Autism Book Recommendations

These are books which have been recommended by readers of the AUTISM and other e-mail mailing lists. For a more comprehensive list of books, see the list of books from the Autism Frequently Asked Questions Memo available from the Autism Resources web page (www.autism-resources.com). In each of the categories listed below, the list starts with the books most often cited on the AUTISM mailing list. If you read this online, the ISBN numbers are links to Amazon.com which might offer the book for sale. -John Wobus, 1/24/00 (Bibliographic data last updated 02/01/09)

Contents

• Top Ten
• Introductory & Parenting
• General
• Treatment
• Accounts
• Education
• For Children
• New Books
• Books to avoid
• Movie Suggestions
• Related Books

Top Ten

I've seen the most recommendations for these books on autism. See descriptions below. While there is something silly about such a "top ten" list, if you are looking for books about autism, you could do worse than simply working your way down this list.

1. Let Me Hear Your Voice
2. Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism
3. The DAN Protocol
4. Thinking In Pictures
5. The Me Book
6. Nobody Nowhere
7. Emergence: Labeled Autistic
8. Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD
9. Somebody Somewhere
10. There's a Boy in Here

    The next ten:

11. The World of the Autistic Child
12. Son-Rise
13. Teach Me Language
14. The Sound of a Miracle, A Child's Triumph Over Autism
15. Special Diets for Special Kids
16. The Social Story Book
17. The Biology of the Autistic Syndromes
18. Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide
19. Autism: Handle with Care!
20. An Anthropoligist on Mars

These books not specifically about autism have received similar numbers of recommendations.

1. Is This Your Child?
2. The Gluten-Free Gourmet
3. The Yeast Connection
4. The Child with Special Needs

Introductory & Parenting

These books, basically aimed at parents of autistic children, are good candidates for a "first book" on the subject. Some of the other books listed later are also very good for parents, particularly those listed in the section Accounts.

• Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide by Michael D. Powers, ed. (Woodbine House, 1989). Part of the series The Special Needs Collection. Replaced by second edition. Guide to treatments, education and legal problems. Includes glossary, reading list, and lengthy resource guide of national and local organizations in USA. Foreword by Beverly Sills, Introduction by Bernard Rimland. Chapters: "What is autism?", "Adjusting to your child's diagnosis", "Medical problems, treatments, and professionals", "Daily life with your child", "Children with autism and their families", "Your child's development", "Finding the right educational program", "Legal rights and hurdles", "Becoming an advocate", "The years ahead: adults with autism". http://www.woodbinehouse.com/CWA.html ISBN: 0933149166 (paperback, 368 pages). [autism,parent,intro]
• Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Anthony Attwood. (London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1998). Forward by Lorna Wing. Reader: clear, sympathetic and full of understanding. http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/att_asp.html ISBN: 1853025771 (paperback, 176 pages). [autism,aspergers,parent,intro]
• Autism: Handle with Care! Understanding and Managing Behavior of Children and Adults with Autism by Gail Gillingham. (Future Education a.k.a. Future Horizons, 1995). Details many anecdotes from real life situations which clarify exactly why an autistic person reacts bizarrely to normal stimuli the rest of us would find unremarkable. Author writes from an empathetic perspective. One reader: excellent book explaining sensory difficulties experienced by people with autism. ISBN: 1885477147 (paperback). [autism,intro]
• A Parent's Guide to Autism: Answers to the Most Common Questions by Charles A. Hart. (Pocket Book Publishers, 1993). Called excellent by AUTISM list member. Structured so that you can understand parts of it without tackling the whole book. Includes list of books and resources. ISBN: 0671750992 (paperback, 244 pages). [autism,intro,parent]

General

• The World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders by Bryna Siegel. (New York: Oxford University Press, 1996). Discusses diagnostic process and gives descriptions of the differences between Autism/PDD/Aspergers/Retts Syndrome etc. Author worked at the PDD clinic at the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute at the University of California. Parent: couldn't put it down. http://www.oup-usa.org/docs/0195076672.html ISBN: 0195076672 (hardcover, 351 pages); ISBN: 0195119177 (paperback, 368 pages, 1998). [autism,se,treatment,aspergers,pdd,intro]
• The Biology of the Autistic Syndromes, 2nd edition by Christopher Gillberg & Mary Coleman. (Cambridge University Press, 1992). Part of the series Clinics in Developmental Medicine. Number 126 in series. Also Praeger/Greenwood Publishing Group, Westport, CT. Among other things, a good source of information on specific & related syndromes. Includes chapter of population studies on how prevalent autism is. Also it has a section recommending tests that should be run during an autism workup. Also London: Mac Keith. ISBN: 0521432286 (hardcover, 317 pages). [autism,text]
• Autism and Asperger's Syndrome by Uta Frith, ed. (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991). Also New York. Reprinted 1994. 247 pages. Reader: a good book on Asperger Syndrome. Includes chapter: The autobiographical writings of three Asperger syndrome adults" by Happe. ISBN: 052138608X (paperback); ISBN: 0521384486 (hardcover). [autism,aspergers]
• Autism: Explaining the Enigma by Uta Frith. (Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1989). Recommended by some AUTISM-list participants as a good introduction to autism. See also 2003 2nd edition. http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/scripts/webbooke.idc?ISBN=0631168249 ISBN: 0631168249 (paperback, 204 pages, Cambridge, MA, 1991). [autism,intro]
• The Ultimate Stranger; the autistic child by Carl H. Delacato. (Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, 1974). Delacato's thesis is that autism is neuro-genic and not psycho-genic in origin. Deals almost entirely with sensory problems affecting autistic children. Topics include sensory hypersensitivity, hyposensitivity, and "white noise", by which it refers to a kind of internal interference. ISBN: 0385010745 (paperback, 225 pages); ISBN: 0878794468 (Arena; Academic Therapy Publications, paperback, 226 pages). [autism,intro]
• Handbook of autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders by Donald J. Cohen & Anne M. Donnellan, ed. (New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1987). Includes fairly extensive bibliographies. See 2nd and 3rd editions. ISBN: 0471812315 (Silver Springs, MD: Winston, 757 pages). [autism,intro,text]
• Infantile Autism: The Syndrome and Its Implications for a Neural Theory of Behavior by Bernard Rimland. (New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1964). 282 pages. An older book that had far-reaching impact, influencing the choices being made as to the method of treatment. Photo-reproduced reprint is available. ISBN: 0829000615 ; ISBN: 0134643135 . [autism]
• Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 2nd edition by Donald J. Cohen, editor & Fred R. Volkmar, editor. (John Wiley & Sons, 1997). Textbook. http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/page19.html See 3rd edition. ISBN: 0471532428 (hardcover, 1092 pages). [autism,intro,text]

