The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook: Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions. Sarah Hendrickx, $24.95

The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-Diversity Handbook is a handy first-reference point guide to the full range of developmental conditions as they affect adolescents and adults. Each chapter focuses on a different condition, describing its history, causes and characteristics, its implications for the individual, diagnosis and assessment, treatments and approaches, and strategies for providing support and self-support. A wide range of conditions are covered, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, OCD, Tourette's and Anxiety Disorders.

The Asperger Plus Child helps parents, educators and caregivers to understand the Asperger child who has other conditions including Bipolar Disorder, Nonverbal Learning Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder. Written for parents, teachers, counselors, and medical professionals, The Asperger Plus Child offers insights including:

• Why it is important to understand the real difference between autism and Asperger Syndrome
• How you can tell if a child has AS or ADD and why the distinction will become more important as the child grows through his teen years
• What a child with AS who also has a nonverbal learning disability looks like compared to a child with AS without an NLD

Though each child is as different as a fingerprint, there are shared patterns as well as important differences. The Asperger Plus Child presents a commonsense, interesting, and understandable description of these essential distinctions.

Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Strategies and Solutions. Nick Dubin, $22.95

Bullying is a serious problem for people with Asperger Syndrome, both at school and in the workplace … This book offers individuals with AS who are being bullied the opportunity to see that they are not alone, and it is an invaluable source of advice for parents, teachers, professionals and personnel managers.

The Asperger’s Answer Book: Professional Answers to 275 of the Top Questions Parents Ask. Susan Ashley, $16.99

In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing—and often conflicting—information, The Asperger’s Answer Book provides them with clear and confident counsel. Written by an experienced child psychologist, The Asperger’s Answer Book covers such topics as:

• Is it autism or is it Asperger’s?
• Getting your child evaluated
• Emotional intelligence
• Routines and rituals
• Motor skills
• Sensory sensitivity
• Growing up with Asperger’s Syndrome

Asperger’s and Girls. Featuring Tony Atwood, Temple Grandin, Catherine Faherty, Mary Wrobel, Teresa Bolick, et al. $21.50

Covering topics such as diagnoses, education, puberty, relationships and careers, experts in the field share practical advice for women and girls diagnosed with Asperger’s, and their caregivers. Providing current information, personal experience, and practical advice, Asperger’s and Girls recognizes the unique difficulties of girls on the spectrum.

Asperger’s in Pink: a Mother and Daughter Guidebook for Raising (and Being) a Girl with Asperger’s. Julie Clark, $15.95

Join author and mom Julie Clark as she shares her insights on raising a daughter with Asperger's syndrome.  On the way you'll be delighted and intrigued by candid commentary from her daughter Kristina, whose spirit and perseverance outweigh any obstacle she may face.

Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome. Rudy Simone, $22.95

This is a must-have handbook written by an Aspergirl for Aspergirls, young and old. Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt, and savant skills, to friendships, romance and marriage. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered, along with depression, meltdowns and being misunderstood. Including the reflections of over thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum, as well as some partners and parents, Rudy identifies recurring struggles and areas where Aspergirls need validation, information and advice. As they recount their stories, anecdotes, and wisdom, she highlights how differences between males and females on the spectrum are mostly a matter of perception, rejecting negative views of Aspergirls and empowering them to lead happy and fulfilled lives.

The Best Kind of Different: Our Family’s Journey with Asperger’s Syndrome.  Shonda Schilling, $16.99

The Best Kind of Different is an intimate portrait of two parents struggling to understand the complex beauty of their son.

Children with High-Functioning Autism: a Parent’s Guide. Claire Hughes-Lynch, $19.99

Children with High-Functioning Autism: a Parent’s Guide offers parents the information needed to help them cope with their child’s autism and to navigate the path as they first perceive differences, seek assistance and treatment, and help their child develop into his or her full potential.

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome. Tony Attwood, $27.95

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.

Drawing on case studies and personal accounts from Attwood's extensive clinical experience, and from his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is both authoritative and extremely accessible. Chapters examine:

• causes and indications of the syndrome
• the diagnosis and its effect on the individual
• theory of mind
• the perception of emotions in self and others
• social interaction, including friendships
• long-term relationships
• teasing, bullying and mental health issues
• the effect of AS on language and cognitive abilities, sensory sensitivity, movement and co-ordination skills
• career development.

There is also an invaluable frequently asked questions chapter and a section listing useful resources for anyone wishing to find further information on a particular aspect of AS, as well as literature and educational tools.

Essential reading for families and individuals affected by AS as well as teachers, professionals and employers coming in contact with people with AS, this book should be on the bookshelf of anyone who needs to know or is interested in this complex condition.

Create a Reward Plan for Your Child with Asperger Syndrome. John Smith, Jane Donlan & Bob Smith, $24.95

Reward plans encourage positive behavior using the incentive of earning rewards. This book provides a thorough nuts-and-bolts guide to creating a reward plan for your child with Asperger Syndrome (AS) to help him or her develop positive behaviors, such as social and communication skills.

