Adaptive Behavior Intervention Manual: 4-12 Years. Stephen McCarney, Becky Ray McCain, Angela Marie Bauer, edited by Samm House; $36.00

Adaptive Behavior Intervention Manual: 13-18 Years. Stephen McCarney, Becky Ray McCain, Angela Marie Bauer, edited by Samm House; $43.50

The Adaptive Behavior Intervention Manuals include IEP goals, objectives, and interventions. They are useful in evaluating adaptive behavior characteristics of autistic children and differentiating behavior disordered children who require special education assistance from those with behavior problems who can be educated in regular class programs.

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.

Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Edited by Sam Goldstein, Jack Naglieri & Sally Ozonoff, $54.95

Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders demonstrates how to craft a complete, scientifically grounded, and clinically useful portrait of a child's strengths and difficulties in social behavior, language and communication, intellectual functioning, motor skills, and other key areas of impairment and co-morbidity. Leading experts illustrate ways in which school and clinical practitioners can integrate data from a variety of sources to improve the accuracy of diagnosis and inform the development of individualized interventions.

Autism and Asperger Syndrome: the Facts, 2nd Edition. Simon Baron-Cohen, $19.95

A new edition of Simon Baron-Cohen's highly successful Autism: the Facts, updated to include the important subgroup of patients with Asperger syndrome. Written first and foremost as a guide for parents, but an excellent guide for professionals as well, it covers the recognition and diagnosis of these conditions, their biological and physiological causes, and the various treatments and educational techniques available.

Autism: Behavior Analytic Perspectives. Patrick Ghezzi, W. Larry Williams & James Carr, editors, $43.50

Behavior analysis has developed the best treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder and is the only approach which speaks of recovery, not just management. This volume includes some of the best researchers and clinicians on this topic and is an essential text for behavior analysts in both academic and clinical settings.

Autism: the Diagnosis, Treatment & Etiology of the Undeniable Epidemic. John Oller & Stephen Oller, $59.95

Autism: the Diagnosis, Treatment, & Etiology of the Undeniable Epidemic addresses the crucial issue of causation in intelligible, accessible language while offering plenty of research to support key theories. The book includes a DVD with interactive table of contents, 600 test questions, PowerPoint slides with videos and web links, searchable glossary, and more.

Autism and the Edges of the Known World: Sensitivities, Language and Constructed Reality. Olga Bogdashina, $19.95

In this intelligent and incisive book, Olga Bogdashina explores old and new theories of sensory perception and communication in autism. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, anthropology and quantum mechanics, she looks at how the nature of the senses inform an individual's view of the world, and how language both reflects and constructs that view.

Examining the 'whys' and 'hows' of the senses, and the role of language, Olga Bogdashina challenges common perceptions of what it means to be 'normal' and 'abnormal'. In doing so she shows that autism can help to illuminate our understanding of what it means to be human, and of how we develop faculties that shape our cognition, language, and behaviour.

Autism and the Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Research Workshop Proceedings. Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, $87.50

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) constitute a major public health problem, affecting one in every 150 children and their families. Unfortunately, there is little understanding of the causes of ASD, and, despite their broad societal impact, many people believe that the overall research program for autism is incomplete, particularly as it relates to the role of environmental factors.

The Institute of Medicine's Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, in response to a request from the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, hosted a workshop called "Autism and the Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Research." The focus was on improving the understanding of the ways in which environmental factors such as chemicals, infectious agents, or physiological or psychological stress can affect the development of the brain.

Autism and the Environment documents the concerted effort which brought together the key public and private stakeholders to discuss potential ways to improve the understanding of the ways that environmental factors may affect ASD. The presentations and discussions from the workshop that are described in this book identify a number of promising directions for research on the possible role of different environmental agents in the etiology of autism.

Autism Frontiers: Clinical Issues and Innovations. Edited by Bruce Shapiro & Pasquale Accardo, $64.95

This much-needed professional reference gives clinicians in-depth, up-to-date, and readily applicable research and guidance on the topics they'll encounter most: early diagnosis and intervention, language and social reciprocity, overlapping syndromes, complementary and alternative medicine, autism and epilepsy, parent advocacy, and more.

Autism: an Integrated View from Neurocognitive, Clinical and Intervention Research. Evelyn McGregor, et al (Editors), $48.99

Featuring contributions from the forefront of contemporary research on autism, their comprehensive overview balances a wide scope of perspectives fro scholars, practitioners and students alike.

Autism and Loss. Rachel Forrester-Jones & Sarah Broadhurst, $61.95

People with autism often experience difficulty in understanding and expressing their emotions and react to losses in different ways or in ways that others do not understand. In order to provide effective support, caregivers need to have the understanding, the skills and appropriate resources to work through these emotional reactions with them. Autism and Loss is a complete resource that covers a variety of kinds of loss, including bereavement, loss of friends or staff, loss of home or possessions and loss of health.

