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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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