Books, and other Resources
A Parent's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice and Autism A manual providing information and resources for families of children with autism spectrum disorders created by National Autism Center (NAC) Massachusetts, USA.
Apps for Autism A book with an essential guide to over 200 effective apps for improving communication, behaviour, social skills and more! Speech Language Pathologist Lois Jean Brady wrote this book in order to educate parents, teachers, and other professionals about the breakthrough method she calls "iTherapy".
When Stuff Happens (2010): Tautoko Services New Zealand A workbook designed for parents to go through with their child young person following an earthquake. It is intended as a resource only to be used with an adult, and it is not appropriate to give it to a child without a parent assessing suitability and guiding them through the workbook.
Jed's Story (2010): From ASD to Recovery Belinda H Walker Jed was diagnosed ASD 30 June 2008, aged two and a half years old. He had no language, only 'Mummy' under duress. Decreadin eye contact, very limited play skills with some understanding of requests.
Beyond Diagnosis: Welcome to the Autism Spectrum! ASK (Autism Spectrum Kiwis) Trust A booklet that will help people recently diagnosed on their journey forward as a person on the Autism Spectrum. In addition to valuable reference material, it contains a wide and healthy range of perspectives about diagnosis, meaning, feelings, disclosure and other key topics.
Autism at School: A DVD resource for teachers and parents in New Zealand. Southern Moon Productions For children on the autism spectrum, school can be a frightening, even sickening, place. A child's ability to learn can be greatly affected by anxiety and difficulty understanding teachers and other students. As more children in New Zealand are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the pressure increases on schools and teachers trying to cope.
In My Shoes DVD (2008): An everyday look at Autism Spectrum Disorder. Peoplemedia A DVD containing information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It gives the viewer a glimpse of what it's like to live in the shoes of someone with ASD. You'll also see what it's like to care for someone with ASD. It is designed as a resource for schools and the community at large, with four segments all targeted at differenct audiences.
Bierens, F. (2009) A spectrum of light: inspirational interviews with families affected by autism. Philadelphia: Jessica
Kingsley Publishers The emotional trauma that families go through when they find out their child has an autism spectrum disorder can feel like being plunged into darkness. Francesca Bierens is here to show that there is also a light at the end of the tunnel. Over a period of fourteen years, Francesca Bierens interviewed ten families of children on the autism spectrum. This book records their answers: how they felt, how they coped, and what gave them strength and solace. Their stories should be read by anyone who is affected by or working with autism.
Dowrick, P. W. & Yuen, J. W. L. Creating Video Futures, Unit at the Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii.
Video 'Self Modeling' is one of a number of programs available on the Creating Futures website. Start up kits are intended for school principals, teachers and specialists who wish to establish a supplemental literacy programs at their schools to help students with learning difficulties.
Perry, N. (2008) Adults on the autism spectrum leave the nest. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Children on the Autism Spectrum often grow up to find they are unable to cope effectively with the challenges of adult life. This book shows that, with the appropriate lifelong care from parents and carers, it is possible for those with neurodevelopmental disabilities to achieve supported independence and live fulfilling adult lives.
Taylor, P. (2009) A beginner's guide to the pervasive developmental disorders: a simple introduction to autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome and PDD-NOS for parents and teachers. Nelson: Altorfer Publishing.
Dr Paul G Taylor MB FRCPC (Professional Expert Group for Altogether Autism) is an experienced consultant paediatrician who works directly with many young people with pervasive developmental disorder, their families and their schools. He has written a book about the Pervasive Developmental Disorders with a major focus on PDD-NOS (Not Otherwise Specified).