Autism Spectrum Disorders Resource For Teachers
Although aimed at teachers, this booklet is also useful for other people supporting children and young people with ASD, including parents. It introduces some of the challenges faced by youngsters with ASD, some of the characteristics of these disorders, and practical strategies for support. To request complimentary copies of this booklet, email: asd.mailbox@minedu.govt.nz.
More information about ASD can be found on this site at www.minedu.govt.nz/ASD.
Further Reading
This list is just a sample of the many titles about autism spectrum disorder that are available.
General information, strategies and support
Attwood, T. (2006). The complete guide to Asperger’s syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Bevan-Brown, J. (2004). Māori perspectives of autistic spectrum disorder. Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry of Education.
Bogdashina, O. (2004). Communication issues in autism and Asperger syndrome: Do we speak the same language? London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism. (2001). Educating children with autism. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
Dickinson, P., & Hannah, L. (1998). It can get better ... Dealing with common behaviour problems in young autistic children: A guide for parents and carers. London: National Autistic Society.
Gray, C. (1994). Comic strip conversations: Illustrated interactions that teach conversation skills to students with autism and related disorders. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
Gray, C. (2000). The new social story book. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
Hodgdon, L. A. (1996). Visual strategies for improving communication: (Vol 1). Practical supports for school and home. Michigan: Quirk Roberts Publishing.
Ivannone, R., Dunlap, G., Huber, H., & Kincaid, K. (2003). Effective educational practices for students with autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 18(3), 150-165.
Kluth, P. (2003). “You're going to love this kid!". Teaching students with autism in the inclusive classroom. Baltimore: Paul Brooks Publishing.
Ministries of Health and Education. (2008). New Zealand autism spectrum disorder guideline. Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry of Health.
Powell, S. (Ed.) (2000). Helping children with autism to learn. London: David Fulton Publishers.
Quill, K. (1995). Teaching children with autism: Strategies to enhance communication and socialisation. New York: Delmar Publishers Inc.
Smith Myles, B., Tapscott Cook, K., Miller, N.E., Rinner, L., & Robbins, L.A. (2000). Asperger syndrome and sensory issues: Practical solutions for making sense of the world. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
Thomas, G., Barratt, P., & Clewley, H. (2002). Asperger syndrome - Practical strategies for the classroom: A teacher's guide. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
Volkmar, F., Lord, C., Bailey, A., Schultz, R.T., & Klin, A. (2004). Autism and pervasive developmental disorders. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 45(1), 135-170.
Watson, M., Holton, D., & Andrew, S. (1997). Children with autism: Suggestions for teaching in the inclusive classroom. (2nd ed.) Dunedin, New Zealand: Donald Beasley Institute Inc.
Winter M. (2003) Asperger syndrome: What teachers need to know. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Supporting younger children
Sonders, S. (2002). Giggle time: Establishing the social connection: A program to develop the communication skills of children with autism, Asperger syndrome and PDD. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Sussman, F. (1999). More than words: Helping parents promote communication and social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. Toronto: Hanen Centre.
Sussman, F. (2006). Talkability: People skills for verbal children on the autism spectrum – A guide for parents. Toronto: Hanen Centre.
Adolescence
Molloy, H., & Vasil, L. (2004). Asperger syndrome, adolescence, and identity: Looking beyond the label. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Jackson, L. (2002). Freaks, geeks and Asperger syndrome: A user guide to adolescence. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
From the perspective of people with autism spectrum disorder
Haddon, M. (2004). The curious incident of the dog in the night-time. London: Random House.
Holliday Willey, L. (1999). Pretending to be normal: Living with Asperger's syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley.
Shore, S.M., & Rastelli, L.G. (2006). Understanding autism for dummies. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Webb, T. (Director). (1992). A is for autism [DVD]. London: British Film Institute.
Williams, D. (1994). Somebody somewhere: Breaking free from the world of autism. New York: Three Rivers.