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The Action for Autism
Resource Centre & Library

Action for Autism has an extensive collection of books, pamphlets, articles, and videotapes available for use within the library. For those interested in updating their knowledge of autism, you are welcome to visit our library and read materials in the office during office hours. Library membership is now Rs. 500/- per year for those who wish to check books and videotapes out. Again, you are welcome to read at our office at no cost! We also have about 20 videocassettes and a TV/VCR available at the centre to view them. Below is a partial list of the resources available for use in the library or for check-out -- to inquire about a specific book that you do not see here, please contact us. We have not maintained this list, but have many resources in addition to these. Also, used books and donations are welcome.
 
GENERAL AUTISM
Aarons M and Gittens T(1999) A handbook of Autism-A guide for parents and professionals
Andry A.C and Schepp S (1990) How babies are made
Amenta, C. A. (1992) Russell is extra special: A book about autism for children.
Attwood, T. (1993) Why does Chris do that?
Autism Society of North Carolina (1993) Autism primer: Twenty questions and answers.
Bacquer, A. & Sharma, A. (1997) Disability: Challenges vs. responses.
Baron-Cohen, S(1997) Mindblindness: An esssay on Autism and Theory of mind
Bauman M.L and Kemper T.L(1997) The neurobiology of Autism
Butler, K. G. (1992) Language disorders: Communication problems of autistic children: the role of context.
Edwards, B. & Armitage, D. (1999) My brother Sammy
Faith Academy Term wise Syllabus for 1998-99
COSAC (1995). Autism: Basic information (3rd ed.).
Frith, U. (1989). Autism: Explaining the enigma.
Frith, U. (Ed.) (1991) Autism and asperger syndrome.
Gerdtz, J. & Bregman, J (1990). Autism: A practical guide for those who help others.
Ghosh, Pritha. Autism in the mind
Gilberg,C. & Peeters, T. Autism -medical and educational aspects
Jordan, R. and Powell, S. (1995) Understanding and Teaching Children with Autism
Kumar R.K. (1998) Autism and Psycholinguistics: A literature review
Matthews, F. A story of Autism (A friend in need)
Morgan ,H (1996) Adults with Autism: A guide to theory and practice
Pandey, R. S. & Advani, L. (1995). Perspectives in disability and rehabilitation.
Powell.T.H and Gallagher.P.A(1996) Brothers and Sisters: A Special Part of Exceptional Families(2nd edition)
Schreibman, L. (1988). Autism.
Seroussi, K. The Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental disorder
Schopler,Eand Mesibov.G.B Learning and Cognition in Autism
Siegel, B. (1996). The world of the autistic child.
Sigman, M. & Capps, L. Children with autism: A developmental perspective.
Spock.B. Baby and Child care
Waltz .M Pervasive Developmental Disorders-Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help
Wing, L. (1971). Autistic children: A guide for parents.
Wing, L. (1980). Children apart: Autistic children and their families (3rd ed.)
Wolfberg P.J Play and Imagination in Children with Autism

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PERSONAL ACCOUNTS
Axline, V. (1964). Dibs in search of self.
Barron, J. & Barron, S. (1992). There's a boy in here.
Chand, I. (1995). Climb every mountain: Radhika's story.
Claireborne -Park C The First Eight Years of an Autistic Child
Gerland,Gunilla Finding Out about Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and PDD
Gilpin, W. R. (1993). Laughing and loving with autism.
Grandin, T. & Scariano, M. M. (1986). Emergence: Labeled autistic.
Grandin, T. (1996) Thinking in pictures.
Hodges, J. For the love of Ann.
Irish Society on Autism My World
Kaufman, B. N. (1981). A miracle to believe in.
Kaufman, B. N. (1994). Son-rise: The miracle continues.
Lawson, W. (1998). Life behind glass.
Maurice, C. (1993). Let me hear your voice.
Pollack, R. (1997). The creation of Dr. B: A biography of Bruno Bettelheim.
Rand B How to Understand People who are Different
Sacks, O. (1995). An anthropologist on Mars.
Schneider, E. R. G. (1997). Apologia pro vita sua.
Simmons K.L Little Rainman
Stelhi, A. (Ed.) (1995). Dancing in the rain.
Stelhi, A. (Ed.) (2000) The Sound of a Miracle
Trehin .P Giles History
Turnbull & TurnbulI III, Shank & Leal Exceptional Lives: Today"s education in Special Schools
Turnbull, A. & Turnbull, H. R. (1978). Parents speak out: Views from the other side of the two-way mirror.
Vilbiss.M.D Billy's Story
Williams, D. (1992). Nobody nowhere.

