A Thorn in My Pocket
120546
Cutler, Eustacia

Temple Grandin's mother tells her intriguing and groundbreaking story. Inarguably the most famous, successful person with autism in the world today, Temple Grandin was a nonverbal, often violent child in the 1950s. Her Mother, Eustacia Cutler, raised Temple when her Child's condition was classified as "Infant Schitzophrenia" brought on by "Frigid Mothering"! "A Magnificent accomplishment" We have come a long way since the 50s and books like this prove it!

Ages: -

$44.79

ASPoetry Illustrated Poems from an Aspie Life
121119
Wendy Lawson

Both reflective and life affirming, these poems offer evocative glimpses of the Asperger experience and will enrich readers' understanding of autism spectrum disorders.

2006

Ages: -

$34.44

Adam's Alternative Sports Day - An Asperger Story
120102
Jude Welton

Nine-year-old Adam dreads Sports Day he usually comes last in the races and never gets chosen for the team events. So he is delighted when Mr Williams, the head teacher, announces that this year there will be an Alternative Sports Day with some very different challenges

2004

Ages: -

$34.44

All Cats have Aspergers Syndrome
121775
Kathy Hoopmann

Takes a playful look at Aspergers Syndrome drawing inspiration from the Feline world. Touching, humerous and insightful, this book evokes the difficulties and joys of raising a child who is different and leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and potential of people with Aspergers Syndrome.

Ages: -

$24.95

Asparagus Dreams
6235
Jessica Peers

Expelled from mainstream education and vaguely aware she has something called Asparagus Syndrome, 12-year-old Jessica is sent away to a residential school for young people with autism

2003

Ages: -

$42.49

Aspects of Aspergers Success in the Teens and Twenties
120791
Maude Brown & Alex Miller

This book is the work of Alex who has Asperger syndrome and her grandmother Maude. It offers practical advice on living life today with Asperger syndrome, including money, romance, friendship and daily living skills.

2004

Ages: 13 - 29

$49.39

Asperger Personal Guide Raising Self Esteem and making the most of Yourself as an Adult with AS
122123
Genevieve Edmonds and Dean Worton

Following the successful publication of the Asperger Love Guide and Asperger Social Guide this third book in the series of three self-help practical life guides covers the personal issues that an adult with Asperger's syndrome faces in a world not designed for people with autism.

2007

Ages: -

$63.25

Asperger Syndrome An OWners Manual What You, Your Parents & Teachers Need to Know
121983
Ellen S Heller Korin

Astutely written to be understood by adolescents, An Owner's Manual describes what Asperger syndrome is and how it can affect daily life.

2007

Ages: 10 - 14

$51.75

Asperger Syndrome and Adults... Is Anyone Listening?
6119
Karen Rodman

Essays and Poems by Spouses, Partners and Parents of Adults with Asperger Syndrome

2003

Ages: -

$40.19

Aspergers and Girls
121915
Tony Attwood Temple Grandin plus 7 more experts

World Experts join women with Aspergers Syndrome to resolve issues that girls face every day.

2007

Ages: -

$36.74

Aspergers in Love
6242
Maxine Aston

Asperger Syndrome (AS) has often been considered to be incompatible with love and relationships, but as the number of people who are diagnosed with the disorder increases, it is becoming apparent that people with AS can and do have full and intimate relationships

2003

Ages: -

POA

Autism The Eighth Colour of the Rainbow, Learn to Speak Autistic
6120
Florica Stone

Through her questioning of traditional approaches regarding autism, and with determination and patience, Florica Stone has been able to develop a satisfying and supportive two-way channel of communication with her autistic son.

2004

Ages: -

$56.29

Autism An Inside-Out Approach
6142
Donna Williams

An Innovative Look at the 'Mechanics' of 'Autism' and its Developmental 'Cousins'. 326 Pages

1996

Ages: -

$51.75

Autistic Planet
122152
Jennifer Elder

Autistic Planet is a magical world where all trains run exactly to time, where people working in offices have rocking chairs, and where all kids dream of winning the chess World Cup. Join us on a journey to this alternative reality, where being different is ordinary, and being "typical" is unheard of!
Full of color illustrations and written in child-friendly rhyme, this book will be much loved by children, particularly those on the autism spectrum, their parents, teachers, carers and siblings.

