For additional resources on social skills curricula, see the Social Skills Resource section of this site.
Organizations:
US Autism Association
Telephone: 1-888-9AUTISM,
Telephone: 1-888-928-8476
Web: http://www.usautism.org/index.htm
Asperger/Autism Network
51 Water Street, Suite 206, Watertown, MA 02472
Telephone: (617) 393-3824
Web: aane.org
Web Sites:
Tony Attwood
TEACCH Program (part of UNC School of Medicine)
“Tuning In” to Others: How Young Children Develop Theory of Mind
Books for Educators:
- Bashe PR, Kirby BL, Baron-Cohen S, Attwood T: The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration. Crown, 2005.
- Cumine V, Leach J, Stevnson G, Stevenson B: Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers (Resource Materials for Teachers). David Fulton Pub, 1998.
- Moore ST: Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experience: Practical Solutions for Academic & Social Difficulties. Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2002.
- Moyes RA: Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents. Taylor and Francis, 2002.
- Moyes RA: Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2001.
- Myles BS: More Than Little Professors: Children with Asperger Syndrome: In Their Own Words. Autism Asperger Publishing Co., 2008.
- Myles BS, Adreon D: Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success. Autism Asperger Pub Co., 2001.
- Myles BS, Cook KT, et al: Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues. Autism Asperger Publishing, 2002.
- Myles BS, Southwick J: Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns. Autism Asperger Pub. Co, 1999.
- O’Toole JC: The Asperkid’s (Secret) Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome. Jessica Kingsley, 2012.
- Packer, LE: Find a Way or Make a Way: Checklists for Accommodations for Students with ADHD, Executive Dysfunction, Mood Disorders, Tourette’s Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Other Neurological Challenges. Parkaire Press, 2009.
- Packer LE, Pruitt SK: Challenging Kids, Challenged Teachers: Teaching Students with Tourette’s, Bipolar Disorder, Executive Dysfunction, OCD, ADHD, and More, Woodbine House, 2010.
- Peters LD, Grizinski Y, Solazzo R: Thinking Through Problems at School: Social Problem Solving Scenarios to Enhance Communication, Thinking, and Decision Making Skills. Asperger Family Learning Source, 2008.
- Silverman S, Weinfeld R: School Success for Kids With Asperger’s Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers. Prufrock Press, 2007.
- Simpson RL, Myles BS: Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Educators and Parents. Pro-Ed, 1997.
Books for Parents:
- Addison A: One small starfish: A mother’s everyday advice, survival tactics & wisdom for raising a special needs child. Future Horizons, 2002.
- Attwood T: The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.
- Bolick T: Asperger’s Syndrome and adolescence: Helping pre-teens and teens get ready for the real world. Fair Winds Press, 2001.
- Cardon TA: Let’s talk emotions: Helping children with social cognitive deficits, including AS, HFA, and NVLD, learn to understand and express empathy and emotions. Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2004.
- Duke MP, Martin EA, Nowicki S: Teaching your child the language of social success. Peachtree, 1996.
- Packer LE, Pruitt SK: Challenging Kids, Challenged Teachers: Teaching Students with Tourette’s, Bipolar Disorder, Executive Dysfunction, OCD, ADHD, and More, Woodbine House, 2010.