About Autism



Resource ListThe following texts and websites might provide some useful resource materials for parents, people working with your child and the child themselves. Given that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are all unique, it is suggested the books be reviewed in advanced to see which best suits the child/parent’s needs. This can be done on amazon.co.uk or An asterix * denotes references that were recommended by parentsAbout AutismPrizant, B. (2015). Uniquely HumanAutism Positive books: the Autistic mind: Beardon, L. (2019). Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Children. Asperger Syndrome: A guide for parents and educators: A printable guide for parents and teachers summarising some concerns and interventions: , R. Understanding the Spectrum: Silberman, S. (2015). Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future or Neurodiversity Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, by Ellen Notbohm: Document available to download in PDF format Charter of rights for persons with Autism: and advocacyBlog from the Autism Services (South Lee) Team (Marian House): National Autistic Society (UK): .uk ? *ASIAM: Information and advocacy Autism Journeys radio, local radio show: Autism Journeys advocacy and advice: Ireland: Cork-based organisation: Middletown Autism: A Centre for Autism funded by the Irish & British Governments providing information and training courses (free of charge) for parents and professionals: Rollercoaster & Magic mum: Parenting websites can be useful RollerCoaster.ie & are two Irish websites that you may find useful. The links below goes directly to the special needs forums where you can discuss anonymously any issues you might have or just read postings for more information. Information: Social Welfare Entitlements for Children with disabilities: citizensinformation.ie/en/ Irish Autism Action: Accessible website of an Irish based charity that contains useful information on diagnosis and assessment as well as contact information for regional services. Also provides details of entitlements for children with ASD in Ireland. Under the about Autism tab there is a good selection of information regarding the different interventions, the roles of different professionals and also on education: The group also produce an ID card costing 20euro per year, which can be used to skip queues at airports and get straight through security etc, as well as certain play centres now offer a discount to those with the card. Link here: Autism Northern Ireland: Free information leaflets for downloading: parents and carers*Markham, L. (2012). Peaceful parents, happy kids. Perigee Books.*More than Hope: For Young Children on the Autism Spectrum, by?Tanya Paparella ISBN: 978-0985195106Attwood, T. (1998) Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.Personal accounts by individuals with ASDGrandin, T. The Way I See It, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's; 978-1935274216Tammet, D. (2006). Born on a Blue Day: A Memoir of Asperger's and an Extraordinary MindCastellon, S. (2020). The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide, How to Grow up Awesome and AutisticJackson, L. Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence. ISBN: 978-1843100980Neilson, S. and Heffernan, D. Living with Asperger Syndrome and Autism in Ireland. ISBN 978-1493537198The Thinking person’s guide to Autism: sharing and discussion of issues relating to Autism: Building self-awareness and self-esteemBooks and resources by young people on the ASD spectrum for young people on the spectrum: Hartman, D. (2019). The Little Book of Autism FAQsSheehan, Valerie. Tony the Turtle series Faherty, C. and Mesibov, G. B., Asperger's What Does It Mean to Me?: A Workbook Explaining Self Awareness and Life Lessons to the Child or Youth with High Functioning Autism or Asperger ISBN: 978-1885477590Vermeulen, P. (2013). I am Special (2nd ed.). Jessica Kingsley Publishers.*Cooke-O’Toole, J. (2013). The Asperkid’s (Secret) Book of Social Rules. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. *Lamia, M. (2010). Understanding Myself: A Kid’s Guide to Intense Emotions and Strong Feelings. Magination PressKoberg Brosen, S. (2006). Do You Understand Me? Jessica Kingsley Publishers.Verdick, E and Reeve, E. Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders , D. (2015). The Growing Up Guide for GirlsHartman, D. (2015). The Growing Up Book for BoysLovegrove, E. (2020). Autism, Bullying and Me: The Really Useful Stuff You Need to Know About Coping Brilliantly with BullyingMartin, V. and the students of Limpsfield Grange School. (2015). M is for AutismMartin, V. and the students of Limpsfield Grange School. (2016). M in the MiddleThe American Girls Set - the Care and Keeping of You: Smith Myles, B. Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World. ISBN: 978-0967251486Books for families / professionals Attwood, T. Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. 978-1853025778Attwood, T. Asperger's and Girls. ISBN 978-1932565409Welton, J. Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome? A Guide for Friends and Family. ISBN: 9781843102069Welton, J. Can I tell you about Autism? A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals. ISBN: 978-1-84905-453-9Hartman, D. (2013). Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Professional's Guide to Understanding, Preventing Issues, Supporting Sexuality and Responding to Inappropriate Behaviours*What it feels like to be overloaded: Information, practical strategies and resources: Lots of information on autism: Education and learningNational Council for Special Education (NCSE): The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) was set up to improve the delivery of education services to persons with special educational needs arising from disabilities with particular emphasis on children. Their local service is delivered through our national network of Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs) who interact with parents and schools and liaise with the HSE in providing resources to support children with special educational needs: , educational resources, training, etc.: Creative Education, educational CPD training: Support service UCC CIT: Most universities have a support service for individuals with a diagnosis see below for the two Cork Universities: DARE (Disability access route to education): The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a college and university admissions scheme which offers places on a reduced point basis to school leavers under 23 years old with disabilities who have completed an Irish Leaving Certificate: Resources for schools, parents and carers: ?.uk Learning and attention issues: Centre on the Developing Child, Harvard University: activities guide to develop executive functioning skills: supports and teaching methodsDyrbjerg, P. and Vedel, M. (2007). Everyday Education: Visual Support for Children with Autism. London: Jessica Kingsley PublishersTEACCH website: Visual Aids for Learning: Northstarpaths: Press Catalogue (Resources for Visual Teaching Methods / Books / Computer Programmes etc.). ?Tel: 0845 2302777 / winslow- for a brochure*Link to Boardmaker software: ? ?