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Reading List for Parents:

GENERAL REFERENCES

A Parent’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive by Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, & James McPartland (2002). Explains how to work with your child’s talents and social difficulties to help him function in the world. Includes everyday problem-solving ideas and examples, along with strategies to teach your child rules of appropriate behavior.

Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood (1998). Providesa description and explanation of characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome, with strategies toreduce those that are most troublesome and highlights of all aspects of the disorder.

Children with Autism: A Parents’ Guide by Michael Powers (2000). Covers areas of common concern for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders including daily life, family,education, intervention, and advocacy.

El Niño Autista: Detección, Evolución y Tratamiento by Llúcia Viloca Novellas (2007). This book offers an introduction to autism spectrum disorders in Spanish. It provides a definition of autism, treatment, and an understanding of behaviors, relationships, communication skills, cognition, and use of symbolism.

Helping Children with Autism Learn: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals by Bryna Siegel (2007). Intended to provide hope, this practical guide for parents helps them intervene with learning disabilities associated with autism.

Making Sense of Autism by Travis Thompson (2007). Offers a concise, interdisciplinary understanding of autism spectrum disorders, with care to educate parents and practitioners about the harmful consequences of implementing ineffective treatments and interventions.

The Mom’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders by Jan Johnston-Tyler (2007). Written for a parent of a school-aged child newly diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS) or related disorders, the author contributes useful and humorous real-life examples from her son’s experiences and professional work. Helps parents navigate through issues that face children with AS at various ages and stages of life.

The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration by Patricia Romanowski Bashe, Barbara L. Kirby, Simon Baron-Cohen, & Tony Attwood (2005). A guide for parents on helping their children as they grow, including social skills development, interventions, therapies, special education, and current information about the nature of Asperger Syndrome.

The World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders by Bryna Siegel (1998). This book is about understanding the diagnosis of autism, the available treatments, and how to find helpful resources and decide what is best for a particular child with an autism spectrum disorder.

SOCIAL SKILLS

Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders by Jeanette McAfee & Tony Attwood (2001). Provides clear and thorough cognitive behavioral programs for working with children to develop social skills.

Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social-Communications Problems by Jed E. Baker (2003). A “how-to” manual that covers everything from assessment and strategies for social skills training, to generalization of those skills, behavior management, and promoting peer acceptance through sensitivity training.

The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations by Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman, & Ronda L. Schelvan (2004). Helps individuals with social-cognitive difficulties make sense of unspoken rules and expectations that govern how we interact with others in everyday life.

The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism by Temple Grandin & Sean Barron (2005). The authors use their personal life stories to explain hidden social rules and patterns of social relationships. They provide guidelines for living and working with others, even in the most complex social situations.

CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS

Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents by Rebecca A. Moyes (2002). Provides possible explanations for some of the challenging behaviors that children with autism may exhibit and useful strategies for how to address these behaviors.

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions For Tantrums, Rage And Meltdowns by Brenda Smith Myles & Jack Southwick (2005). Offers solutions to minimize and prevent anger outbursts for the child with Asperger Syndrome, including focus on the behaviors and reactions of the adults around the child and the importance of utilizing the teachable moments.

Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents by Shira Richman (2001). Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is increasingly recognized as a highly effective way of helping children with autistic spectrum disorders. Explains how to adapt the practical techniques used in ABA for use at home, to decrease challenging behavior and to improve play skills, communication, independence, and sibling interaction.

SPECIFIC INTERVENTIONS

Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior by Lynn E. McClannahan & Patricia J. Krantz (1999). This book explains how to use activity schedules to teach children with autism to complete tasks independently and to manage their own time.

Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals edited by Catherine Maurice, Stephen C. Luce, & Gina Green (1996). Chapters on choosing an effective treatment discuss how to evaluate claims about treatments for autism and what the research says about early behavioral intervention and other treatments. Subsequent sections address what to teach, teaching programs, how to teach, and who should teach.

Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers by Julia Moor (2008). Describes how to break down daily living activities into manageable steps and ways to gain a child’s attention.

PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

An Unexpected Joy: The Gift of Parenting a Challenging Child by Mary Sharp (2003). A family doctor and mother of a child with autism shares the successes and defeats in raising her son. Includes her struggle to balance emotions of joy and pain as she comes to view her son as a special gift.

Asperger Syndrome, The Universe and Everything by Kenneth Hall (2000). Written by a 10-year old with Asperger Syndrome, this book describes his experiences and perceptions in childhood. Intended for children with an autism spectrum disorder, parents, siblings, or teachers who wish to better understand a child with the disorder.

Finding Ben: A Mother’s Journey Through the Maze of Asperger’s by Barbara LaSalle (2004). Written by the mother of a child with Asperger’s Disorder, this book reveals what it is like to parent a child with a neurological disorder. Discussed are the trials and tribulation associated with raising a child with special needs.

Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey through Autism by Dawn Prince-Hughes (2005). Written by a person who received a late diagnosis of autism, this book tells the author’s story of how observing and working with gorillas helped her to “come out of her solitude and relate to human beings.”

Standing Down Falling Up: Asperger’s Syndrome from the Inside Out by Nita Jackson (2002). This book contains personal descriptions of how Asperger’s Syndrome affects the author’s day-to-day life and the people around her.

The Asperger Parent: How to Raise a Child with Asperger Syndrome and Maintain Your Sense of Humor by Jeffrey Cohen (2002). Written by a father of an 11-year old diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS), the author examines what it’s like to be the parent of a child with AS.

Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with Autism by Temple Grandin (2006). Written by a woman with high functioning autism, this book gives insight into her thoughts and experiences as an animal scientist with autism. Includes most recent research, therapy, and resources.

Reading List for Kids:

FICTION

Andy and His Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson (1996). Sarah is curious about a boy, Andy, who behaves differently. This children’s book introduces young readers to autism as well as provides a sibling’s perspective. Ages 4-8.

Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger Adventure by Kathy Hoopmann (2001). Highlights characteristics of children with autism and their relationship to others through a heart-warming story that has a boy with Asperger’s Disorder as the hero. Ages 9-12.

Buster and the Amazing Daisy: Adventures with Asperger Syndrome by Nancy Ogaz (2002). When Daisy, who has autism, joins an inclusive class and trains Buster the rabbit for a pet show, she faces new challenges and makes new friends. Ages 9-12.

Ian’s Walk: A Story about Autism by Laurie Lears (2003). When her little brother with autism wanders off while on a walk to the park, Julie must try to see the world through his eyes in order to find him. Ages 4-8.

Joey and Sam: A Heartwarming Storybook about Autism, a Family, and a Brother’s Love by Illana Katz & Edward Ritvo (1993). It can sometimes be hard for Joey to have a younger brother with autism. However, Joey is proud when his brother’s special class performs at a school assembly. Ages 9-12.

Lisa and the Lacemaker: An Asperger Adventure by Kathy Hoopmann. (2002). Designed to help readers understand children with Asperger’s Disorder. A mystery about a young girl who comes to understand her own Asperger’s Disorder. Ages 9-12.

My Brother Sammy by Becky Edwards (2002). A boy describes some of the many feelings he has about his brother Sammy, who is autistic. Ages 4-8.

Of Mice and Aliens: An Asperger Adventure by Kathy Hoopmann (2001). A fun and fantastical story where Ben learns to cope with his newly diagnosed Asperger’s Disorder. A sequel to the Blue Bottle Mystery. Ages 9-12.

Russell Is Extra Special: A Book About Autism for Children by Charles A. III Amenta (1992). Describes the daily life, likes and dislikes, and habits of Russell Amenta, who is a happy boy who is severely autistic. Ages 4-8.

NONFICTION/EDUCATION ABOUT AUTISM

Asperger’s Huh? A Child’s Perspective by John Strachan & Rosina Schnurr (1999). This book provides a view into the world of a child with the disorder. Great for children who have Asperger’s Disorder. Ages 6-12.

