Resource Library

The resource library books are available to members of Action for ASD.

Books are available from the office 9.30am-4.00pm weekdays. Alternatively from our members monthly night meetings. Books are available on one months loan.

Click on the link below:

Autism /Asperger Syndrome

Behaviour Management

Biographies /Autobiographies/ Personal accounts

Diet & metabolic Disorders

Education

Employment

General

Other Conditions/ Disabilities

Social skills/Communication

Teenagers/children & Families

Autism /Asperger Syndrome

A Mind Of One's Own 2nd edition. Digby Tantum & Prestwood BK098.

A guide to supporting a high functioning adult with autism or asperger's syndrome dealing with issues arising throughout their life.

Approaches To Autism National Autistic Society. BK003.

Various interventions/therapies a good starting point for anyone who wishes to get an insight into the host of strategies.

Asperger Syndrome - A Guide For Parents & Professionals. Tony Attwood. BK020.

Provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics associated with asperger syndrome, outlining practical strategies

Autism - The Search For Coherence. John Richer & Shelia Coates. BK118.

Up to date ideas brought together from different fields - psychology, medicine, education, biology- from around the world.

Autism : An Introduction To Psychological Theory. F. Happe. BK046.

A concise and readable introduction to research & theory in the field of autism. It discusses the history of autism and examines it at behavioural, biological & cognitive levels.

Autism: How To Help Your Young Child. Leicester City Council & Fosse Health Trust. BK042.

Aimed at parents, a practical book divided into three areas where difficulties may arise:social interaction, communication & imagination.

Autism-Preparing For Adulthood. Patricia Howlin. BK026.

A must read for all stages, it provides a practical resource for parents, carers & people with autism themselves.

Autism-The Invisible Children. G . Peacock, A. Forrest, R. Mills. BK060.

Resource only Report on study by the NAS “An Agenda for Action”

Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Uta Frith. BK028.

Highly recommended for medical professionals & psychologists. A clear & succinct presentation of the important findings relating to asperger syndrome as a distinct variant of autism.

Autism - Int'l Journal of Research And Practice. BK019.

Some technical & book /conference reports

Autism -The Facts. S. Baron -Cohen & P. Bolton. BK055.

This is written first and foremost for families of children with autism & also provides helpful information about relevant organisations

Autistic Spectrum Disorders/ Guide to Diagnosis. L. Wing. BK088. Resource Autistic Spectrum Disorders A.M. Wetherby & B.M. Prizant BK104

Resource only Chapters in this volume, written by various authors, will provide readers with an understanding behind clinical & educational practices implemented with children with autism.

Autistic Spectrum Disorders. A.M. Wetherby & B.M. Prizant. BK104.

Resource only. Chapters in this volume, written by various authors, will provide readers with an understanding behind clinical & educational practices implemented with children with autism.

Autistic Thinking-This Is The Title. P. Vermeulen. BK123.

An insight into the autistic mind and thinking

The Autistic Spectrum. Lorna Wing. BK016.

Explains how people with autism experience the world, the reasons for their behaviour & resistance to change.

Children With Autism 2nd Edition. C. Trevarthen, K. Aitken, D. Papoudi & J. Roberts. BK008.

Comprehensive helpful up to date information adding to our understanding of issues around autism.

Children With Autism & Asperger Syndrome : A Guide For Practitioners And Carers. Pat Howlin. BK031.

A practical guide for practitioners & carers also tackles the crucial need for appropriate educational provision & early help for families.

Could This Be Autism? National Autistic Society. BK005.

A guide to recognising & supporting children with autism for professionals health/education.

Living And Working With Autism. L.L. Arendt. BK009.

About the difficulties & problems of children with autism and how to help them help themselves.

Making A Difference. J. Evans, F. Castle, S. Barraclough & G. Jones. BK139.

Resource only. Local Government Association early interventions for children with autistic spectrum disorders.

Finding Out About Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism & PDD. Gunilla Gerland. BK082.

Help for diagnosed children to understand the disorder. It can also be read by other children with whom they have contact.

Fragile Success. Virginia Walker Sperry. BK114.