Rooted in the latest research on loss and autism, yet written in an accessible style, the resource includes a wealth of factsheets and practical tools that provide formal and informal caregivers with authoritative, tried and tested guidance.

This is an essential resource for professional and informal caregivers working with people with autism who are coping with any kind of loss.

The Autism Matrix: The Social Origins of the Autism Epidemic. Gil Eyal, et al, $83.95

This major new book argues that the recent rise in autism should be understood as an “aftershock” of the deinstitutionalization of mental retardation in the mid-1970s. This entailed a radical transformation not only of the institutional matrix for dealing with developmental disorders of childhood, but also of the cultural lens through which we view them. It opened up a space for viewing and treating childhood disorders as neither mental illness nor mental retardation, neither curable nor incurable, but somewhere in-between.

Combining a historical narrative with international comparison, The Autism Matrix offers a fresh and powerful analysis of a condition that affects many parents and children today.

Autism and Its Medical Management: a Guide for Parents and Professionals. Michael Chez, $24.95

Autism and its Medical Management explains the medical aspects of autism and how both parents and professionals can use current medical knowledge to better understand how to address the medical aspects of autism. Bridging the communication gap between medical professionals and parents, this book offers accessible explanations of medical terminology and treatment relevant to ASDs and is an important tool for parents and professionals working with children with ASDs.

Autism Spectrum Disorders and AAC. Pat Mirenda & Teresa Iacono, $51.95

For children, adolescents, and adults with autism, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can have a tremendous positive impact on communication, social skills, and behavior. This comprehensive, up-to-date research volume looks at the most effective AAC methods; clarifies the common characteristics of effective AAC interventions and offers insights into the research required to make AAC technologies more meaningful and motivating. Essential reading for educators, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and other direct service providers working with ASDs.

Autism Spectrum Disorders Handouts. E. Amanda Boutot & Matt Tincani, Editors, $58.50

This handy manual has over 60 reproducible articles for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. The challenges that ASD present to parents and teachers alike are often compounded by the fact that most helpful resources are often cumbersome and time consuming to read. That is not the case with Autism Spectrum Disorders Handouts.

These practical, easy-to-understand handouts are perfect for teachers, speech pathologists, psychologists, and other professionals to use as resources - providing a quick reference guide to many of families’ most asked questions about educating and living with their child. They also serve as a useful part of evaluation, treatment, and consultation programs.

Autism Spectrum Disorders in Infants and Toddlers: Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment. Edited by Katarzyna Chawarska, Ami Klin & Fred Volkmar, $28.95

Rich with clinical insights, this volume reviews the state of the science of identifying and treating autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in very young children. Leading authorities examine critical research issues and present innovative approaches to assessing social, cognitive, adaptive, communication, and sensory-motor impairments in the first two years of life. Providing a comprehensive discussion of developmental, behavioral, and medical intervention models, the book also addresses ways to support families in coping with an early ASD diagnosis and becoming effective advocates for their children. A special chapter discusses popular but controversial treatments, including how to help families make informed decisions about their use.

Autism Spectrum Disorders Through the Life Span. Digby Tantam, $132.95

This professional textbook covers every aspect of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from science to services, from the most disabling Kanner's syndrome to the most high-functioning Asperger syndrome, and from birth to old age. 

The book contains the latest research on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention and support of individuals with ASD, and examines their implications at various stages of life. A wide range of neurological, genetic, psychological, developmental, social, and emotional issues are covered, and the author also includes less accessible information on the diagnosis and treatment of associated psychiatric and medical conditions, the overlap between the ASDs and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and the management of behavioural and forensic problems. The author does not presume existing technical knowledge and the background to new methods of assessment, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging, standardized clinical and psychological assessment, and genetic testing, is explained.

This book will be an indispensible primary resource for paediatricians, psychiatrists, clinical and educational psychologists, specialist nurses, counsellors, psychotherapists, legal professionals and others working with individuals of all ages who are on the autism spectrum. It will also be of interest to any carers and people with an ASD who want to know about the up to date research into the causes and treatment of the disorder.

Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures, 4th Edition. Raymond Miltenberger, $162.95

Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures is a precise, step-by-step approach to the technology, history and application of behavior change. The book provides plenty of opportunities for students to practice, including practice tests, application and misapplication studies and three forms of quizzes at the end of every chapter.

The CAT-kit (The Cognitive Affective Training Kit). Kirsten Callesen, Annette Møller Nielsen & Tony Attwood, $219.95

Years in the making, The Cognitive Affective Training (CAT) Kit is a program that consists of visual, interactive, and customizable communication elements for children and young adults. It is designed to help students become aware of how their thoughts, feelings and actions all interact. In the process of using the various visual components, they share their insights with others. It is an easy and effective way to work with neurotypical children and young adults as well as with people with developmental disabilities.