2007

Ages: -

$34.45

Autistics' Guide to Dating A Book by Autistics, for Autistics and Those Who Love Them or Who Are In
122520
Emilia Murry Ramey and Jody John Ramey

For people on the autism spectrum dating is so often an elusive art form, requiring the very skills--in communication, in social perception--that don't come naturally to them. This book presents strategies for overcoming social skills deficits and sensory issues, to make for relationship success.

200802

Ages: -

$30.75

Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
4128
Stephen Shore

This honest, courageous book, written by a person with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome, offers so much more than the traditional autobiography.

Ages: -

$45.94

Born on a Blue Day Inside the extraordinary mind of an Autistic Savant A memoir
122858
Tammet , Daniel

Born on a Blue Day traces the inspiring story of one man, an autistic savant with genius-level mathematical talents, a near photographic memory, and a super human capacity for math and language in a first hand account.
Fascinating and inspiring, "Born on a Blue Day" explores what it's like to be special and gives us an insight into what makes us all human -- our minds.

2007

Ages: -

$37.89

Born on the Wrong Planet
123341
Erica Hammerschmidt

Born on the Wrong Planet is the story of the author's childhood and young adulthood coping with the challenges of Asperger Syndrome.

2008

Ages: -

$51.75

Breaking Autism's Barriers: A Father's Story
4130
Bill Davis

Ages: -

$52.84

Breaking The Silence Michaels Story High Functioning Autistic Young Adult
120787
Judith Cohen

2005

Ages: 0 - Adult

$44.79

Bright Splinters of the Mind: A Personal Story of Research with Autistic Savants
4131
Beate Hermelin

Ages: -

$52.84

Buster and the Amazing Daisy
4030
Nancy Ogaz

Buster and the Amazing Daisy is not just a humorous and engaging story. It will also give its readers an insight into the hopes and dreams, as well as the fears and frustrations, of many children with autism.
112 Pages

2002

Ages: -

$27.54

Captain Tommy
4190
Abby Ward Messner

This charming book has been available for several years, but it only now receiving the wide recognition it deserves. It is for younger children (grades 1-4), and illustrates the way one young boy, reluctantly at first, but with increased interest, becomes an important contributor to the life of a fellow student with autism. Very popular with "normal" students.

Ages: -

$18.34

Coming Out Asperger
121157
Dinah Murray

Diagnosis, disclosure and self confidence.
With a relative lack of books covering Asperger Syndrome (AS), Murray has gathered a collection of articles addressing an important and little-mentioned aspect of the disease: What are the consequences of disclosing an Asperger condition?

2006

Ages: -

$44.79

Contentious Issues: Discussion Stories for Young People
4136
Marianna Csoti

Ages: -

$68.94

Dear Charlie a Grandfathers Love Letter
4186
Earle Martin

Today, more grandparents are taking an active role in the lives of their grandchildren with autism. This book began as a series of love letters from grandfather to grandson and has grown into one of the most touching and insightful books we offer.

Ages: -

$33.95

Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
120338
Temple Grandin, Kate Duffy

This career planning guide is written specifically for high-functioning adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum, their families, teachers, and counselors.

Ages: 18 -

$44.85

Discovering My Autism
10317
Edgar Schneider

Apologia Pro Vita Sua (with apologies to Cardinal Newman).
125 Pages

1999

Ages: -

$52.84

Embracing the Sky
Poems beyond Disability
4036
Craig Romkema

In this collection of poems, Craig Romkema describes the daily journey of an individual whose body is encumbered with the symptoms of autism and cerebral palsy, but whose mind and spirit are relatively unaffected. Forcing the barriers aside momentarily, he shares his life experience, offering insights into a life beyond disability.
80 Pages

2002

Ages: -

$27.54

Emergence Labeled Autistic
10306
Temple Grandin, Margaret Scariano

A testament to the courage of a woman who has overcome a serious disability to lead a normal life. I hope all teachers and parents of autistic people will read and understand this book." -William Christopher,actor, Father Mulcahy in TV's M*A*S*H and father of an autistic child.

