Recommended Reading for Families

by The Nisonger LEND Faculty

 

 

Patricia Cloppert, BSFS
Parent Faculty Advocate
614-247-6193
cloppert.2@osu.edu

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The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration by Patricia Romanowski Bashe, Barbara L. Kirby, Simon Baron-Cohen, and Tony Attwood (Hardcover - Mar 29, 2005)

A Parent's Perspective on Changes in Life that Autism Brings
by Laura Krueger Crawford

For Families of Autistic, the Fight for Ordinary by Jane Gross

 

 

Daniel L. Coury, MD
Behaviorial/Developmental Pediatrics
614-722-2438
Daniel.coury@nationwidechildrens.org

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Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism by Mary Wrobel (Paperback - April 21, 2003) - Illustrated

 

 

 

Thomas Fish, PhD
Director of Social Work and Family Support Services
614-292-7550
fish.1@osu.edu

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See “Sibling Support” section of Family Resource website

 

 

Maureen Geraghty, PhD, RD, LD
Nutrition
614-247-4595
maureen.geraghty@osumc.edu

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Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physicians by Bryan Jepson, Katie Wright, and Jane Johnson (Paperback - Jul 25, 2007)

 

 

 

Mary Gottesman, PhD
Nursing
614-292-4989
gottesman.6@osu.edu

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www.babycenter.com
www.parentcenter.com
www.zerotothree.org
www.familyvoices.org
www.parentsactionstore.org - “A Child with Special Needs” DVD ($10.00)

 

 

David Hammer, PhD
Psychology
614-292-5123
hammer.1@osu.edu

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The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood (Hardcover - Nov 1, 2006)

Making a Difference: Behavioral Intervention for Autism by Catherine Maurice, Gina Green, and Richard Foxx (Paperback - May 2001)

The assessment of basic language and learning skills (the ABLLS): An assessment, curriculum guide, and skills tracking system for children with autism ... disabilities: the ABLLS protocol by James W Partington and Mark L. Sundberg

1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (123 Magic) by Thomas W. Phelan (Paperback - Feb 1, 2004)

SOS: Help for Parents, Third Edition by Lynn Clark and John Robb (Paperback – Oct 30, 1995)

Reaching Out, Joining in: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children With Autism (Topics in Autism) by Mary Jane Weiss and Sandra L. Harris (Paperback - Jun 2001)

 Skillstreaming in Early Childhood: New Strategies and Perspectives for Teaching Prosocial Skills by Ellen McGinnis and Arnold P. Goldstein (Paperback - Jan 2003)

Skillstreaming the Elementary School Child: New Strategies and Perspectives for Teaching Prosocial Skills by Ellen McGinnis and Arnold P. Goldstein

Skillstreaming the Adolescent: New Strategies and Perspectives for Teaching Prosocial Skills by Arnold P. Goldstein and Ellen McGinnis (Paperback - Jul 7, 1997)

How To Be A Para Pro: A Comprehensive Training Manual For Paraprofessionals by Diane Twachtman-Cullen and David DeLorenzo (Paperback - Mar 1, 2000)

Wrightslaw: Special Education Law by Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright (Paperback - Nov 9, 1999)

 

 

Paula Rabidoux, PhD
Speech Language Pathology
614-688-8472
rabidoux.1@osu.edu

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Evidence-Based Interventions for Language Development in Young Children with Autism. Rogers, S. (2006) In T. Charman & W. Stone (Eds.), Social & Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Early Intervention, Diagnosis, & Intervention. (pp.143 – 179). New York: Guilford Press. [.pdf]

 

 

Karen Ratliff-Schaub, MD
Pediatrics
614-722-2434
Karen.ratliffschaub@nationwidechildrens.org

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Helping Your Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Step-By-Step Workbook For Families by Stephanie B., Ph.D. Lockshin, Jennifer M. Gillis, and Raymond G. Romanczyk (Paperback - Jun 2005)

A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism by Beth Fouse and Maria Wheeler (Paperback - Jan 1, 1997) - Illustrated

Solving Behavior Problems in Autism (Visual Strategies Series) by Linda A. Hodgdon (Paperback - Nov 1, 1999)

Visual Strategies for Improving Communication: Practical Supports for School & Home by Linda A. Hodgdon (Paperback - Dec 1995)

Parent Survival Manual: A Guide to Crisis Resolution in Autism and Related Developmental Disorders by Eric Schopler (Paperback - Jun 30, 1995)

Simple Strategies That Work! Helpful Hints for All Educators of Students With Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities by Brenda Smith Myles, Diane Adreon, and Dena Gitlitz (Paperback - Jul 11, 2006)

Functional Behavior Assessment for People With Autism: Making Sense of Seemingly Senseless Behavior (Topics in Autism) by Beth A., Ph.D. Glasberg (Paperback - Jan 10, 2006)

Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism, second edition (Topics in Autism) (Topics in Autism) (Topics in Autism) (Topics in Autism) (Topics in Autism) by Sandra L. Harris and Mary Jane Weiss (Paperback - Mar 30, 2007)

A Picture's Worth: PECS and Other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism (Topics in Autism) by Andy, Ph.D. Bondy and Lori Frost (Paperback - Dec 2001)

 

 

Gail Whitelaw, PhD
Audiology
614-292-8189
gottesman.6@osu.edu

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Facilitating Hearing And Listening In Young Children (Early Childhood Intervention Series) by Carol Flexer (Paperback - Jan 1, 1999)

Deafness in the Family by David Luterman (Paperback - Feb 1987)

Cosmo Gets an Ear by Gary Clemente and Eugene Yelchin (Hardcover - Nov 1994)

John Tracy Clinic
www.jtc.org

AG Bell                      
www.agbell.org

Phonak                       
www.phonak.com/consumer/parents.htm

Oticon
www.oticonusa.com/Oticon/Professionals/Pediatrics.html

National Association of the Deaf 
www.nad.org

Marion Downs National Center
www.colorado.edu/slhs/mdnc/

American Academy of Audiology
www.audiology.org

Clerc Center, Gallaudet University
clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/

Hearing Loss Association of America
www.shhh.org

 

 

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