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INTERVENTION
Aarons.M& Gittens.T. Autism -A Social Skills Approach for Children and Adolescents
Alvin, J. & Warwick, A. (1994) Music therapy for the autistic child.
Arendt, L. L. (Ed.) (1992). Living and working with autism.
Ashton, I. B. (1987). Autistic children: One way through.
Association of Head Teachers of Autistic Children and Adults (1985). The special curricular needs of autistic children.
Axline, V. M. (1969). Play therapy.
Baker.B.L&Brightman Alan.J(1999) Steps to Independence
Bambara, L. M. & Knoster, T. P. (1995). Guidelines: Effective behavioral support.
Bowers, L., Barrett, M., Huisingh, R., LoGiudice, C. & Orman, J. (1993). Meer1: Manual of exercises for expressing reasoning - activities for autistic children.
Broek, E., Cain, S. L., Dutkiewicz, M., Fleck, C., Gray, B., Gray, C., Gray, J., Jonker, S., Lindrup, A. & Moore, L. (Eds.) (1994) The original social story book.
Chastain, L. D. (1986). A handbook for the use of songs to teach autistic and other severely handicapped children.
Colby-Trott, M., Laurel, M. K. & Windeck, S. L. (1993). Understanding sensory intergration.
Dalrymple, N. & Porco, B. (1989). Functional programming for people with autism: A series - Functional school activities I.
Dalrymple, N. & Porco, B. (1989). Functional programming for people with autism: A series - Reading.
Dalrymple, N. (1989). Functional programming for people with autism: A series - Developing a functional and longitudinal plan.
Dalrymple, N. (1989). Functional programming for people with autism: A series - Learning to be independent and responsible.
Dalrymple, N. (1992). Helpful responses to some of the behaviours of individuals with autism.
Dalrymple, N. (1992). Social series: Some social communication skill objectives and teaching strategies for people with autism.
Darlrymple,N and Boarman Margaret (1989) Functional programming for people with Autism :A series-Toileting
Dasgupta, M. A. (1997). Low cost no cost teaching aids.
Denziloe, J. (1994). Fun and games: Practical leisure activities for people with profound disabilities.
Depalma, V. & Wheeler, M. (1991). Functional programming for people with autism: A series - Learning self-care skills.
Detmer, C., Dalrymple, N. & Sinex, L. (1991). Functional programming for people with autism: A series - Sex education: Issues for the person with autism.
Engelmann,S.Haddox .P&Bruner.E Teach your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
Favell.J.E &Greene.J.W(1980) How to Treat Self Injurious Behaviour
Flowers, T. (1987). Activities for developing pre-skill concepts in children with autism.
Freeman, S. & Drake, L. (1996). Teach me language.
Frost, L. A. & Bondy, A. S. (1994). The picture exchange communication system training manual.
Fullerton, A., Stratton, J., Coyne, P. & Gray, C. (1996). Higher functioning adolescents and young adults with autism: A teacher's guide.
Gerlach, E. K. (1996). Autism treatment guide.
Gray, C. (1994). Comic strip conversations.
Greenspan G.I &Weider.S The Child with Special Needs
Hall, N. & Price, R. (198?). Explode the code 5.
Hodgdon,Linda Solving Behaviour problems in Autism
Hodgdon,Linda Visual Strategies for improving Communication
Howlin .P Baron -Cohen S & Hadwin(1999) Teaching Children with Autism to Mind Read
Howlin.P& RutterM(1987) Treatment of Obssesive and Ritualistic Behaviour
Howlin.P(1997) Autism -Preparing for adulthood
Hutch.S Comins.J&Offiler.J(1991) The Social Skills Handbook-Practical Activities for Social Communication
Jackel, S. (1996). Asperger's syndrome - educational management issues.
Johansen,Bente Gad Pedagogy Autism and Methods
Jordan, R. & Powell, S. (1990). The special curricular needs of autistic children: Learning and thinking skills.
Jordan, R. (1997). Education of children and young people with autism.
Kaplan-Fitzgerald, K. (1977). Reach me, teach me.
Kiernan.C, Jordan.R& Sanders.C (1978) Starting Off-Establishing Play and Communication in the handicapped child
Koegel, R. L., Shreibman, L., Good, A., Cerniglia, L., Murphy, C. & Koegel, L. K. (1989). How to teach pivotal behaviors to children with autism: A training manual.
Koegel,L Robert & Koegel Kern Lynn Teaching Children with Autism -strategies for initiating positive interactions& improving learning opportunities
Kozloff, M. A. (1973). Reaching the autistic child: A parent training program.
Kranowitz C.S. The Out of Sync Child -Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Leaf .R & McEachin.J. A Work in Progress-Behavior Management Strategies and A curriculum for Intensive Behaviour Treatment of Autism
Lear, R. (1993). Play helps: Toys and activities for children with special needs.
Leicester City Council Education Department (1998). Asperger syndrome - practical strategies for the classroom (a teacher's guide).
Leicester County Council (1998). Autism: How to help your young child.
Lovaas, O. I. (1981). Teaching developmentally disabled children: The me book.
Maurice, C., Green, G. & Luce, S. C. (Eds.) (1996). Behavioral intervention for young children with autism: A manual for parents and professionals.
McClannan.L.E &Krantz P.J(1999) Activity Schedules for Children with Autism
Mesibov.G,Schopler.E, Schaffer.B& Landrus.R Adolescent and Adult Psychoeducational Profile(AAPEP)
Miller, A. & Eller-Miller, E. (1989). A new way with autistic and other children with pervasive developmental disorders.
Parrington.J.W&Sundberg.M.L (1998) The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills.The ABLLS.An Assessment Curriculum Guide and Skills Tracking System For Children With Autism and other Developmental Disabilities
Parrington.J.W. & Sundberg, M.L (1998) The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills.The ABLLS.Scoring Instructions and IEP Developmental Disabilities
Porco, B. (1989). Functional programming for people with autism: A series - Growing towards independence by learning functional skills and behaviours.
Quill, K. A. (1995). Teaching children with autism: Strategies to enhance communication and socialization.
Randall, P.& Parker.J Supporting the famillies of Children with Autism
Reichler, R.J., Bashford, A ,Lansing ,M & Marcus.L.M(1990) Psychoeducational Profile Revised (PEPR)Vol1
Schopler, E. (Ed.) (1995). Parent survival manual: A guide to crisis resolution in autism and related developmental disorders.
Schopler, E., Lansing, M. & Waters, L. (1983). Individualized assessment and treatment for autistic and developmentally disabled children (vol III): Teaching activities for autistic children.
Schopler, E., Reichler, R. J. & Lansing, M. (1980). Individualized assessment and treatment for autistic and developmentally disabled children (vol II): Teaching strategies for parents and professionals.
Schopler,E Reicher.R.J &Renner.B.R(1986) The Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) For Diagnostic Screening and Classification of Autism.
Sundberg.M.L& Parrington.J.W(1999) Teaching Language to Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities.
Sussman Fern More than Words
TEACCH (1995) TEACCH demonstration preschool: Parent handbook.
TEACCH(1995) independent Tasks-Work Activities for Students with Autism and Other Developmental Diffficulties
The Association of Head Teachers of Autistic Children and Adults The Special Curricular Needs of Autistic Children
University of North Carolina (1995). TEACCH training.
University of North Carolina (1995). Supplemental Reading in Autism for TEACCH Training
Warren.P and Capehart J(1995) You and Your Add child
Watson, L. R., Lord, C., Schaffer, B. & Schopler, E. (1989). Teaching spontaneous communication to autistic and developmentally handicapped children.
Winner M.G Functional Programming for People with Autism -a series Enhancing Communication in Individuals with Autism through the use of Picture and Word Symbols.
Optimalisation of Residential Settings and Promotion of employment for adults with severe autism1998 final report Visits and seminar fondation Autisme Luxembourg