1986

Ages: 18 - Adult

$56.35

Everyday Heaven. Journeys Beyond the Stereotypes of Autism
6137
Donna Williams

Described as enthralling, deeply moving and gripping, this book will strike a lasting chord not only with autistic readers and professionals seeking to better understand those on the autism spectrum but all of us who simply dream of daring to love deeply, to adventure and to deal triumphantly with the losses along the way.

2004

Ages: -

$42.49

Exposure Anxiety - The Invisible Cage
4026
Donna Williams

An Exploration of Self-Protection Responses in the Autism Spectrum and Beyond
352 Pages

2002

Ages: -

$45.94

Finding a Different Kind of Normal Misadventures with Austism
121118
Jeanette Purkis

Misadventures with Aspergers Syndrome
Jeanette's remarkable life and her journey towards finding a different kind of normal is compelling and inspiring reading for people with autism spectrum disorders, and those living or working with them.

2006

Ages: -

$40.19

Fragile Success: Ten Autistic Children, Childhood to Adulthood
4140
Virginia Walker Sperry

Ages: -

$64.34

From Another Planet Autism from Within
120792
Dominique Dumortier

This book explains the experience of an autistic person facing the everyday events we easily manage.

2004

Ages: 18 -

$48.00

Glass Half-Empty, Glass Half-Full: How Asperger's Syndrome Changed My Life
121000
Chris Mitchell

This gripping and at times astonishing story will be inspirational to all adults either facing Aspergers Syndrome personally or interacting with someone who has been diagnosed.In his own imitable style, Chris Mitchell describes his life before and after diagnosis with Aspergers Syndrome. We follow Chris through primary and secondary school, where his lack of social interaction and anger continually land him in trouble, and where he is bullied for being different.

2005

Ages: 18 -

$67.85

Growing Up Severely Autistic: They Call Me Gabriel
4142
Kate Rankin

Ages: -

$50.54

Haze
6129
Kathy Hoopmann

Acclaimed author of the Asperger Adventures series for children Kathy Hoopmann has turned her hand to a novel for teenagers.

2003

Ages: -

$28.69

Hitchhiking Through Asperger Syndrome
10315
Lise Pyles

286 Pages

2002

Ages: -

$42.49

I'm not Naughty - I'm Autistic
Jodi's Journey
4028
Jean Shaw

At eighteen months old, Jodi Shaw suddenly changed from being a happy, lively, loving baby into the toddler from hell - withdrawn, refusing to talk, play or be touched, unable to concentrate or be still. Written by his mother but told from Jodi's perspective, this is a fascinating, funny, and insightful account of growing up with autism. The difficulties faced by the now 13-year-old Jodi and his family (obtaining a diagnosis, seeking support and, above all, learning to live with autism twenty-four hours a day) are not underplayed, but are recounted with empathy and humour.
128 Pages

2002

Ages: -

$36.74

Laughing and Loving With Autism
4179
Wayne Gilpin

A humorous look at autism. Written by a parent, it offers warm and wonderful stories by parents and teachers that will make you laugh out loud while learning more about autism as you gain a new perspective!

Ages: -

$17.19

Life Behind Glass
A Personal Account of Autism Spectrum Disorder
10308
Wendy Lawson

118 Pages.

Ages: -

$39.04

Life and Love Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults
121976
Zosia Zaks forward by Temple Grandin

Written for autistic adults, this amazingly comprehensive book describes and suggests concrete ways to deal with challenges that may arise in areas of both daily life and love, covering everything from grocery shopping to getting along better with family members.

2006

Ages: -

$83.95

Like Colour to the Blind. Soul Searching and Soul Finding
6140
Donna Williams

In these three autobiographies, Donna Williams recounts the story of her struggle with autism: how it has shaped her world and the way in which she attempts to break through to the other side.

1998

Ages: -

$39.04

Listening to the Experts Students with Disabilities Speak Out
121404
Edited by Elizabeth B. Keefe, Veronica M. Moore, & Frances R. Duff

In this one-of-a-kind book, students with a range of disabilities speak candidly about their past and present school experiences, both in self-contained classrooms and in inclusive environments.

