Mountain Boces Lending Library and Resources List

for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Mountain Boces has compiled an extensive library of resources on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Teachers, para professionals, and parents are welcome to check out these resources. To check out a book from the library, located in the Carbondale offices, please send an email to Julie Goldberg that includes your name, school, phone number, email address, and the title you would like to borrow. Julie will arrange for the delivery of this book to your school.

or 970.963.3243.

BOOKS:

1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children w/ASDs. This hope-filled book not only connects the reader to the world of Autism Spectrum Disorders but also provides a multitude of practical solutions to the broad range of challenges that parents and professionals face each and every day.

A Guide to Co-Teaching: Practical Tips for Facilitating Student. This second edition presents four approaches to co-teaching and includes updated references, teacher self-assessments, organizational tips, outlines, a glossary of terms, and descriptions of co-teaching roles.

A Picture's Worth: PECS & Other Visual Communication Strategies. A PICTURE'S WORTH examines the value of non-verbal communication strategies for children with autism, and presents the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) in detail. PECS is a communication system that allows a child to use a picture (or series of pictures) to express his needs and desires without a prompt or cue from another person.

A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies (5458 13493). A resource manual that provides theory and the best practices in behavior management with individuals with autism. It is an easy reference for using behavioral interventions.

Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum (5543 13478). From the award-winning author of Autism Spectrum Disorders, comes Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, a complete guide to the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of preteens and teenagers with autistic disorders, ranging from the relatively mild Asperger's Syndrome to more severe ability impairment. Using clear examples, practical advice, and supportive insights

All Cats Have Asperger's Syndrome (5444 13479). This book takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome (AS), drawing inspiration from the feline world. Color photographs of cats bring to life familiar characteristics such as sensitive hearing and particular eating habits. This engaging book is an ideal, gentle introduction to the world of AS.

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence (5445 13481 and 5446 13480). AS adolescents encounter a unique set of problems as they need to assert their independence without the social intuition their peers possess. This book addresses those needs in a practical, positive way, ensuring that the reader recognizes and celebrates the benefits of AS as well as its drawbacks. The book is full of fascinating, inspiring anecdotes of AS teens.

Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experience. The fourth book in the popular Practical Solution series offers practical solutions for addressing the academic and social needs of elementary-aged children with Asperger Syndrome. Specific topics include organizational accommodations, accommodations in the curriculum, developing social skills and the importance of home-school communication. Lots of forms, checklists and other visuals make these helpful ideas easy to implement.

Asperger Syndrome: An Owner's Manual--What You, Your Parents and Your Teachers Need to Know: An Interactive Guide and Workbook (5447 13482). "An Owner’s Manual" is an interactive workbook designed for grades 5 through 8 for use with guidance from a helping adult. Astutely written to be understood by these particular adolescents, "An Owner’s Manual" describes what Asperger Syndrome is and how it can affect daily life. With the help of a trusted adult, the child completes a series of exercises related to learning style, sensory issues, emotions, relationships, and more, culminating in a written plan for each major area of his life that will serve as a constant guide and reinforcement.

Asperger's and Girls. A book that provides up-to-date information about girls and women with Asperger's Syndrome. Covering topics such as diagnoses, education, puberty, relationships, and careers, experts in the field share practical advice for both caregivers and the women and girls who are affected by Asperger's. Other chapters are written by women who have been diagnosed with ASD. They candidly reveal their experiences and compassionately advise others. Finally, this book recognizes the unique problems of girls on the spectrum.

School Success for Kids With Asperger's Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers. School Success for Kids with Asperger's Syndrome covers topics such as recognizing and diagnosing Asperger's syndrome, addressing the needs of students with Asperger's, implementing successful practices in the classroom, working with the school system, and providing interventions in the home to help develop needed skills.

Asperger's: What Does it Mean to Me? A workbook explaining self awareness and life lessons to the youth with high functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome. This is the book most requested by parents and teachers. Written by a leading therapist, this book is a must-have for the person with high functioning autism or Asperger's Sydrome. Includes chapters to help explain their world.

Autism & PDD: Adolescent Social Skills Lessons. This series has two types of lessons: instructional and behavioral. The instructional are intended to teach adolescents what they need to do or say in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming. The instructional can be used as part of a social skills curriculum with small groups. Behavioral lessons target specific social problems that need to be stopped.

Series includes:

Health & Hygiene (5513 13599)

Interacting (5510 13596)

Managing Behavior (5511 13597)

Secondary Schools (5514 13600)

Vocational (5512 13598)

Intermediate: Communication (5517 13603)

Intermediate: Controlling Behavior (need sticker)

Intermediate: Healthy Habits (5518 13604)

Intermediate: Middle School (5515 13601)

Intermediate: Special Events & Activities (5516 13602)

Primary: Getting Along (5521 13607)

Primary: Behavior (5520 13606)

Primary: Community (5519 13605)

Primary: Home (5523 13609

Primary: School (5522 13608

Autism? Asperger's? ADHD? ADD? (5450 13485). This book helps navigate those early stages of a child's life when a diagnosis is nowhere in sight. Not knowing how to help your child can leave you totally frustrated, or frightened into inaction by a vision of what may lie ahead. Written by a mother who understands, this book humorously and gently prods parents into action.

Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs. Based on the author's personal and professional experiences, this comprehensive and accessible source covers all aspects of autism conditions, including Asperger's Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.

Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration: Therapy for Children with autism and other PDDS. Written by three experienced occupational therapists, this book offers a combination of theory and strategies. It is a perfect tool for those working with young children, but also broad enough to be adapted for older children and adults. Building Bridges provides creative techniques and useful tips while offering innovative strategies and practical advice for dealing with everyday challenges, including managing behaviors, improving muscle tone, developing social skills, selecting diets, and more. Part one explains the role of the occupational therapists in treatment and examines sensory integration theories.

