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Sensory Integration Resources:
Sensory Integration International
1514 Cabrillo Ave.
Torrence, CA 90501-2817
www.aota.orgwww.sensoryint.com
American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
4720 Montgomery Lane PO Box 31220
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
Books on Sensory Integration:
“Sensory Defensiveness in Children Aged 2-12:
An Intervention Guide for Parents and Other Caretakers”
(booklet often referred to as the “Brushing Protocol”)
By: Patricia and Julia Wilbarger
“Out of the Mouths of Babes”
Booklet about oral motor and feeding intervention strategies
By: Sheila and Ron Frick, Patricia Oetter, and Eileen Richter
Sensory Integration Inventory: Revised
By: Judith Reisman & Bonnie Hanschu, 1992
Sensory Integration and the Child and Sensory Integration and Learning Disabilities
These texts are considered the “bibles” of SI information written by the founder of the Sensory Integration philosophy
By: Jean Ayres
How Does Your Engine Run?
A book about assessing arousal states and intervention techniques for both the hypo- and hyper-responsive child
By: Mary Sue Williams & Sherry Shellenberger
The Out-of-Sync Child and The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun
Books giving excellent descriptions and intervention strategies for the child
with sensory processing disorders. Written in “parent-ease.”
By: Carol Kranowitz
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Useful links:
Sensory Integration Network: www.sinetwork.org
Council for Exceptional Children: www.cec.sped.org
TEACCH methodology of instruction: www.teacch.com
Association for Behavior Analysis: www.abainternational.org
American Speech and Hearing Association: www.asha.org
Society for Auditory Integration Techniques: www.sait.org and www.ideatrainingcenter.com
Listening Therapy information: www.vitalsounds.com
"Floortime" Play Therapy and Relationship Developmental Therapy: www.stanleygreenspan.com and www.rdiconnect.com
Generation Rescue: http://www.generationrescue.org/
Advocates for Children's Health Affected by Mercury Poisoning (A-CHAMP): www.achamp.org
SafeMinds: www.safeminds.org
Navigating the Spectrum (Provids workshops and lecures): www.navigatingthespectrum.org
Developmental Delayed Resources, DDR (Lectures. publishes research and networks all concerned parties): http://www.devdelay.org/
Holistic Moms: www.holisticmoms.org
David Kirby: www.evidenceofharm.com
New York State Education Department (Special Education): http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/
Gluten Free/Casein Free Diet: http://www.gfcdiet.com/
Special Carbohyrdrate Diet: http://www.brealkingtheviciouscycle.info/ www.pecanbread.com
Body Ecology Diet: http://www.bodyecology.com/
Feingold Diet: http://www.feingold.org/
Low Oxalate Diet: http://www.branwen.com/rowan/oxalate.htm
Alternative Therapy Information:
Nancy Guberti: www.coachforhealthyliving.com
Whole Child: www.wholechild.info
Dr. Seth Pearl: www.optimalhealthandwellness.com
Dr. Nancy O'Hara: www.drnancyohara.com
National Center for Homeopathy: www.homeopathic.org
CranioSacral Information: www.upledger.com
Defeat Autism Now! medical protocol information: www.defeatautismnow.com
Joint Council on Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: www.jcaai.org
Autism Resources:
www.autismtoday.com
www.autism.com
www.autismone.com
www.autismwebsite.com
www.generationrescue.com
www.safeminds.com
www.nomurcury.com
www.nvic.com
www.naar.com
www.researchautism.com
www.autismspeaks.com
Autism One: http://autismone.org
Autism United: www.autismunited.org/
Autism Research Institute (ARI): http://www.autismwebsite.com/ARI/index.htm
National Autism Association (NAA): http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA): http://www.talkingaboutcuringautism.org/index.html
Defeat Autism NOW (DAN): http://www.defeatautismnow.com/
Autism Speaks: http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Radio Shows:
Autism One Radio hosts several programs daily on topic from medical interventions, educational teaching models, nutrition, and much more. Go to www.autismoneradio.org.
Parent Library
(New titles are added monthly. Books can be borrowed and returned at your leisure by simply signing them out from our library.)
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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE/ HEALTH
- Allergy Free Naturally: 1,000 Nondrug Solution for More than 50 Allergy Related Problems by Rick Ansorge and Eric Metcalf
- Allergy Free: Reverse Underlying Causes of Allergies with Clinically Proven Alternative Therapies by Konrad Kail, N.D., Bobbi Lawrence with Burton Goldberg
- Alternative Medicine: 380 Leading Edge Physicians Explain Their Treatments by Burton Goldberg Group
- Alternative Treatments for Children within the Autistic Spectrum: Effective, Natural Soutions for Learning Disorders, Attention Deficits, and Autistic Behaviors by Deborah Golden Alecson
- The Care and Feeding of Indigo Children by Doreen Virtue, PH.D.
