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Research

  • Applied behavior analysis treatment of autism: the state of the art: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18775372
  • King, M.L. Effectiveness of the iPad in enhancing the mand repertoire for children with autism. Master’s thesis, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Retrieved February 27, 2014 from http://www.editlib.org/p/122093
  • Hill, Doris A., Belcher, Leigh, Brigman, Holly E.; Renner, Scott; Stephens, Brooke (2013). The Apple iPad™ as an Innovative Employment Support for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities, Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, Volume 44, Number 1, Pages 28-37
  • Using an iPad to Teach Spontaneous Communication of Students with Low-Functioning Autism: http://dspace.rowan.edu/handle/10927/859?show=full
  • Brookman-Frazee, L. Vismara, L., Drahota, A., Stahmer, A., Openden, D (2009). Parent Training Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In J. Matson (Ed.), Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A handbook 239-259. http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4419-0088-3_14
  • Top 10 Reasons Children with Autism Deserve ABA: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3196209/
  • Results suggested that long-term, comprehensive ABA intervention leads to (positive) medium to large effects in terms of intellectual functioning, language development, acquisition of daily living skills and social functioning in children with autism: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20223569
  • Retrospective analysis of clinical records in 38 cases of recovery from autism: Results: Average IQ was 83.6 at intake (before ABA services) and 107.9 at discharge: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Retrospective+analysis+of+clinical+records+in+38+cases+of+recovery+from+autism
  • Use of an iPad play story to increase play dialogue of preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23371509
  • ‘Look at Me When I Am Talking to You’: evidence and assessment of social pragmatics interventions for children with autism and social communication disorders: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24535501

Support Groups

Support Groups in Orange County:

    • TACA Orange County: http://www.tacanow.org/local-chapters/west/california/orange-county/
    • Autism Society of Orange County Support Groups: http://asaoc.tripod.com/meetings.htm
    • Asperger’s & High Functioning Autism Group: http://www.meetup.com/www-ocaspergers-org/?trax_also_in_algorithm2=original&traxDebug_also_in_algorithm2_picked=original
    • Regional Center Training and Support Groups: http://www.rcocdd.com/frc/parent-training/

Support Groups in San Diego County:

    • TACA Support Group for San Diego County: https://www.tacanow.org/local-chapters/west/california/san-diego/
    • Autism Society of America List of Support Groups in San Diego: https://www.autismsocietysandiego.org/Support_Groups.html#Adultsupport

Support Groups in the Inland Empire:

    • TACA Support Group for the Inland Empire: https://www.tacanow.org/local-chapters/west/california/inland-empire/
    • Autism Society of America List of Support Groups in the Inland Empire: http://www.ieautism.org/children/support-groups-autism-specific/

Introductory Books:

  • The Autism Book: Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions. S. Jhoanna Robledo & Dawn Ham-Kucharski (2005) Penguin
  • The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, and Healing. Karen Exhorn (2005) Collins
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders. Wetherby & Prizant (2000) Brookes Publishing Co.
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs.
  • Chantal Sicile-Kira & Temple Grandin (2004) Berkley Publishing Group
  • Autism Treatment Guide, 3rd Edition Elizabeth Gerlah (2003) Future Horizons Inc.
  • The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth Stanley I. Greenspan, Serena Wieder, & Robin Simmons (1998) Merloyd Lawrence
  • The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome Tony Attwood (1998) Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Keys to Parenting the Child with Autism Marlene Brill (1994) Barron
  • Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew Ellen Notbohm (2005) Future Horizons Inc.
  • The Science and Fiction of Autism Laura Schreibman (2007) Harvard University Press


Education & Treatment:

  • 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Veronica Zysk & Ellen Notbohm (2004) Future Horizons
  • An Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate and Learn. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson & Laurie Vismara (2012) Guilford Press
  • Autism Treatment Guide Elizabeth Gerlach (1996) Four Leaf Press
  • Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism Edited by Maurice, Green & Luce (1996) Pro-Ed
  • The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for your Special Ed Child Lawrence M. Siegel (2007) Nolo
  • Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social and Communication Intervention for Children with Autism Kathleen Quill (2000) Brookes Publishing Co. Books
  • Educating Children with Autism National Research Council (2001) National Academy Press
  • The New Social Story Book, 2nd Edition Carol Gray (2000) Future Horizons
  • The Out of Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder Carol Kranowitz & Lucy Miller (2006) Perigee Trade
  • Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope that Can Transform a Child’s Life Lynn Koegel & Claire Lazebnik (2004) Viking Penguin Books
  • Reaching Out, Joining In: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism Mary Jane Weiss & Sandra L. Harris (2001) Woodbine House
  • Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies to Enhance Communication & Socialization Kathleen Ann Quill (1995) Thomas Delmar Learning
  • Teach Me Language: A Language Manual for Children with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and Related Developmental Disorders Sabrina Freeman & Lorelei Dake (1997) SKF Books
  • A Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies & A Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism Ron Leaf, John McEachin & Jaisom Harsh (1999) DRL Books
  • Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children’s Socialization and Imagination Pamela Wolfberg (2003) Autism Asperger Publishing Co.