The CAT-kit has proven valuable in a variety of environments:

• Parents report that the materials are excellent resources in conflict resolution among siblings, and for clarifying differing perspectives between age groups. The uncomplicated design and situation-specific uses of the kit will simplify day-to-day conversation and allow parents to deal with displays of emotion or misconceptions that ordinarily would be difficult to manage.
• Teachers and counselors appreciate the CAT-kit for its visual and concrete design. The kit attracts students’ attention and encourages them to talk about their thoughts and emotions in a non-defensive manner. Children are able to communicate their attitudes and emotions by means of the visual aids and are not inhibited by their lack of exact wordings.
• Therapists and other professionals consider the CAT-kit an easy, hands-on adaptation of the cognitive-behavioral strategies they are already familiar with. The kit allows professionals to obtain valuable information regarding the thoughts and feelings that exist behind students’ behaviours, while providing a non-stressful environment where professionals can work on students’ self-awareness and self-control. The CAT-kit elements can easily be integrated into comprehensive CBT programs.

Challenging the Myths of Autism: Unlock New Possibilities and Hope. Jonathan Alderson, $22.99

Jonathan Alderson systematically debunks some of the most widely held myths in Paul Taylor, the autism community, perpetuated by the media, parents, and even autism professionals.

Drawing on the latest research and more than two decades of experience working with families around the world, Jonathan Alderson sets out a new understanding that will change the way parents and professionals view autism and chart a whole new realm of possibilities for treatment and research.

Clinical Manual for the Treatment of Autism. Eric Hollander & Evdokia Anagnostou, $70.50

Reflecting tremendous gains over the past decade in our understanding of the causes of autism, Clinical Manual for the Treatment of Autism meets the increasing need for clear, up-to-date, and evidence-based treatment. It is a state-of-the-art compendium of treatments that will help advance the care that people with autism receive.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome. Valerie Gaus, $38.50

An invaluable resource for therapists, this lucidly written book provides research-based strategies for addressing the core problems of Asperger syndrome (AS) and helping clients manage frequently encountered co-morbidities, such as anxiety disorders and depression. Detailed case examples illustrate the complexities of AS and the challenges it presents in daily life, relationships, and the workplace. The author presents a cogent rationale for cognitive-behavioral intervention and offers clear guidelines for conducting assessments and designing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Throughout, the emphasis is on helping people with AS decrease distress while preserving and building on their unique strengths. Special features include a case formulation worksheet and other helpful reproducibles.

Counselling People on the Autism Spectrum: a Practical Manual. Katherine Paxton & Irene A. Estay, $27.95

Regardless of intellectual and linguistic ability, people on the autism spectrum often have significant impairments in emotional expression, regulation, and recognition, and they are known to have higher rates of depression and anxiety than the general population. This comprehensive book shows how to develop the tools necessary to help people on the spectrum cope with their emotions, anxieties, and confusion about the often overwhelming world that surrounds them. Illustrated with useful case studies, it covers a range of situations helpful children and adults with ASD, families where a member is on the spectrum and for couples where a partner has ASD. It also addresses specific issues, including depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, social skills, and stress, with effective strategies for dealing with each issue.

Defeating Autism questions the scientific basis of environmental explanations of autism and explores the incoherence of unorthodox strategies and therapies. Author and physician Michael Fitzpatrick, father of an autistic son, worries such campaigns promising to defeat or cure autism risk dehumanizing and further stigmatizing those on the spectrum. Defeating Autism is a compelling look at the public understanding and the treatment of scientific and medical controversies in the media.

Derived Relational Responding Applications for Learners with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities: a Progressive Guide to Change. Ruth Anne Rehfeldt & Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, $89.95

Derived Relational Responding offers a series of revolutionary intervention programs for applied work in human language and cognition targeted at students with autism and other developmental disabilities. It presents a program drawn from derived stimulus relations that you can use to help students of all ages acquire foundational and advanced verbal, social, and cognitive skills. The first part of this book provides step-by-step instructions for helping students learn relationally, acquire rudimentary verbal operants, and develop other basic language skills. In the second section of this book, you'll find ways to enhance students' receptive and expressive repertoires by developing their ability to read, spell, construct sentences, and use grammar. Finally, you'll find out how to teach students to apply the skills they've learned to higher order cognitive and social functions, including perspective-taking, empathy, mathematical reasoning, intelligence, and creativity. This applied behavior analytic training approach will help students make many substantial and lasting gains in language and cognition not possible with traditional interventions.

Doing Therapy with Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. Richard Bromfield, $40.95

Doing Therapy with Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome is the only guide of its kind for doing both talk and play therapy with young people with Asperger Syndrome. It meets the growing need for practical clinical guidance in this area. Using vivid case material, it offers wisdom attuned to clinicians’ needs and those of the young people they endeavor to help.

Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism: Promoting Language, Learning, and Engagement. Sally Rogers & Geraldine Dawson, $51.50

From leading authorities, this state-of-the-art manual presents the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), the first comprehensive, empirically tested intervention specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers with autism. Supported by the principles of developmental psychology and applied behavior analysis, ESDM's intensive teaching interventions are delivered within play-based, relationship-focused routines. The manual provides structured, hands-on strategies for working with very young children in individual and group settings to promote development in such key domains as imitation; communication; social, cognitive, and motor skills; adaptive behavior; and play.

