Autism and Aspergers Books
Autism and Understanding: The Waldon Approach to Child Development
The author sets out an approach based on Dr Geoffrey Waldon's philosophy of the development of understanding, which centres on helping children learn how to learn.
The book includes:
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Autism Spectrum Disorders Through the Life Span
This professional text covers every aspect of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from science to services, from the most disabling Kanner's syndrome to the most high-functioning Asperger syndrome,... (more)
Everyday Activities to Help Your Young Child with Autism Live Life to the Full: Simple Exercises to Boost Functional Skills, Sensory Processing, Coordination and Self-Care
Does your child struggle with brushing their teeth? Is it difficult to get them dressed and undressed each day? Do they struggle to understand their body's relationship to the world? This book is... (more)
Transition or Transformation?: Helping Young People With Autistic Spectrum Disorder Set Out on a Hopeful Road Towards Their Adult Lives
Young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders can often find the step into adulthood and independence more difficult than their neurotypical peers, particularly where employment is concerned. Following... (more)
Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety: A Guide to Successful Stress Management
On a daily basis people with AS must fit into a world that seems totally foreign to them and this can increase feelings of alienation and anxiety, making life's challenges especially hard to cope... (more)
Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autism
The early years are the most critical period of learning for a child with autism. Therapeutic art-making can be a useful tool to tap into their imaginations and help them to express their thoughts... (more)
A-Z of Genetic Factors in Autism: A Handbook for Parents and Carers
This book provides parents with a complete overview of the genetic disorders most commonly associated with autism, including those linked to immune dysfunction, gastrointestinal disturbances,... (more)
The Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger's Syndrome
This book presents an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to tame the 'red beast' and guidance for parents on how anger affects children with Asperger's Syndrome. Deep... (more)
Autism, Discrimination and the Law: A Quick Guide for Parents, Educators and Employers
Autism, Discrimination and the Law outlines how the legal requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 might be met for students and employees with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). What... (more)
Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide to Day-to-day Life
This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community. The author... (more)
Getting the Best for Your Child with Autism: An Expert's Guide to Treatment
Each child on the autism spectrum has a unique set of special needs. That's why their parents deserve a smart, caring advocate to help zero in on proven interventions that are right for their child.... (more)
The Asperger Social Guide - How to Relate to Anyone in Any Social Situation as an Adult with Asperger's Syndrome:
The imposition of 'social skills' teaching is sometimes seen as stemming from a negative attitude to social difference. Participation in 'activities' might be resented by the AS community and the... (more)
Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence Through Adulthood
How do AS adolescents and their families cope with sexual feelings and behaviour? How can a man with AS be helped not to overstep the mark in expressing his sexuality? How do people with AS deal with... (more)
World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders
This book is for parents of autistic children, and for teachers, child specialists, and other professionals who care for them. It includes current thinking on causes, diagnosis, and treatment, using... (more)
Invisible Boundaries: Psychosis and Autism in Children and Adolescents
The chapters of this book are all written by experienced psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapists and address different aspects of the psychotherapeutic treatment with psychotic children or... (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)
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.
Improving Mental Health Therapies for Autistic Children and Young People: Promoting Self-agency, Curiosity and Collaboration
This unique, collaborative book, featuring contributions from autistic and non-autistic experts, presents cutting-edge thinking on mental health and service transformation in relation to autistic... (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)
Autism, Ethnicity and Culture: Working with Children and Families from Minority Communities
Autism affects all ethnicities, yet professionals do not always have the skills required to support the diverse needs of autistic young people and their families from different communities. As a... (more)
Trauma Stigma and Autism: Developing Resilience and Loosening the Grip of Shame
This book presents ground-breaking ideas based on current research on how stigma can cause bodily felt trauma in stigmatised or marginalised people, particularly those on the autism spectrum. Gordon... (more)
Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder Second Edition: Supporting Children and Their Families
This updated book offers a comprehensive understanding of music therapy services for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families in home, preschool, and community settings.... (more)
An Introduction to Autism for Adoptive and Foster Families: How to Understand and Help Your Child
Practical advice and recommendations on how to parent a child with autism for adoptive parents and foster carers. This book is split into two sections - the first details what autism is, and the... (more)
Know Your Spectrum!: An Autism Creative Writing Workbook for Teens
Not everyone with autism is the same. This workbook will help teenagers recognise their own individual spectrum of autistic behaviours, and reflect on the specific challenges they face, their own... (more)
Communicating Partners: Developmental Guides for Professionals and Parents
Children with autism and their life partners - their parents, families, peers and educators - who are not on the autism spectrum can feel as though they live in separate and even incompatible worlds.... (more)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
This is a murder mystery novel like no other. The detective, and narrator, is Christopher Boone. Christopher is fifteen and has Asperger's, a form of autism. He knows a very great deal about maths... (more)
Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family
Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. He helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS - he tells them what AS is,... (more)
A Guide to Asperger Syndrome
Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder, usually with life-long consequences for social interaction and behaviour. The disorder is neurodevelopmental and symptoms appear in the preschool... (more)
Life on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for Girls and Women
Why is Autism Spectrum Disorder so misunderstood in girls and women and why do so many go under the radar without the support that they need? This practical guide explains the unique issues that... (more)
Sex, Drugs and Asperger's Syndrome (ASD): A User Guide to Adulthood
Luke Jackson's unabridged and sparkling sequel to his best-selling user guide to adolescence Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome is the must-read handbook for teenagers and young adults on the autism... (more)