- Child Health Guide: Holistic Pediatrics for Parents by Randall Neustaedter, OMD
- Childhood Illness and the Allergy Connection by Zoltan P. Rona
- Detoxification and Healing: The Key to Optimum Health by Sidney MacDonald Baker, M.D.
- Dr. Crook Discusses Allergy: How it Affects You and Your Child by William G. Crook, M.D.
- Dr. Crook Discusses Hyperactivity: and the Attention Deficit Disorder by William G. Crook,
M.D. - Energy Medicine by Donna Eden
- The Healing Nutrients Within: How to use amino acids to achieve optimum health and fight cancer, Alzheimer's, depression, heart disease, and more by Eric R. Braverman
- Healthy Solutions: A Guide to Simple Healing and Healthy Wisdom by David N. Russell, Ph.D., M.F.A. with Lynn Wiese Sneyd
- An Introduction to "How Does Your Engine Run?: The Alert Program for Self-Regulation" by Mary Sue Williams, OTR & Sherry Shellenberger, OTR
- Medical Aspects of Developmental Disabilities in Children Birth to Three by James A. Blackman
- Mother Warrior by: Jenny McCarthy Foreword by: Jay N. Gordon, M.D., FAAP, Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, UCLA Medical Center, Former Senior Fellow in Pediatric Nutrition, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Institute
- The Natural Medicine Guide to Autism by Stephanie Marohn
- The Nutrition Desk Reference by Robert Garrison, Jr., M.A.,R.Ph. & Elizabeth Somer, M.A.,R.D.
- Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism by Robert L. Koegel and Lynn Kern Koegel.
- Ritalin Free Kids: Safe & Effective Homeopathic Medicine for ADD and Other Bahavorial and Learning Problems by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, N.D., MS.W, and Robert Ullman, N.D.
- Secrets of an Alkaline Body by A.P. Jubb & D. Jubb
- A Sigh of Relief: The First-Aid Handbook for Childhood Emergencies by Martin I. Green
- Sleep Better: A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs, by V. Mark Durand
- Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child: A Parent's Guide to Safe and Effective Relief of Common Childhood Disorders Using Nutritional Supplements, Herbs, Homeopathy, Acupressure, Diet and Conventional Medicine by Janet Zand LAc, OMD, Rachel Walton, RN, Bob Rountree, MD
- Take Control of Your Health by Richard Helfrich
- Targeting Autism: What We know, Don't Know, and Can Do to Help Young Children with Autism & Related Disorders by Shirley Cohen
- The Fabric of Autism by Judith Bluestone
- Tired All the Time: How to Regain Your Lost Energy by Ronald L. Hoffman, M.D.
- Topics in Autism: Healthcare for the Children on the Autism Spectrum by Fred R. Volkmar, M.D. and Lisa A. Weisner, M.D.
- Treating Autism: Parent Stories of Hope and Success edited by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. and Bernard Rimland, Ph.D.
- Vibrational Medicine by Richard Gerber, M.D.
EMOTIONAL/ SPIRITUAL HEALTH
- Autism and the God Connection by William Stillman
- Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain
- Holistic Parenting: Raising Children to a New Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Well-Being by Lynn Wiese Sneyd
- How Happy Families Happen by Audrey Ricker, Ph.D, with Robert E. Calmes, Ed.D., and Lynn Wiese Sneyd
- Keys to Developing Your Child's Self-Esteem by Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D.
- Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys by Dan Kindlon, Ph.D. & Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
- Reiki and the Seven Chakras by Richard Ellis
- You are the Healer by Gene Krackehl
SENSORY DISORDERS
- Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World by Brenda Smith Myles, et. Al
- Autism and Sensing: The Unlost Instinct by Donna Williams
- Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Integration Issues by Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L and Nancy Peske
- Sensory Integration and the Child by A. Jean Ayres, Ph.D
- Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast Too Tight by Sharon Heller, Ph.D.