Ten detailed case studies of individuals with autism from childhood to adulthood. Also the children's parents discuss their experiences of raising a child and caring for an adult with autism.

Hitchhiking Through Asperger Syndrome. BK127.

Parents view on Asperger syndrome, practical & positive advice on diagnosis, schooling, medication & dietary issues.

Independent Living For Adults With Autism & Asperger Syndrome. A. Bicknell. BK056.

A guide for families of young adults with ASD, on the transition from dependent to independent adult.

Behaviour Management

Addressing The Behaviour Of Children With High Functioning Autism/Aspergers In The Classroom. Rebecca A. Moyes. BK142.

This book provides possible explanations for problem behaviour but also help for both teachers & parents to address them.

Asperger Syndrome & Difficult Moments:Practical solutions For Tantrums, Rage & Meltdown. B. Smith-Myles & J. Southwick. BK071.

Techniques to reduce stress & so prevent 'meltdown' situations

Autism - A Social Skills Approach For Children & Adolescents. M. Aaron & T. Gittens. BK061.

Resource only. A guide for teachers or support assistants, presents practical ideas that will form the basis for programmes of intervention for children at the higher end of the spectrum.

Autism & Play. J. Beyer & L. Gammeltoft. BK065.

Easy to follow play strategies which focus on the four key skills of visualising, imitation, mirroring & turn taking

Behavioural Concerns & ASD. J. Clements & E. Zarkowska. BK083/103.

Essential reading or all those working or living with autistic people. Provides strategies for addressing both needs & behaviours.

Challenging Behaviour And Autism: Making Sense-Making Progress. P. Whittaker. BK119 /134.

Jargon free style, it offers practical strategies for preventing or managing the sorts of challenging behaviour. With detailed case studies and key tips for quick reference.

Raising A Child With Autism. Shira Richman. BK113.

A guide to ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) for parents

Recognising Behaviour. E.V. Bliss. BK074.

Examines ways of monitoring difficult behaviour & using visual information to support more appropriate behaviour.

Sleep Better. V. M. Durnad. BK030.

Improving sleep for children with special needs, a wide variety of easy to implement techniques.

Small Steps Forward. S. Newman. BK105.

A variety of useful strategies covering toilet training, sleep & behaviour management.

The Alleviation Of Family Problems. P. Howlin & M. Rutter. BK010.

Resource only. Suggested ideas for handling problems.

Toilet Training For Individuals With Autism. Maria Wheeler. BK078.

Effective & easy to implement strategies for toilet training

Treatment Of Obsessive And Ritualistic Behaviours. P. Howlin & M. Rutter. BK013.

Case studies & ideas on how to reduce obsessive behaviour

Understanding Difficult Behaviour. E. Blis. BK069.

Looks how people learn to use difficult behaviour & the importance of understanding the physical, health & emotional issues.

Why Does Chris Do That. Tony Attwood. BK015.

Suggestions for cause & management of behaviour problems

Assessing Behaviours Regarded As Problematic for People with Developmental Disabilities. John Clements with Neil Martin. BK070.

Case histories, with corresponding behaviour plans, demonstrating the real life application of assessment methods. Good book for the professionals supporting people with developmental disabilities.

Sensory perceptual issues in Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Olga Bogdashina. BK158.

Enables parents & professionals to fully comprehend senory perceptual differences in autism.

School. Phobia, Panic Attacks & Anxiety in Children. Marianna Csot. BK172

Information & guidance for parents & teachers tackling such issuses as separation anxiety, social phobia, bullying & panic attacks

Biographies/Autobiographies

A Guide To Coping For Young Adults. Marc Segar. BK017.

A young mans personal tips.

Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook. Roger N Meyer. BK111.

A practical manual to enable people with asperger's & high functioning autism to deepen their self - understanding & appreciate their value as working individuals

Autism - An Inside - Out Approach.Donna Williams. BK004.

The sensory and perceptual problems that challenge a person with autism are described in depth, together with strategies for tackling them.

Beyond The Silence: My Life, The World & Autism. Tito Mukhopadhyay. BK094.

Autobiography of 11yr old non verbal autistic boy from India who communicates through prose and poetry written in fluent English.