Implementing individualized treatment plans for each child requires the use of an assessment tool, the Early Start Denver Model Curriculum Checklist. A non-reproducible checklist is included in the manual for reference, along with instructions for use. 8½" x 11" checklists are sold separately in sets of 15 ready-to-use booklets. (See next item).

Early Start Denver Model: Curriculum Checklist for Young Children with Autism. Sally Rogers & Geraldine Dawson, $55.50 The ESDM Curriculum Checklist is used to comprehensively assess the skills of toddlers and preschoolers with autism across multiple developmental domains and to establish individualized teaching objectives. Administered every 12 weeks, it is an essential component of the intervention program described in the authoritative manual, Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism (ESDM). Sold in sets of 15 ready-to-use booklets.

Effective Practices for Children with Autism: Educational and Behavioral Support Interventions That Work. Edited by James Luisell, Dennis Russo, Walter Christian & Susan Wilczynski, $83.95

Effective Practices for Children with Autism is a comprehensive overview of evidence-based practices for educational and behavioral support for children with autism. The book is divided into four sections: Standards of Practice in Autism Education and Intervention, Program Practice Guidelines, Procedures for Increasing Skills, and Behavior Support Intervention. Effective Practices for Children with Autism offers a systematic evaluation of contemporary research in autism education and intervention, a review of the evidence for efficacy, and consensus statements about best practices in educational service delivery programs.

The Ethics of Autism: among them, but not of them. Deborah Barnbaum, $24.95

Autism presents unique philosophical challenges, raising intriguing questions in philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and philosophy of language that need to be explored if the autistic population is to be responsibly served. Deborah Barnbaum lays the groundwork for consideration of the value of an autistic life, as well as the moral theories available to persons with autism. The book also explores questions about genetic decision making, research into the nature of autism, and the controversial quest for a cure. This is a timely and wide-ranging book on a disorder that commends itself to serious ethical examination.

Experiencing Autism.  Together for Autism/Autism Ontario, $30.00 DVD format

Students will gain a real appreciation of what it may be like to live with autism through five simulation activities. This flexible tool will provide insights into a disorder that few can understand or comprehend. (Grades 4 – 9; 17 minutes)

Facing Your Fears: Group Therapy for Managing Anxiety in Children with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders, Facilitator Package. Judy Reaven, Audrey Blakeley-Smith, Shana Nichols & Susan Hepburn, $97.95 (set includes Facilitator Manual, DVD, Parent Workbook & Child Workbook)

Anxiety is one of the biggest challenges faced by children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders and Asperger syndrome. This innovative group therapy program for children 8–14 years old and their parents is ideal for small groups of 4–5 children but also effective in one-to- one therapy. This proven, ready-to-use program was developed to address the specific needs and challenges of children with high-functioning ASD and Asperger syndrome. Facing Your Fears works because it:

• targets specific fears or worries that interfere with day-to-day functioning at home and school
• actively involves parents in every session—the key to helping children make progress and ensuring that families provide skillful, sensitive support
• engages children with memorable, age-appropriate strategies for defeating anxiety, from creating "worry bugs" to filming movies of themselves facing their fears
• gives children repeated opportunities to practice their social interactions with others
• uses the highly effective principles of cognitive behavioral therapy
• helps children and parents generalize the skills they learn in group to other settings

The complete set includes everything professionals need to run a successful program. With the Facilitator's Manual, group leaders will get complete guidance on conducting each session: clear step-by-step instructions, materials lists, goals, sample schedules, and helpful hints for running sessions smoothly. The Parent Workbook and Child Workbook (also sold separately in packs of 4) give children and families a wide variety of creative activities to help them fight fears and worries head-on, both inside and outside the group setting. And the included DVD inspires and motivates kids with sample movies of real children facing their fears.

Facing Your Fears: Group Therapy for Managing Anxiety in Children with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parent Workbook. Judy Reaven, Audrey Blakeley-Smith, Shana Nichols & Susan Hepburn, $35.50 for set of 4 workbooks

Facing Your Fears: Group Therapy for Managing Anxiety in Children with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Workbook. Judy Reaven, Audrey Blakeley-Smith, Shana Nichols & Susan Hepburn, $35.50 for set of 4 workbooks

First Signs Screening Kit. $125.95

The First Signs Screening Kit is an effective educational outreach program. The kit includes a video, a wall chart, validated screening tools, screening guidelines, and an Early Intervention referral guide. The First Signs Screening Kit provides pediatric practitioners with the tools to discuss parent concerns, offer routine screenings, and when necessary, to be able to respond to the "First Signs” of a developmental disorder through referral and follow-up.