Treatment

• Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A manual for parents and professionals by Catherine Maurice, editor, Gina Green, editor & Stephen Luce, editor. (Austin: Pro-Ed, 1996). 24 contributors. Primary compiler is Catherine Maurice, who wrote the very popular account, Let Me Hear Your Voice. http://www.proedinc.com/store/7816.html ISBN: 0890796831 (paperback, 400 pages). [autism,behavioral,treatment]
• Clinical Assessment Options for Children with Autism and Related Disorders by Sidney M. Baker & Jon Pangborn, editor. (1996). 40 pages. Protocol for medical practitioners compiled from 1995 Dallas medical conference, "Defeat Autism Now!". Outlines biomedical tests, conclusions to be drawn, and followup. This procedure and booklet is often refered to as the DAN Protocol, and I've also seen the title listed as DEFEAT AUTISM NOW! Clinical Options Manual for Physicians. http://www.autism.com/ari/dan.html [autism,treatment]
• Teaching Developmentally Disabled Children: The Me Book by Ole Ivar Lovaas. (Austin, Texas: Pro-Ed, 1981). Available from publisher at 8700 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, Texas 78757, 1-512-451-3246. Describes a home-based program for behavior modification therapy. This book is highly recommended by practitioners of the Lovaas method. As of 5/96, I heard that a revision is in the works. http://www.proedinc.com/store/1213.html ISBN: 0936104783 (paperback, 250 pages, University Park Press, 1981). [autism,treatment,behavioral]
• Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD by William Shaw, Bernard Rimland, Pamela Scott, Karyn Seroussi, Lisa Lewis & Bruce Semon. (Sunflower Press, 1997). I think its working title was once The Biological Basis of Autism and PDD. Covers yeast, gluten/casein, and vitamin treatments. Initially not in many bookstores; call 913-341-6207. http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/page37.htm ISBN: 0966123808 (paperback, 303 pages). [autism,disability,allergy,pdd,treatment]
• Special Diets for Special Kids by Lisa Lewis. (Arlington, Texas: Future Horizons, 1998). http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/page.html http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/book2.html Also Jessica Kingsley, 1999, 252 pages. http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/lew_spe.html ISBN: 1885477449 (paperback, 252 pages). [nutrition,allergy,treatment]
• Unlocking the Potential of Secretin by Victoria Beck & Gary Beck. As of October 1998, booklet due out later in the month from Autism Research International. http://www.autism.com/ari/secretin.html [autism,treatment]
• Sensory Integration and the Child by Jean Ayres. (Los Angeles, California: Western Psychological Services, 1979). Also 1983. With Jeff Robbins. Reader: easy to understand information on the sensory system. ISBN: 0874241588 . [autism,si,treatment]
• Autism Treatment Guide by Elizabeth K. Gerlach. (Portland, Oregon: Four Leaf Press, 1993). 130 pages. $7. Handbook containing brief descriptions of autism treatments and resources. Also considered a pretty good introduction to Autism, e.g. for Parents. Won Elizabeth the 1994 "Outstanding Parent Achievement Award". See Third Edition of 2003. [autism,treatment,intro]
• Dietary Intervention as a Therapy in the Treatment of Autism and PDD by Beth Crowell & Andy Crowell. (Housatonic, Mass.: 1992). Private publication. Includes references for follow-up reading. Reader: The first half of the book is great--lots of references to do follow up reading for those so inclined. Excellent chocolate chip cookie recipe. [autism,pdd]

Accounts

Books that are accounts of the experiences of autistic people and their parents receive more recommendations than any other books on this list.

• Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph over Autism by Catherine Maurice. (New York: Fawcett Columbia, 1993). Also Knopf. Mother's account of using the Lovaas's Behavior Modification method with her children. Also has comments on Holding Therapy. Includes a good description of the grieving process parents go through. This has also been highly recommended as a good book for a parent who is depressed over having an autistic child. ISBN: 0679408630 (hardcover, 371 pages, Knopf, 1993); ISBN: 0449906647 (paperback, 371 pages, 1994). [autism,account,behavioral,holding,treatment]
• Thinking in Pictures: and Other Reports of my Life with Autism by Temple Grandin. (New York: Bantam, 1995). Not really an account of Temple's life so much as her explanation of autism, particularly her own, citing examples from her own life and others she has talked to and read. It also discusses education and treatment. One reader calls it terrific: better than Emergence.... http://www.autism.org/temple/ http://www.grandin.com/inc/book.html ISBN: 0385477929 (hardcover, 222 pages, Doubleday, 1995); ISBN: 0679772898 (paperback, 222 pages, Vintage edition, 1996); ISBN: 0307275655 (paperback, 304 pages, Vintage, 2006, ISBN-13: 978-0307275653). [autism,account]
• Nobody Nowhere: The Extraordinary Autobiography of an Autistic by Donna Williams. (Random, 1992). Doubleday, 1992. 219 pages. Also Corgi Books. The autobiography of an autistic woman; bestseller in early 1993. Shows an autistic person surviving an abusive family situation; painful to read. List member reactions: some describe it as truly amazing and very valuable; others don't recommend it at all. http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/wil_nob.html ISBN: 0385254253 ; ISBN: 0552995126 (paperback, Corgi, 1993); ISBN: 0380722178 (paperback, 248 pages, Avon Books, 1994); ISBN: 0812920422 (hardcover, 219 pages, New York: Time Books, 1992, LCCN: 92-053669); ISBN: 1853027189 (Jessica Kingsley, 1998); ISBN: 0944993818 (audio cassette, abridged, Audio Literature, 1994). [autism,account]
• Emergence: Labeled Autistic by Temple Grandin & Margaret M. Scariano. (Navato, California: Arena Press, 1986). Since updated in 1991. This is an autobiographical book by Temple Grandin, with Margaret Scariano. It offers insight into the frustrations that people labeled autistic have during the time they are trying to develop an ability to communicate. This is considered a rare autobiographical account in as much as the majority of the people with autism have not developed such sophisticated communication abilities. Very highly recommended by a number of readers. ISBN: 0878795243 (paperback, 183 pages); ISBN: 0710400632 (Costello, 1986). [autism,account]
• Somebody Somewhere: Breaking Free from the World of Autism by Donna Williams. (1993). Also Doubleday, 1994. Donna explores the four years since her diagnosis and her attempts to leave her 'world under glass' and live normally. Shows some of the distortions of perception an autistic person may have, and possibilities for un-learning them. But hard to read without having 1st read the other book, as it refers to events in that book. http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/wil_nob.html ISBN: 0812925246 (paperback, Times Books, 1995); ISBN: 0812922875 (hardcover, 238 pages, New York: Time Books, 1994); ISBN: 0385255004 (paperback, Bantam Books of Canada); ISBN: 1853027197 (paperback, 208 pages, Jessica Kingsley, 1998, 1995); ISBN: 0552141984 (paperback, 288 pages, Corgi, 1995); ISBN: 0944993869 (audio cassette, abridged, Audio Literature, 1994). [autism,account]
• There's a Boy in Here by Judy Barron & Sean Barron. (Chapmans, 1993). Sean Barron and his mother, Judy Barron report on their experiences with autism. Sean has autism. His is one of very few autobiographical accounts. And it gives unusual, exceptionally clear insights into the disability and its many manifestations. There is much in this book that supports what has been seen through facilitated communication. ISBN: 1885477864 (paperback, 279 pages, Future Horizons, 2002); ISBN: 0671761110 (264 pages, New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992); ISBN: 0380722925 (paperback, Avon Books, 1992, reprint). [autism,account]
• Son-Rise by Barry Neil Kaufman. (New York: Harper & Row, 1976). A father's account. About Raun Kahlil Kaufman. No longer in print. ISBN: 0060122765 (hardcover, 153 pages); ISBN: 0446921106 (paperback, Warner, 1979); ISBN: 0446893471 (paperback, 221 pages, Warner, 1997). [autism,account]
• The Sound of a Miracle, A Child's Triumph Over Autism by Annabel Stehli. (New York: Doubleday, 1991). Account of author's daughter Georgiana's astonishing recovery from autism after receiving Auditory Integration Training from Dr. Guy Berard, a physician in Annecy, France. Note the book is out in a second edition (below). http://www.vision3d.com/adhd/autism.shtml ISBN: 0380717395 ; ISBN: 0385411405 (4th Estate, 1992, paperback). [autism,account,ait]
• Mixed Blessings by William Christopher & Barbara Christopher. (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1989). 224 pages. TV's Father Mulcahy of M*A*S*H and his real-life family share the story of raising son, Ned, who has autism. The Christophers used the intensive and controversial Doman-Delacato techniques to educate and treat Ned at home. The book has a moving section on Ned's troubled adolescence, when he developed epilepsy and violent rages, and the family's search for a group residence that would fit Ned's needs. ISBN: 0380709996 ; ISBN: 0687270847 . [autism,account]
• Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues by Barry Neil Kaufman & Samarhia Lyte Kaufman. (Kramer, 1994?). Update of Son-Rise including introduction by their once-autistic son. Also covers five other families who have used the Son-Rise program for their special children. ISBN: 0915811537 (hardcover, 347 pages); ISBN: 0915811618 (paperback, 347 pages). [autism,account]
• Without Reason: A family copes with Two Generations of Autism by Charles A. Hart. (New York: Harper & Row, 1989). Written by a man who had an autistic brother and (in the '70s) an autistic son. Reader: inspiring, readable, intelligent. Reader: good account to be read by teen siblings because it describes a sibling's experience. ISBN: 0451169409 ; ISBN: 0060161434 (292 pages); ISBN: 1885477694 (292 pages, Future Horizons). [autism,account,family]
• An Anthropologist on Mars by Oliver Sacks. (1995). Book describing several people with neurological anomalies including autistic people. Includes some art by autistic artist. ISBN: 0679756973 (paperback, Vintage Books, 1996); ISBN: 0679439560 (audio cassette, Random House, 1995). [autism,account,disability]
• The Siege by Clara Claiborne Park. (Little & Brown, 1967). The first eight years of an autistic child, a mother's account. See edition with epilogue, below. ISBN: 1112233245 (New York: Harcourt, Brace & World 1967, 279 pages); ISBN: 0316690767 ; ISBN: 090067511X . [autism,account]
• Soon Will Come The Light: A View From Inside the Autism Puzzle by Thomas A. McKean. (Arlington, Texas: Future Education a.k.a. Future Horizons, 1994). Thomas McKean has autism and is a contributor to the AUTISM e-mail mailing list. AUTISM mailing list reader: he explains a lot of stuff we question every day on this list. ISBN: 9994393324 (paperback); ISBN: 1885477112 (paperback, 155 pages). [autism,account]
• Like Color to the Blind: Soul Searching and Soul Finding by Donna Williams. (New York: Times Books, 1996). Canada: Doubleday. Third in series. http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/wil_nob.html ISBN: 0385255950 (paperback, Doubleday, 1996); ISBN: 0812926404 (paperback, 288 pages); ISBN: 1853027200 (Jessica Kingsley, 1998). [autism,account]
• News From The Border: A Mother's Memoir of Her Autistic Son by Jane Taylor McDonnell & Paul McDonnell. (New York: Ticknor & Fields, 1993). 376 pages. About Paul McDonnell, a high-functioning autistic person, who wrote an afterword. Reader: intelligent and sensitive account. Note: 0939394040 is an invalid ISBN that was used by Amazon for the book. I no longer find reference to that number, but believe the book had a 1993 and a 1997 edition, but cannot find a second valid ISBN. ISBN: 0395605741 (hardcover, 376 pages); ISBN: 0939394040 (paperback, Jane McDonnell 1997). [autism,account]
• Fighting for Tony by Mary Callahan. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1987). Describes mother's experience dealing with her son's cerebral allergies & the son's dramatic improved after cow's milk was eliminated from his diet. ISBN: 0671632655 (172 pages); ISBN: 0671644564 . [autism,account,allergy]
• Laughing and Loving with Autism: A Collection of 'Real Life' Warm & Humorous Stories by R. Wayne Gilpin, ed. (Future Horizons, 1993). 126 pages. Short vignettes about persons with autism. ISBN: 188547704X (paperback). [autism,account]
• Paid for the Privilege: Hearing the Voices of Autism by Dan Reed. (Madison, Wisconsin: DRI Press, 1996). 162 pages. [autism,account,fc]
• Dancing in the Rain: Stories of Exceptional Progress by Parents of Children with Special Needs by Annabel Stehli, ed. (Georgiana, 1995). Followup to The Sound of a Miracle: stories about families experiences with AIT. Not all the stories concern autism. Also tells what it is like to have super-sensitive hearing. ISBN: 0964483807 (paperback). [autism,account,ait]
• When Snow Turns to Rain: One Family's Struggle to Solve the Riddle of Autism by Craig B. Schulze. (Rockville, Md.: Woodbine House, 1993). About Craig's son Jordan Schulze. Includes accounts of the Options method and the Higashi school. Jordan had late-onset autism and is one of the children described in Robert Catalano's book When Autism Strikes: Families Cope With Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. http://www.woodbinehouse.com/str.html ISBN: 0933149638 (paperback, 216 pages). [autism,account]
• A miracle to believe in by Barry Neil Kaufman. (Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, 1981). The entire book is online. http://www.option.org/miracle/index.html ISBN: 0449201082 (Fawcett Crest/Ballantine, 313 pages). [autism,account]
• A Slant of Sun: One Child's Courage by Beth Kephart. (W.W. Norton, 1998). Account of the author's son, Jeremy, who was diagnosed PDD-NOS. Finalist for 1998 National Book Award in nonfiction category; chosen as one of the best books of 1998 by both Salon Magazine and the Philadelphia Inquirer; and won the author a 1998 Leeway Grant for Nonfiction. http://www.pov3.com/slant.html ISBN: 0393027422 (hardcover, 256 pages); ISBN: 0688172288 (paperback, 256 pages, Quill, 1999); ISBN: 1574901931 (hardcover, large print, Thomas T. Beeler). [autism,account,pdd]