SOCIAL SKILLS
- Autism Aspergers: Solving the Relationship Puzzle: A New Developmental Program that Opens the Door to Lifelong Social & Emotional Growth by Steven E. Gutstein, Ph.D
- A Children's Book about Being Selfish by Joy Berry
- A Children's Book about Disobeying by Joy Berry
- A Children's Book about Tattling by Joy Berry
- A Children's Book about Teasing by Joy Berry
- A Children's Book about Whining by Joy Berry
- The Hidden Curriculum by Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman, and Ronda L. Schelvan
- Life Skills: Activities for Special Children by Darlene Mannix
- The New Social Story Book (Illustrated Edition) by Carol Gray
- Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children's Socialization and Imagination by Pamela J. Wolfberg
- Relationship Development Intervention with Children, Adolescents and Adults: Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD by Steven E. Gutstein & Rachelle K. Sheely
- Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children: Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD by Steven E. Gutstein & Rachelle K. Sheely
- Social Skills: Activities for Young Children: Including 142 ready to use lessons with reproducible activity sheets to help children recognize and practice appropriate social skills both inside and outside the classroom by Darlene Mannix.
- The Social Skills Picture Book: For High School and Beyond by Jed Baker, Ph.D
- Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspective of Autism by Dr. Temple Grandin and Sean Barron
GUIDES
- Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs by Chantal Sicile-Kira
- The Autistic Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Helping Your Child by: Lorna Wing, M.D. Foreword by: Professors Ami Klin and Fred Volkmar Yale University
- Autism Treatment Guide by Elizabeth K. Gerlach
- Avoiding Burnout: Strategies for Managing Time, Space, and People in Early Childhood Education by la Jorde
- The Bodacious Book of Succulence: Daring to Live Your Succulent Wild Life! by Sark
- Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder by Jaquelyn McCandless, M.D.
- Children with Autism; A Parents Guide by Michael D. Powers, Psy. D.
- The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child by: Attorney Lawrence M. Siegel, Director of the National Deaf Education Project
- The Everything Parent's Guide To Children with Autism by Adelle Jameson Tilton
- The Gift of ADHD by Lara Honos-Webb, PH.D
- Helping Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Stephanie B. Lockshin, Ph.D, Jennifer M. Gillis, and Raymond G. Romanczyk
- How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
- I've Just Been Told That My Child Has...Autistic Spectrum Disorder by Susan Varsames Young, M.A. Ed.
- Legal Rights: A Family Guide of the Catastrophically Ill and Injured by Joseph L. Romano
- Life Journey Through Autism: A Parent's Guide to Research Organization for Autism Research
- The Miller Method: Developing the Capacities of Children on the Autism Spectrum by Arnold Miller with Kristina Chretien
- Mosby's Resource Guide to Children with Disabilities and Chronic Illness by Wallace et. Al
- The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Special Needs, A Guide for Parents and Teachers by: Sue Schwartz, Ph.D., and Joan E. Heller Miller, Ed.M.
- Playing the Hand That’s Dealt to You: A Guide for Parents of Children with Special Needs by Janet Morel
- Preparing For Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning To Adulthood for Those With Autism and Asperger's Syndrome by Dr. Jed Baker
- Quick Reference Guide: Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Assessment & Intervention for Young Children (age 0-3 years)
- Quick Reference Guide: Communication Disorders: Assessment & Intervention for Young Children (age 0-3 years)
- Severe Behavior Problems: A Functional Communication Training Approach by V. Mark Durand
- Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families by Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D.
- Sleep Better! A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs by V. Mark Durand
- Sometimes My Brother: Helping Kids Understand Autism Through A Sibling's Eyes by Angie Healy
- The Survival Guide for Kids with Learning Differences by Gary Fisher, Ph.D and Rhoda Cummings, Ed.D
- A Survival Guide for the Preschool Teacher: Practical Guidelines and Techniques for Organizing and Implementing a Successful Preschool Program by Jean P. Feldman, PH.D
- Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
- Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents & Teachers by Maria Wheeler
- Understanding Autism for Dummies by Stephen Shore, MA and Linda G. Rastelli, M.A.
- When Listening Comes Alive: A Guide to Effective Learning and Communication by Paul Madaule
- You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation by Deborah Tannen Ph.D.
PARENTING/ SPECIAL EDUCATION
- A.D.H.D Doesn’t Mean Disaster by Dennis Swanberg and Diane Passmo with medical contributions by Walt Larimore, M.D.
- A Real Boy: A True Story of Autism, Early Intervention, and Recovery by: Christina Adams
- Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parent's Guide: The Complete and Compassionate Guide, written by Doctors, Nurses, Educators, Lawyers, & Parents Edited by Karen Stray-Gunderson
- Changed by a Child: Companion Notes for Parents of a Child with a Disability by Barbara Gill
- The Challenging Child: Understanding, Raising, and Enjoying the Five "Difficult" Types of Children, by Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D.
