I am psychologist who works in the area of autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and learning disabilities. I'm wondering if people could tell me about books or websites that they have found PERSONALLY helpful. Please do not give me a long list, I can research websites and Amazon on my own. I'm just wondering about people's EXPERIENCES, so I can make good recommendations to other parents, families and clients.
2007-04-01 07:21:01 · 17 answers · asked by thedrisin 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
For everyone who is answering so far... thank you so much!
2007-04-02 08:39:43 · update #1
All of your answers are the best... I had to pick one... so I picked the first Temple Grandin response since several people mentioned her name.. thank you, everyone.
2007-04-08 16:35:57 · update #2
One of the first books I read after my son was diagnosed was "Thinking in Pictures" by Temple Grandin. I have since read numerous books on autism but that is still my favorite and the one I always suggest people read first after receiving a diagnoses for one of their children. It also helped me understand a lot about myself. I think it is important to read a book that sheds light and offers hope, especially to start.
2007-04-01 08:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Starshine 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have a few favorites. These are the best of the best, in my opinion.
Websites:
"Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew" by Ellen Notbohm - http://www.southflorida.com/sfparenting/sfe-sfp-autism,0,6196233.story
Website of Paula Kluth, Ph.D. - http://www.paulakluth.com/autism.html
Positively Autism (free online magazine, includes free resources/lessons/activities) - http://www.positivelyautism.com
Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism by Temple Grandin, Ph.D. - http://www.autism.org/temple/tips.html
Books:
"Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome" by Jerry Newport
"You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students With Autism in the Inclusive Classroom" By Paula Kluth
"Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism" By Paul Collins
Any book by Temple Grandin
2007-04-02 17:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by special-education-teacher 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Powers 2nd Edition of A Parent's Guide to Autism and Lynn Hamilton's Facing Autism. The best website out there so far I have found is Oasis. Another good website for info is http://www.asa.org
2007-04-02 11:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by chellyk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children With Starving Brains is a good book about Autism Spectrum/ADHD.
The Out of Sync Child is another good book about ASD.
2007-04-02 09:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just an archive now, but when my kids were diagnosed, it was the most extensive and beneficial website I had bookmarked
http://web.archive.org/web/20050316055307/http://www.isn.net/~jypsy/
as far as books, other's have listed a few, but my favorite was 'Pretending to be Normal' by Liane Willey. She speaks of her life in light of her daughter's aspergers diagnosis, and seeks her own diagnosis as an adult. Truly amazing insight to some of the stims and sensory issues. Helpful with both my aspie and my severe autie.
2007-04-03 05:33:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Besides Autism Society of America:
http://www.autismspeaks.org
2007-04-05 12:57:48 · answer #6 · answered by PBMom 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
any book written by temple grandin. She has autism, and has made so much out of her life. I definitely suggest her books. "Thinking in Pictures" is really great.
2007-04-01 13:47:22 · answer #7 · answered by Alyssa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found "Autism for Dummies" to be very helpful, not only for myself as a teacher of these students, but also to recommend to parents. It is written in simple language by Stephen Shore.
2007-04-07 09:02:05 · answer #8 · answered by Debbie D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The OASIS Guide to Autism is my personal favorite.
2007-04-07 05:02:51 · answer #9 · answered by BoysSchoolTn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For Adults: Everything you need to know about Autism
For Teens: Freaks, Geeks, and Aspergers
2007-04-02 08:14:38 · answer #10 · answered by stephani.bayhylle@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