Breaking Autism's Barriers. B. Davis. BK102.

A Fathers Story.

Discovering My Autism. E. Schneider. BK03.2

An account of high functioning persons-Late diagnosis.

Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome - A user guide to Adolescence. Luke Jackson. BK058.

Drawing from his own experiences Luke attempts to address difficult topics such as bulling ,friendships, school problems, dating & relationships and morality.

Eating An Artichoke. E. R. Fling. BK092.

A mothers view of Asperger syndrome & struggle for diagnosis & help.

Emergence Labelled Autistic. T. Grandin & M. Scariano. BK038.

Temple Grandin's discovery of her autism.

Laughing & Loving With Autism. R. W. Gilpin. BK029.

A collection of “real life” warm and humorous stories.

Learning To Live With High Functioning Autism-A Parent's Guide for Professionals. M. Stanton. BK110.

Fathers story covering diagnosis and challenging behaviour drawing on his own family experiences.

Like Colour To The Blind. D. Williams. BK04.

The story of authors relationship with a man with similar difficulties to her own.

Martian In The Playground. Clare Sainsbury. BK124A/B.

Authors own experiences of life with asperger syndrome.

Embracing The Sky (Poems Beyond Disability). Craig Romkema. BK148.

A Collection of thought provoking poems covering all aspects of daily life by a young adult with autism & Cerebral palsy.

Nobody Nowhere. D. Williams. BK039A/B.

Authors moving account of her struggle to come to terms with her autism.

Pretending To Be Normal. L. Holliday Willey. BK050.

Real life info of a high functioning lady.Tips for college/work living with asperger syndrome.

Somebody Somewhere. D. Williams. BK040.

Follow on story of authors life from 'Nobody Nowhere'.

Thinking In Pictures. Temple Grandin. BK045.

Temple Grandin insights into autism & the way people with autism think & act.

Through The Eyes Of Aliens. Jasmine L. O'Neill. BK036.

Author covers issues from sensory to social issues in an easy read manner.

When Your Beautiful Child's Not Normal. Wendy Webb. BK137.

Mothers story on diagnosis & life with a disability.

Son Rise The Miracle Continues. Barry Neil Kaufman. BK146.

Biography of Raun Kaufman who started life noncommunicative & lifeless with the aid of parents he is now an active, loving chid.

Asperger Syndrome and Long -Term Relationships. Ashley Stanford. BK156.

Wifes story of married life with Aspegers syndrome.

I'm Not Naughty- I'm Autistic (Jodi's Journey). Jean Shaw. BK147.

A Light hearted version of life living with autism, through the eyes of Jodi's mother.

Making Sense of the Unfeasible. Marc Fleisher. BK157.

Marc relates how he learnt to get the most out of life, with the support of his family & services for people with autism.

A Child of Eternity. Adriana Rocha & kristi Jorde. BK162.

Mother & Daughter story.

Growing Up Severely Autistic. Kate Rankin. BK169.

Mothers account of life with her severely autistic son

Diet & Metabolic Disorders

A User Guide To The GF/CF Diet For Autism, Asperger Syndrome and & AD/HD. Luke Jackson. BK130.

Personal account by 12 year old Luke with Asperger syndrome who's tried the diet informative, also advice from his mother on recipes, suppliers and food diaries.

Autism As A Metabolic Disorder. P. Shattock, D. Savery. BK066.

Resource only This short book by leading researchers in the field of autistic spectrum disorders & metabolic abnormalities.

Diet Intervention & Autism. M. Le Breton. BK131 /112.

Explains the gluten & casein free diet & what to expect when your child starts the diet & how to adapt family meals.

Guidelines For The Implementation Of A Gluten &/Or Casein Free Diet With People With Autism Or Associated Spectrum Disorders. P. Whitely & P. Shattock. BK067.

Guidelines for parents wishing to implement a gluten free diet or associated spectrum disorders.

Special Diets For Special Kids. L. Lewis. BK063.

Understanding & implementing special diets to aid treatment of Autism.

Bumper Bake Book (The Gluten-free & Wheat free). Trufree. BK159.

