The following is a list of books that you may find helpful. We encourage you to read everything you can about autism so that you are an educated member of your child's team.
We do not endorse any particular book, author, or subject. The following are provided simply as a courtesy for you.
*Good books to start with
Bold means highly recommended
ADULT READING
Let me Hear Your Voice : A Family's Triumph Over Autism by Catherine Maurice
*Facing Autism by Lynn M. Hamilton
Evidence of Harm by David Kirby
*Children with Starving Brains by Jaquelyn McCandless, MD
*The Verbal Behavior Approach by Mary Lynch Barbera
Louder Than Words by Jenny McCarthy
*Starting Sensory Integration Therapy by Bonnie Arnwine
The Out-Of-Sync Child and The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun by Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.
*What your Doctor May Not Tell You About Vaccinations by Stephanie Cave, MD
*Special Diets for Special Kids I & II by Lisa Lewis
The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for your Special Education Child by Lawrence Siegel
*Autism: Effective Biomedical Treatments by Jon Pangborn PhD & Sidney MacDonald Baker, MD
Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet by Elaine Gottschall
We Band of Mothers: Autism, My Son, and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet by Judith Chinitz
The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook by Pamela J Compart, MD and Dana Laake, RDH, MS, LDN
*Changing the Course of Autism by Bryan Jepson, MD
*The Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears
Beyond the Wall by Stephen Shore
Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication by Linda Hodgdon
*Blessed with Autism: A Parents' Guide to Securing Financial Support for the Treatment of Children with Autism and Special Needs by Christina N. Peck, CPC
The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth by Stanley Greenspan
Right From the Start-Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism by Sandra Harris & Mary Jane Weiss
Teaching Developmentally Disabled Children-The "Me" Book by O. Ivar Lovaas
Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism by Maurice, Green, and Luce
Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders by Karyn Seroussi
Biological Treatments for Autism & PDD by William Shaw, MD
You're Going to Love this Kid: Teaching Students with Autism In the Inclusive Classroom by Paula Kluth
A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism by Beth Fouse, PhD and Maria Wheeler, M. Ed.
How to Be a Para Pro by Diane Twachtman-Cullen
Ten Things your Child With Autism Wishes You Knew & Ten Things Your Student With Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
WrightsLaw: Special Education Law, Second Edition by Peter & Pamela Wright
WrightsLaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, Second Edition by Peter & Pamela Wright
The Complete Guid to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood
Autism Spectrum Disorder from A to Z by Barbara T. Doyle
Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide by Michael Powers
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Russell is Extra Special by Charles Amenta III
Andy and His Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson
Captain Tommy by Abby Ward Messner
My Best Friend Will by Jamie Lowell and Tara Tuchel
Ian's Walk - A story about Autism by Laurie Lears and Karen Ritz
The Autism Acceptance Book by Ellen Sabin
Tobin Learns to Make Friends by Diane Murrell
Taco's Anyone? by Marvie Ellis and Jenny Loehr
Keisha's Doors by Marvie Ellis
Nobody Knew What to Do: A Story About Bullying by Becky McCain
Trevor Trevor by Diane Twachtman-Cullen
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
All Cats have Asperger Syndrome by Kathy Hoopmann
Of Mice and Aliens by Kathy Hoopmann
Buster and the Amazing Daisy by Nancy Ogaz
Lisa and the Lace Maker by Kathy Hoopmann
Wishing on the Midnight Star by Nancy Ogaz
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night by Mark Haddon
A spot of Brother by Mark Haddon
Clay by Colby Rodowsky
Haze by Kathy Hoopmann
To Oz and Back: A Bones and Duchess Mystery by Alexandra Eden
A Wizard Alone: The Sixth Book in the Young Wizards Series by Diane Duane
The Wright and Wong Mystery Series by Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz
Al Capone Does My Shirts: A Novel by Gennifer Cheldenko
Information provided by the Dayton Autism Society is not intended to be medical advice and is provided only as a courtesy to you. Please always check with your physician regarding the appropriate treatment for your child.
Much thanks to the South Carolina Autism Society for many of these suggestions.