Sample Home/ School Communication Workbook (5466 13501)

Sample Day Planner

Educating Children with Autism (5451 13486). This book outlines an interdisciplinary approach to education for children with autism. The committee explores what makes education effective for the child with autism and identifies specific characteristics of programs that work. Recommendations are offered for choosing educational content and strategies, introducing interaction with other children, and other key areas.

Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate, and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach. The authors give readers a pragmatic approach to thinking about people on the autistic spectrum, including specific ideas for enhancing connectivity and communication in people of any age. Most of the text is used to help develop an engaging program for someone with autism, including resources and examples, in order to address "relationships, specific behaviors, the creative use of ideas, and the various processing areas."

Focus on Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities (5452 13487). Practical, educational and treatment suggestions for teachers, trainers, and parents of persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disabilities. FOCUS offers original research reports, position papers reflecting diverse philosophical and theoretical positions, effective intervention procedures, descriptions of successful programs, and media reviews.

Freaks, Geeks, & Asperger's Syndrome: A User’s Guide to Adolescence (5448 13483). Drawing from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage brother and sisters, 13-year-old Luke wrote this enlightening, honest and witty book in an attempt to address difficult topics such as bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, school problems, dating, relationships and morality. "So many books are written about us, but none are written directly to adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. I thought I would write one in the hope that we could all learn together."

Functional Behavior Assessment for People with Autism: Making Sense of Seemingly Senseless Behavior. This guide describes functional behavior assessment (FBA), a highly regarded strategy that parents and professionals can use to identify the factors contributing to the problem behavior. An FBA helps to determine what purpose the behavior serves for the individual and the specific circumstances that led to learning the behavior in the first place. Later on, the assessment is used to develop an intervention plan to help the individual unlearn the behavior. Anyone can learn the basics of FBA. The book offers step-by-step explanations, forms, and case studies

Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Solutions for Addressing Everyday Challenges. Co-authored by an experienced professional and a mother of a young girl on the autism spectrum, this much-awaited book combines gives a voice to girls under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders. The authors provide insightful first-hand accounts of girls lives along with research-based strategies and practical techniques for addressing the unique needs of girls on the spectrum while nurturing and developing their gifts and talents.

Hidden Curriculum: One a Day Calendar. Full of helpful advice that touches on all aspects of growing up - at home, at school, and in the community. Parents and teachers alike will love the ease with which the entries spur conversations about the countless 'unwritten social rules' that we encounter every day and that can cause confusion and anxiety.

How Do I Feel? Interactive Reading Book of Emotions (5460 13495). Utilizing the power of visual strategies, beginning readers learn to associate pictures with words. Students move original, velcro-backed drawings to match, identify, label, sequence and create sentences while learning to read.

I Go to School (5461 13496). Similar to Things I Do At Home, I Go To School contains simple sentences to which the child must match the appropriate images. Based on every child’s school experience, pictures included are ride the bus, play outside, hang up my backpack and color with crayons, among many others.

Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome (5449 13484). This book addresses transitioning to and from middle school, and everything in between: hormones, cliques, bullying, aggression, and "fitting in." The ingredients for success are pre-planning, frequent monitoring of progress, teacher training, and regular communication between all concerned. Many helpful charts/resources in the Appendices.

Life Skills Activities for Special Children. The best-selling book for teaching basic life skills, this book offers teachers and parents a unique collection of 190 ready-to-use activities complete with student worksheets, discussion questions, and evaluation suggestions to help exceptional students acquire the basic skills needed to achieve independence and success in everyday life.

My Friend with Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers & Siblings (5459 13494). A coloring book to help peers and siblings understand autism and Asperger's Syndrome. It is the exceptional result of a parent's determination to help her special needs son fit in with his peers, and to foster tolerance and understanding among her son's friends and schoolmates.

Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders (5470 13505). This important new book offers a definitive program with forms, exercises, and guides for the student. It also presents significant educational guidance and supportive assistance to caregivers and teachers.

New Social Story Book by Carol Gray (5467 13502). Social Stories help the child with autism or Asperger's Syndrome to understand the social world around them. Carol Gray pioneered this form, and this book is an updated version of the New Social Story Book with new text and accompanying illustrations which details how to write a social story.

The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration. The authors now offer this updated edition of the definitive resource, explaining what is currently known about the nature of Asperger Syndrome from the viewpoint of doctors and families. In understandable language, Bashe and Kirby provide instructions for parents on how to gain access to information, support and treatment for their child, covering the most up-to-date options available as well as advice on new medications and special education and more.

Official Autism 101 Manual (5453 13488). Book Of The Year, Medicine Category. Touches on subjects including early diagnosis, therapies, the buzz about vaccinations, social skills, self-esteem, planning for the future, coping skills, music therapy or solving reading problems, this master collection offers practical and proven answers by 44 contributors.

Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism: Communication, Social & Academic Development. Recognized as one of the top treatments for autism in the US, the innovative treatment uses natural learning opportunities to target and modify key behaviors in children with autism, leading to widespread positive effects on communication, behavior, and social skills. The product of 20 years of research from Robert and Lynn Koegel—co-founders of the renowned Autism Research Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara—this proven approach is now clearly presented in one accessible book.

Practical Strategies for Middle School Inclusion. Demonstrates successful middle school inclusion strategies. For all regular and special education middle school teachers. The author, Eileen Bowers, recalls her struggles and successes and shows others how to put together an inclusionary program that works for everyone involved, from the administration to the students.