Books can play a big role in helping you and your child with Autism. You’ll find books can be a good way to connect with your children as they learn to share, make eye contact and it enhances their speech while reading one with their parents.
Here is a list of specially curated books related to Autism available on Kindle, Pdf version and paperback.
We would love to get recommendations from you on any useful books for children with Autism that are not in this list. You could write to us at contact@autismconnect.com
Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism
"The New York Times bestseller that is an inspiring ?story of hope? (People) for parents of autistic children One morning Jenny McCarthy was having a cup of coffee when she sensed something was wrong. She ran into her two-year-old son Evan?s room and found him having a seizure. Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed Evan until?after many harrowing, life-threatening episodes?one good doctor discovered that Evan is autistic. With a foreword from Dr. David Feinberg, medical director of the Resnick Neuro-psychiatric Hospital at UCLA, and an introduction by Jerry J. Kartzinel, a top pediatric autism specialist, Louder Than Words follows Jenny as she discovered an intense combination of behavioral therapy, diet, and supplements that became the key to saving Evan from autism. Her story sheds much-needed light on autism through her own heartbreak, struggle, and ultimately hopeful example of how a parent can shape a child?s life and happiness."
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17 September 2007
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In a Different Key: The Story of Autism
A magnificent opus ... extraordinary, spellbinding ... this book does what no other on autism has done' Ann Bauer, Washington Post*Pulitzer finalist 2017*The stunning history of autism as it has been discovered and felt by parents, children and doctorsNearly seventy-five years ago, Donald Triplett of Forest, Mississippi became the first child diagnosed with autism. In a Different Key tells the extraordinary story of the world his diagnosis created - a riveting human drama that takes us across continents and through some of the great social movements of the twentieth century.The history of autism is, above all, the story of families fighting for a place in the world for their children. It is the story of women like Ruth Sullivan, who rebelled against a medical establishment that blamed "refrigerator mothers" for causing autism, of fathers who pushed scientists to dig harder for treatments, of parents who forced schools to accept their children. But many others played starring roles too:
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26 April 2017
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The Ideal 2023 Autism/Adhd Cookbook: Assessing and Treating High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders
"The manual takes the perspective that executive function skills can be improved through effective intervention, just like any other skills. This how-to manual provides practical strategies for teaching learners to be focused, organized, flexible, and able to effectively manage themselves. Ready-to-use lessons, data sheets, worksheets, and other tools for practitioners, educators, and parents are provided to help them tackle common problems associated with executive function deficits in learners of any diagnosis, ages 5 to adult. The principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which form the foundation of this manual, are translated into simple, easy-to-use procedures. Lessons for improving executive function skills in real-life everyday situations are provided in the following areas: Self-awareness Inhibition and impulse control Self-management Attention Organization Problem solving Time management Planning Working memory Emotional self-regulation Flexibility"
Autism Is Not God's Will for Your Child (Nor You!): Scriptural Proof This Disorder Exalts Itself Against the Will of God, So You May Take Authority Over ... Name
"Ever feel like you struggle to find the faith to receive healing for your child from autism? Or wonder if you are fighting against the will of God with your prayers? I once did. Our good Father does not want you to wonder. His Word makes it clear we can look to it and know His will on a great many things - including autism spectrum disorder. Filled with scriptural proof and revelation by the Holy Spirit, this book will help you discover the truth that will set you free, so you'll know with certainty that autism is not God's will for your child (nor you!). The revelatory teachings found in this book shine the light of His Word onto this disorder fully exposing how it exalts itself against the will of God, so you may take authority over autism in Jesus' name. If you're praying for autism to be healed for your child, then this is a great book to add to your faith arsenal, and may its words destroy every lie the enemy has ever spoken to you about this disorder which is not of God: ""For G
Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis Interventions for Autism: Integrating Research into Practice (Autism and Child Psychopathology Series)
"This handbook addresses evidence-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It provides an overview of the history of evidence-based practices and their importance as applied to the law, school settings, and factors that influence the use for treatment of ASD. Additional areas of coverage include evidence-based and non-evidence-based ABA interventions for autism as well as decision-making ethics related to these treatments. In addition, the book addresses cultural considerations as they relate to these treatments and examines procedural aspects of ABA interventions for autism. Key ABA treatments addressed include: Discrete trial teaching. Pivotal response training. Video modeling. Parent-mediated intervention. Early Start Denver Model, PEAK, PECS, and AAC. Script fading/activity schedules and differential reinforcement/extinction. Response interruption and redirection. Self-management and self-monitoring. The Han
Jesus Was with Me All Along: A Book About Autism
This book explores the challenges of growing up being on the autism spectrum. It is designed so that these children can feel accepted for who they are, especially by their friend Jesus who is always with them.
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17 January 2017
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What to Say Next: Successful Communication in Work, Life, and Love―with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Using her personal experience living as a professional woman with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sarah Nannery, together with her husband, Larry, offers this timely communication guide for anyone on the Autism spectrum looking to successfully navigate work, life, and love. When Sarah Nannery got her first job at a small nonprofit, she thought she knew exactly what it would take to advance. But soon she realized that even with hard work and conscientiousness, she was missing key meanings and messages embedded in her colleagues’ everyday requests, feedback, and praise. She had long realized her brain operated differently than others, but now she knew for sure: she had Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With help from her neurotypical partner—now husband—Larry, mostly in frantic IM chats, Sarah rose to Director of Development at one of the world’s largest nonprofits. Together they have tackled challenges in how Sarah navigates personal and professional relationships, how they navigate marriage an
Autism: The Buddhi Book
"As technology advances, our focus in modern medicine has slowly and surely shifted to its use, not just in diagnostics, but also in treatment. However, there is a vast body of untapped knowledge in ancient medical traditions, which can be harnessed for both care and cure; knowledge that largely is ignored in our technological pursuit. Buddhi is our integrative care program for the brain and mind, one that addresses the lifespan. Children with various neurodevelopmental conditions, adults with a plethora of brain injuries & compromise, elders with disorders of brain degeneration, Buddhi addresses them all. In doing so it leverages on the cutting edge of modern medical treatment, both diagnostic and therapeutic; yet draws upon rich traditions of healing in Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Yoga, Physical Therapy & Psychological Therapy. Buddhi is thus an integration, an amalgam of the finest that can help in the healing process. Like all good amalgams it seeks to be seamless in conc
The Doman Method: From Special Needs to Wellness (The Doman Method® Series)
"Imagine if you had a step-by-step plan to help your special needs child make incredible developmental leaps. A plan that could possibly help your child learn to walk, speak, and succeed at school. For parents of children with special needs, answers can feel impossible to find. This book is full of answers. If you have a child diagnosed with Autism, ADD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Epilepsy, Speech Delay, a genetic abnormality or special need – this book, and the knowledge in it, will change their life. Authors Douglas and Spencer Doman are the Founder and CEO of Doman International, an organization that teaches holistic solutions to parents of special needs children. Douglas and Spencer are the son and grandson of the great Glenn Doman, known worldwide for pioneering the Doman Method®. The Doman International team has been innovating new treatments for children with special needs for decades. In this book, you will discover: How to start an immobile child o
Spencer Doman, Douglas Doman, Melissa Doman, Aravind Bagade
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17 February 2022
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Autism and Vitamin D - Emily's Story
A case study of Emily, who dramatically reduced or eliminated many symptoms of her 3 autistic children using high doses of vitamin D.