Resource only. A wide range of gluten & wheat free recipes

Special Diets for Special Kids. Lisa Lewis. Bk160.

Resource only. Recipes for special diets

Allergy Induced Autism Resources. AiA. Bk161.

Resource only.

Education

A Guide For Teachers. Leicester City C. & Leicestershire County Counci.l Bk044.

Resource only. Good tips to explain areas of difference, plus strategies.

Advise For Special Support Assistants in the Classroom. Lancashire County Council. BK021a/b.

Resource only. Aims to give SSA's a basic introduction to supporting children with autism in the classroom.

Asperger Syndrome - A Practical Guide For Teachers. V.Cumine, J. Leach & G. Stevenson. BK024.

Guide for the school & support assistants working with children with asperger syndrome in mainstream schools and other non specialist settings.

Autism In The Early Years. V. Cumine, J. Leach & G. Stevenson. BK121.

Outlines the characteristics of autism as they present themselves in the early years, practical strategies for effective and realistic intervention both at home & in early years settings.

Helping Children With Autism To Learn. Edited by S. Powell. BK122.

Offers specific approaches to teaching which draw together understanding of how people with autism think & learn & the implications for those who teach them.

Incorporating Social Goals In The Classroom. R. A. Moyes. BK115.

Practical hands on strategies to teach social skills to children with high functioning autism & asperger syndrome.

Children with Autism. CLD Service. BK150.

Resource only. Strategies for accessing the curriculum Pre-School Key stages 1&2.

Children with Autism. CLD Service. BK151.

Resource only. Strategies for accessing the curriculum Key stages 3&4.

Language And The Curriculum. D. Martin & C. Miller. BK077.

Illustrates how teachers, speech & language therapists can use the curriculum as a vehicle for language learning.

Meeting The Needs Of Children With ASD. R. Jordan & G. ones. BK072A/B.

Ideal for anyone teaching children with autistic spectrum disorders. Nice case studies.

Parents Education As Autism Therapists. M. Keenan, K. P. Kerr & K. Dillenburger. BK109A/B.

Explains ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) and how to apply to children.

Schools Units & Classes For Children With Autism. National Autistic Society. BK054.

Guide offers details of school provision for children with ASD throughout the United Kingdom.

Teaching Children With Autism To Mind Read. P. Howlin, S. Baron-Cohen & J. Hadwin. BK035.

Practical guidelines for helping children with asd to improve their understanding of beliefs, emotions & pretence.

Teaching Young Children to Learn. BK136.

The Special Curricular Needs Of Autistic Children. Working party of head teachers. BK012.

Resource only. Five working party reports on the unique needs of autistic children in the classroom.

The Special Curricular Needs Of Autistic Children R. Jordan & S. Powell BK011A/B

Resource only. Advocates & describes approaches to teaching of autistic children.

Timetable For Autism. National autistic Society. BK064.

Overview of education for autistic people

Understanding & Teaching Children With Autism. R Jordan & S.Powell. BK014.

Explains the development process & problems & the implications of these for social & educational learning.

Activities for Speaking & Listening Part 1: Ages 3 to 7. Houndslow & Spelthorne Health Authority. BK143.

Resource only. Activities for 3 to 7 year olds to help with communication

PATH A Workbook for Planning Positive Possible Futures. M. Forest, J. Pearpoint & J. O'Brien. BK145.

Resource only. Devising a Path through life.

All My Life's A Circle. M.A. Falvey, M. Forest, J. Pearpoint & R.L. Rosenberg. BK144.

Resource only. Different ways to help better inclusion in School.

Asperger Syndrome (what teachers need to know). Matt winter. BK166.

Ideal starting point for teachers wishing to learn about Asperger Syndrome

Employment

Access & Inclusion For Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder 'Let Me In'. Matthew Hesmondhalgh & Christine Breakey. BK133.

Explores the realities of access and inclusion in employment and education.

Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook. Roger N. Meyer. BK111.

A practical manual to enable people with asperger's & high functioning autism to deepen their self understanding & appreciate their value as working individuals.

A Guide to Successful Employment for Individuals with Auism. Marcia Datlow Smith, Ronald G. Belcher & Patricia Juhrs. BK149.

