Committed to assisting those on the autism spectrum
Non-Fiction Books about Autism Spectrum Disorder
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by Carol Stock Kranowitz
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The groundbreaking book that explains Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)--and presents a drug-free approach that offers hope for parents--now revised and updated.
The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up
by Carol Stock Kranowitz
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The long-awaited follow-up to the million-copy bestseller The Out-of-Sync Child, presenting information and advice for tweens, teens, and young adults living with Sensory Processing Disorder, and their parents.
by Ron Sandison
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Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should have this succinct and informative book in their back pocket. Framed with both humor and compassion, the book describes ten characteristics that help illuminate—not define—children with autism.
by Jed Baker
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Typically, ASD high school graduates are unprepared for the transition to independence. Early, ongoing training in the social skills crucial to establishing successful adult relationships―in college, vocational school, residential living, or on the job―can help. Preparing for Life guides readers through the legal, financial, educational, vocational, and community resources available after graduation.
by Ron Sandison
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Compelling and witty, Liane Holliday Willey's account of growing to adulthood as an undiagnosed 'Aspie' has been read by thousands of people on and off the autism spectrum since it was first published in 1999. Bringing her story up to date, including her diagnosis as an adult, and reflecting on the changes in attitude over 15 years, this expanded edition will continue to entertain (and inform) all those who would like to know a little more about how it feels to spend your life `pretending to be normal'.
by John Elder Robison
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The slyly funny, sweetly moving memoir of an unconventional dad’s relationship with his equally offbeat son—complete with fast cars, tall tales, homemade explosives, and a whole lot of fun and trouble.
The Sensory Child Gets Organised
by Carolyn Dalgliesh
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The only book that teaches the parents of “sensory” kids how to organize and empower their children for greater success at home, at school, and in life.
Silver Winner, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)—Parenting Resources
Gold Honoree, Mom’s Choice Awards—Parenting–Special and Exceptional Needs
Sex, Drugs and Asperger's Syndrome
by Luke Jackson
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The only book that teaches the parents of “sensory” kids how to organize and empower their children for greater success at home, at school, and in life.
Silver Winner, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)—Parenting Resources
Gold Honoree, Mom’s Choice Awards—Parenting–Special and Exceptional Needs
Silent Running: Our Journey to the Finish Line with Autism
by Robin Schneider
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Running is a way of life for the Schneider family, but for them, it’s about much more than fitness and competition. Silent Running: Our Family’s Journey to the Finish Line with Autism is the story of how running saved their lives.
The Social Skills Picture Book
by Jed Baker, Ph.D.
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This picture book appeals to the visual strengths of students on the autism spectrum, with color photos of students demonstrating various social skills in the correct (and sometimes incorrect) way. The skills depicted are meant to be read, role-played, corrected when necessary, role-played some more and, finally, to be practiced by the student in real-life social situations.
The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond
by Jed Baker, Ph.D.
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This picture book appeals to the visual strengths of students on the autism spectrum, with color photos of students demonstrating various social skills in the correct (and sometimes incorrect) way. The skills depicted are meant to be read, role-played, corrected when necessary, role-played some more and, finally, to be practiced by the student in real-life social situations.
by Michelle Garcia Winner & Pamela Crooke
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From Silicon Valley to Wall Street . . . Introducing a Guidebook for Understanding and Navigating the Social Complexities of the Workplace.
In this groundbreaking book, Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke describe the inner workings of the social mind in the workplace and decode the hidden rules of the social world by explaining how we think about our own, as well as other people's thoughts and emotions.
Smile and Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skills for Today’s Wired
by Kirt Manecke
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Is your teen prepared for the real world of personal communication? Set your kids up to succeed with the lost art of social and job skills.
Social Skills for Teens: The Teaching Guide for Smile & Succeed for Teens
by Kirt Manecke
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Perfect for transition and for teaching all students career, social and emotional skills. This information-packed teaching guide is designed to be used alongside the book Smile & Succeed for Teens.
by Arlene Maguire, illus. by Sheila Bailey
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Winner of an iParenting Media Award!
Winner of a 2009 Preferred Choice Award by Creative Child Magazine!
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