scientist, and she is autistic. Here she... (more)
Autism: medical and educational aspects
Revised second edition of: 'Autism: From theoretical understanding to educational intervention' Provides a theoretical understanding of autism, to help carers adapt to the autistic person's thought... (more)
Like colour to the blind: Soul searching and soul finding
The last of three volumes of autobiography, in which Donna Williams recounts the story of her struggle with autism. Following on from 'Somebody Somewhere', this volume tells of Donna's relationship... (more)
Somebody somewhere: Breaking free from the world of autism
The second autobiography, in which Donna Williams recounts the story of her struggle with autism. Taking up the thread of her story where 'Nobody Nowhere' left off, this volume tells of her ongoing... (more)
Nobody nowhere: The remarkable autobiography of an autistic girl
The first of three volumes of autobiobraphy in which Donna Williams recounts her struggle with autism. She describes the desolation of the first 25 years of her life, before discovering the word... (more)
Children with autism and Asperger syndrome: A Guide for Practitioners and Carers
This book provides practical ways of approaching a variety of problems relating to autism and Asperger syndrome, notably those associated with language impairments, social deficits and ritualised and... (more)
The handbook of autism: A guide for parents and professionals
Second Edition. A practical handbook for the parents of autistic children and professionals involved in their education, which dispels the myths associated with this condition and reviews the latest... (more)
Autism and Childhood Psychosis
This is Frances Tustin's first book and the original statement of her views on autistic states of mind and the genesis of varieties of childhood psychosis. In it, she tackles problems of diagnosis as... (more)
Loners: The Life Path of Unusual Children
This work discusses the nature and origins of children's abilities and difficulties and compares them with autism, Asperger's syndrome, and schizoid / schizotypal personality disorders. 208 pages.
Autism: an inside-out approach
Challenging the stereotypes that surround the condition that is called 'autism', this book presents the many different faces of autism and autism-related conditions from an insider's perspective. It... (more)
Asperger's syndrome
Tony Attwood here provides a comprehensive guide designed to assist parents and professionals with the identification and treatment of both children and adults with Asperger's syndrome. 176 pages.
Children with Autism: Diagnosis and Interventions to Meet Their Needs
Using a historical and social background, this book balances the differing theories of the causes of autism by the personal and social realities of the condition. The contrasting approaches of... (more)
Encounters with Autistic States: A Memorial Tribute to Frances Tustin
This text presents the work of 21 eminent psychoanalysts and child therapists from three continents. Each explores and expands upon the work of the late Frances Tustin, which was devoted to a... (more)
Children with Autism: A developmental perspective
The aim of this book is to obtain a close look at the condition which afflicts over 350,000 Americans - autism. Research findings, methodological considerations, and historical accounts are explored,... (more)
Frances Tustin: The borderlands of autism and psychosis
Describes the life and work of Frances Tustin. Sheila Spensley defines Tustin's position in traditional and contemporary psychoanalytic theory, and explains how her work is related to infant... (more)
A Therapist's Guide to Neurodiversity Affirming Practice with Children and Young People
In this honest and practical guide, autistic therapist Raelene Dundon explores and demystifies how neurodiversity affirming principles can be easily applied to therapeutic practice.
Covering... (more)
Understanding Autistic Relationships Across the Lifespan: Family, Friends, Lovers and Others
Understanding Autistic Relationship Across the Lifespan is an accessible overview of autistic relationships from the early years through to old age. This much-needed book combines the latest research... (more)
The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity
The book also explains some common co-occurring conditions, strengths and difficulties, and concepts such as spiky profiles, executive functioning and working memory. (more)
Creating Quality of Life for Adults on the Autism Spectrum: The Story of Bittersweet Farms
Creating Quality of Life for Adults on the Autism Spectrum: The Story of Bittersweet Farms provides an overview of the first farmstead community for adults with autism established in North America.... (more)
Autism and The Predictive Brain: Absolute Thinking in a Relative World
What if our previous teachings and beliefs regarding processing stimuli, reading emotions and understanding human behaviour is all untrue? In this book, Peter Vermeulen investigates new findings on... (more)
What I Want to Talk About: How Autistic Special Interests Shape a Life
'This book isn't a memoir. It is a love letter to the phenomenon of autistic hyperfixation.'
In What I Want to Talk About popular autism advocate Pete Wharmby takes readers on a journey through... (more)
Art as a Language for Autism: Building Effective Therapeutic Relationships with Children and Adolescents
Art as a Language for Autism addresses the clinical challenges that are common in working with autistic spectrum disorder by exploring how artistic expression can provide a communicative language for... (more)
Helping Autistic Teens to Manage their Anxiety: Strategies and Worksheets using CBT, DBT, and ACT Skills
Drawing on the author's extensive clinical and research experience, this book presents practical strategies purposefully developed for parents, therapists and teachers working with autistic... (more)
Working with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems: A Handbook for Practitioners
Working with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems: A Handbook for Practitioners is the first book to focus specifically on best practice for working with... (more)