Asperger Syndrome, The Universe and Everything by Kenneth Hall (2000). Written by a 10-year old with Asperger Syndrome, this book describes his inner experiences and perceptions in childhood. Intended for children with an autism spectrum disorder, parents, siblings, or teachers. All ages.

Autism by Carol Baldwin (2002). A clear, readable introduction to some of the symptoms of autism. Ages 9-12.

Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family by Jude Welton (2003). Written from the perspective of a young boy, this book helps children understand what Asperger Syndrome (AS) is, what it feels like to have AS, and how they can help children with AS by understanding their differences and appreciating their many gifts. Ages 7-15.

Finding Out About Asperger’s Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism and PDD by Gunilla Gerland (2000). Written for children and adolescents with autism and Asperger’s, or their friends and siblings. This book helps explain how a child with autism or Asperger’s thinks, understands things, and sees the world. Ages 9+.

I Am Utterly Unique: Celebrating the Strengths of Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism by Elaine Marie Larson (2006). This book describes strengths and unique qualities of people with Asperger Syndrome and HFA using an A-to-Z format. Ages 4-8.

This Is Asperger Syndrome by Elisa Ganon & Brenda Smith Myles (1999). This book lets the reader experience the world from the perspective of a young child with Asperger Syndrome. The text is easy to understand and accompanied by cartoon-like pictures. Ages 6-12.

SELF-HELP FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

Asperger’s: What Does It Mean to Me? by Catherine Faherty and Gary B. Mesibov (2000). A workbook, including structured activities for the home and school, that helps youth with high functioning autism or Asperger’s Disorder to gain self-awareness and life skills. Ages 9+.

Join In and Play by Cheri J. Meiners (2003). These social stories are written for kids who need help with social skills. They explain what kids should do and say in common social situations. Ages 4-8.

My Social Stories Book by Carol Gray & Abby White (2002). Through the use of social stories, this book takes children with autism step by step through daily living activities, including using the toilet, brushing their teeth, and wearing a safety belt in the car. All ages.

The Care and Keeping of Friends by Nadine Bernard Westcott (1996). Children can learn how to make friends and be a friend, learn crafts, do quizzes, and find creative ways to celebrate friendships. Ages 9-12.

The New Social Story Book: Illustrated Edition by Carol Gray (2000). This book contains groundbreaking concepts that are being used all over the world to teach vital social and functional skills to children with autism. All ages.

Reading List for Professionals:

GENERAL REFERENCES

Asperger Syndrome by Ami Klin, Fred R. Volkmar, & Sara S. Sparrow (Editors) (2000). Provides a thorough description of what is currently known about Asperger Syndrome, including parent essays, and highlights promising leads in research and clinical practice. Diagnostic and conceptual issues are explored in-depth, and the disorder’s assessment, treatment, and neurobiology are reviewed.

Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Uta Frith (1992). This book argues that people with Asperger Syndrome have a form of autism, but can develop many skills to counteract their deficits. Experts in the field discuss the diagnostic criteria of the disorder, providing examples from clinical practice, personal accounts, and preliminary research data.

Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Preparing for Adulthood by Patricia Howlin (2004). This book reviews what is known about adults with autism and Asperger Syndrome in terms of their social functioning, psychiatric health, and educational and occupational status. Offers practical ways of dealing with their difficulties.

Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Practitioners and Caregivers by Patricia Howlin (1999). This practical guide begins with a comprehensive review of research into the nature, causes, and treatment of autism and Asperger Syndrome. A wide range of therapies are explored and evaluated and practical ways of approaching language impairments, social deficits, and ritualistic and stereotyped behaviors are discussed.

Higher Functioning Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism: A Teacher’s Guide by Joyce Stratton, Phyllis Coyne, Carol Gray, Ann Fullerton, & Georgianne Thomas (1996). This guide is aimed at educating teachers about higher functioning autism and Asperger’s Disorder. Provides extremely helpful ideas for educators to incorporate into their classrooms.

