The following booklist focuses on books related to autism and its treatment across the lifespan years of individuals with ASD.
Advocacy
Ariel, C. N., & Naseef, R. A. (Eds.) (2006). Voices from the spectrum: Parents, grandparents, siblings, people with autism, and professionals share their wisdom. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Freeman, S. (2003). Science for sale in the autism wars. Lynden, WA: SKF Books, Inc. Science-for-Sale-in-the-Autism-Wars.pdf
Freeman, S. K. (2011). The complete guide to autism treatments, a parent’s handbook: Make sure your child gets what works! (2nd ed.). Bellingham, WA: SKF Books, Inc. Complete-Guide-to-Autism-Treatments.pdf
National Autism Center. (2015). Findings and conclusions: National standards project, phase 2. Randolph, MA: Author. National standards project, phase 2.pdf
New York State Department of Health of Early Intervention. (2017). Clinical Practice Guideline Report of the Recommendations for Autism/Pervasive Development Disorders. Albany, NY: Author. https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/20152.pdf
Newman, B. (1999). When everybody cares: Case studies of ABA with people with autism. New York, NY: Dove and Orca.
Newman, B., Reinicke, D. R., & Newman, L. (2000). Words from those who care: Further case studies of ABA with people with autism. New York, NY: Dove and Orca.
Offit, P. (2013). Do you believe in magic? The sense and nonsense of alternative medicine. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishers.
Challenging Behaviors
Cipani, E., & Schock, K. M. (2010). Functional behavioral assessment, diagnosis, and treatment: A complete system for education and mental health settings. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
Foxx, R. M. (1982). Decreasing behaviors of persons with severe retardation and autism. Champaign, IL: Research Press.
Frea, W. D., Koegel, L. K., & Koegel, R. L. (1994). Understanding why problem behaviors occur: A guide for assisting causes of behavior and designing treatment plans. Santa Barbara, CA: University of California.
Glasberg, B. A. (2006). Functional behavior assessment for people with autism: Making sense of seemingly senseless behavior. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Hodgdon, L. (1999). Solving behavior problems in autism and improving communication with visual strategies. Troy, MI: Quirk Roberts Publishing.
Lucyshyn, J. M., Dunlap, G., & Albin, R. W. (2002). Families and positive behavior support: Addressing problem behavior in family contexts. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing Co.
Curricular Resources
Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2005). Ethics for behavior analysts. London, UK: Routledge.
Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2006). How to think like a behavior analyst. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates.
Blanco, S., & Demiri, V. (2017). ABA tools of the trade: Easy data collection for the classroom. New York, NY: DRL Books.
Bondy, A., & Frost, L. (2001). A picture’s worth: PECS and other visual communication strategies in autism. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Buchanan, S. M., & Weiss, M. J. (2006). Applied behavior analysis and autism: An introduction. Ewing, NJ: COSAC.
Cohen, M., & Sloan, D. (2007). Visual supports for people with autism. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Eden Autism Services. (2015). The Eden assessment and curriculum. Princeton, NJ: Eden Autism.
National Research Council. (2001). Educating children with autism. Committee on educational interventions for children with autism. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/10017
Independence/Self-Management
Delmolino, L., & Harris, S. L. (2004). Incentives for change: Motivating people with autism spectrum disorders to learn and gain independence. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Koegel, L. K., Koegel, R. L., & Parks, D. R. (1992). How to teach self-management to people with severe disabilities: A training manual. Santa Barbara, CA: University of California.
McClannahan, L. E., & Krantz, P. J. (2010). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior (2nd ed.). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Murray, S., & Noland, B. (2012). Video modeling for young children with autism spectrum disorders: A practical guide for parents and professionals. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Neumann, L. (2004). Video modeling: A visual teaching method for children with autism. A guide for parents and educators (2nd ed.). Brandon, FL: Willerik Publishing.
Salter, J. & Croce, K. (2007). The self & match system: Systematic use of self-monitoring as a behavioral intervention. San Marcos, CA: Self and Match.
Life/Self-Help Skills
Anderson, S. R., Jablonski, A. L., Thomeer, M. L., & Knapp, V. M. (2007). Self-help skills for people with autism: A systematic teaching approach. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Baker, B. L., Brightman, A. J., Blacher, J. B., Heifetz, L. J., Hinshaw, S. R., & Murphy, D. M. (2004). Steps to independence: Teaching everyday skills to children with special needs. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing Co.
Cicero, F. (2012). Toilet training success: A guide for teaching individuals with developmental disabilities. New York, NY: DRL Books Inc.
Partington, J. W., & Mueller, M. M. (2017). The assessment of functional living skills (AFLS). Walnut Creek, CA: Behavior Analysts Inc.
