Books

 

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Attwood, T. (2015). The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley Publications.

Hamilton, L.M. (2000).Facing Autism. Colorado: Waterbrook Press.

Higashida, N., Yoshida, K., & Mitchell, D. (2016).The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism. New York: Penguin Random House LLC.

Kravis, J.D. (2010). The Aspie Teen’s Survival Guide. Texas: Future Horizons.

Laugenson, E.A. (2013). The Science of Making Friends: Helping Socially Challenged Teens and Young Adults. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass

Myers, J.M. (2010). How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism or Asperger's. Texas: Future Horizons.

Notbohm, E. (2012). Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew. Texas: Future Horizons.

Robinson, R. (2011). Autism Solutions. How to create a healthy and meaningful life for your child. Ontario: Harlequin.

Rogers, S.J., Dawson, G., & Vismara, L.A. (2012). An Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn. New York: Guilford Press.

Simone, R. (2010). Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome (1st Edition). London: Jessica Kingsley Publications.

Sussman, F. (1999). More Than Words (2nd Edition). Hanen Centre.

Weiss, M.J., & Harris, S.L. (2001). Reaching Out, Joining In: Teaching social skills to young children with autism. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Zysik, V., & Notbohm, E. (2010). 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition. Texas: Future Horizons.

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Executive Functions

Books for children and teenagers

Hansen, S.A. (2012). Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens: Help for Unprepared, Late, and Scattered Teens. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

Smyth, B. & Griffin, L.M. (2016). What Were You Thinking?: A Story About Learning to Control Your Impulses. Nebraska; Boys Town Publishing.

Books for parents

Barkley, R. A. (2012). Executive Functions: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Evolved. New York: Guilford Publications.

Dawson, P. & Guare, R. (2004). Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents: A Practical Guide to Assessment and Intervention. New York: Guilford Press.

Dawson, P. & Guare, R. (2009). Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential. New York: Guilford Press.

Guare, R., Dawson, P. & Guare, C. (2012). Smart but Scattered Teens: The "Executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential. New York: Guilford Press.

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Attention Deficit Disorder

Books for children and teenagers

Honos-Webb, L. (2010). The ADHD Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Gain Motivation and Confidence. Oakland: New Harbinger Press.

Miller,K. (2018). Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Fun Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate, Focus, and Succeed. California: Althea Press.

Shapiro, L.E. (2010). The ADHD Workbook for Kids: Helping Children Gain Self-Confidence, Social Skills, & Self-control. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

Books For parents

Barkley, R.A. (2013). Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents. New York; The Guilford Press.

Berlin, M. & Tuckman, A. (2015). Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook). Oakland, New Harbinger Publications.

Hallowell, E.M. & Ratey, J.J. (2011). Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder. New York: Random House.

Taylor, J.F. (2013). The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing.

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Gifted Children

Delise, J.R. (2006). Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for Raising Happy and Successful Children. Texas: Profrock Press Inc.

Webb, J.T., Gore, J.L., Amend, E.R. & DeVries, A.R. (2007). A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children. Arizona: Great Potential Press.

Sensory Processing Disorder

Abraham, D., Braley, P. & Drobnjak, L. (2015). Sensory Processing 101. LLA Media LLC.

Dalgliesh, C. (2013). The Sensory Child Gets Organized: Proven Systems for Rigid, Anxious or Distracted Kids. New York, Simon & Schuster.

Delaney, T. (2009). 101 Games and Activities for Children With Autism, Asperger's and Sensory Processing Disorders. New York: McGraw Hill.

Kranowitz, C. & Miller, L. (2006). The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder. New York: Penguin Putnam Inc.

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Dyslexia

Reid, G., Guise, N. & Guise, J. (2018). The Big Book of Dyslexia Activities for Kids and Teens: 100+ Creative, Fun, Multi-Sensory and Inclusive Ideas for Successful Learning. London: Jessica Kingsley Publications.

Shavwitz, S.E. (2005). Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level. New York: Random House.

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