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The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration

by Patricia Romanowski Bashe and Barbara L. Kirby

 Forewords by Simon Baron-Cohen, PhD and Tony Attwood, PhD

Look Me In The Eye

by John Elder Robison

 

Complete Guide to Asperger Syndrome

by Tony Attwood, PhD

 

Mozart and the Whale: An Asperger's Love Story

by Jerry Newport, Mary Newport, Johnny Dodd

 

Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar, And More!: The One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals

by Martin L. Kutscher, M.D.

 

Employment for Individuals With Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability: Stories and Strategies

by Yvona Fast

 

Succeeding in College With Asperger Syndrome

by John Harpur, Maria Lawlor, Michael Fitzgerald

 

Asperger Syndrome and Young Children: Setting the Foundation for the Real World

by Teresa Bolick

 

Asperger Syndrome in Young Children: A Developmental Approach for Parents And Professionals

by Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, Cassandra Coe

 

Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying--Practical Solutions for Surviving the Social World

by Rebekah Heinrichs, Brenda Smith Myles (Foreword)

 

Women From Another Planet? Our Lives in the Universe of Autism

by Jean Kearns Miller

This is collection of writings by women on the autism spectrum. The book offers up their stories, their perspectives and provides information that will help the rest of us understand, appreciate, and and respect these amazing women. 

The Asperger Parent: How to Raise a Child with Asperger Syndrome and Maintain Your Sense of Humor

by Jeffrey Cohen

 

Getting Services for your Child on the Autism Spectrum

by DeAnn Hyatt-Foley & Matthew G. Foley

 

Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social-Communications Problems

by Jed E. Baker, PhD

 

Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living with the Ups, The Downs and Things in Between

by Liane Holliday Willey

 Contributors: Richards Howlin, Tony Attwood, Isabelle Henault, Steven Gutstein, Marc Willey, Liane Holliday Willey, Dennis Debbaudt, Rebecca Moeys, Jacqui Jackson, DeAnn Foley, Lise Pyles, Stephen Shore, and Mike Stanton. Foreword Luke Jackson

Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence

by Luke Jackson, Tony Attwood

 

Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships

by Ashley Stanford

 

Right Address ... Wrong Planet: Children with Asperger Syndrome Becoming Adults

by Gena Barnhill

 

Asperger Syndrome and Your Child: A Parent's Guide

by Michael D. Powers, Janet Poland (Contributor)

 

A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism

by Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, and James McPartland

 

Asperger Syndrome in the Family : Redefining Normal

by Liane Holliday Willey

 

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success

by Brenda Smith Myles, Diane Adreon

 

Hitchhiking Through Asperger Syndrome

by Lise Pyles

 

Reweaving the Autistic Tapestry : Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Adhd

by Ami Klin, PhD, Fred R. Volkmar, MD, and Sara S. Sparrow, PhD Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.

This book is a wonderful collection of articles which delve into all aspects of Asperger Syndrome. While I HIGHLY recommend the book, particularly for seasoned parents and adults who have already spent some time doing research, professionals and students, those who are new to the diagnosis might want to start out with the Tony Attwood and Brenda Myles books (see below) and, then return to read this excellent resource.
 

Asperger's Syndrome : A Guide for Parents and Professionals

by Tony Attwood, Lorna Wing (Preface)

Sept. l997, 176 pages, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ISBN 1 853025777 1

This book is definitely a MUST READ. It's very positive, clearly written, and should be required reading for parents and those who work with AS children.
 

Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World

by Brenda Smith Myles, Katherine Tapscott Cook, Nancy E. Miller, Louann Rinner, Lisa A. Robbins

This is a wonderful book which very clearly describes the sensory issues that many individuals with Asperger Syndrome face. Includes Assessment and plenty of practical interventions.
 

Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbooks : A Workbook for Adults with Asperger Syndrome

by Roger N. Meyer

 

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns

by Brenda Smith Myles, Jack Southwick

This is another book that should be required reading. It offers "Practical Solutions" for addressing behavioral problems that often occur with AS children. Recommended highly for parents and especially for teachers. 

Asperger Syndrome : A Practical Guide for Teachers

by Val Cumine, Julia Leach, Gill Stevenson, Burnley Stevenson

This is a WONDERFUL resource for teachers who work with AS children. Highly recommended by many parents and teachers.  

Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Educators and Parents

by Richard L. Simpson and Brenda Smith Myles

 This is another exceptional book. It's not as easy to read as the Attwood book, but content-wise there is a great deal of information on Assessment, Teaching Academic Content, Social and Behavioral Success and planning for the future.

Pretending to Be Normal : Living With Asperger's Syndrome

by Liane Holliday Willey, PhD

 Liane is a writer, teacher, wife and mother who discovered her AS after her daughter was diagnosed.

Eating an Artichoke : A Mother's Perspective on Asperger's Syndrome

by Echo R. Fling, Tony Attwood (Foreword)

 

Asperger's Huh? A Child's Perspective

by Rosina G. Schnurr, John Strachan (Illustrator)

 

Making Sense of Art: Sensory-Based Art Activities for Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders

by Sandra R. Davalos

 

Autism and Asperger Syndrome

by Uta Frith (Editor)

While this book doesn't offer a lot of practical information it does have the translation of the original Hans Asperger paper. I consider this book a classic and must read for those who wish to better understand how the diagnosis came about. It was through reading this book that we discovered our son's AS. 

Children With Autism and Asperger Syndrome : A Guide for Practitioners and Carers

by Patricia Howlin

While I have not read this book, it comes very highly recommended from families. 

Pervasive Developmental Disorders : Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help

by Mitzi Waltz

This books is a wonderful resource. Highly recommended.  

Autism: Preparing for Adulthood

by Patricia Howlin

 I found this book on Amazon and one of the reviewers indicated that it was excellent and offered quite a bit of information on AS. Resources for transition are few and far between. I would appreciate comments from anyone who has read this book.

Higher Functioning Adolescents and Young Adults With Autism : A Teacher's Guide

by Ann Fullerton (Editor), Joyce Stratton, Phyllis Coyne, Carol Gray

While I have not read this book, it listed on Tony Attwood's list of resources in Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. 

Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism? (Current Issues inAutism)

by Eric Schopler (Editor), Gary B. Mesibov (Editor), Linda J. Kunce (Editor)

 

High-Functioning Individuals With Autism (Current Issues in Autism)

by Eric Schopler (Editor), Gary B. Mesibov (Editor)

 

House Rules

by Jodi Picoult

Fiction from best selling author Jodi Picoult. A teenager with Asperger Syndrome is accused of murder in this book about a single mom who has given up everything to make a life for her son.

Parenting Your Asperger Child

by Alan Sohn and Cathy Grayson

This book offers behavior strategies for home and school based on a child's unique presentation of Asperger Syndrome. Itexplains how Cognitive Social Integration Therapy can improve the quality of social interaction and behavior by improving a child's ability to be flexible.

Asperger's and Girls

by Tony Attwood, Temple Grandin, Teresa Bolick, Catherine Faherty, et al.

An insightful book with up to date information on Asperger Syndrome in girls and women from some of the leading individuals writing on this topic.

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