Practical guide is invaluable in helping individuals with autism find and keep job, creating important opportunities for community integration.

General

Eating An Artichoke. E. R. Fling. BK092.

A mothers view of Asperger syndrome & struggle for diagnosis & help.

Emergence Labelled Autistic. T. Grandin & M. Scariano. BK038.

Temple Grandin's discovery of her autism.

Laughing & Loving With Autism. R. W. Gilpin. BK029.

A collection of “real life” warm and humorous stories.

Learning To Live With High Functioning Autism-A Parent's Guide for Professionals. M. Stanton BK110.

Fathers story covering diagnosis and challenging behaviour drawing on his own family experiences

Like Colour To The Blind. D. Williams. BK041.

The story of authors relationship with a man with similar difficulties to her own.

Embracing The Sky (Poems Beyond Disability). Craig Romkema. BK148.

A Collection of thought provoking poems covering all aspects of daily life by a young adult with autism & Cerebral palsy

The People in a Girl's Life. Martha K Downey & Kate N Downey. BK1168.

Provides an insight into problems that many adolescent girls with intellectual disabilities face today.

Autism, Advocates, and Law Enforcement Professionals. Denis Debbualt. BK148.

Aimed at raising awareness & communication between people with autism & law enforcement professionals

Aspergers in Love. Maxine Aston. BK170.

A must for all those with Aspergers Syndrome & their partners, friends, family & counsellors working with couples in a relationship.

Calling the Shots (Childhood Vaccination One Family's Journey). Mary Alexander. BK173.

Author aims to provide parents with the knowledge and curiosity needed to make an informed, confident decision about vaccination.

Other Conditions/Disabilities

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - A Multidisciplinary Disorder. Henryk Holowenko. BK027

Clear guidelines for the successful management of the problem of pattern behaviour much of which is outside the sufferer's control.

Developmental Dyspraxia. Madeline Portwood. BK051.

Strategies to help handwriting & co-ordination

Helping Children With Dyspraxia. M. Boon. BK106.

Answers the commonly asked questions about behaviour, diagnosis & assessment. Provides ideas to improve child's movements & language abilities.

Nonverbal Learning Disorders At Home. Pamela B. Tanguay. BK117.

Unique book on body language offering sensible & straight forward advice.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder. B. Quinn & A. Malone. BK090.

A non-technical explanation of the range of PDD including 'Aspergers'.

Pragmatic Language Intervention. Lynn S. Bliss. BK084.

Resource only. Guidance for speech-language clinicians in applying pragmatic principles to remediation programs.

Semantic Pragmatic Language Disorder. Frith/Vankatesh. BK086.

Resource only.

The AD/HD Handbook. A. Munden & J. Arcelus. BK081.

Step by step guide through the recognition, diagnosis & treatment of ADHD.

Working With Pragmatics. L. Anderson-Wood & B.R. Smith. BK085.

Covering the principles & practice of pragmatics & how to plan effective management programmes.

Social Skills/Communication

Comic Strip Conversations. Carol Gray. BK093.

Resource How to write comic strip conversations-helping

Developing Pupils' Social Communication Skills. P. Barratt, J. Border, H. Joy, A. Parkinson, M. Potter & G. Thomas. BK135.

Dozens of simple but highly effective strategies for developing communication & social skills.

Enabling Communication In Children With Autism. Potter & Whittaker. BK116.

Early linguistic & social interaction are crucial in the development of every child, but particularly in children with autism. The authors wide research shows how the communication skills of children with autism can be helped with a range of strategies & approaches.

Induction To Psychology. Atkinson, Smith, Bem, Hilgard. BK006.

Interesting sections on language

More Than Words. Fern Sussman. BK141A/B.

Helping parents promote communication & social skills in children with ASD. (Hanen programme)

People Skills For Young Adults. Marianna Csoti. BK079.

Social skill training for students in their teens. Examples of scenarios which cover self-confidence, assertiveness & listening skills etc.

Talkabout. Alex Kelly. BK087.

Resource only. Designed to help therapists & teachers run social skills groups in a more structured way, provides useful handouts to use in practice.

