This book explores the enabling role that parents can play in getting the best out of children who are seen as different or difficult . An extremely helpful book for both parents and professionals to read.
Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8 (2017) Naoki Higashida
This is the sequel to ‘The Reason I Jump’. Naoki offers insight into his world now as a young adult. This book challenges commonly held beliefs and attitudes about individuals with autism and especially those who are non-verbal communicators. Essential reading for anyone working with people with autism.
Sleep: A guide for parents
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child (2003) Dr Marc Weissbluth
A Boy Made of Blocks (2016) Keith Stuart
MindEd
The Reason I Jump (2013) Naoki Higashida
Written by a 13 year old boy with autism spectrum disorder, this book provides excellent insight into the world of someone with autism. It is a very easy read, written in a question and answer format, with questions such as “You seem to dislike holding hands with people” and “Why do you take ages to answer […]
House Rules (2010) Jodie Picoult
Social Stories Creator
Toilet Training For Individuals With Autism Or Other Developmental Issues (2007) Maria Wheeler
Autism and Sensory Integration
Aukids
Autism Today
National Autistic Society
Temple Grandin
Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration (2002) Ellen Yack, Shirley Sutton and Paula Aquilla.
Very useful practical guide for parents and professional focusing on children diagnosed with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders. It clearly explains the sensory systems and how to identify problems with sensory processing. There are checklists to identify concerns and it is full of practical suggestions for activities for specific difficulties.