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| Autism Books
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Or click here for fictional books about autism. Finding a Different Kind of Normalby Jeanette PurkisA frank autobiography of a woman with Asperger Syndrome that went undiagnosed for many years.
MMR: Science and Fictionby Richard HortonThe editor of The Lancet gives an insider's account of the vaccine crisis and the reasons the MMR debate caused so much controversy.
The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Natureby Steven PinkerWe are not all born as lumps of clay to be moulded by parents and society, Steven Pinker says in this book exploring human nature.
Our Journey Through High Functioning Autism and Asperger SyndromeEdited by Linda AndronVarious writers retell their experiences of living with a diagnosis of high functioning autism or Asperger syndrome.
The Explosive ChildBy Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.In this book Ross Greene focuses on children with behavioural and anger management problems, no matter what their diagnosis. He explains what he believes the causes to be, and outlines his strategy for dealing with violent outbursts and improving behaviour in the long term.
Love, Hope and AutismBy Joanna EdgarJoanna Edgar explains the basics of autism from the point of view of a parent. She sets out to reassure other parents of children on the spectrum that they are not alone.
Autistic ThinkingBy Peter VermeulenThe author investigates the ways in which autistic thought is different from that of neurotypicals, and explains the logic behind the way those on the autistic spectrum behave.
Siblings of Children with AutismBy Sandra L. HarrisWhen a child has autism it affects the whole family. This book discusses ways of helping brothers and sisters to cope with a sibling's autism, both practically and emotionally.
Autism and PlayBy Jannik Beyer and Lone GammeltoftA handbook that suggests strategies for helping autistic children to play.
Growing Up Severely AutisticBy Kate RankinGabriel is severely autistic. In this book his mother recounts what it is like to live with a child with such difficulties.The Sound of a MiracleBy Annabel StehliAt the age of three, Georgie was diagnosed with autism and had not spoken a word, yet now she holds a diploma. Her mother believes that auditory training is responsible for much of her success. This is an account of what happened, as told by Georgie's mother.
Parents Education as Autism TherapistsBy Mickey Keenan, Ken P. Kerr and Karola DillenburgerApplied Behavioural Analysis from as it applies to parents, with practical examples and case studies.
Freaks, Geeks and Asperger SyndromeBy Luke JacksonA teenager's view of living with Asperger syndrome and some methods of dealing with it.
Parent Survival ManualEdited by Eric SchoplerSuggestions for dealing with the difficult behaviours that accompany autism and related developmental disorders.
The Autistic Spectrumby Lorna WingThis is a general introduction which explains what autism is, and a few of the sources of help that are available to those affected by it.
Let Me Hear Your VoiceBy Catherine MauriceA personal account of a mother's discovery that her two children had autism, and the measures she took to be able to successfully communicate with them.© Inside The Bubble. All rights reserved. | |||||||
