BOOKS
 • Thinking in Pictures: my life with autism
by Temple Grandin
(Expanded Edition) 2006
• Full of helpful insights
that will increase your
understanding about autism
• Lots of research quoted
 • Building Social Relationships by Scott Bellini
• A systematic approach to teaching
social interaction skills to children
and adolescents with Autism
Spectrum Disorder
 • The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
by Tony Atwood
 • Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome
by Brenda Smith Myles
• Strategies for success in
inclusive settings
• Look Me in the Eye:
my life with asperger's
by John Elder Robison
• Ultimately, this is the story of Robison's
journey from his world into ours, and
his new life as a husband, father, and
successful small business owner —
repairing his beloved high-end
automobiles. It's a strange, sly,
indelible account — sometimes
alien, yet always deeply human.
• Autism & PDD (LinguiSystems)
by Pam Reese & Nena Challenner
• Many comic strip social stories with
various themes for different age groups
 • Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes
You Knew
by Eileen Notbohm
• To understand the thinking
patterns of students
with autism
 • Navigating the Social World
by Jeanette McAfee
• Direct Teaching of
Social Skills:
A Social Skills Development
Program
by Karen Bozak
• Easy to use lessons for
ages 6-12
• Designed so parents,
support personnel &
teachers can use it
 • Skillstreaming the Elementary School Child
by Ellen McGinnis & Arnold P. Goldstein
 • The New Social Story Book
compiled by Carol Gray
 • Inside Out: What Makes the Person With Social
Cognitive Deficits Tick?
by Michelle Garcia Winner
 • Thinking About You Thinking About Me
by Michelle Garcia Winner
 • Worksheets for Teaching Social Thinking & Related Skills
by Michelle Garcia Winner
 • The Autism Acceptance Book
by Ellen Sabin
 • When My Autism Gets Too Big
by Kari Dunn Buron
• A relaxation book for children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder
 • A Boy and a Bear: The Children's Relaxation
Book
by Kari Dunn Buron
 • The Elephant in the Playroom: Ordinary
parents write intimately
and honestly about the
extraordinary highs &
heartbreaking lows of raising
kids with special needs
by Denise Brodey
• Reading this book is like
connecting with a friend
who really understands
the challenges AND JOYS
of raising a child with
special needs.
GAMES
(To assist with social interaction)
• Harvest Time,
Bus Depot Diner, Sleeping Grump & others
(Co-operative Games)
Found at Family Pastimes, Sechelt, BC
• Professor Noggin's Card Games
Various themes
Outset Media Corp, Canada
Found at Family Pastimes, Sechelt, BC
• Deck of Cards
(Games to play: Go Fish, Crazy Eights, etc.)
VIDEOS
• Difficult Moments for Children
and Youth with Autism
Spectrum Disorders
by Brenda Smith Myles
• Discusses the rage cycle and
interventions for each stage,
includes recommendations
for adult behavior
 • The Boy Inside
Directed by: Marianne Kaplan
• Feature Documentary 47 minutes
• Marianne's film of her 12 year old
son, Adam, with Asperger Syndrome
OTHER Curriculum / Programs
(May be integrated)
• Second Step B.C. Curriculum
• Restitution Self Discipline Program
Diane Gossen, Chelsom Consultants Ltd.
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