Learning to Live With High Functioning Autism: A Parent’s Guide For Professionals by Mike Stanton (2000). After his son was diagnosed with autism, the author found himself having to educate himself and those who worked with his son. This book provides advice and invaluable information for professionals working with families with children with high functioning autism, including ways to be supportive.

Making Sense of Autism by Travis Thompson (2007). Offers a concise, interdisciplinary understanding of autism spectrum disorders, with devotion to educating parents and practitioners about the harmful consequences of implementing ineffective treatments and interventions.

Understanding Other Minds: Perspectives from Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience by Simon Baron-Cohen, Helen Tager-Flusberg, & Donald J. Cohen (2000). Focuses on the ‘theory of mind’ hypothesis, an important psychological construct of autism. Discusses the nature of this disorder and covers evolution, infancy, cognitive neuroscience, and neurobiology.

EDUCATION/TEACHING STRATEGIES

Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experience: Practical Solutions for Academic & Social Difficulties by Susan Thompson Moore (Editor) (2002). Describes how children with Asperger Syndrome experience elementary school, their various challenges, and how to deal with them. Assists teachers and parents as they create accommodations needed to ensure success in elementary school and beyond.

Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers by Val Cumine (1998). Guide to effective classroom practice and intervention for teachers and support assistants working with children with Asperger Syndrome. Description of underlying impairments and their educational implications, and issues of assessment, diagnosis, and behavior management.

Asperger Syndrome: What Teachers Need to Know by Matt Winter (2003). This book provides a summary of Asperger Syndrome and covers important issues that concern teachers (e.g., social skills, homework, playground behavior), offering practical ideas that are useful for anyone working within a school environment.

Educating Children with Autism by the National Research Council (2001). Identifies the characteristics of an effective educational program and ways to better prepare teachers, schools, and parents to teach children with autism.

Helping the Child Who Doesn’t Fit In by Stephen Nowicki & Marshall Duke (1992). Shows teachers how to simply assess the extent of a child’s nonverbal communication problems, provide exercises for correcting their problems, and offer guidance for helping parents seek further professional assistance.

Learning and Cognition in Autism by Eric Schopler & Gary B. Mesibov (Editors) (1995). Describes the cognitive and educational characteristics of people with autism and includes explanation of intervention techniques and strategies. There is a chapter by a successful highfunctioning woman with autism who discusses special learning problems and unique learning strengths that characterize her development.

Simple Strategies That Work! Helpful Hints for All Educators of Students With Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities by Brenda Smith Myles, Diane Adreon, & Dena Gitlitz (2006). This resource can be used as a training guide for school staff working with students with Asperger Syndrome or high functioning autism.

Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies to Enhance Communication and Socialization by Kathleen Ann Quill (1995). Provides helpful classroom strategies for children with autism, paying attention to individual strengths and learning styles.

Teach Me Language: A Language Manual for Children with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and Related Developmental Disorders by Sabrina Freeman & Lorelei Dake (1997). This book is designed for parents and therapists who teach language to children with autism spectrum disorders and other related developmental disorders. Includes instructions, explanations, examples, games, and cards that address language weaknesses common to children with pervasive developmental disorders.

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication: Practical Supports for School & Home by Linda A. Hodgdon (1995). Explains the use of visual strategies to improve communication for students with autism spectrum disorders and other students who experience moderate to severe communication impairments.

SOCIAL SKILLS

Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Rebecca A. Moyes (2001). Practical strategies and lesson plans for teaching social skills. Explains how to teach students reciprocal conversation skills, and how to understand idioms, use an appropriate tone of voice, and understand body language.

Play and Imagination in Children with Autism, Second Edition by Pamela J. Wolfberg (2009). This book focuses on merging theory and practice via the use of the integrated play group model. The model is designed to facilitate the development of play and social groups for children with autism.

Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social-Communications Problems by Jed E. Baker (2003). A “how-to” manual that covers everything from assessment and strategies for social skills training, to generalization of those skills, behavior management, and the often-overlooked importance of promoting peer acceptance through sensitivity training.