The Screening Kit includes:

• Video for pediatric professionals, On the Spectrum: Children and Autism, a 24-minute educational video for pediatric professionals. The video will enable medical practitioners, clinicians, and other early childhood professionals to recognize the early warning signs of autism in early childhood and to understand the impact of early and appropriate intervention. On the Spectrum outlines the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders, provides the guidelines for conducting a developmental screening, and describes how to relay developmental concerns to parents. Differences in development are vividly demonstrated through videotaped examples of typical and atypical behavior in children from four to thirty-six months of age.

• A wall chart outlining Key Milestones for Social, Emotional, and Communication Development developed in collaboration with Stanley Greenspan, Amy Wetherby, Barry Prizant, and First Signs, the wall chart is a quick office reference for hallmark developmental milestones. The wall chart measures 32” x 16” and includes healthy milestones as well as red flag indicators for immediate evaluation. When posted in a physician’s office, it can serve as an educational tool and as a means to encourage discussion of developmental milestones during each well visit.

• Validated screening tools for developmental and autism screening. The First Signs Screening Kit includes samples of some of the most highly validated developmental and autism screening tools available today.

• Screening guidelines to assist pediatric practitioners with the effective and efficient use of the screening procedure.

• A Pediatric Practitioner's Guide: Referring a Child to Early Intervention provides an overview of early intervention, eligibility, services and supports provided, and how to contact them.

FISH: Functional Independence Skills Handbook. William Killion, $85.95 (Complete FISH Kit includes the Assessment and Curriculum Handbook and 10 Assessment Booklets)

The Functional Independence Skills Handbook, or FISH, is used for determining a person's ability to perform certain functional activities from daily life. It was developed for special education teachers, para-educators, and parents working with individuals with severe developmental disabilities. The objective of the program is a direct increase in personal independence in those with autism and other developmental disorders. This program would also be beneficial for children with cognitive deficits, school age through adult.

FISH is a criterion-referenced series of 421 tasks. The assessment instrument and lessons are organized according to seven domains: Adaptive Behavior Skills, Affective (or Emotional) Skills, Cognitive Skills, Sensori-motor Skills, Social Skills, Speech and Language Skills, and Vocational Skills.

Functional Behavioral Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment: a Complete System for Education and Mental Health Settings, 2nd Edition. Ennio Cipani & Keven Schock, $81.50

Professionals who work in mental health and educational settings are frequently faced with clients (children, adolescents, adults) who engage in serious problem behaviors. Such behaviors often impact the client's welfare and ability to live, work and be educated in mainstream environments. Children and adolescents who manifest these behaviors are particularly vulnerable to these disruptions, which can have a far-reaching impact on their development and future prospects.

This practical book creates a function-based behavioral diagnostic classification system, the first of its kind, as well as treatment protocols that fit such a diagnostic system. Heavily "practitioner-oriented," the book will address the full range of behaviors — ranging from aggression, self-injury, stereotypic behavior (repetitive body movements), tantrums, and non-compliance — with real life and hypothetical cases to help clinicians think through the full range of treatment options. Unique in moving beyond functional assessment to assessment diagnosis and treatment, this book will be highly useful for mental health clinicians, students of Advanced Behavior Analysis, and special education practitioners among others.

Growing up isn't easy, and the trials and tribulations of being a teenager can be particularly confusing for girls with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This book covers all the concerns commonly faced by girls with ASDs and their parents, from periods and puberty to worries over friendships and "fitting in". The authors give candid and realistic advice on a wide range of important teenage topics.

Providing professional perspectives alongside personal experiences from mothers, daughters and educators, this is a unique and indispensible guide for families and their daughters with ASDs, as well as the teachers and professionals who work with them.

The Handbook of High-Risk Challenging Behaviors in People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Edited by James Luiselli, $53.95

Aggressive and destructive behaviors are an ongoing challenge for many children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This comprehensive text is a compendium of knowledge on addressing challenging behaviors using evidence-based, empirically supported practices. With contributions from more than 30 prominent clinicians and researchers, this book gives readers cutting-edge research and clear assessment and intervention guidelines in six key topic areas:

• Self-Injurious Behavior
• Aggressive Behavior
• Sexual Offending Behavior
• Health-Threatening Eating Disorders
• Criminal Behavior
• Therapeutic (Physical) Restraint

Ideal for use as a graduate-level textbook or a valuable in-service reference for psychologists, social workers, educators, and other professionals, this book gives professionals the knowledge and proven best practices they need to assess high-risk challenging behavior, intervene appropriately, and improve quality of life for the people they serve.

How Everyone On the Autism Spectrum, Young And Old, Can Become Resilient, Be More Optimistic, Enjoy Humor, Be Kind, and Increase Self-Efficacy: a Positive Psychology Approach. June Groden, Ayelet Kantor, Cooper Woodard & Lewis Lipsitt, $24.95

Encouraging people on the autism spectrum to foster positive emotions and character traits can dramatically improve their lives in every way, and help to strengthen their ability to cope with everyday challenges and setbacks.