*Connectability: This website and virtual community is dedicated to lifelong learning and support for people who have an intellectual disability, their families and support networks. The site is organized by age group to help you find the right information for you. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please try browsing by tags or try our search engine: *sparklebox.co.uk/ free primary teaching resources and printables, reward charts, etc.*Do2Learn: Very well designed website that provides educational resources for individuals with special needs and there are specific sections on Asperger Syndrome and Autism. All of the resources are printable and include picture cards schedules songs and games: with ASD and Homework: issues that arise and some strategies from Tony Attwood: Should children with Autistic Spectrum disorders be exempted from doing Homework? Exchange Communication System: .ukSocial communicationThe Hanen Centre: Homepage of the Hanen speech and language therapy programmes; providing information and training around development of speech, language and social communication: ww. Speech and language development for children *The Gray Center: Homepage of Carol Cray who developed social stories a widely used strategy for individuals with ASD and there is a video explaining what they. You can download a pdf on how to write social stories for $12.95 but the book titled The New Social Story Book is much better value at €20 as includes offers the ready-to-use stories stories, a CD of the stories and instructions on how to write these stories. Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations: ?Social stories on safety: Social interaction and theory of mindFranz Ransom, J. (2005). Don’t Squeal Unless it’s a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales. Magination PressWinner, M. G. (2007). Thinking about You, Thinking about Me, (2nd ed.). Think Social PublishingWinner, M. G. (2008) You are a Social Detective.Homepage of Social Thinking which focuses on teaching social competencies: Howlin, P., Baron-Cohen, S., Hadwin, J. (1998). Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-read. Wiley*Videos for modelling social skills: Social skills resources for children with autism: Shaul, J. Our Brains Are Like Computers!: Exploring Social Skills and Social Cause and Effect with Children on the Autism Spectrum, ?978-1849057165Smith Myles, B. The Hidden Curriculum for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations for Adolescents and Young Adults, Second Edition, ?978-1937473747Lámh sign language: WikiHow information on conversation skills by autistic contributors: Rest easy my love and emotional regulationDelahooke, M. (2019). Beyond Behaviours. Greene, R. W. (1998). The Explosive Child.Siegel, D. J. and Payne Bryson, T. (2011). The Whole-Brain Child.SticKids, software and activity kit that supplies user friendly therapeutic?strategies to support Sensory Processing, Sensory Integration and motor challenged children: Autism LevelUP, resources, consultation, training: Mahler, K. (2015). Interoception: The Eighth Sensory System. Kansas: AAPC Publishing; , curriculum: Emily is a graphic designer who writes a blog on having sensory processing disorder and Autism: on sensory processing: , C.S. (2005). The Out-of-sync Child. Skylight PressYack, E., Aquilla, P. and Sutton, S. (2003). Building Bridges through Sensory Integration. Tx: Future Horizons, Inc.A framework to foster emotional awareness, emotional regulation and self-control: Kuyper, L (2011). The Zones of Regulation. Steve Asbell, autistic author, illustrator and blogger, creator or Stimmy Kitty: Studio 3 Managing Behaviour of Concern: ? Model: an intervention framework for people with autism: Hartman, D. (2017). Beating Anxiety. My Anxiety Plan: online education about anxiety and how to support children with anxiety: Teaching social and emotional concepts, Kari Dunn Buron’s website: Tubridy, A. (2003). When Panic AttacksAttwood, T. and Garnett, M. (2016). Exploring Depression, and Beating the Blues: A CBT Self-Help Guide to Understanding and Coping with Depression in Asperger’s Syndrome [ASD-Level 1]*Rath, T., Reckmeyer, M. and Manning, M. (2009). How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids. Gallup PressPope, A. Dinglebee’s Bubble of HopeHuebner, D. (2005). What to do When You Worry Too MuchCollins-Donnelly. K. (2007) Starving the Anger Gremlin: A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anger Management for Young PeopleCollins-Donnelly. K. (2013) Starving the Anxiety Gremlin: A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anxiety Management for Young PeopleCain, J. (2000). The Way I feelKachenmeister, C. (1989). On Monday when it rained Al-Ghani. K. (2008). The Red Beast (Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger's Syndrome)ADHD and Me: *Online shop with resources and sensory supports: ?sensationalkids.ie *Website with products and resources to foster relaxation: *Simran meditation for children *A project to help young people increase their social-emotional intelligence: *Website with sensory tools, run by people with autism: Information on helping a child with sensory issues: What is Sensory Processing Disorder? YouTube video: *Thinking Toys: Irish based online store that sell range of products that can bring specific benefit to children with special needs or learning difficulties. Their catalogue can be very useful to browse and source products specific for individual children’s needs: Play and pastimes*Amazon toys section (search Autism)* free coding classes. Check out events in your local area* providers of Lego based camps and workshopsGet Autism Active with Cork Sports Partnership: Resources for siblings.uk and .uk are excellent websites with a huge range of information .If seeking support about siblings on .uk click into “Living with Autism” and follow the link called “Parents, relatives and carers”.Bleach, F. Everybody is different: a book for young people who have brothers or sisters with autism. Published by The National Autistic Society.Davies, J. Able autistic children children with Asperger syndrome: a booklet for brothers and sisters. Published by The Early Years Diagnostic CentreKoutsis, A. What about me? The autism survival guide for kids. Published by The Wantirna Heights SchoolHoopman, K. Blue bottle mystery. Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.Haddon, M. The curious incident of the dog in the night-time. Published by David Fickling BooksFairfoot, E. and Mayne, J. My special brother Rory. Published by?The National Autistic Society. ................
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