Education

• Teach Me Language: A language manual for children with autism, Asperger's syndrome and related developmental disorders by Sabrina K. Freeman, Lorelei Dake & Isaac Tamir, illustrator. (Langley, BC, Canada: SKF Books, 1996). Book for parents and therapists to serve as the next step after The Me Book. Includes material on how to teach social skills & functional language. Publisher also sells companion worksheets. One parent: highly recommended, especially if your child can read. http://fox.nstn.ca/~zacktam/ ISBN: 0965756505 (hardcover, 420 pages, 2nd edition, 1997); ISBN: 0968098509 . [autism,aspergers,behavioral,treatment,social,se]
• The Social Story Book by Carol Gray. (1994). 440 pages, 200 stories. I've also seen it as The Original Social Story Book and Original Social Stories or just Social Stories. ISBN: 1885477198 . [autism,social,se]
• The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray. (Future Horizons, 1994). 280p. I've also seen it as Social Stories...all new stories teaching social skills. and The New Social Stories. ISBN: 1885477201 (paperback). [autism,se,social]
• Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies to Enhance Communication and Socialization by Kathleen Ann Quill, ed. (New York: Delmar, 1995). Recommended by at least one participant of the AUTISM list as a good introduction to Autism. Includes chapters from 14 contributors including Temple Grandin, Carol Grey, Barry Prizant, Diane Twachtman, and Kathleen Quill. Another participant: "found helpful in training teachers". Includes information on modelling. http://www.delmar.com/catalog/education/ece/quill.html ISBN: 0827362692 (paperback, 315 pages). [autism,se]
• Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies for initiating positive interactions and improving learning opportunities by Robert L. Koegel, ed & Lynn Kern Koegel, ed. (Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes, 1995). http://education.ucsb.edu/~doniel/recentbooks.html http://www.pbrookes.com/e-catalog/books/koegel-1804/index.htm ISBN: 1557661804 (paperback, 256 pages). [autism,se]
• Movement Differences and Diversity in Autism/Mental Retardation: Appreciating and Accommodating People with Communication Challenges by Anne M. Donnellan & Martha R. Leary. (Madison, Wisconsin: DRI Press, 1995). ISBN: 1886928002 . [autism,fc,mr]
• Creating a Win-Win IEP for Students with Autism! A How-To Manual for Parents and Educators by Beth Fouse. (Future Horizons, 1996). Reader: very comprehensive IEP help guide. ISBN: 1885477287 (paperback, 172 pages, 1996); ISBN: 188547752X (hardcover, 1999). [autism,se,parent]

For Children

Books aimed at children.

• Joey and Sam: A Heartwarming Storybook About Autism, a Family, and a Brother's Love by Illana Katz & Edward Ritvo. (Los Angeles, California: Real Life Storybooks, 1993). Ages 4-8. A beautifully illustrated storybook for children. It focuses on a family with two sons, one of which suffers from autism. The book addresses their similarities and differences, as it follows them through daily interactions with each other, parents, and friends. Suggested for K-3. http://www.reallifestories.com/booksa.html ISBN: 1882388003 (hardcover); ISBN: 1882388062 (paperback). [autism,fiction,children]
• Little Rainman by Karen L. Simmons. (Future Education, 1996). I also saw the author listed as Karen Sicoli. When someone asked online for a good book for 5 year olds, several readers recommended this book. http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/rainman.html ISBN: 1885477295 (paperback). [autism,children]

New Books

This is a selection of new and forthcoming books which perhaps have not yet had time to receive the number of recommendations of the books listed above.