Families & Personal Accounts:

  • The Boy Who Loved Windows Patricia Stacey (2003) DeCapo Press
  • Eating an Artichoke: A Mother’s Perspective on Asperger Syndrome Echo R. Fling (2000) Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence Luke Jackson (2002) Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Just This Side Of Normal Elizabeth Gerlach (1999) Future Horizons
  • Let Me Hear Your Voice Catherine Maurice (1993) Ballantine Books
  • Living With Autism: The Parents’ Stories Kathleen M. Dillon (1995) Parkway Publishers
  • Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Aspergers John Elder Robinson (2008) Three Rivers Press
  • Making Peace with Autism: One Family’s Story of Struggle, Discovery, and Unexpected Gifts Susan Senator (2006) Trumpeter
  • Miracle Milestones: One Autistic Child’s Journey Marilyn Gefland & Sue Barron (2004) Trafford
  • Pretending to Be Normal Liane Holliday Wiley (1999) Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • There’s a Boy In Here Judy and Sean Barron (2002) Future Horizons
  • Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism Temple Grandin (2006) Vintage Books


Siblings:

  • Everybody is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters with Autism – Ages 9-12 Fiona Bleach (2001) The National Autistic Society
  • Siblings of Children with Autism: A guide for families, Second edition. Harris, Sandra L. Joey and Sam. A story that illustrates similarities between two brothers, one of whom has autism. By Katz, Illana, & Ritvo (ages K-5)
  • Captain Tommy. By Messner, Abby, And Ward. (grades 1-4)
  • Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up With a Brother or Sister with Special Needs–Ages 9-12 Donald J. Meyer (1997) Woodbine House
  • Ethan and Phoebe: A child’s book about autism. Moore, Deborah Ann (ages 4-8) Brothers & Sisters: A Special Part of Exceptional Families Peggy Gallagher, Thomas Powell, & Cheryl Rhodes (2006) Brookes Publishing Co.
  • All About My Brother – Ages 6-10 Sarah Peralta (2002) Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
  • I love My Brother. A picture book written by 4-year-old Connor about his 2-year-old Brother Sean who has autism. By Sullivan, Connor. (Preschool and kindergarten)
  • Andy and his Yellow Frisbee. Thompson, M. (grades K-5)
  • Are You Alone On Purpose? – Ages 9-12 Nancy Werlin (1994) Penguin Group
  • Ian’s Walk: A Story about Autism – Ages 4-8 Laurie Lears (1998) Albert Whitman & Co.
  • My Brother Mathew – Ages 4-8 Mary Thompson (1992) Woodbine House
  • My Brother Sammy – ages 4-8 Becky Edwards & David Armitage (2000) Bloomsbury Publishing Pl.
  • My Friend with Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers and Siblings– Ages 5-8 Beverly Bishop & Craig Bishop (2002) Future Horizons


Laws & Advocacy:

  • The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child Lawrence M. Siegel (2007) Nolo
  • From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide Peter Wright & Pamela Wright (2006) Harbor House Law Press
  • How to Compromise With Your School District Without Compromising Your Child: A Field Guide for Getting Effective Services for Children with Special Needs
  • Gary Mayerson (2004) DRL Books Negotiating the Special Education Maze: A Guide for Parents and Teachers Winifred Anderson, Stephen R. Chirwood & Deidre Hayden (1997) Woodbine House


Magazines and Journals

  • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
    www.springer.com
  • Focus on Autism and Developmental Disorders
    journals.sagepub.com
  • Autism: An International Journal
    aut.sagepub.com
  • Autism Research
    onlinelibrary.wiley.com
  • Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
    www.elsevier.com
  • The Advocate
    www.autism-society.org
  • Autism Spectrum Quarterly
    www.asquarterly.com
  • The Autism Perspective
    www.theautismperspective.org
  • Spectrum
    www.spectrumpublications.com
  • The Source
    www.maapservices.org
  • Autism/Aspergers Digest
    www.autismdigest.com


Videos

  • ABA and Autism Awareness: 4 minute TV interview from Florida about ABA and its effectiveness:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q16Xf4g8S8
  • Introduction to ABA-Autism Speaks 4min:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyCx-OLzgJw
  • Hope for recovery video 30minutes long:
    https://youtu.be/-t26X7WbSU0
  • ABA for ASD: Elyse Wiseman, BCBA, Hope Network:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri0owHvCDAk
  • ASC Ipad study Video:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWtn8MjJx2M&feature=c4-overview&list=UUeme5OiswTpColvHkQh6eog
  • Executive Functioning by Harvard University 6 minutes:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efCq_vHUMqs
  • CDC Autism Case Training:
    https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/act.html

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Office Locations

Visit One Of Our Four Southern California Locations:

Inland Empire Office
1101 California Suite 204
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 523-0221

Orange County Office
17752 Sky Park Circle Suite 140
Irvine CA 92614
(949) 474-5577

San Diego Office
5075 Shoreham Place Suite 115
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 272-2662

Chula Vista Office
344 F Street Suite 100
Chula Vista Ca, 91910
(858) 272-2662

 

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