The New Social Story Book. Carol Gray & Jenison Public School. BK076.

Resource only. Basic Ideas on how to write your own social stories.

The Other Half Of Asperger Syndrome. M. Aston. BK096.

Exploring relationships of adults with Asperger syndrome with strategies for a successful relationships.

Dangerous Encounters -Avoiding perilous situations with Autism. B Davis & Wendy Goldband Schunick BK062.

This book touches on many important aspects that parents & the general public need to know about autism, handling emergency & safety situations & how to prepare for such events.

Mind Reading : the interactive guide to emotions. CDROM001.

A good way for people with autistic spectrum disorders to learn about human emotions.

Contentious Issues. Marianna Csoti. BK163.

Discussion Stories for Young People.

Social Awareness Skills for Children. Marianna Csoti. BK160.

Resource for anyone wanting to help children to increase their social understanding and awareness.

People Skills for Young Adults. Marianna Csoti. BK165.

A complete course in social skills for teenagers, made up of lots of situations for discussion, role play and guidelines for course leaders.

Teenagers/Children & Families

Able Autistic Children - Children With Asperger Syndrome: A Booklet For Brothers & Sisters. J Davies. BK002.

Designed for siblings booklet explains what asperger syndrome is & focuses specifically on the experiences of siblings.

Blue Bottle Mystery. Kathy Hoopman. BK107.

A novel for kids about ASD.

Caring For Someone At Home Carers National Association. BK089.

Information for carers on welfare benefits, support groups, and how to cope with your needs as well as those of the person you look after.

Diagnosis-Reactions In Families. B. Nally. BK068.

Booklet examines key issues surrounding diagnosis & shares the experiences of parents who attended the Manchester workshops.

Everybody Is Different. Fiona Bleach. BK132.

Explains the characteristics of autism, investigates what it feels like to be a brother or sister of someone with autistic spectrum disorder.

Experiences Of The Whole Family. Brenda Nally. BK073.

A broad view of the impact on family life of having a child with autism, this booklet examines the impact on grandparents & other family members.

Autistic Thinking-This Is The Title. P. Vermeulen. BK123.

An insight into the autistic mind and thinking

The Autistic Spectrum. Lorna Wing. BK016.

Explains how people with autism experience the world, the reasons for their behaviour & resistance to change.

Children With Autism 2nd Edition. C. Trevarthen, K. Aitken, D. Papoudi & J. Roberts. BK008.

Comprehensive helpful up to date information adding to our understanding of issues around autism.

Children With Autism & Asperger Syndrome : A Guide For Practitioners And Carers. Pat Howlin. BK031.

A practical guide for practitioners & carers also tackles the crucial need for appropriate educational provision & early help for families.

Could This Be Autism? National Autistic Society. BK005.

A guide to recognising & supporting children with autism for professionals health/education.

Siblings Of Children With Autism. Sandra L. Harris. BK099.

An invaluable guide to understanding sibling relationships, how autism affects these relationships & what families can do to support their other children.

Taking Care. Alison Cowen. BK140.

Resource only. A collection of comments from families about caring for a disabled child. Also list of useful organisations to contact.

The Self Help Guide For Special Kids & their Parents. Matthews & Williams. BK108.

Truth Or Dare. Celia Rees. BK100.

A novel for teenagers about AS.

What Is Asperger Syndrome And How Will It Affect Me?. National Autistic Society. BK059.

Aimed at 8 to 13 year olds, this booklet explains aspergers syndrome.

Words Really Hurt Me. National Autistic Society. BK057.

How to protect a child from bullying.

Bridging The Divide At Transition. P Heslop, Robina Mallett, Ken Simons & L Ward. BK043.

Aimed at parents, practitioners, researchers on how to make transition a 'good' experience for young people with learning disabilities.

I Am Special. Peter. Vermeulen. BK120.

A workbook designed for those aged 10 and over, part 1 explains how to inform children that they have autism or asperger syndrome, part 2 is a series of work sheets which create a unique book about him or herself.

Relationship Development Intervention with Children, Adolescents and Adults. Steven E. Gutstein & Rachelle K. Shelly. BK171.

Social & Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD & NLD.