2006

Ages: -

$40.25

Little Rainman
4187
Karen Simmons

This wonderfully illustrated book is written by a mother as if the child with autism is speaking. Many teachers and parents use the book to educate peers and siblings as Jonathan "describes" his challenges and feelings.

Ages: -

$26.39

Living the Good Life with Autism
6237
Edgar Schneider

His discovery only in retirement that he has high-functioning autism provided Edgar Schneider at last with an explanation for his many differences, explored in Discovering my Autism

2003

Ages: -

POA

Lucy's Story: Autism and Other Adventures
4147
Lucy Blackman

Ages: -

$52.84

Making Sense of the Unfeasible - My Life Journey with Asperger Syndrome
6236
Marc Fleisher

Before he received his diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (AS) in the 1970s, Marc Fleisher was considered mentally retarded; yet he went on against the odds to gain two maths degrees and to undertake post-graduate studies in maths

2003

Ages: -

POA

More Laughing and Loving with Autism
4180
Wayne Gilpin

The sequel to Laughing and Loving with Autism. Written by a parent, it offers more warm and wonderful stories by parents and teachers that will make you laugh out loud while learning more about autism as you gain a new perspective!

1994

Ages: -

$18.34

More Than Little ProfessorsChildren with Asperger Syndrome In Their Own Words
123338
Lisa Barrett Mann

This collection of quotes, stories, poems, and essays from children with Asperger Syndrome, ages 2-17, offers us a glimpse into their daily lives, relationships, challenges, and victories, from their own perspective. Twenty years ago, only a few academics even knew the term "Asperger Syndrome." Today, this high functioning autism spectrum disorder is one of the most rapidly growing diagnoses among school children.

2008

Ages: 2 - 17

$39.00

Mozart and The Whale An Aspergers Love Story
121974
by Jerry and Mary Newport with Johnny Dodd

Jerry and Mary Newport tell a boy-meets-girl, boy-loses girl, boy-finds-girl love story-but with a difference. Both have Asperger's Syndrome. Before being diagnosed, their "terminal cluelessness" leads to many frustrations in their lives, and in Mary's case, even trauma. The realization of their Asperger's Syndrome was an epiphany for each of them. Follow this vivacious couple as they explore their own identities through love.

2007

Ages: -

POA

Mozart and the Whale DVD An Asperegers Love Story
121975
Jerry and Mary Newport

Jerry and Mary Newport tell a boy-meets-girl, boy-loses girl, boy-finds-girl love story-but with a difference. Both have Asperger's Syndrome. Before being diagnosed, their "terminal cluelessness" leads to many frustrations in their lives, and in Mary's case, even trauma. The realization of their Asperger's Syndrome was an epiphany for each of them. Follow this vivacious couple as they explore their own identities through love.

2007

Ages: -

$69.00

Much More Laughing and Loving with Autism
4067
Wayne Gilpin

A collection of "real life" warm and humorous stories.
The final in the series, this book offers new stories that reflect how "we" are perceived by those with autism and Asperger's Syndrome. A special section contains e-mails from the author's son that have kept the family in stitches. As with the first two, guaranteed to have you laughing out loud.

2002

Ages: -

$18.34

My Autobiography an able autistic person ON SPECIAL
122173
David Miedzianik

A autobiography by David Miedzianik - an able autistic person.

Ages: -

$17.25

My Son Fred - Living with Autism
120127
Maud Deckmar

Maud Deckmar tells a touching and honest story of living with Fred, her eldest child, who has autism and an intellectual disability. She recounts here the great struggles and sorrows as well as the love and happiness she has experienced from his early childhood to adulthood.

2004

Ages: -

$42.49

Nobody Nowhere. The Remarkable Autobiography of an Autistic Girl
6141
Donna Williams

In Nobody Nowhere, she describes the desolation of the first twenty-five years of her life, before discovering the word 'autism' - a label which brought with it some answers and the hope of a sense of belonging.

1998

Ages: -

$42.49

Not Just Anything. A Collection of Thoughts on Paper
6139
Donna Williams

Not Just Anything is a mosaic of logic, passion and philosophical musings by Donna Williams, sometimes jolting, sometimes moving, often illuminating.

