Non-Autism Books of Interest - Not specifically about autism
- Douglas M. Arone.
- The Theorem: Complete Answers to Human Behaviour
(O Books, 2006).
http://www.thetheorem.com/
ISBN: 190504710X (paperback, 496 pages, ISBN-13: 978-1905047109).
[general]
- Tony Attwood.
- Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anger
(Future Horizons, 2004).
ISBN: 1932565213 (paperback, ISBN-13: 978-1932565218).
[general,behavioral]
- Tony Attwood.
- Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety
(Future Horizons, 2004).
ISBN: 1932565221 (paperback, ISBN-13: 978-1932565225).
[general,behavioral]
- Nathan H. Azrin & Richard M. Foxx.
- Toilet Training in Less than a Day.
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]
- Ruth Weltmann Begun, editor.
- Ready-To-Use Social Skills Lessons & Activities for Grades 1-3
(Jossey-Bass, 1995).
Not specifically aimed at disabilities, but could be useful. Other books available for other grade levels.
ISBN: 0876288646 (spiral bound); ISBN: 087628473X (paperback, 240 pages, Jossey-Bass 1998).
[social,general,se]
- Ruth Weltmann Begun, editor.
- Ready-to-Use Social Skills Lessons & Activities for Grades 7-12
(Jossey-Bass, 1995).
ISBN: 0876288662 (spiral bound, 212 pages); ISBN: 0876284756 (paperback, 240 pages, Jossey-Bass, 1998).
[social,general,se]
- Lindsey Biel & Nancy Peske.
- Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Integration Issues
(Penguin, 2005).
ISBN: 014303488X (paperback, 416 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0143034889).
[general,si]
- Jonathan Brostoff & Linda Gamlin.
- Food Allergies and Food Intolerance: The Complete Guide to Their Identification and Treatment
(Inner Traditions Intl Ltd, 2000).
ISBN: 0892818751 (paperback, 470 pages).
[general,medical,allergy]
- Joseph R. Cautela & June Groden.
- Relaxation
(1978).
[general]
- Cathi Cohen.
- Raise You Child's Social IQ: Stepping Stones to People Skills for Kids
(Advantage Books, 2000).
ISBN: 0966036689 (paperback, 292 pages).
[general,social]
- Carolyn Cunningham & Kee MacFarlane.
- When Children Abuse: Group Treatment Strategies for Children With Impulse Control Problems
(Safer Society Press, 1996).
ISBN: 1884444237 (paperback, 272 pages).
[general,se]
- Joanne Cuthbertson & Susie Schevill.
- Helping Your Child Sleep Through the Night
(Main Street Press, 1985).
ISBN: 0385192509 (paperback, 246 pages).
[general,parent]
- Lori Ernsperger & Tania Stegen-Hanson.
- Just Take A Bite: Easy, Effective Answers to Food Aversions and Eating Challenges!
(Future Horizons, 2004).
ISBN: 1932565124 (paperback, 236 pages).
[general,nutrition,disability]
- Jan Faull.
- Mommy! I Have to Go Potty!: A Parent's Guide to Toilet Training
(Parenting Press, 1996).
ISBN: 0965047709 (paperback, 140 pages).
[general,parent]
- Betsy Franco.
- Caring, Sharing & Getting Along: Grades PreK-1
(Scholastic, 2000).
Not specifically aimed at disabilities, but could be useful.
ISBN: 0439201055 (paperback, 64 pages).
[social,general,se]
- Taro Gami.
- Everyone Poops.
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]
- Malcom Gladwell.
- Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
(Little, Brown and Company, 2005).
Includes discussion of autism. Author takes autism to be inability to read minds.
ISBN: 0316172324 (hardcover, 288 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0316172325); ISBN: 0316010669 (paperback, 320 pages, Back Bay Books, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-0316010665); ISBN: 0316011789 (hardcover large print, 304 pages, Thorndike Press, 2005, ISBN-13: 978-0316011785); ISBN: 1586217194 (unabridged audio CD, Hachette Audio, 2005, ISBN-13: 978-1586217198); ISBN: 1586217615 (unabridged audio Cassette, Hachette Audio, 2005, ISBN-13: 978-1586217617).
[general,social]
- Daniel Goleman.
- Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ for Character, Health and Lifelong Achievement
(Bantam, 1995).
ISBN: 055309503X (hardcover, 352 pages); ISBN: 0553375067 (paperback, 352 pages, Bantam, 1997); ISBN: 1559273828 (cassette, abridged, 1995).
[general]
- Daniel Goleman.
- Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships
(Bantam, 2006).
ISBN: 0553803522 (hardcover, 416 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0553803525); ISBN: 055338449X (paperback, 416 pages, Bantam, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-0553384499); ISBN: 0739326791 (hardcover large print, 704 pages, Random House, 2006, ISBN-13: 978-0739326794); ISBN: 1593973713 (unabridged audio CD, Audio Renaissance, 2006, ISBN-13: 978-1593973711); ISBN: 1593979843 (abridged audio CD, Audio Renaissance, 2006, ISBN-13: 978-1593979843).
[general,social]
- Temple Grandin & Sean Barron.
- Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships
(Future Horizons, 2004).
ISBN: 193256506X (hardcover).
[general]
- Linda A. Hodgdon.
- Ten Tried & True Tools to Turn Trials into Teamwork
(QuirkRoberts Publishing).
http://www.usevisualstrategies.com/ten/ten.htm
[general]
- Barry Neil Kaufman.
- Happiness is a Choice
(Fawcett Books, 1994).
ISBN: 0449907996 (reprint edition, paperback).
[general]
- Stanley D. Klein, editor & John D. Kemp, editor.
- Reflections from a Different Journey: What Adults with Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew
(McGraw-Hill, 2004).
ISBN: 0071422692 (hardcover, 224 pages).
[disability,general]
- Roy B. Kupsinel.
- A Patient's Guide to Mercury-Amalgam Toxicity.
paperback, 75 pages.
[disability,general]
- Jax Peters Lowell.
- The Gluten-Free Bible: The Thoroughly Indispensable Guide to Negotiating Life without Wheat
(Owl Books, 2005).
Revision of Against the Grain.
ISBN: 0805077464 (paperback, 560 pages).
[general,allergy]
- Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman & Ronda L. Schelven.
- The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations
(Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2004).
ISBN: 1931282609 (paperback, 96 pages).
[general,social]
- National Education Association.
- Truth in Labeling: Disproportionality in Special Education
(National Education Association, 2007).
ISBN: 0810620405 (paperback, 52 pages).
[se,general]
- Aviva Jill Romm.
- Vaccinations: A Thoughtful Parent's Guide: How to Make Safe, Sensible Decisions and the Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives
(Inner Traditions Intl Ltd, 2001).
ISBN: 0892819316 (paperback, 288 pages).
[general,medical,vaccine]
- Thomas Sowell.
- The Einstein Syndrome: Bright Children Who Talk Late
(Basic Books, 2001).
ISBN: 0465081401 (hardcover, 256 pages); ISBN: 046508141X (paperback, 256 pages, Basic Books, 2002).
[general,disability]
- Thomas Sowell.
- Late-Talking Children
(HarperCollins, 1997).
ISBN: 0465038344 (hardcover, 192 pages); ISBN: 0465038352 (paperback, 224 pages, Basic Books, 1998).
[general,disability,account]
- Bonnie Baron Strickland & Ann P. Turnbull.
- Developing and Implementing Individualized Education Programs, 3rd Edition
(Prentice Hall, 1990).
ISBN: 0675211425 (paperback, 528 pages).
[general,se]
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