Drawing on the key concepts of positive psychology, this book looks in detail at five positive character traits — resilience, optimism, humor, kindness, and self-efficacy — and offers tried and tested strategies for bolstering each of these strengths in individuals with ASD. The authors provide rich and varied lesson plans which contain a multitude of activities designed to build on the five areas identified, and which can be easily implemented at home, at school, or in the community.

This complete "toolkit" provides parents, educators and other professionals with everything they need to know to use positive psychology strategies to support people of all ages and abilities on the autism spectrum.

How to Talk to Parents about Autism. Roy Sanders, $27.50

This book will help professionals who consult with parents to understand autism’s symptoms and to provide proactive guidance. It will also give parents knowledge to understand more fully the problems associated with autism and make decisions that help their child develop to be as fully happy and engaged as possible.

Imitation and the Social Mind: Autism and Typical Development. Edited by Sally Rogers & Justin Williams, $71.50

From earliest infancy, a typically developing child imitates or mirrors the facial expressions, postures and gestures, and emotional behavior of others. Where does this capacity come from, and what function does it serve? What happens when imitation is impaired? Synthesizing cutting-edge research emerging from a range of disciplines, this important book examines the role of imitation in both autism and typical development. Topics include the neural and evolutionary bases of imitation, its pivotal connections to language development and relationships, and how early imitative deficits in autism might help explain the more overt social and communication problems of older children and adults.

The Integrated Self-Advocacy ISA Curriculum: a Program for Emerging Self-Advocates with Autism Spectrum and Other Conditions. Valerie Paradiz, Teacher Manual, $25.50; Student Workbook, $16.95

Self-advocacy plays a vital role in nearly every aspect of life for individuals on the spectrum, in school, at home, in the community, and at work. The more self-awareness people on the spectrum possess, the more they can be players in advocating for their own comfort, happiness, and well-being. This cutting-edge curriculum helps professionals and family members provide children and adults with ASD with safe forums for self-discovery, structured learning activities, and a cumulative understanding of the many facets of self-advocacy. The 12 units included in the Teacher Edition and Student Workbook provide a comprehensive curriculum with detailed lesson plans, worksheets and activities, culminating in the creation of a personal self-advocacy portfolio, a living document that can be adjusted over the life span.

Making Sense of Autism. Travis Thompson, $34.50

When you're working with children who have autism, you're sure to have questions about a wide range of issues: challenging behavior, interventions, medications, effective partnerships with parents, and the nature of the disorder itself. Think of this book as your "autism primer"—the one you need to read first to get a solid, balanced understanding of what autism is, how it affects behavior and learning, and what you can do to effectively work with children with autism from their preschool years through elementary school.

Expertly clarifying research and science, highly respected autism researcher and clinician Travis Thompson helps you make sense of:

• brain development and differences in children with autism
• types of early intervention and assessment
• commonly prescribed medications and their effects
• controversies surrounding autism treatments
• positive behavior support
• families' complex perspectives and challenges
• disabilities associated with autism, such as fragile X syndrome, dyslexia, and ADHD
• curricular and environmental adaptations

With the reliable, accessible research in this enlightening resource, you'll learn to see the world through the eyes of children with autism and skillfully address the issues they and their families face on a daily basis. An essential resource to share with parents once you've read it yourself.

Managing Anxiety in People with Autism: a Treatment Guide for Parents, Teachers and Mental Health Professionals.  Anne Chalfant, $22.95

Anxiety is one of the biggest challenges facing people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. They can experience anxiety in all areas of their lives — school, family, and social life — and it compounds the difficulties they already may have with communicating, interacting socially, and controlling their emotions. MANAGING ANXIETY IN PEOPLE WITH AUTISM is one of the first books to provide practical information about dealing with anxiety in people with ASD.

MANAGING ANXIETY IN PEOPLE WITH AUTISM explains a range of different types of strategies that can help manage and treat anxiety in school, home, and clinical settings and takes into consideration the different roles people play in a child's or adult's life: parent, sibling, teacher, etc. Readers learn about ways to modify behavior and/or the environment to indirectly reduce anxiety, as well as interventions, such as medication or psychotherapy, which deal with symptoms directly. The discussion of more formal interventions — psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and medication — show how these methods can target specific anxieties. Because anxiety is generally more common in parents and siblings of a child with ASD, the author also offers ways they too can reduce their symptoms.

Multisensory Rooms and Environments: Controlled Sensory Experiences for people with Profound and Multiple Disabilities. Susan Fowler, $61.50

This unique resource offers guidance and materials to aid those developing multisensory environments - artificially engineered spaces that encourage relaxation, social skills and learning by stimulating the five senses. Particularly useful for those working with people with multiple disabilities, this resource explains the theory underlying multisensory environments, describes the different types, and outlines the practicalities of planning, setting up and equipping a multisensory space. The resource also features useful checklists and tools for creating multisensory experiences in both designed and everyday settings, such as the kitchen, bathroom, garden or beach.

Multisensory Environments is published using photocopy-friendly lay-flat binding.

