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Educating Children with Autism 10 reviews
National Academies Press, 2001
Condensed, authoritative resource for families, educators, administrators & caregivers
+ I've Read it Three Times!
+ Autism
+ One of the Best
+ For Any Educator
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The Science and Fiction of Autism 8 reviews
Laura Schreibman
Harvard University Press, 2007
One of the best books out there on autism
+ Stylistically pedestrian but has useful information
+ Excellent Resource
My grandson was diagnosed on the autism spectrum when he was 2 years old. I have been reading as much as I can on the subject. My son, a pediatrician, recommended this book. I heartily recommend it also.
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The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, Revised Edition 53 reviews
Carol Stock Kranowitz
Perigee Trade, 2006
Informative read
+ Just what I needed
+ A must for teachers
+ Sensory Understanding!
+ Can't Say Enough Good Things
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The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, and Healing--from a ...5 reviews
Karen Siff Exkorn
Collins Living, 2006
Now a paperback with heart!
+ A wonderful resource
+ A good place to begin
+ Helpful
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More Than Words: Helping Parents Promote Communication and Social Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum ...10 reviews
Fern Sussman
Hanen Centre, 1999
Our bestselling title on autism and communication
+ This best book I've ever bought in my life
+ Great Program Originating in Canada
+ A wonderful resource and tool for Early Intervention!
+ Outstanding!
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Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals44 reviews
Pro-Ed, 1996
A review to evaluate treatments
+ A great manual for parents and professionals
+ After the diagnosis....
+ The manual you need
+ Classic ABA book a little out of date
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Act Early Against Autism: Give Your Child a Fighting Chance from the Start3 reviews
Jayne Lytel
Perigee Trade, 2008
How-To With a Heart
+ Autism, Courage, Understanding, and Hope
+ Author Posts Reader Comment
What an amazing story! Not only does Jayne Lytell give step-by-step practical advice for parents, but she shares her intimate and personal journey. This is no fairy tale. After her second son was diagnosed with autism, the devastating news wreaks havoc on Jayne's family finances and ...
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The Child With Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth (Merloyd Lawrence Book)30 reviews
Stanley I. Greenspan, Serena Wieder, ...
Perseus Books, 1998
DIR/Floortime Intervention Has Had Profoundly Positive Impact on My Child's Development
+ wonderful, insightful book
+ Great Understanding for those who cannot always speak
+ The Child with Special Needs book
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You Can't Say You Can't Play16 reviews
Vivian Gussin Paley
Harvard University Press, 1993
Loved it!
+ A very helpful book
+ Great Book by a Great Lady
+ good premise, could have improved the execution of the book
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Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children's Socialization and Imagination5 reviews
Pamela J. Wolfberg
Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2003
Excellent, Practical and Refreshing
+ Great for inclusive schools
+ The 'Bible' for Social Skills Practitioners
+ One of the many tools to use with treating PDD
+ The best book there is to help your child overcome autism.
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Moving With a Purpose: Developing Programs for Preschoolers of All Abilities2 reviews
Renee M. McCall, Diane H., Ph.D. Craft
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2000
Moving With a Purpose:Developing Programs For Preschoolers
+ AWESOME Educational Tool!
This is the definitive guidebook for any educator or parent of any young child to achieve maximum results in what seems like playtime. I adopted a four year old child from an orphanage and struggled to help her overcome physical and emotional underdevelopment. I feel this book would have been a ...
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The Autism Encyclopedia2 reviews
Brookes Publishing Company, 2004
Great Resource
+ A to Z for anyone concerned about autism
What a wonderful book. Well organized and full of useful information. A 'must-read' for anyone who is involved with individuals with autism. I couldn't live without this book.
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Thinking Goes to School: Piaget's Theory in Practice1 review
Hans G. Furth, Harry Wachs
Oxford University Press, USA, 1975
Beyond Vision Therapy
Excellent reading for those interested in learning more than the basic techniques of vision therapy. Some prior knowledge in psychology and the visual system is helpful, but anyone can learn from and enjoy this book.
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Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach (Merloyd ...21 reviews
Stanley I. Greenspan
Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2006
Excellent Book! Recommended for ALL parents with special needs child(ren)
+ Engaging Autism
+ Definitely helpful
+ Good book, recommended by a Doctor.
+ Useful
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Visual Strategies for Improving Communication : Practical Supports for School & Home7 reviews
Linda A. Hodgdon
Quirk Roberts Publishing, 1995
Overflowing with useful and practical ideas!
+ one of the best books I've ever bought
+ Easy read-excellent ideas
+ Just what I ordered!
+ Got a visual learner with special needs? This is for you!
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The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible ...156 reviews
Ross W. Greene, 2001
For Parents of Angry kids
+ A book for all parents...
+ A great book to better understand the stressed child
+ Great Book, Big Help!
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Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children's Socialization and Imagination5 reviews
Pamela J. Wolfberg
Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2003
Excellent, Practical and Refreshing
+ Great for inclusive schools
+ The 'Bible' for Social Skills Practitioners
+ One of the many tools to use with treating PDD
+ The best book there is to help your child overcome autism.
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The Science and Fiction of Autism8 reviews
Laura Schreibman
Harvard University Press, 2007
One of the best books out there on autism
+ Stylistically pedestrian but has useful information
+ Excellent Resource
My grandson was diagnosed on the autism spectrum when he was 2 years old. I have been reading as much as I can on the subject. My son, a pediatrician, recommended this book. I heartily recommend it also.
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Act Early Against Autism: Give Your Child a Fighting Chance from the Start3 reviews
Jayne Lytel
Perigee Trade, 2008
How-To With a Heart
+ Autism, Courage, Understanding, and Hope
+ Author Posts Reader Comment
What an amazing story! Not only does Jayne Lytell give step-by-step practical advice for parents, but she shares her intimate and personal journey. This is no fairy tale. After her second son was diagnosed with autism, the devastating news wreaks havoc on Jayne's family finances and ...
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Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach (Merloyd ...21 reviews
Stanley I. Greenspan
Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2006
Excellent Book! Recommended for ALL parents with special needs child(ren)
+ Engaging Autism
+ Definitely helpful
+ Good book, recommended by a Doctor.
+ Useful
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