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MEDICATION AND ALTERNATIVE INTERVENTION
Beck, G., Beck, V., & Rimland, B. (1998). Unlocking the potential of secretin.
Bérard, G. (1993). Hearing equals behavior.
Gilmor, T. M., Madaule, P. & Thompson, B. (1989). About the Tomatis method.
Gorman, J. M. (1995). The essential guide to psychiatric drugs.
Gulhati, C. M. (Ed.) (1995). MIMS India, 16 (9).
Gulhati, C. M. (Ed.) (1995). MIMS India Vol 19 No 5
Gulhati, C. M. (Ed.) (1995). MIMS India,Vol 19 No 8
Irlen, H. (1991). Reading by the colors: Overcoming dyslexia and other reading disabilities through the Irlen method.
Reiss, S. & Aman, M. G. (Eds.) (1998). Psychotropic medications and developmental disabilities: The international consensus handbook.
Shattock Paul & Savery Dawn(1997) Autism as a metabolic disorder
Shattock Paul & Whiteley Paul(1997) Guidelines for the implementation of a Gluten and /or casein free diet with people with autism or associated spectrum disorders
Shiva, M. & Rane, W. (1996). Banned and bannable drugs.
Silverman, H. M. (1996). The pill book (7th ed).
Voluntary Health Association of India (1994). The rational use of medicines.
Voluntary Health Association of India (1996). A rational drug policy.
World Health Association (1985). The use of essential drugs.