Forthcoming books:

• The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Advice, Support, Insights, and Inspiration by Patricia Romanowski Bashe & Barbara L. Kirby. (Crown Pub, 2001). See newer edition. ISBN: 0609608118 (hardcover, 467 pages). [autism,aspergers]
• Reweaving the Autistic Tapestry - Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD by Lisa Blakemore-Brown. (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2001). ISBN: 1853027480 (paperback, 384 pages). [autism,aspergers,adhd]
• Autism by Michele Engel Edwards. (Lucent Books, 2001). Part of the series Diseases and Disorders Series. ISBN: 1560068299 (hardcover, 112 pages). [autism,children]
• Art Therapy With Children on the Autistic Spectrum: Beyond Words by Kathy Evans & Janek Dubowski. (Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2001). ISBN: 1853028258 (paperback, 176 pages). [autism,treatment]
• Bright Splinters of the Mind: A Personal Story of Research with Autistic Savant by Beate Hermelin. (Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2001). ISBN: 1853029319 (hardcover, 176 pages); ISBN: 1853029327 (paperback, 176 pages). [autism,account]
• Autism by Elaine Landau. (Franklin Watts, 2001). The author has written a number of non-fiction books including books explaining illnesses, aimed at children, ages 9-12. ISBN: 0531117804 (hardcover, 128 pages). [autism,children]
• Understanding and Working With the Spectrum of Autism: An Insider's View by Wendy Lawson. (London: Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2001). The author was diagnosed to have an autism-spectrum disorder after she became an adult. She also wrote her own account in Life Behind Glass. ISBN: 1853029718 (paperback, 276 pages). [autism,treatment]
• Incorporating Social Goals in the Classrooms: A Guide for Teachers and Parents with High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Rebecca A. Moyes. (Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2001). ISBN: 185302967X (paperback, 176 pages). [autism,aspergers,se,parent]
• The Research Basis for Autism Intervention by Eric Schopler, editor, Nurit Yimiya, editor, Cory Shulman, editor & Lee M. Marcus, editor. (Plenum Pub Corp, 2001). ISBN: 030646585X (hardcover, 241 pages). [autism,treatment]
• Autistic Thinking--This Is the Title by Peter Vermeulen. (Taylor & Francis Group, 2001). ISBN: 1853029955 (paperback). [autism,account,se]
• Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal by Liane Holliday Willey. (London: Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2001). Amazon lists publisher as 'Taylor & Francis' ISBN: 1853028738 (paperback, 172 pages). [autism,aspergers,account]

From 2001:

• Our Journey Through High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A Roadmap by Linda Andron, editor. (Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2001). Forewords by Tony Attwood and Liane Holliday Willey. ISBN: 1853029475 (paperback, 160 pages). [autism,aspergers,account]
• Diet Intervention and Autism: Implementing the Gluten Free and Casein Free Diet for Autistic Children and Adults: A Practical Guide for Parents by Marilyn Le Breton & Rosemary Kessick. (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2001). ISBN: 1853029351 (paperback, 176 pages). [autism,nutrition,allergy]
• Keys to Parenting the Child with Autism, 2nd ed by Marlene Targ Brill. (Hauppauge, New York: Barron's, 2001). Part of the series Parenting Keys. See first edition. ISBN: 0764112929 (hardcover, 200 pages). [autism,parent]
• Breaking Autism's Barriers: A Father's Story by Bill Davis & Wendy Goldband Schunick. (Jessica Kingsley, 2001). ISBN: 1853029793 (paperback, 400 pages). [autism,account]
• Autism/Asperger's: Solving the Relationship Puzzle by Steven Gutstein. (Future Horizons, 2001). ISBN: 1885477708 (paperback, 200 pages). [autism,aspergers]
• Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger Adventure by Kathy Hoopmann. (Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2001). For ages 9-12. Fantasy story about a boy with Asperger Syndrome. ISBN: 1853029785 (paperback, 96 pages). [autism,aspergers,fiction,children]
• Autism, Art, and Children: The Stories We Draw by Julia Kellman. (Bergin & Garvey, 2001). ISBN: 0897897358 (hardcover, 160 pages). [autism,treatment]
• Autism and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Ending Autistic Fixation by Ken Lenchitz. (Charles C Thomas Pub, 2001). ISBN: 0398070962 (hardcover); ISBN: 0398070970 (paperback). [autism,treatment,psychoanalysis]
• Educating Children With Autism by National Research Council, editor, Catherine Lord, editor & James McGee, editor. (National Academy Press, 2001). ISBN: 0309072697 (hardcover, 300 pages). [autism,se]
• Exiting Nirvana: A Daughter's Life with Autism by Clara Claiborne Park. (Little Brown & Company, 2001). Foreword by Oliver Sacks. Continues the authors' story about her daughter. ISBN: 0316691178 (hardcover, 225 pages); ISBN: 0316691240 (paperback, 240 pages, Back Bay Books, 2002). [autism,account]
• Enabling Communication in Children with Autism by Carol Potter & Chris Whittaker. (Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2001). ISBN: 1853029564 (paperback, 160 pages). [autism,se,account]
• The Civil Wars of Jonah Moran by Marjorie Reynolds. (Berkley Pub Group, 2001). ISBN: 042517834X (paperback, 327 pages). [autism,aspergers,fiction]
• Autism: The Search for Coherence by John Richer, editor & Sheila Coates, editor. (2001). ISBN: 1853028886 (paperback). [autism]
• Clay by Colby F. Rodowsky. (Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2001). ISBN: 0374313385 (hardcover, 176 pages); ISBN: 0060006188 (paperback, 160 pages, HarperTrophy, 2004). [autism,fiction,children]
• Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism by Stephen Shore. (Autism Asperger Publishing Co, 2000). Autobiography. http://www.asperger.net ISBN: 0967251486 (paperback, 174 pages); ISBN: 1931282005 (paperback, 174 pages, Autism Asperger Publishing Co, 2001); ISBN: 1931282196 (paperback, 242 pages, Autism Asperger Publishing Co, 2002). [autism,aspergers,account]
• Autism: A Holistic Approach by Bob Woodward & Marga Hogenboom. (Floris Books, 2001). Foreword by Colwyn Trevarthen. ISBN: 0863153119 (paperback). [autism,se]

From 2000:

• Understanding Other Minds; Perspectives from Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 2nd ed by Simon Baron-Cohen, Helen Tager-Flusberg & Donald Cohen. (Oxford University Press, 2000). http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-852445-5 ISBN: 0198524463 (hardcover); ISBN: 0198524455 (paperback, 530 pages). [autism]
• Separating, Losing and Excluding Children: Narratives of Difference by Tom Billington. (Falmer Pr, 2000). ISBN: 0415230888 (hardcover, 192 pages); ISBN: 0415230896 (hardcover, 192 pages). [autism,account,se]
• Behavioral Concerns and Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Explorations and Strategies for Change by John Clements & Ewa Zarkowska. (Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2000). http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/cle_beh.html ISBN: 1853027421 (paperback, 288 pages). [autism]
• Autism in the Early Years: A Practical Guide by Val Cumine, Julia Leach & Gill Stevenson. (David Fulton, 2000). Part of the series Resource Materials for Teachers. http://www.independence.co.uk/bd.cgi/fulton/isb?1853465992 ISBN: 1853465992 (paperback). [autism]
• What Does It Mean to Me? by Catherine Faherty. (Future Horizons, 2000). ISBN: 1885477597 (spiral-bound, 301 pages). [autism,aspergers]
• Not Otherwise Specified: When Sensory Integration Affects Your Child: Working With the Child With Pervasive Developmental Disorder by Joan Fallon & Helene Fiorentino, editor. (Laredo Pub, 2000). The author is a Fellow of the International Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. ISBN: 1564922863 (paperback, 96 pages). [autism]
• Eating an Artichoke: A Mother's Perspective on Asperger Syndrome by Echo R. Fling. (London: Jessica Kingsley, 2000). About her son, Jimmy. Foreword by Tony Attwood. http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/fli_eat.html ISBN: 1853027111 (paperback, 200 pages). [autism,aspergers,account]
• The Biology of the Autistic Syndromes, 3rd edition by Christopher Gillberg. (Cambridge University Press, 2000). Part of the series Clincs in Developmental Medicine. ISBN: 1898683220 (hardcover). [autism,text]
• Autism A New Understanding! by Gail I Gillingham. (Tacit Publishing, Inc., 2000). ISBN: 0968786316 (paperback, 191 pages). [autism]
• International Review of Research in Mental Retardation: Autism by Laraine Masters Glidden. (Academic Press, 2000). Part of the series International Review of Research in Mental Retardation. Volume 23 in the series. http://www.apcatalog.com/cgi-bin/AP?ISBN=0123662230&LOCATION=US&FORM=FORM2 ISBN: 0123662230 (hardcover, 320 pages). [autism]
• New Social Stories: Illustrated Edition, 2nd edition by Carol Gray. (Future Horizons, 2000). ISBN: 188547766X (paperback, 120 pages). [autism,social,se]
• Bringing Up a Challenging Child at Home: When Love is Not Enough by Jane Gregory. (London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2000). http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/gre_bri.html ISBN: 1853028746 (paperback, 192 pages). [disability,account]
• The Gluten-Free Gourmet: Living Well without Wheat, 2nd ed by Bette Hagman. (Henry Holt, 2000). New edition. ISBN: 0805064842 (paperback, 272 pages). [disability,nutrition]
• Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything by Kenneth Hall. (London: Jessica Kingsley, 2000). Forewords by Ken P. Kerr and Gill Rowley. The author has Asperger Syndrome. ISBN: 1853029300 (112 pages). [autism,aspergers,account]
• Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope, Encouragement for parents, Guidance for Help by Lynn M. Hamilton. (2000). ISBN: 1578562627 (paperback, 320 pages). [autism,parent]
• Preschool Education Programs for Children with Autism, 2nd ed by Sandra L. Harris, ed & Jan S. Handleman, ed. (2000). ISBN: 0890798508 (paperback). [autism,se,preschool]
• Autism in History: The Case of Hugh Blair of Borgue C. 1708-1765 by Rab A. Houston & Uta Frith. (Blackwell Pub, 2000). Examination of Hugh Blair, eighteenth century Scottish landowner who appears to have been autistic. ISBN: 0631220887 (hardcover, 224 pages); ISBN: 0631220895 (paperback, 224 pages). [autism,account]
• Autism: A Sensorimotor Approach to Management by Ruth A. Huebner. (Aspen Publishers, 2000). ISBN: 0834216450 (hardcover, 493 pages). [autism,si]
• Reaching the Young Autistic Child: Reclaiming Non-Autistic Potential through Communicative Strategies and Games by Sibylle Janert. (London: Free Association Books, 2000). http://www.fa-b.com/Specfeat.htm ISBN: 1853434981 (paperback, 200 pages). [autism]
• The ABC's of Autism by M. Davi Kathiresan. (Autism Society of Michigan, 2000). I think it is suitable for children though by description it is meant for adults too. ISBN: 0970148003 (paperback, 31 pages). [autism]
• Asperger Syndrome by Ami Klin, editor, Fred R. Volkmar, editor & Sara S. Sparrow, editor. (Guilford Press, 2000). ISBN: 1572305347 (hardcover, 462 pages). [autism,aspergers]
• Diagnosing Jefferson by Norm Ledgin. (Future Horizons, 2000). http://www.diagnosingjefferson.com/ ISBN: 1885477600 (hardcover, 254 pages). [autism,aspergers,account]
• Celiac Disease: Methods and Protocols by Michael N. Marsh. (Humana Press, 2000). Part of the series Methods in Molecular Medicine. ISBN: 0896036502 (hardcover, 304 pages). [allergy]
• Dear Charlie - A Grandfather's Love Letter to his Grandson with Autism by Earle P. Martin, Jr.. (Future Horizons, 2000). ISBN: 1885477619 (paperback, 156 pages). [autism,family]
• The Self-Help Guide for Special Kids and their Parents by Joan Lord Matthews & James Williams. (Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2000). James Williams is the autistic son of Joan Matthews. The book includes approaches they worked out to his challenges. http://www.jkp/com/catalogue/autism/mat_sel.html ISBN: 1853029149 (paperback, 240 pages). [autism]