Wrobel, M. (2017). Taking care of myself2: For teenagers and young adults with ASD. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
Sexuality
Davies, C., & Dubie, M. (2012). Intimate relationships and sexual health: A curriculum for teaching adolescents/adults with high functioning autism spectrum disorders and other social challenges. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
Henault, I. (2006). Asperger’s syndrome and sexuality: From adolescence through adulthood. London, UK and Philadelphia PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Newport, J., & Newport, M. (2002). Autism-Asperger’s and sexuality: Puberty and beyond. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
Wrobel, M. (2003). Taking care of myself: A hygiene, puberty, and personal curriculum for young people with autism. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
Siblings
Feiges, L. S., & Weiss, M. J. (2004). Sibling stories: Reflections on life with a brother or sister on the autism spectrum. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
Lears, L. (1998). Ian’s walk: A story about autism. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.
Skills Assessment
Fovel, T.J. (2016). The structured ecological assessment tool: A practioner’s protocol for data-based assessment of instructional environments at school. New York, NY: DRL Books.
Frazer, T. (2018). ABLLS-R skill acquisition program manual set. New York, NY: DRL Books.
McGreevy, P., Fry, T., & Cornwall, C. (2012). Essentials for living. Winter Park, FL: Patrick McGreevy Publishing.
McPartland, J. C., Klin, A., & Volkmar, F. R. (Eds.). (2014). Asperger syndrome: Assessing and treating high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Partington, J. W. (2008). The assessment of basic language and learning skills-revised (the ABLLS-R). Behavior Analysts.
Sundberg, M. L. (2008). Verbal behavior milestones assessment and placement program: The VB-MAPP. Concord, CA: AVB Press
Social Skills
Selbst, M. C., & Gordon, S. B. (2012). POWER-solving curriculum for adolescents: Stepping stones to solving life’s everyday social problems. Somerset, NJ: Behavior Therapy Associates.
Taubman, M. T., Leaf, R. B., McEachin, J., & Driscoll, M. (2011). Crafting connections: Contemporary applied behavior analysis for enriching the social lives of persons with autism spectrum disorder. New York, NY: DRL Books.
Transition to Adulthood
Howlin, P. (1997). Autism: Preparing for adulthood. London, UK: Routledge.
Wehman, P., Smith, M. D., & Schall, C. (2009). Autism and the transition to adulthood: Success beyond the classroom. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.
Wehman, P. (2013). Life beyond the classroom: Transition strategies for young people with disabilities (5th ed). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.
Baker, J. (2005). Preparing for life: The complete guide for transitioning to adulthood for those with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
Treatment
Bondy, A. S., & Sulzar-Azaroff, B. (2002). The pyramid approach to education in autism. Newark, DE: Pyramid Educational Products, Inc.
Freeman, S., & Drake, L. (1996). Teach me language. Lynden, WA: SKF Books, Inc.
Foxx, R. M., & Mulick, J. A. (Eds.). (2015). Controversial therapies for autism and intellectual disabilities: Fad, fashion, and science in professional practice. London, UK: Routledge.
Holmes, D. L. (1997). Autism through the lifespan: The Eden model. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Jacobson, J., Foxx, R. M., & Mulick, J. A. (2004). Controversial therapies for development: Fads, fashion, and science in professional practice. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Luckevitch, D. (2008). Verbal behavior targets. New York, NY: DRL Books.
Newman, B., Reinicke, D. R., & Hammond, T. (2005). Behaviorask: Straight answers to your ABA programming questions. New York, NY: Dove and Orca.
Romanczyk, R., Lockshin, S., & Matey, L. (1996). The IGS library of program exemplars. (V.9) Appalachian, NY: CBTA.
Vocational/Employment
Brolin, D. (1993). Life centered career education: A competency based approach. Reston, VA: Council for Exceptional Children.
Grandin, T., & Duffy, K. (2004). Developing talents: Careers for individuals with autism and high-functioning autism. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
Griffin, C., Hammis, D., Keeton, B., & Sullivan, M. (2014). Making self-employment work for people with disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing Company.
Loyd, R. J., & Brolin, D. (1997). Life centered career education: Modified curriculum for individuals with moderate disabilities. Arlington, VA: Council for Exceptional Children.
Smith, M. D., Belcher, R. G. & Juhrs, P. D. (1995). A guide to successful employment for individuals with autism. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing Company.
Washburn, W. (1994). Vocational entry skills for secondary and adult students with learning disabilities. Novato, CA: Academic Therapy Publications.
Wehman, P. (2001). Supported employment in business: Expanding the capacity of workers with disabilities. St. Augustine, FL: Training Resource Network, Inc.
