Autism and Aspergers Books
Educating Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Developing an Integrated Approach
Addressing the gender gap in the understanding of autism, this book takes a multi-perspective examination of the key issues in education for girls with autism. This collection distills latest... (more)
Catatonia, Shutdown and Breakdown in Autism: A Psycho-Ecological Approach
Based on Dr Amitta Shah's 35 years of clinical and research experience, this practical book shows how to recognise and diagnose catatonia in people with autism. Written for professionals, friends and... (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)
Autism: A New Introduction to Psychological Theory and Current Debate
Based on Francesca Happe's best-selling textbook, Autism: An Introduction to Psychological Theory, this completely new edition provides a concise overview of contemporary psychological theories about... (more)
Systemically Treating Autism: A Clinician's Guide for Empowering Families
Systemically Treating Autism provides a unique resource for family therapists and other mental health professionals who want to increase their understanding of families with children with autism... (more)
He's Not Naughty!: A Children s Guide to Autism
Taryn and Jake are best friends who have lots of similarities and lots of differences. One of the differences is that Jake has autism and Taryn doesn't, which means they can act differently... (more)
A Practical Guide to Happiness in Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Positive Psychology Approach
Clear and engaging, this book offers a refreshing positive psychology approach to mental health and autism. Moving away from neurotypical views of happiness, it sets out simple techniques to help... (more)
The PDA Paradox: The Highs and Lows of My Life on a Little-Known Part of the Autism Spectrum
Diagnosed with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in his teenage years, Harry Thompson looks back with wit and humour at the ups and downs of family and romantic relationships, school, work and... (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)
Gender Identity Sexuality and Autism: Voices from Across the Spectrum
Bringing together a collection of narratives from those who are on the autism spectrum whilst also identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and/or asexual (LGBTQIA), this... (more)
Me and My PDA: A Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance for Young People
This beautifully illustrated guide helps young people with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) to understand their diagnosis, develop self-awareness and implement their own personalised... (more)
Girls and Autism: Educational, Family and Personal Perspectives
Often thought of as a predominantly male disorder, girls on the autism spectrum have long gone unidentified, unnoticed, and unsupported - sometimes with devastating consequences for their social and... (more)
Simple Autism Strategies for Home and School: Poetry Tips and Resources to Support Your Child
Offering a unique overview of a child's point of view of life with autism, this guidebook will help parents and teachers better understand how this condition is experienced in day to day life.... (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)
Defining Autism: A Guide to Brain Biology and Behavior
Offering a summary of the current state of knowledge in autism research, Defining Autism looks at the different genetic, neurological and environmental causes of, and contributory factors to autism.... (more)
Safety and Consent for Kids and Teens with Autism or Special Needs: A Parents Guide
This book provides invaluable information for adults who provide care for children with special needs. The book includes teaching interventions to help children to have an increased sense of... (more)
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment in Schools
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment in Schools serves as a guide on how to assess children for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), specifically in school settings. Dilly and Hall offer a general... (more)
From Autism and Mutism to an Enlivened Self: A Case Narrative with Reflections on Early Development
From Autism and Mutism to an Enlivened Self explores the importance of intimacy, interaction with the environment and the mind-body connection in early childhood development, with specific reference... (more)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome, Second Edition
Now revised and expanded, this is the leading resource for psychotherapists working with adults who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without significant cognitive and language impairments (also... (more)
My Child's Different: The lessons learned from one familys struggle to unlock their sons potential
Elaine Halligan's My Child's Different: The lessons learned from one family's struggle to unlock their son's potential explores the enabling role that parents can play in bringing the best out of... (more)
Instructions Not Supplied: A story of adoption autism and coming together as a family
Instructions Not Supplied is the account of one family’s experience in adopting three children, each of whom turned out to have special needs, and the challenges they have faced along the way. Some... (more)
Successful Social Articles into Adulthood: Growing Up with Social Stories ™
The first book that explains how to use Social Stories (TM) to support younger adults with autism focuses on some of the most common issues that arise as they enter the adult world. Siobhan Timmins... (more)
Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism
Barb Cook and 14 other autistic women describe life from a female autistic perspective, and present empowering, helpful and supportive insights from their personal experience for fellow autistic... (more)
Girls with Autism Becoming Women
This insightful book investigates the experiences of seven women with autism as they transition from childhood to adulthood, and how they make sense of that journey. Taken from the autobiographies of... (more)
Working with Girls and Young Women with an Autism Spectrum Condition: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
This guide shows how clinicians can help girls and young women with ASC to reach their full potential, by adopting more relationship-based, individualised approaches. With contributions from young... (more)
Asperger's Children: The Origins of Autism in Nazi Vienna
In 1930s and 1940s Vienna, child psychiatrist Hans Asperger sought to define autism as a diagnostic category, treating those children he deemed capable of participating fully in society. Depicted as... (more)
Forest School and Autism: A Practical Guide
Forest School's innovative outdoor approach offers specific benefits to learners with autism, including increased social skills, raised self-esteem and improved sensory function. This guide raises... (more)
The Parents' Practical Guide to Resilience for Preteens and Teenagers on the Autism Spectrum
This book empowers parents of autistic young people aged 11 to 20 to help them promote resilience in their child. Full of suggestions and simple activities, this easy-to-use resource will help guide... (more)
Sex and the Single Aspie
This ground-breaking book about sexuality speaks to women on the autism spectrum in fresh new ways, opening doors to discussion, and blowing the lid off taboo subjects. One of the many problems... (more)