• Practical Ideas That Really Work for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders by Kathleen McConnell & Gail Ryser. (Pro Ed, 2000). ISBN: 0890798583 . [autism,se]
• A Place Within the Sphere by Tanis Morran. (Trafford publishing, 2000). http://www.trafford.com/robots/00-0091.html ISBN: 1552124266 (paperback, 194 pages). [autism,fiction]
• Beyond the Silence: My Life, The World, and Autism by Tito R. Mukhopadhyay. (National Autistic Society, 2000). http://www.oneworld.org/autism_uk/publs/cata3.html ISBN: 1899280316 (paperback, 112 pages). [autism,account]
• Exploring the Spectrum of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Intervention Strategies by Carolyn Murray-Slutsky & Betty Paris. (Therapy Skill Builders, 2000). ISBN: 076165500X (paperback,). [autism,treatment]
• Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World by Brenda Smith Myles, Katherine Tapscott Cook, Nancy E. Miller, Luann Rinner & Lisa A. Robbins. (Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2000). ISBN: 0967251478 (paperback, 129 pages, 2002). [autism,aspergers,se]
• The Autism Handbook by National Autistic Society. (National Autistic Society, 2000). http://www.oneworld.org/autism_uk/publs/cata.html ISBN: 1899280243 (paperback, 200 pages). [autism]
• Helping Children With Autism to Learn by Stuart Powell, editor. (David Fulton, 2000). http://www.independence.co.uk/bd.cgi/fulton/isb?1853466379 ISBN: 1853466379 (paperback). [autism,se]
• Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide, 2nd edition by Michael D. Powers, ed. (Woodbine House, 2000). Part of the series The Special Needs Collection. Forward by Temple Grandin. See also description of first edition. http://www.woodbinehouse.com/cwa.html ISBN: 1890627046 (paperback, 375 pages). [autism,parent,intro]
• Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social and Communication Intervention for Children With Autism by Kathleen Ann Quill. (Paul H Brookes Pub, 2000). http://www.pbrookes.com/e-catalog/books/quill-4536/index.htm ISBN: 1557664536 (paperback, 448 pages). [autism,se,social]
• Pervasive Developmental Disorder: An Altered Perspective by Barbara Quinn & Anthony Malone. (London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2000). http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/qui_per.html ISBN: 1853028762 (paperback, 144 pages). [autism,pdd]
• Growing Up Severely Autistic: They Call Me Gabriel by Kate Rankin. (Jessica Kingsely Pub, 2000). http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/ran_gro.html ISBN: 1853028916 (paperback, 176 pages). [autism,account]
• The Truth Out There by Celia Rees. (DK Publishing, 2000). Ages 9-12. ISBN: 0789426684 (hardcover, 240 pages). [autism,aspergers,children,fiction]
• Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents by Shira Richman. (Jessica Kingsley, 2000). ISBN: 1853029106 (paperback, 160 pages). [autism,behavioral]
• Coping When a Brother or Sister Is Autistic by Marsha Sarah Rosenberg. (Rosen Publishing Group, 2000). Part of the series Coping. ISBN: 0823931943 (hardcover). [autism,family]
• The Martian in the Playground: Understanding the Schoolchild with Asperger's Syndrome by Clare Sainsbury. (Bristol: Lucky Duck Publishing Ltd., 2000). http://www.luckyduck.co.uk/ Selected in 2000 for UK's NASEN (National Association of Special Educational Needs) Academic Book Award. ISBN: 1873942087 . [autism,aspergers,account]
• Making Visual Supports Work in the Home and Community: Strategies for Individuals with Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Jennifer Savner & Brenda Smith Myles. (Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2000). http://www.asperger.net/visulbok.htm ISBN: 096725146X (spiral-bound, 40 pages). [autism,aspergers]
• Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research and Recovery by Karyn Seroussi. (Simon & Schuster, 2000). http://www.simonandschuster.com/book/default_book.cfm?isbn=0684831643 ISBN: 0684831643 (hardcover, 224 pages); ISBN: 0767907981 (paperback, 304 pages, Broadway Books, 2002). [autism,account,allergy]
• Fragile Success: Nine Autistic Children, Childhood to Adulthood, 2nd Ed by Virginia Walker Sperry & Sally Provence. (Paul H. Brookes Pub Co., 2000). Traces their lives for over 30 years. http://www.pbrookes.com/e-catalog/books/sperry-4587/index.htm ISBN: 1557664587 (paperback, 304 pages). [autism,account]
• Learning to Live With High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals by Mike Stanton. (Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2000). Written by a parent with professionals in mind. http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/sta_lea.html ISBN: 1853029157 (paperback, 128 pages). [autism,aspergers,account]
• Too Wise To Be Mistaken, Too Good To Be Unkind: Christian Parents Contend With Autism by Cathy Steere. (Grace and Truth Books, 2000). http://www.graceandtruthbooks.com/ ISBN: 1930133006 (paperback, 192 pages); ISBN: 1930133030 (paperback, 253 pages, Grace and Truth Books, 2005). [autism,account,religious]
• I Am Special: Introducing Children and Young People to Their Autism Spectrum Disorder by Peter Vermeulen. (Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2000). http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/ver_iam.html ISBN: 1853029165 (paperback, 240 pages). [autism,children]
• Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Transactional Developmental Perspective by Amy M. Wetherby, ed & Barry M. Prizant, ed. (Paul H. Brookes, 2000). Part of the series Communication and Language Intervention. Volume 9 in series. http://www.pbrookes.com/e-catalog/books/wetherby-4455/index.htm ISBN: 1557664455 (hardcover, 432 pages). [autism]