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MENTAL RETARDATION AND MENTAL DISORDER
The Arc (1993). The Arc's family book for parents of children with mental retardation.
Chauhan, R. S. (1994). Triumph of the spirit: The pioneers of education and rehabilitation services for the visually handicapped in India.
EENET(1998) An International and Development Consortium Seminar on Inclusive Education,Agra,India
Hoch, E. M. (1967). Indian children on a psychiatrist's playground.
Hoch, E. M. (1967). Appendix to Indian Children on a Psychiatrist's playground
Levinson, H. N. (1994). Smart but feeling dumb.
Plumber, G. (199?). Home training for the retarded child.
Puri, M. & Verma, I. C. (1992). Home training of children with mental handicap: A guide for parents.
Singh, D. Basic Information on Intellectual Disabilities and Learning Difficulties
Singh,Yasho Karan. Empowerment and Rehabilation of Mentally Retarded Children
Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) (1989). Better care of mentally disabled children.
Unknown Behavior Modification for Children with Mental Retardation.

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INDIA SPECIFIC
Bacquer, A. & Sharma, A. (1997) Disability: Challenges vs. responses.
Baquer, A. & Mohit, A. (1995). Statements supporting the bill for persons with disabilities.
Baquer, A. & Mohit, A. (1995). Statements supporting the bill for persons with disabilities - a full report.
Dasgupta, M. A. (1997). Low cost no cost teaching aids.
The persons with disabilities (equal opportunities, protection and rights and full participation) act 1995 - Amendment Committee.
Federation for the Welfare of the Mentally Retarded (India) (1991). Rights of the Disabled.
National advocacy workshop for effective and speedy implementation of the disability act 1995.
Hoch, E. M. (1967). Indian children on a psychiatrist's playground.
Hoch, E. M. (1967). Appendix to Indian Children on a Psychiatrist's playground
Pandey, R. S. & Advani, L. (1995). Perspectives in disability and rehabilitation.
VHAI (1993) Adoption is a better Option

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SELF-HELP BOOKS
Kaufman, B. N. (1977). To love is to be happy with.
Kaufman, B. N. (1979). Giant steps.
Kaufman, B. N. (1991). Happiness is a choice.

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LEGAL
Dhanda, Amita. Legal order and Mental Disorder

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NEWSLETTERS
Academy for Severe Handicaps and Autism (ASHA)
The Advocate (Autism Society of America)
Autism News
CBR News Bulletin
Connect
Connection
The Deaf Way
Exceptional Parent
Mifgash Nisi
Sankalp: Association for the Welfare of Children with Mental Handicap
Success and Ability
The Voice
West Midlands Autistic Society

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JOURNALS
Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal
Communication (The National Autistic Society)
Indian Journal of Disability of Rehabilitation (IJDR)
Indian Psychologist
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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DIRECTORIES
Indian Academy of Pediatrics Delhi (1997). Directory.
Jan Madyham (1992). Directory of services for people with special needs.
National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (1991). A report of child guidance clinics in India.
Peshwaria, R., Menon, D. K. & Reddy, S. H. K. (Eds.) (1995). Directory of parent associations for the welfare of the mentally retarded persons in India.
Reddy, S. H. K. (Ed.) (1995). Directory of institutions for the mentally handicapped persons in India.
Special Educational Needs Tribunal (1995). How to appeal.

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CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Autism Society of America Conference Proceedings (1994).
Autism Society of America Conference Proceedings (1995).
Autism Society of America Conference Proceedings (1997).
Autism Victoria Conference Proceedings (1992).
International Autism Conference Proceedings (1993).

Additionally, we have collected information from various sources on a number of topics. Much of this information has been obtained through people sending us copies of articles and papers they have collected, and we greatly appreciate additions to the centre.

ADD/ADHD
Allergies/food sensitivities
Applied Behavior Analysis/Lovaas Method
Asperger's
Auditory Training
Basic Behaviour Management
Biological Basis of Autism
Communication
Diagnostic issues
Early Intervention
Educational Issues
Facilitated Communication
Fragile X Syndrome
Hearing Impairments and autism
History of Autism
Hyperlexia
IEP's
Inclusion & Integration
Learning Disabilities
Lovaas Method/Applied Behavior Analysis
Medication
Music therapy
Option Institute
Rett's Syndrome
Vitamin supplements
Seizures and Epilepsy
Sensory Impairment
Sexuality Issues
Social Skills & Peer Interaction
Social stories
TEACCH
Theory of Mind
Vocational training