Embracing Asperger's: a Primer for Parents and Professionals. Richard Bromfield, $19.95

Offering rich insights into what Asperger's is like for the child, this compassionate book will empower parents and teachers, enabling them to nurture the child's strengths and work towards a happy and promising future.

EMBRACING ASPERGER'S is packed with strategies, insights, and points to remember in order to address common areas of difficulty, including creating a safe space, quieting sensory overload, quelling anxiety, connecting to feelings, promoting friendship, and feeding creativity. A chapter devoted to girls with Asperger's describes how to see and connect with the child more deeply in order to better meet her needs. This original and perceptive book offers rich insights into what Asperger's means in the real world, for real children, and is essential reading for parents, teachers, and other professionals.

How to Make School Make Sense: a Parents' Guide to Helping the Child with Asperger Syndrome. Clare Lawrence, $22.95

How to Make School Make Sense gives parents of children with Asperger syndrome practical advice on how to work with schools to ensure their child's needs are being met.

The book explores how parents can prepare their child for school life and how they can work with teachers to improve the classroom environment, as well as the school environment as a whole, for their child and consequently for the benefit of all pupils. Strategies include peer education, the use of visual cues and rules and effective communication between parents, teachers and support staff.

The Mom’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders. Jan Johnston-Tyler, $22.95

The Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders is written primarily for parents of children who have newly been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. It is especially a great resource for the preschool through elementary school years … Above all else, the book arms parents with basic, sound information empowering them to seek out the very best services and programs for their child. From dealing with sensory issues and bullying to staying on top of homework, The Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders offers easy-to-use suggestions.

Nonverbal Learning Disorder: Understanding and Coping with NLD and Asperger’s. Rondalyn Varney Whitney, $16.50 (previously published as Bridging the Gap)

Nonverbal Learning Disorder is a neurological deficit that impairs the understanding of nonverbal cues like tone of voice and facial expressions. Though they can be exceptionally bright and articulate, children with NLD often have difficulty in social situations, and can become depressed, withdrawn, or anxious. In this revised edition (previously published as Bridging the Gap), Rondalyn Varney Whitney offers practical solutions and all-new activities that will help parents understand and work with their NLD children.

The Parents' Guide to Teaching Kids with Asperger Syndrome and Similar ASDs Real-Life Skills for Independence. Patricia Romanowski Bashe, $18.00

Blending science with personal experience, author Patricia Romanowski Bashe offers a definitive resource for teaching kids with Asperger syndrome the life skills that build independence, confidence and self-esteem.

Quirky, Yes — Hopeless, No. Practical Tips to Help Your Child with Asperger's Syndrome Be More Socially Accepted. Cynthia La Brie Norall, $21.99

QUIRKY, YES — HOPELESS, NO, presents short lessons, structured around specific topics from A-Z that address the social challenges faced by Asperger's children and teens.

Raising Martians from Crash-Landing to Leaving Home. Joshua Muggleton, $22.95

Joshua Muggleton knows from personal experience what it is like to grow up feeling like 'a Martian marooned on planet Earth'. Opening with the very basics of what autism is, Joshua covers mental health, sensory issues, obsessions and rituals, friendships and social situations, and shopping, travelling, and holidays, before tackling what is arguably the biggest challenge of any Aspie child's life: school — and with it, bullying, homework, and other challenges. Providing the inside track on Asperger Syndrome in childhood, he describes practical ways in which parents and teachers can help, and offers a wealth of advice and helpful hints and tips for approaching common difficulties.

An essential guide for any parent or teacher wishing to understand and help a child with Asperger Syndrome or high-functioning autism.

Talking Teenagers: Information and Inspiration for Parents of Teenagers with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. Ann Boushéy, $27.95

Talking Teenagers covers everyday topics and explores the challenges of parenting across the spectrum during the teenage years. Parents will come away with a sense of empowerment and feeling that they are not alone, while professionals will gain a valuable and compassionate insight into the world of parenting a teenager on the autism spectrum.

Understanding Death and Illness and What They Teach About Life: an Interactive Guide for Individuals with Autism or Asperger’s and their Loved Ones. Catherine Faherty, $26.50

With Understanding Death and Illness and What They Teach About Life, family and professionals have guidance for these important, but difficult, conversations. Author Catherine Faherty offers detailed, concrete explanations of illness, dying, losing a pet, and more. The Communication Forms following each short topic will engage learners and include them in the conversation, allowing them to share personal experiences, thoughts, and concerns.

What is Autism? Understanding Life with Autism or Asperger's. Chantal Sicile-Kira, $16.50

Though in recent years the diagnosis of autism has reached epidemic proportions, it is far from understood. In WHAT IS AUTISM Chantal Sicile-Kira provides a clear, instructive explanation of autism spectrum disorders and what life is like for those on the spectrum. WHAT IS AUTISM explores in a simple question-answer format topics such as the causes of autism, prevention, symptoms, behavior, and emotional effects of autism on families.

"A wonderful first introduction to autism for parents, teachers, relatives, and neighbors of a child on the autism spectrum." —Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures

When Your Child Has Asperger’s Syndrome. William Stillman, $8.50

By defining Asperger’s Syndrome in clear and complete terms, this handy guide helps parents to understand their child’s needs and help him or her with home and school life.