- Chase of a Lifetime: A Journey through Therapeutic and Academic Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum by: Denise Carrier
- Dancing in the Rain: Stories of Exceptional Progress by Parents of Children with Special Needs Edited by: Annabel Stehli
- Daniel isn't Talking by: Marti Leimbach
- Developing Your Child for Success: Easy to Follow Activities to Develop Children's Perceptual and Motor Skills and Prepare them for their Early School Years by Kenneth A. Lane, O.P.
- The Difficult Child: A New, Revised, and Expanded Edition of the Acclaimed Work on Understanding and Managing Hard-to-Raise Children by Stanley Turecki, M.D., with Leslie Tonner
- Early Services for Children with Special Needs: Transactions for Family Support
- Elijah's Cup: A Family's Journey into the Community and Culture of High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome by Valerie Paradiz
- Encouraging Potential in Young Children: Creating and Maintaining an Atmosphere That Helps Children Learn, Achieve, and be Better Prepared to Live Satisfying Lives as Adults by Don Weinhouse, Ph.D.
- Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help by Lynn M. Hamilton
- Finding Ben: A Mother's Journey Through the Maze of Asperger's by Barbara Lasalle
- Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Pro-Ed
- For Parents and Professionals: Autism by Kathie Harrington
- Gentle Teaching: A Non-Aversive Approach to Helping Persons with Mental Retardation by John J. McGee, Ph.D.
- Gift from my Son by Keli Lindelien Foreword by Donna Williams
- Helping Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Stephanie B. Lockshin, Ph.D, Jennifer M. Gillis MA, Raymond G. Romanczyk, Ph.D.
- Human Behavior Analysis and Application by Ellen P. Reese
- How Do I Teach This Kid? Visual Work Tasks for Beginning Learners on the Autistic Spectrum by Henry Kimberly
- Infants and Mothers: Differences in Development by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.
- Is This Your Child's World? - How You Can Fix the Schools and Homes That Are Making your Children Sick: Help for children who are hyperactive, asthmatic, disruptive, or suffering from chronic colds or learning problems by Doris J. Rapp, M.D.
- Keys to Parenting the Child With Autism by Marlene Targ Brill
- Learning and Growing Together: Understanding and Supporting Your Child's Development by Claire Lerner L.C.S.W and Amy Laura Dombro, M.S.
- Louder than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism by: Jenny McCarthy Foreword by: David Feinberg, M.D., M.B.A., Medical Director, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
- The Magical Years: The Bowdoin Method at Home by Ruth Bowdoin
- The Miller Method: Developing the Capacities of Children on the Autism Spectrum by Arnold Miller with Kristina Chretien
- My Andrew: Day-to-Day Living with an ASD Child by Wallis A. Simpson
- New Perspectives on Down Syndrome Edited by Siegfried M. Pueschel, Carol Tingey et. al.
- Not Otherwise Specified by Dr. Joan Fallon
- Parent to Parent by Ann Boushey
- Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me by Cynthia Copeland Lewis
- Restoring Balance to a Mother's Busy Life by Beth Wilson Saavedra
- Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World: Unlocking the Potential of your ADD Child by Jeffrey Freed, M.A.T., and Laurie Parsons
- Severe Mental Retardation from Theory to Practice Edited by Diane Bricker and John Filler
- Special Kids Need Special Parents by Judith Loseff Lavin
- Solving the Puzzle of Your Hard to Raise Child by William G. Crook and Laura Stevens
- Sound of Falling Snow: Stories of Recovery from Autism and Related Conditions Edited by: Annabel Stehli
- Strengthening Relationships When Our Children Have Special Needs by Nicholas RM Martin
- Steps to Independence: Teaching Everydau Skills to Children with Special Needs, by Bruce L. Baker and Alan J. Brightman
- The Superbaby Syndrome: Escaping the Dangers of Hurrying your Child by Jean Grasso Fitzpatrick
- Teaching Infants and Preschoolers with Handicaps by Donald B. Bailey, Jr. and Mark Woler
- The Verbal Behavior Approach, by Mary Lynch Barbera
- What to Expect: the Toddler Years by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoff, Sandee E. Hathway, B.S.N.
- The World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders by Bryna Siegel
LANGUAGE/ EDUCATION
- Brain Gym by Paul E. Dennison, Ph.D. and Gail E. Dennison
- Collaborative Decision Making-The Pathway to Inclusion by Ellenmorris Tiegerman-Farber and Christine Radziewicz
- Conducting School-Based Functional Behavioral Assessments by T. Steurart Watson and Mark W. Steege
- Do Touch: Instant, Easy Hands-on Learning Experiences for Young Children by Labritta Gilbert
- Engaging Autism: Using a Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate and Think by Stanley Greenspan. M.D. and Sereda Wieder, PH.D.
