Books can play a big role in helping you and your child with Autism. You’ll find books can be a good way to connect with your children as they learn to share, make eye contact and it enhances their speech while reading one with their parents.
Here is a list of specially curated books related to Autism available on Kindle, Pdf version and paperback.
We would love to get recommendations from you on any useful books for children with Autism that are not in this list. You could write to us at contact@autismconnect.com
NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently
What is autism: a devastating developmental condition, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more - and the future of our society depends on our understanding it. Following on from his groundbreaking article 'The Geek Syndrome', Wired reporter Steve Silberman unearths the secret history of autism, long suppressed by the same clinicians who became famous for discovering it, and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years.
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22 March 2018
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English
Autism and the Seeds of Change: Achieving Full Participation in Life through the Davis Autism Approach
An in-depth look at a revolutionary approach to empower individuals with autism, and provide the understanding and tools needed to achieve their full potential. The Davis Autism Approach is uniquely geared to the autistic perspective, and enables each person to make sense of their world and the motivations and behaviors of others around them. This book explores the history of development of the Davis method, explores its connections to emerging scientific research, and takes the reader on a guided journey through the three phases of the program: Individuation, Identity Development, and Social Integration.
Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues
BRAND NEW FOR 2018: A fully revised edition of the most comprehensive guide to sensory processing challenges ""At least, here are the insights and answers parents have been searching for."" -Dr. Temple Grandin For children with sensory difficulties - those who struggle process everyday sensations and exhibit unusual behaviors such as avoiding or seeking out touch, movement, sounds, and sights - this groundbreaking book is an invaluable resource. Sensory processing challenges affect all kinds of kind - from those with developmental delays, learning and attenion issues, or autism spectrum disorder to those without any other issues. Now in its third edition, Raising a Sensory Smart Child is even more comprehensive and helpful than ever.
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25 August 2009
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ABA Programs for Kids with Autism: A guide for parents and caregivers
This newly updated book contains 25 ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) programs, plus many more helpful tips for helping your child with Autism. These ABA programs are designed as guidelines for parents and caregivers of children with behavioral problems and developmental delays associated with neuropsychological disorders, such as autism. This edition also contains an updated list of recommended iOS apps to help your child. The National Institute of Mental Health and the Surgeon General recommend Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as an essential therapy for children with autism. So ABA should be the mainstream of your therapy.
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5 March 2014
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The Parent's Guide to Occupational Therapy for Autism and Other Special Needs: Practical Strategies for Motor Skills, Sensory Integration, Toilet Training, and More
With the help of this handy guide, you can bring tried and tested occupational therapy activities into your home and encourage your child to succeed with everyday tasks while having fun in the process. This expanded edition of the award-winning book includes new advice on toilet training, coping with changes in routine, repetitive behaviors, self-regulation and much more. The simple explanations and easy exercises will soon make daily activities enjoyable and productive.
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21 Feb 2016
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The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders
The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior and works particularly well with children with minimal or no speech abilities. In this book Dr. Mary Lynch Barbera draws on her own experiences as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and also as a parent of a child with autism to explain VB and how to use it. This step-by-step guide provides an abundance of information about how to help children develop better language and speaking skills, and also explains how to teach non-vocal children to use sign language. An entire chapter focuses on ways to reduce problem behavior, and there is also useful information on teaching toileting and other important self-help skills, that would benefit any child. This book will enable parents and professionals unfamiliar with the principles of ABA and VB to get started immediately using the Verbal Behavior approach to teach children with autism and related disorders.
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15 May 2007
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The Autism Activities Handbook: Activities to Help Kids Communicate, Make Friends, and Learn Life Skills (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Books)
The Autism Activities Handbook offers strategies and ideas to enrich the lives of children through meaningful activity. More than 30 games and activities help the child on the spectrum:
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19 Apr 2016
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The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum
A cutting-edge account of the latest science of autism, from the best-selling author and advocate When Temple Grandin was born in 1947, autism had only just been named. Today it is more prevalent than ever, with one in 88 children diagnosed on the spectrum. And our thinking about it has undergone a transformation in her lifetime: Autism studies have moved from the realm of psychology to neurology and genetics, and there is far more hope today than ever before thanks to groundbreaking new research into causes and treatments. Now Temple Grandin reports from the forefront of autism science, bringing her singular perspective to a thrilling journey into the heart of the autism revolution.
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30 Apr 2013
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A Warm Hug from Michael: Lessons and Meditations for Autism Parents
Are you an autism parent? Do you have an autistic family member or friend? Was your child recently diagnosed as ASD or Asperger's? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may be feeling overwhelmed, depressed and frightened. I'm Paul Nelson, a retired teacher of "special kids" music and an autism dad. My non-verbal autistic son has inspired me to write autism fiction. Now Michael and I have put together our diaries and writings from our autism experiences. This tiny book, A WARM HUG FROM MICHAEL, is a collection of tips for autism family members and friends about some of the lessons Michael has taught me. It also includes some simple non-denominational meditations for dealing with stress and distress from being an autism care giver. As I cared for Michael, I taught music in the public schools here. Since I was an autism dad, I was always assigned the special music classes
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November 14, 2019
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English
Positive Parenting for Autism: Powerful Strategies To help Your Child Overcome Challenges and Thrive
Raising a child with autism is one of the most challenging responsibilities any parent can face. It can be difficult to manage the commitments of daily life and also feel as though youÂ’re doing all you can to support the development of your special needs child. Positive Parenting for Autism delivers scientifically-proven techniques to practice in your day-to-day life to help your child develop the essential skills they need to thrive and live a fulfilling life with autism.
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18 Dec 2018
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