New Developments in Autism: the Future is Today. Edited by Juan Martos Pérez, et al, $59.95

This international collection provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) by well-known experts in the field, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and a good working relationship between parents and professionals. The contributors cover a wide range of aspects of ASDs, from early assessment techniques, neurodevelopment and brain function to language development, executive function and genetic research. They explore how individuals with ASDs think and give evidence-based guidance on how to handle difficulties with social interaction and language development using appropriate interventions. New Developments in Autism will be of great interest to professionals, researchers, therapists, parents and people with ASDs.

On the Spectrum: Children and Autism DVD. A First Signs Presentation, $64.95 DVD format, 24 minutes

On the Spectrum: Children and Autism is a 24-minute educational video designed to enable pediatric practitioners, clinicians, and early childhood educators to recognize the early warning signs of autism spectrum disorders in early childhood and to understand the impact of early and appropriate intervention. The video outlines the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders, provides the guidelines for conducting a developmental screening, and describes how to relay developmental concerns to parents. Differences in development are vividly demonstrated through videotaped examples of typical and atypical behavior in children from four to 36 months of age.

Pain in Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Tim F. Oberlander, & Frank J. Symons, Editors, $51.95

Essential reading for a wide range of professionals across disciplines — including physicians, nurses, psychologists, rehabilitation therapists, direct care staff, and special educators — this research-based book will help professionals deliver the best possible pain management and improve the quality of life for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Providing Practical Support for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Supported Living in the Community. Denise Edwards, $27.95

One element at the heart of effective service provision is an understanding of the service user's needs. This book unravels some of the common misunderstandings between people with autism spectrum disorders and providers of support services. The book offers practical advice on how to ensure that the needs of people with ASD are catered for effectively.

The RDI Book: Forging New Pathways for Autism, Asperger’s and PDD with the Relationship Development Intervention Program. Steven Gutstein, $52.95

In a highly readable, carefully detailed manner, The RDI Book chronicles the integration of cutting-edge theory and powerful clinical tools resulting in a program that has provided new hope to thousands of families with an ASD child.

Dr. Gutstein describes the process in which parents are empowered and carefully trained by skilled professional consultants, to guide the cognitive, social and emotional development of their children. Through the framework of a unique dynamic intelligence curriculum, children become motivated to seek out new challenges and overcome their fear of change.

Based on over ten years of research, Dr. Gutstein honors the delicate choreography critical for children of all ages to grow into independent, emotionally connected, responsible adults. The RDI Book is a landmark publication demonstrating how every family can apply their inherent wisdom and courage to attain success.

Real Life, Real Progress for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Successful Generalization in Natural Environments. Edited by Christina Whalen, $32.95 (Pre-K–Grade 8)

Generalization is the key to effective autism intervention—when children can apply new skills across settings, they'll make broad, long-term improvements in behavior and social communication. Practical and reader-friendly, this is the book that helps professionals take today's most popular autism interventions to the next level by making generalization an integral part of them.

Case studies and vivid examples bring the strategies to life in every chapter, and forms and checklists help professionals plan interventions, track children's goals, and monitor their progress toward generalization. With this urgently needed guide to one of the most important facets of autism intervention, readers will help children generalize social behaviors and communication skills—and ensure better lives and brighter futures.

Researching the Autism Spectrum: Contemporary Perspectives. Ilona Roth & Payam Rezaie, Editors, $63.95

This selection of contemporary research allows readers to grasp new approaches to understanding the autism spectrum. Key areas of theory and research are covered, from classification and diagnosis, genetics, neurology and biochemistry, to socio-cognitive, developmental and educational perspectives, essential to a broader understanding of the autism spectrum. In addition it introduces new emphases on MEG, epilepsy and memory. In highlighting both biomedical and psychological perspectives, this book reflects the multi-level emphasis of contemporary thinking about autism. By addressing key unanswered questions, Researching the Autism Spectrum acts as a guidepost for future research and provides an authoritative and multidisciplinary perspective.

Social and Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Early Identification, Diagnosis, and Intervention. Edited by Tony Charman and Wendy Stone, $37.95

This book presents important advances in understanding and treating the early social-communication difficulties that are hallmarks of autism spectrum disorders. Contributors highlight the connections between ASD and impairments in attention, communication and language, play, and imitation. They review approaches to supporting children's functioning in each area, along with evidence-based screening and assessment strategies. Valuable advice is offered on matching treatment to individual children's needs. The book also explores the developmental and neurobiological processes that underlie social-communication deficits in ASD.

Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism. Susan Williams White, $30.95

This practical, research-based guide provides a wealth of tools and strategies for implementing social skills training in school or clinical settings. Numerous case examples illustrate common social difficulties experienced by children with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism; the impact on peer relationships, school performance, and behavior; and how social skills training can help. Chapters delve into the nuts and bolts of teaching and reinforcing core skills in classroom, small-group, or individual contexts, emphasizing ways to tailor interventions to each individual's needs.