- Newborns at Risk: Medical Care and Psychoeducational Intervention by Gail L. Ensher & David A. Clark
- Parents as Partners in Education: The School and Home Working Together by Eugena Hepworth Berger
- Playing, Laughing, and Learning with Children on the Autistic Spectrum by Julia Moor
- Seeing Stars: Symbol Imagery for Phenomic Awareness, Sight Words and Spelling by Nanci Bell
- Smart Moves: Why Learning is Not All in Your Head by Carla Hannaford, Ph.D.
- Teaching Children With Autism: Strategies for Initiating Positive Interactions and Improving Learning Opportunities by Robert L. Koegel and Lynn Kern Koegel
- Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism by Lynn E. McClannahan, Ph.D. and Patricia J.Krantz, Ph.D
- Teaching Language to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities by Mark L. Sundberg, Ph.D & James W. Partington, Ph.D
- Thinking Goes to School: Piaget's Theory in Practice by Hans G. Furth and Harry Wachs
JOURNALS/ MAGAZINES
- Autism/Asperger's Digest Magazine: Over Four Years of Issues
- Children with Handicaps: A Medical Primer by Mark L. Batshaw, M.D. and Yvonne M. Perret
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Edited by Plenum Press
- The Journal of Developmental and Learning Disorders Special Edition The Core Deficit in Autism and Disorders of Relating and Communicating by Simon Baron-Cohen Ph.D., et. Al
- Journal of Early Intervention: (Several Years)
- Report of the Recommendations: Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Assessment & Intervention for Young Children (age 0-3 years)
- Report of the Recommendations: Communication Disorders: Assessment & Intervention for Young Children (age 0-3 years)
- Spectrum Magazine All issues since they began publishing in 2005
- Young Children of Westchester: A Sourcebook of Services Available for Children from Birth to Five Years Old by Jane Berger
HOBBIES AND CRAFTS
- 838 Ways to Amuse a Child by June Johnson
- The Best of Westchester: Over 600 Attractions and Activities to Keep You Entertained in and Around the Golden Apple by Marian Hamilton
- I Can Make Toys by Mary Wallace
- Lotions, Potions, and Slime: Mudpies and More by Nancy Blakey
- School's Out! Resources for Your Child's Time: Afternoons, Weekends, Vacations by Joan M. Bergstrom
- Seeing Clearly: Fun Activities for Improving Visual Skills by Lois Hickman MS, OTR, FAOTA & Rebecca Hutchins OD, FCOVD
DIRECTORIES
- The Directory for Exceptional Children: A Listing of Educational and Training Facilities by Porter Sargeant Publishers
VACCINES
- A Shot in the Dark: Why the P in the DPT vaccination may be hazardous to your Child's Health by Harris L. Coulter & Barbara Loe Fisher
- Evidence of Harm: Mercury in vaccines and the autism epidemic: A Medical Controversy by David Kirby
- Immune Response by Richard Helfrich
- Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective: A Parent's Guide to Childhood Shots by Neil Z. Miller
- What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations (2 Copies) by Stephanie Cave, M.D., F.A.A.F.P with Deborah Mitchell
NOVELS/ AUTOBIOGRAPHIES
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon
- A Different Kind of Perfect by Cindy Dowling, Neil Nicoll. & Bernadette Thomas
- An Exceptional View of Life Written & Illustrated by Children with Disabilities
- The Boy Who Loves Windows: Opening the Heart and Mind of a Child Threatened with Autism by: Patricia Stacey
- Fatal by: Michael Palmer
- Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph Over Autism by Catherine Maurice
- Nobody Nowhere: The Extraordinary Autobiography of an Autistic by Donna Williams
- Out of Silence: An Autistic Boy's Journey into Language and Communication by Russell Martin
- Reflections on Growing Up Disabled Edited by Reginald L. Jones
- The Siege: The First Eight Years of an Autistic Child by Clara Claiborne Park
- A Slant of Sun: One Child's Courage by: Beth Kephart
- Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey through Autism by Dawn Prince-Hughes, Ph.D.
- Teaching Four-Year Olds: A Personal Journey by Carol B. Hillman
- Thinking in Pictures and Other Reports From My Life with Autism by: Temple Grandin
- Victory over ADHD by Deborah Merlin and Larry Cook