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Activity Schedules for children with Autism. Teaching Independent Behavior. (1999)

McClannahan, Lynn and Krantz, Patricia

Enables young children with autism to accomplish activities with greatly reduced adult supervision. Assess a child's readiness to use activity schedule. Understand how to use graduated guidance as a teaching tool. Monitor progress. Introduce new elements such as choice and use of times. Expand social skills. Progress to written schedules.

Bar Code: 3613

Call Number: 200-70

Location: ACL



Asperger's Syndrome

Attwood, Tony

Providing a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of Asperger's, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on all aspects of the syndrome, from language and social behavior to motor clumsiness. Also includes many case studies and many examples of people with Asperger's.

PL - 616.89 ATT

Location:AO, PL, 2, 5



The Autistic Child: Language Development Through Behavior Modification

Lovaas, O.Ivar

Chapter Contents: Basic Principles; Building the First Words and Labels; Building Abstract Terms; Making Language Social and Spontaneous; Implications and Speculations; Language Training Manuals; Case Studies: Language Acquisition in Three Autistic Children.

Call Number:RJ506.A9.L68

Location: UL



Autism: Explaining the Enigma(1989)

Frith, Uta

This book explains clearly and readably the theory that autism is neurologically caused by a lack of a "theory of mind", which makes the actions of others confusing to the person with autism.

Location: UL



Autism: An Introduction to Psychological Theory

Happe, Francesca

This book provides a concise overview of current psychological theory and research that synthesizes manifestations of this disorder-focusing on dealing with both thought and feeling.

Location: UL



Autism: Medications, Options, Challenging Behaviors

Autism Society of America

This is a compilation of articles concerning medications available for people with autism. This is only a preliminary information and overview.

Bar Code: 3396

Call Number: 200-52

Location: ACL



Autism Nature Diagnosis, and Treatment (1989)

Dawson, Geraldine (ed)

Overview of recent evaluations of theories and diagnosis of autism, as provided by contributions of many individual researches. Major sections focus on social, cognitive, and language development; research and theory in neurological autism issues; and advances in diagnosis and treatment.

New York: Pergamon Press

Location: UL



Autism, New Directions in Research and Education (1980)

Webster, Christopher; Knostatareas, M. Mary; Oxman, Joel; and Mack, Judith

Chapter Contents: Autism: A Perspective; The Family Perspective; Programs; Research Methodology and Experimentation; Simultaneous Communication with Autistic Children; A Theory of Autism.

Call Number: RJ506.A9.A923

Location: UL



Autism/PDD Creative Ideas During the School Years (1995)

Adams, Janice I.

This book provides the skills socially and academically to better enable the autistic person to communicate more effectively.

Bar Code: 2187

Call Number: 502-11

Location: ACL



Autism/PDD Teaching Strategies for Home and School

Geneva Centre

Topics include: Diagnostic Criteria, Learning Problems and Teaching Strategies, Selecting a School, Using Social Stories, Independent Schedules for Home and School.

Bar Code: 2958

Call Number: 200-41

Location: ACL



Autism: Practical Suggestions

Description and diagnosis of autism and practical suggestions.

Bar Code: 1506

Call Number: 305-16

Location: ACL



Autism: Preparing for Adulthood

Howlin, Patricia

Readable, practical, full of anecdotes and good advice, this book is essential for anyone concerned with the challenges facing teenagers and young adults with autism.

Location: 5



An Autism Primer (1995)

Lowell, Ernest

This booklet is called "How to understand people who are different. " This is an autobiography about an 18 year old autistic boy who only communicates by typing and a little sign language.

Bar Code: 1756,1757

Call Number:200-26

Location: ACL



Autism Through the Life Span: The Eden Model

Holmes. David L.

With numerous examples and case histories, Autism Through the Lifespan presents an in-depth model for helping children and adults with autism that will be of interest to professionals and parents. It begins with an overview of what's known about autism today, then continues with Eden's approach to modifying behavior, placement and treatment, their "zero reject" policy, curriculum from early childhood to adulthood, staffing issues, integration, decision making and parental roles.

Location: 4



Autism and PDD Social Skills Lessons - Community (1999)

Reese, Pam Britton, and Challenner, Nena C.

One page social stories with short sentences plus addition of pictures. There are two types of stories: instructional and behavioral. Lessons deal with community.

Bar Code: 3659

Call Number: 200-72

Location: ACL



Autism and PDD - Social Skills Lessons in schools (1999)

Reese, Pam Britton and Challenner, Nena C.

Includes two types of lessons: instructional and behavioral. The lessons are intended to teach young children what they need to do or say in social situations that are often overwhelming to children with autism. They are not intended to be used in the order given, but chosen according to the needs of a particular child.

Bar Code: 3612

Call Number: 200-75

Location: ACL



Autism and Sensory Impairment - What Have we Learned? How Can we Help?

Geneva Centre

Bar Code: 2957

Call Number:200-40

Location: ACL



Autism- PDD Creative Ideas During the School Year(1993)

Adams, J.

This book is a compilation of responses sent to the author from educators and consultants and parents across Ontario who filled out his survey requesting creative ideas used during the school year.

Bar Code: 1445

Call Number: 305-12

Location: ACL



Autism- PDD More Creative Ideas from Age Eight to Early Childhood (1997)

Adams, Janice

Bar Code: 2810

Call Number: 502-15

Location: ACL



Autism: Understanding the disorder (1997)

Mesibov, Gary B.

Chapter Contents: Historical Background; Definition of the Syndrome; Current Biological Theories of Causation; Language and Cognition; Intervention Approaches; Controversial Treatment Issues.

Call Number: UL- RJ506.A9.M48

PL - 618.92 MES

Location:UL, PL



Avoiding Unfortunate Situations: Harm's Way (1994)

Debbauat, dennis

Harm's way gives insight into the way our systemic practices, prejudices and ignorance combine to encourage or support the abuse of our most vulnerable citizens.

Bar Code: 2104,2105,2106

Call Number: 157-19

Location: ACL



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