With Open Arms: Creating School Communities of Support for Kids With Social Challenges Using Circle of Friends, Extracurricular Activities, and Learning Teams by Mary Schlieder (2007). This guide contains instructions for forming a “Circle of Friends” or a group of peer mentors who interact and model appropriate behavior for the target student with special needs.

CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS

Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents by Rebecca A. Moyes (2002). Provides possible explanations for some of the challenging behaviors children with autism may exhibit and useful strategies for how to address these behaviors.

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns by Brenda Smith Myles & Jack Southwick (2005). Offers solutions to minimize and prevent anger outburts for the child with Asperger Syndrome, including focus on the behaviors and reactions of the adults around the child and the importance of utilizing the teachable moments.

Behavior Modification, Basic Principles by Saul Axelrod & Vance R. Hall (1999). This book gives detailed information and specific examples of behavior modification. For maintaining or increasing positive behavior or decreasing negative behavior.

INDEPENDENT BEHAVIORS

Self-Help Skills for People with Autism: A Systematic Teaching Approach by Stephen Anderson, Amy Jablonski, Marcus Thomeer, & Vicki Madaus Knapp (2007). This book stresses the importance of teaching self-help skills including eating, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene.

THEORY OF MIND

Mindblindness: An Essay on Autism and Theory of Mind by Simon Baron-Cohen (1997). This book presents a model of the evolution and development of “mindreading.” He argues that we mindread all the time and it is the natural way in which we interpret, predict, and participate in social behavior and communication.

Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents by Patricia Howling, Simon Baron-Cohen, & Julie Hadwin (1998). The authors draw from their own intervention program to provide valuable information about the teaching materials and strategies they use. The guide includes practical principles for helping children with autism spectrum disorders improve their understanding of beliefs and emotions.

PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

Asperger Syndrome, The Universe and Everything by Kenneth Hall (2000). Written by a ten year-old with Asperger Syndrome, this book describes his inner experiences and perceptions in childhood. Intended for children with an autism spectrum disorder, parents, siblings, or teachers who wish to better understand a child with the disorder.

The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique
Perspectives of Autism by Temple Grandin & Sean Barron (2005). The authors use their personal life stories to explain hidden social rules and patterns of social relationships. They provide guidelines for living and working with others, even in the most complex social situations.

Websites for Parents:

http://www.aha-as-pdd.org This organization provides support and education for families, individuals, and professionals affected by Asperger’s Disorder, high functioning autism, and other pervasive developmental disorders. This website’s resources provide objective, up-to-date, reliable, evidence-based information.

http://www.autismspeaks.org National Alliance of Autism Research has merged with Autism Speaks. This is one of the largest foundations dedicated to autism in the world. They are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society. The website includes standard resources as well as a web-based autism video glossary, YouTube and TiVo Channels, and the 100 Day Kit.

http://www.teacch.com The TEACCH program services people with autism and their families by providing diagnostic evaluation, individualized curriculum development, social skills training, vocational training, and parent counseling and training. This site contains descriptions of the TEACCH program, lists of workshops, and educational recommendations related to HFA.

http://www.autismsociety-nc.org Contains a description of services available in North Carolina and the most comprehensive bookstore on autism in the world. Books can be ordered online.

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger This is the online Asperger’s Disorder information and support (OASIS) web page. It contains links to many autism and Asperger’s Disorder resources.

http://www.autism-resources.com A clearinghouse of information about autism spectrum disorders.

http://www.autism-society.org The Autism Society of America website has links to state and local autism society chapters, several articles, and other information about the autism spectrum.

http://www.autismweb.com A parents’ guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and education of children with autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), and related disorders.

http://www.autismtoday.com Provides information about autism spectrum disorders. Comprehensive online directory of programs and services offering easy to locate professionals, schools, camps, recreational programs, and much more.

http://www.autismhandinhand.com Autism educational portal with collection of programs, learning materials, play activity ideas, and much more.