2004

Ages: -

$29.84

On My Own Terms: My Journey with Asperger's
120559
Robert Sanders

This important book is an autobiographical story portraying the life of a person with Asperger's Syndrome, the high functioning and mild form of autism.

2004

Ages: -

$60.95

Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges for Children with Asperger Syndrome
120331
Haley Myles

What do you do if you receive a gift you don't care for? How do you handle someone who brags and shows off? What do you do at a social event where you don't know anybody?

2008

Ages: 5 - 11

$45.00

Pretending to be Normal Living with Asperger's
4091
Liane Willey

Dr. Willey provides an insightful look into her world, as she and her youngest daughter both have Asperger's Syndrome. Recently featured in the New York Times, Pretending to be Normal entitles others to peer into the lives of those who have Asperger's and discover what their life is like. It is written in a warm and personal fashion with a foreword by Dr. Tony Attwood who says "(this) book will be an inspiration for thousands of people throughout the world."

1999

Ages: -

$40.19

Rock and A Hard Place
121987
Ann Sutcliffe

Rock and a Hard Place draws the reader into the heartbreaking dilemma faced by Lucy, mother of three children, the oldest of whom has severe autism. Due to 9-year-old Hollie's erratic and often destructive behaviors, the day-to-day life of the rest of the family is fragmented and chaotic, putting a strain on Lucy's marriage and affecting her younger children, who are beginning to show signs of low self-esteem and lack of focus. In trying to get the best possible educational services for her daughter and at the same time preserve her family, Lucy is stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place.

2007

Ages: -

$56.35

Running with Walker
6238
Robert Hughes

Walkers father, Robert Hughes, tells a touching and inspiring story of discovering that their perfect little boy had a problem

2003

Ages: -

POA

Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum
120133
Wendy Lawson

This book will give courage and information to adults with autism or Asperger Syndrome and provide essential insights to those living and working with them.

2004

Ages: -

$48.24

Somebody Somewhere. Breaking Free from the World of Autism
6138
Donna Williams

Donna Williams recounts the story of her struggle with autism: how it has shaped her world and the way in which she attempts to break through to the other side.

1998

Ages: -

$36.74

Somebody Somewhere: Breaking Free from the World of Autism
4166
Donna Williams

Ages: -

$57.44

Soon Will Come the Light
4178
Thomas McKean

Written by an autistic adult who offers a view rarely before seen, this sensitive, humorous book won the Autism Society of America's "Literary Achievement Award." Look inside the world of Tom McKean growing up in a confusion of misdiagnosis, spending years in an institution and finally his journey into adulthood while seeking answers. His challenges, discoveries and victories will move you. His poetry, songs and humor will delight you.

Ages: -

$36.74

Special People, Special Ways
4189
Arlene Maguire

"Special People, Special Ways" presents a positive image of persons with disbilities. It shares the message that even though each of us may have something different about us, we share many commonalities. Coupled with the colorful illustrations, the book conveys the message that although painful at times, being different can also be glorious.

Ages: -

$28.69

Succeeding with Autism: Hear My Voice
120647
Judith H Cohen

Michael is a young man who has succeeded in managing his autism and is experiencing success in life despite a diagnosis that might have predicted only disability and despair. He did not talk during his early childhood and displayed the classic traits of a severely autistic child, but he has broken out of his silence to help others to learn from his insights and experiences.

2005

Ages: -

$43.64

Temple Grandin Video Series
4089
Temple Grandin

Temple eloquently describes not only her challenges in these areas but also offers ideas as to how other people with autism can meet those obstacles and improve their lives.

Ages: -

$56.92

The Asperger Social Guide How to Relate to Anyone in Any Social Situation as an Adult with AS
122124
Genevieve Edmonds and Dean Worton

The imposition of 'social skills' teaching is sometimes seen as stemming from a negative attitude to social difference. Participation in 'activities' might be resented by the AS community and the choice to learn and adopt neuro-typical behaviour should to be offered as an option and in a very respectful way.

2006

Ages: -

$63.25

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
6356
Mark Haddon

An extraordinary novel portraying a young man who goes on a mission to find who killed his neighbor's dog

2004

Ages: -

$29.95

The Feeling's Unmutual - Growing Up With Asperger Syndrome (Undiagnosed)
120117
Will Hadcroft

This original and highly readable book offers a fresh insight into the experience of feeling unmutual', or misunderstood and how this can result in bullying at school and in the workplace, escalating into social phobia, paranoia and obsessive behaviour.