Students with Asperger Syndrome: a Guide for College Personnel. Lorraine Wolf, Jane Thierfeld Brown & G. Ruth Kukiela Bork, $28.50

Timely, practical advice and sound information on how educators and administrators can best support college students with Asperger Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders.

Textbook of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Eric Hollander, Alexander Kolevzon & Joseph Coyle, $89.50

Textbook of Autism Spectrum Disorders presents a comprehensive view of the history, etiology, diagnosis, pathophysiology, risk factors, and treatment of this multifaceted group of disorders. Because more patients are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders than ever before, and at earlier ages, research initiatives have been established to address the most critical scientific questions in terms of biological markers, neuroimaging, and treatment efficacy. The resulting deluge of scholarship and research findings has made staying current in the field a daunting task. To meet the challenge, the editors, have assembled experts from the full range of specialties that are critical to a comprehensive understanding of autism. They have drawn on their clinical experience and scientific knowledge to create this benchmark publication

The diversity and breadth of the material make this book an indispensable resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, social workers, speech therapists, educators, and patients and their families as well.

TTAP: TEACCH Transition Assessment Profile, Second Edition — Complete Kit. Gary Mesibov, John B. Thomas, S. Michael Chapman & Eric Schopler, $89.95 (3rd-12th Grade and adulthood)

TEACCH Transition Assessment Profile (TTAP)—Second Edition is a newly titled and improved revision of the Adolescent and Adult Psychoeducational Profile (AAPEP). This comprehensive test was developed for adolescent and older children with autism spectrum disorders, particularly those with transitional needs. Educators, parents, counselors, and care providers can use this powerful tool to assist individuals with autism spectrum disorders to prepare for a successful, semi-independent adult life (i.e., personal development, recreational living, adult integration into employment and residential arrangements, etc.). The TTAP will also help providers identify the individual’s principle transition goals, strengths and weaknesses. Second, a “Cumulative Record of Skills” (CRS), along with two data collection forms, provides an efficient method of ongoing assessment in community-based instruction.

Understanding Intensive Interaction: Context and Concepts for Professionals and Families. Graham Firth, Ruth Berry and Cath Irvine, $36.95

Intensive interaction is a valuable approach, with the potential to radically enhance the well-being of difficult-to-reach individuals, such as those with profound and severe learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and emotional problems. This highly accessible book will help families and professionals develop a deeper understanding of this highly-successful approach and its associated issues, resulting in improved communication opportunities within a variety of care, therapeutic and educational settings.

Working with Parents and Families of Exceptional Children and Youth: Techniques for Successful Conferencing and Collaboration, 4th Edition. Richard Simpson & Nancy Mundschenk, $53.95

The primary theme of Working with Parents and Families of Exceptional Children and Youth is that educators and related service professionals must be involved in helping parents and families to contend with the challenges of raising, living with and educating a child who has an exceptionality. This text maintains a focus on developing critical knowledge and skills for conferencing and collaborating that springs from a strength-based approach when working with families to develop responsive practitioners. Additionally, it offers professionals current evidence-based methods and related resources for building knowledge and skill sets needed for effective parent and family involvement.

The Ziggurat Model: a Framework for Designing Comprehensive Interventions for Individuals with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Expanded Edition. Ruth Aspy, & Barry Grossman, $52.50 (Includes Individual Strengths and Skills Inventory (ISSI) and a special section on Ziggurat-CAPS Integration)

Also:

The Ziggurat Model, Textbook Edition: Desigining Comprehensive Interventions for Individuals with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Ruth Aspy, & Barry Grossman, $62.95

UCC-CL: Underlying Characteristics Checklist Manual, a Needs Assessment Tool to Facilitate Intervention Design for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ruth Aspy & Barry Grossman, $26.50. Includes instruction manual and 20 copies of assessment tool. UCC-CL French Edition, $26.50

UCC-HF: Underlying Characteristics Checklist Manual, a Needs Assessment Tool to Facilitate Intervention Design for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ruth Aspy & Barry Grossman, $26.50. Includes instruction manual and 20 copies of assessment tool. UCC-HF French Edition, $26.50

UCC-EI: Underlying Characteristics Checklist - Early Intervention (3 months through 72 months). Ruth Aspy, Kathleen Ann Quill& Barry Grossman, $25.95. Includes instruction manual and 20 copies of assessment tool.

Underlying Characteristics Checklist (UCC) Manual, CD-ROM. Ruth Aspy, Barry Grossman & Kathleen Ann Quill, $20.95

Developed as a component of the Ziggurat Model, the Underlying Characteristics Checklist (UCC) is an informal, non-standardized assessment tool designed to identify characteristics across a number of domains associated with ASD. The UCC USER MANUAL outlines directions for using all 3 Underlying Characteristic Checklists: UCC-CL, UCC-HF, and the UCC-EI. The UCC and the Ziggurat Model in tandem lead to a program that is based on individual needs and uses the best practices in the field. The CD-ROM also includes the Individual Strengths and Skills Inventory found in the Ziggurat Model book.