http://www.wrongplanet.net A web community designed for individuals with Asperger’s Disorder, autism, ADHD, and other PDDs. There is a forum where members can communicate with each other, an article section where members may read and submit essays or how-to guides about various subjects, and a chatroom for real-time communication with other people with PDDs.

http://www.asperger.org MAAP Services for autism and Asperger’s Disorder is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of individuals with autism, Asperger’s Disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).

http://www.polyxo.com Polyxo.com is a resource for parents, professionals, or anyone interested in teaching children with autism or other related developmental disorders. Polyxo.com was developed by Jason Wallin to encompass a variety of instructional techniques and philosophies.

Websites for Kids:

http://www.do2learn.com This site has information and resources as well as free printable picture symbols and charts to use for Visual Schedules and steps within tasks. Children can use interactive games that work on social skills, math skills, and other important day-to-day functioning activities.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/kautismpage.htm Sponsored by the CDC, this site provides a simple description of autistic spectrum disorders and answers basic questions that children may have.

http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/autism.html This site describes many different disabilities and illnesses, helps children deal with feelings and emotions, includes games, and teaches children how to stay healthy. Helpful for children with autism, siblings. or peers, this site also describes what autism means, the causes, the treatments, and what it means to live with autism.

http://library.thinkquest.org/5852/autism.htm Describes autism from the perspective of a sibling of someone with autism. Provides examples, personal accounts, and future directions for autism.

http://www.agameaday.com Test your brain with a different thought puzzle each day.

http://www.meddybemps.com Child’s section of site offers online activities to stimulate thinking, express opinions, and learn problem-solving skills.

http://www.storiestogrowby.com Whootie the Owl uses fairy tales from around the world to reinforce positive behaviors. Children’s section allows children to personalize stories.

http://www.thepuzzlefactory.com Test your knowledge and practice strategy with word games, jigsaw puzzles, sliders, coloring pages, and memory games. This site has activities for the entire family.

http://www.yahooligans.yahoo.com Directory of child-friendly websites organized by interests.

Websites for Professionals:

http://www.autismweb.com/education.htm This website provides descriptions of various teaching techniques for children with autistic spectrum disorders.

http://www.bridges4kids.org/Disabilities/Autism.html#2 This website provides links to different articles related to education and classroom accommodations, understanding autism, and different approaches to teaching children with autism, along with classroom materials useful for teaching children with autism.

http://www.do2learn.com/disabilities/diagnosis/autism.htm Provides information, printable resources, and activities that can be used in the classroom with children with autistic spectrum disorders.

http://web.syr.edu/~nssonger/website.htm A collection of resources related to the autism spectrum divided into general information, parent-teacher strategies, and classroom ideas.

http://www.naset.org/autism.0.html Part of the National Association of Special Education Teachers website. Provides a comprehensive overview of autistic spectrum disorder with links related to classroom management, functional assessment, and many other useful topics.

http://www.maapservices.org/index.html A nonprofit parent organization that provides a newsletter, conference, state resource database, and other information for families of “more advanced” individuals with autism, Asperger’s Disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Within the site, teachers can find Tips for Teaching High-Functioning People with Autism.

http://www.autismhandinhand.com Autism educational portal with collection of programs, learning materials, play activity ideas, and much more.

http://ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/asperger.htm Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, this website provides information about Asperger’s Disorder, treatment, prognosis, and information on current research. Publications are available in both English and Spanish.

http://aspergerinfo.com This site is a community discussion board where people can ask questions, share experiences, and discuss treatments related to Asperger’s Disorder.

http://www.autismspeaks.org National Alliance of Autism Research has merged with Autism Speaks. This is one of the largest foundations dedicated to autism in the world. They are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; and to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society. The website includes standard resources as well as a web-based autism video glossary, YouTube and TiVo Channels, and the 100 Day Kit.

www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger This is the online Asperger’s Disorder information and support (OASIS) web page. It contains links to many autism and Asperger’s Disorder resources.