2004

Ages: -

$48.24

The Girl Who Spoke with Pictures Autism Through Art
123137
Eileen Miller

For many years Eileen Miller's daughter, Kim, was unable to verbalize her experiences and emotions, but she was able to communicate using a less conventional language: her art. The Girl who Spoke with Pictures tells the story of a young woman with autism, and how her enlightening drawings enabled her to share her view of the world.

Ages: -

$56.35

The Hidden World of Autism Writing and Art by Children with High functioning Autism
122442
Rebecca Chilvers

Due Nov 2007
272 PP. The reflections from the children with Autism provide a deep awareness often unspoken in typical children , much less from those that experience a disorder marked by assumed limited insight.

2007

Ages: -

$50.54

The Legendary Blobshocker
4188
Ryan Wilson

Ryan is a nine year old active and handsome boy with a delightful personality and imagination. He also has autism and wrote and illustrated this colorful storybook. A book for the general population, using the imagination of one challenged child.

Ages: -

POA

The Other Country A Father's Journey with Autism AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR
123065
Michael Whelan

The Other Country is Michael Whelan's intimate account of a father's own struggle to accept autism and the effect this has on his work, career and, in particular, his deteriorating performance as a driver on busy roads.

2009

Ages: -

$37.90

The Way I See It A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's
123221
Dr. Temple Grandin

Every library, large or small, needs this book on its shelves. Every school, large or small, with the responsibility of educating children with autism or Asperger's needs the guidance this book offers. . . . Last, and certainly not least, every parent will find within these pages golden nuggets of advice, encouragement, and hope to fuel their day-to-day journey through their child's autism

Ages: -

$26.95

Thicker than water Essays by Adult Siblings of people with Disabilities New, Due May
123818
Don Meyer

39 Thought provoking essays by siblings who have Autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, seizures, visual impairment and other developmental disabilities. Reflections on how their lives have been indelibly shaped by their siblings. This absorbing collection offers other siblings the catharsis of discovery and shared experiences. THICKER THAN WATER provides fascinating reading for siblings, parents, caregivers, and anyone who shares a long-term relationship with aperson with special needs or wonders what that experience may be like.

2009

Ages: -

$49.95

Thinking in Pictures and Other Reports from my Life with Autism
10291
Temple Grandin

Autism and visual thought, sensory problems, emotion, relationships, medication and new treatments. Developing autistic talent-genius.
222 Pages

1995

Ages: 0 - Adult

$37.89

Through the Eyes of Aliens: A Book about Autistic People
4169
Jasmine Lee O'Neill

The book contains a wealth of insight into the autistic world and the author covers all the main topics of most concern for people with autism.

1998

Ages: -

$42.49

Trevor Trevor
4185
Diane Twachtman-Cullen

Trevor Trevor is a metaphor for children written in the Ericksonian tradition. A child whose characteristics and problems in social relationships suggest a form of autism or other type of pervasive developmental disorder, Trevor is also a child with impressive, though isolated skills. Unfortunately, like so many children with social interaction problems, it is not Trevor's strengths which his classmates notice, but rather his differences. Change comes through the efforts of a caring and sensitive teacher. Trevor Trevor is designed to be read to children by adults.

Ages: -

$44.85

Understanding and Working With the Spectrum of Autism
10320
Wendy Lawson

An Insiders View
223 Pages

2001

Ages: -

$39.04

Voices from the Spectrum
121158
Cindy N. Ariel and Robert A. Naseef

Voices from the Spectrum is a compelling collection of personal accounts from people on the autism spectrum and those who care for them, including professionals, friends and family members.

2005

Ages: -

$41.34

When Babies Read
121165
Audra K Jensen

A practical guide to helping young children with Hyperlexia, Aspergers syndrome and high functioning Austism

2005

Ages: -

$40.19

When Snow Turns to Rain
4194
Craig Schulze

One Family's struggle to Solve the riddle of Autism

Ages: -

$44.85