Books to avoid

I hate to be negative, but at least one book is nearly universally considered to be very misleading:

• The Empty Fortress

Virtually every other book which has received negative comments also has supporters. Though Donna Williams' books are popular and highly praised, some people suggest they show an atypical type of autism, thus can mislead the reader. The books which emphasize one particular treatment are not thought highly of by supporters of other treatments, especially if the book has negative things to say about other treatments. Two other such books:

• Theory of Mind
• A Child of Eternity

Theory of Mind is probably a good book which bothers some people because of some of its conclusions. A Child of Eternity is cited as an interesting book. It apparently accepts some ESP-explanations of some of the phenomena it reports, which will turn off some readers.

Movie Suggestions

• "Rain Man"
• "Forest Gump"

Related Books

These are books not specifically about autism that have been recommended by readers of the AUTISM list. Most such books have been on the problems associated with sensitivity to food and other substances.

Books on sensitivity to food and other substances

Also includes books on nutrition.

• Is This Your Child? Discovering and treating unrecognized allergies by Doris Rapp. (New York: William Morrow, 1991). Discusses behavior attributed to allergies. http://www.drrapp.com/products.html ISBN: 0688086233 ; ISBN: 0688119077 (paperback, 626 pages). [disability,allergy]
• The Gluten-Free Gourmet: Living Well without Wheat by Bette Hagman. (Henry Holt, 1990). Cookbook for preparing meals that avoid gluten. New edition coming out in 2000. ISBN: 0805012109 (hardcover, 235 pages); ISBN: 0805018352 (paperback, Henry Holt, 1991). [disability,nutrition]
• The Yeast Connection by William G. Crook. (Professional Books, 1989). Describes problems attributed to yeast imbalances in the body. ISBN: 0933478119 . [disability]
• A Shot in the Dark by Harris L. Coulter & Barbara Loe Fisher. (1985). Discusses medical problems attributed to vaccinations/immunizations. ISBN: 089529463X (paperback, 246 pages, 1991). [disability]
• More from the Gluten-Free Gourmet: Delicious Dining Without Wheat by Bette Hagman. (Henry Holt, 1993). Companion to The Gluten-Free Gourment. ISBN: 0805023240 ; ISBN: 0805023232 (paperback, 396 pages, 1994); ISBN: 0805065245 (paperback, due June 2000). [disability,nutrition]
• Prescription for Nutritional Healing by James Balch & Phyllis Balch. Parts are on autism. Second edition published in 1996. [disability,allergy]
• The Gluten Free Gourmet Cooks Fast and Healthy: Wheat Free with Less Fuss and Fat by Bette Hagman. (Henry Holt, 1996). ISBN: 0805039805 ; ISBN: 0805039813 (paperback, 396 pages, Henry Holt, 1997); ISBN: 0805065253 (paperback, due June 2000). [disability,nutrition]
• Turning Lead into Gold: How Heavy Metal Poising Can Affect Your Child and How to Prevent and Treat It by Nancy Hallaway & Zigurts Strauts. (New Star Books, 1996). Discusses medical problems attributed to poisoning from lead and other heavy metals along with prevention and treatment. http://www.netminder.com/MetalDetox ISBN: 0921586515 (paperback, 216 pages). [disability]
• Dr. Braly's Food Allergy and Nutrition Revolution: For Permanent Weight Loss and a Longer, Healthier Life by James Braly & Laura Torbet. (Keats, 1992). ISBN: 0879835907 (paperback, 510 pages, reprint edition). [nutrition,allergy]
• Excitotoxins-The Taste that Kills by Russell L. Blaylock. (Santa FE NM: Health Press, 1996). ISBN: 0929173252 (paperback). [allergy]
• Is This Your Child's World? How You Can Fix the Schools and Homes That Are Making Your Children Sick. by Doris Rapp. (Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1996). 635 pages. http://www.drrapp.com/products.html ISBN: 0553105132 ; ISBN: 1880509059 ; ISBN: 0553378678 (paperback, 656 pages, 1997). [disability,allergy]
• Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet by Elaine Gloria Gottschall. (Kirkton Press, 1994). Revised, formerly Food and the Gut Reaction ISBN: 0969276818 (paperback, 1994). [nutrition]
• Eat Right for Your Type by Peter J. D'Adamo. (Putnam Pub Group, 1996). Or Eat Right 4 Your Type. ISBN: 039914255X (hardcover, 392 pages). [nutrition]
• Brain Allergies: The Psycho-Nutrient Connection by William H. Philpott & Dwight K. Kalita, photographer. (Keats Pub, 1980). Replaced by 2nd edition with different subtitle. ISBN: 087983224X (hardcover, 229 pages); ISBN: 0879834269 (paperback, 235 pages, 1987). [allergy,medical]

Other Disability-related Books

• The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth by Stanley I. Greenspan, Serena Weider & Robin Simons. (Addison-Wesley, 1998). ISBN: 0201407264 (hardcover, 496 pages, Perseus Press). [autism,disability,se]
• The Challenging Child: Understanding, Raising, and Enjoying the Five "Difficult" Types of Children by Stanley I. Greenspan & Jacqueline Salmon. (Addison-Wesley, 1995). Describes the self-absorbed or inattentive child. ISBN: 0201441934 (paperback, Perseus Press, 1996). [disability,se]
• DSM IV: Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th edition) by American Psychiatric Institute. (Washington: American Psychiatric Press, 1987). This book is not about autism but is an important reference in psychological practice. Note that there have been numerous changes since DSM III which affect the diagnoses of Autism and related disorders. Telephone number of publisher: 1-800-368-5777. ISBN: 0890420629 (paperback, 886 pages, June 1994); ISBN: 0890420610 (hardcover, 886 pages, July 1994). [autism,medical,reference]
• What to Do About Your Brain-Injured Child, New Edition by Glenn Doman & David Melton. (Avery Pub. Group, 1994). Update of Glenn Doman's book. The 2005 Square One editions are labeled "Revised and Updated", and the 2003 Gentle Revolution Press edition is labeled "30th Anniversary edition". I am presuming they are the 1994 version. ISBN: 0895295989 (294 pages); ISBN: 1591170222 (290 pages, hardcover, Gentle Revolution Press, 2003); ISBN: 1591170230 (318 pages, paperback, National Book Network, 2003); ISBN: 0757001874 (318 pages, hardcover, Square One Publishers, 2005); ISBN: 0757001866 (318 pages, paperback, Square One Publishers, 2005). [disability]
• Osler's Web: Inside the Labyrinth of The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Epidemic by Hillary Johnson. (Crown, 1996). An investigative report. ISBN: 051770353X (hardcover); ISBN: 0140263470 (paperback, 736 pages, Penguin, 1997). [disability]
• The Out-Of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping With Sensory Integration Dysfunction by Carol Stock Kranowitz. (Perigee, 1998). Forward by Larry B. Silver. Reader: best book on sensory integration. http://www.the-out-of-sync-child.com/ ISBN: 0399523863 (paperback, 322 pages). [disability,si]
• Shadow Syndromes by John J. Ratey & Catherine Johnson. (Pantheon Books, 1997). About very mild forms of psychiatric conditions including ADD and autism. Chapter 6 is entitled "Autistic Echos". ISBN: 0679439684 (hardcover, 384 pages); ISBN: 0553379593 (paperback, 389 pages, 1998); ISBN: 0517282623 (hardcover, Random House, 1998). [autism,disability]
• Reading Too Soon by Susan Martins Miller. (Elmhurst, Illinois: Center for Speech and Language Disorders, 1993). About hyperlexia. ISBN: 0963792105 (paperback). [disability]

Some Oft-mentioned General Books

• Toilet Training in Less than a Day by Nathan H. Azrin & Richard M. Foxx. This book, generally aimed at parents of typical children, describes techniques to help potty training that may be of benefit to autistic children. It also has an appendix outlining some of the authors' experiences with children with special needs. ISBN: 0671693808 (paperback, 198 pages, reissue edition, Pocket Books 1989). [general,parent]
• Everyone Poops by Taro Gami. Original in Japanese, 1977, English translation by Amanda Mayer A book to assist in potty training. ISBN: 0916291456 (Stinchecum: Kane/Miller, 1993, $11.95). [general,parent]

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