The following booklist focuses on books related to autism and its treatment in the earlier years of individuals with ASD.
Advocacy
Ariel, C. N., & Naseef, R. A. (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
Foxx, R. M., & Mulick, J. A. (2015). Controversial therapies for autism and intellectual disabilities: Fad, fashion, and science in professional practice. London, UK: Routledge.
Maurice, C. (1993). Let me hear your voice. A family’s triumph over autism. New York, NY: Knopf.
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.
Offit, P. (2013). Do you believe in magic? The sense and nonsense of alternative medicine. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishers.
Assessment and IEP
Eden Autism Services. (2015). The Eden assessment and curriculum. Princeton, NJ: Eden Autism.
Frazer, T. (2018). ABLLS-R skill acquisition program manual set. New York, NY: DRL Books.
Fovel, T. J. (2016). The structured ecological assessment tool: A practitioner’s protocol for data-based assessment of instructional environments at school. New York, NY: DRL Books.
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
Challenging Behaviors
Cipani, E. (2016). A clinical treatment guide to 10 common pediatric behavioral problems. https://www.freepsychotherapybooks.org/ebook/a-clinical-treatment-guide-to-10-common-pediatric-behavioral-problems/
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.
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.
Myles, H. (2002). Practical solutions for everyday challenges for children with autism. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger 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. (2014). ABA curriculum for the common core, kindergarten: Programs and materials for teaching ela and math in special education using applied behavior analysis. New York, NY: DRL Books.
Blanco, S. (2015). ABA curriculum for the common core, 1st grade: Programs and materials for teaching ela and math in special education using applied behavior analysis. New York, NY: DRL Books.
Blanco, S., & Demiri, V. (2017). ABA tools of the trade: Easy data collection for the classroom. New York, NY: DRL Books.
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.
McPartland, J. C., Klin, A., & Volkmar, F. R. (2014). Asperger syndrome: Assessing and treating high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
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
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.
Volkmar, F. R., & Wiesner, L. A. (2003). Healthcare for children on the autism spectrum. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Wheeler, M. (2004). Toilet training for individuals with autism and related disorders. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
Setting up a Home ABA Program
Fazzio, D., & Martin, G. L. (2011). Discrete-trials teaching with children with autism: A self-instructional manual. Winnipeg, MB: Hugo Science Press. www.dtteaching.com
Keenan, M., Kerr, K. P., & Dillenburger, K. (2000). Parent’s education as autism therapists: Applied behaviour analysis in context. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Fovel, J. T. (2002). The ABA program companion: Organizing quality programs for children with autism and PDD. New York, NY: DRL Books, Inc.
Leaf, R. B., & McEachin, J. (1999). A work in progress: Behavior management strategies and a curriculum for intensive behavioral treatment of autism. New York, NY: DRL Books.
Lovaas, I. O. (2003). Teaching individuals with developmental delays: Basic intervention techniques. Austin, Texas: Pro-Ed.
Maurice, C. E., Green, G. E., & Foxx, R. M. (2001). Making a difference: Behavioral intervention for autism. Austin, TX: Pro-ed.
Maurice, C. E., Green, G. E., & Luce, S. C. (1996). Behavioral intervention for young children with autism: A manual for parents and professionals. Austin, TX: Pro-ed.
Siblings
Feiges, L. S., & Weiss, M. J. (2004). Sibling stories: Reflections on life with a brother or sister on the autism spectrum. Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
Harris, S. L., & Glasberg, B. (2003). Siblings of children with autism: A guide for families (2nd ed.). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Lears, L. (1998). Ian’s walk: A story about autism. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.
Social Skills
Almeida, C., Ellis, J. (2015). Socially savvy: An assessment and curriculum guide for young children. New York, NY: DRL Books.
McKinnon, K., & Krempa, J. (2002). Social skills solutions: A hands-on manual for teaching social skills to children with autism. New York, NY: DRL Books.
Selbst, M. C., & Gordon, S. B. (2012). POWER-solving curriculum for children: 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.
Weiss, M. J., & Harris, S. L. (2001). Reaching out, joining in: Teaching social skills to young children with autism. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Treatment
Bondy, A. S., & Sulzar-Azaroff, B. (2002). The pyramid approach to education in autism. Newark, DE: Pyramid Educational Products, Inc.
Bondy, A., & Frost, L. (2001). A picture’s worth: PECS and other visual communication strategies in autism. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Fouse, B., & Wheeler, M. (1997). A treasure chest of behavioral strategies. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
Freeman, S., & Drake, L. (1996). Teach me language. Lynden, WA: SKF Books, Inc.
Handleman, J. S., & Harris, S. L. (2001). Preschool education programs for children with autism (2nd ed). Austin, TX: Pro-ed.
Holmes, D. L. (1997). Autism through the lifespan: The Eden model. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine.
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.
Koegel, L. K., & LaZebnik, C. (2004). Overcoming autism: Finding the answers, strategies, and hope that can transform a child’s life. New York, NY: Penguin Group.
Koegel, R. L., & Koegel, L. K. (2005). Pivotal response treatments for autism: Communication, social, and academic development. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing Co.
Luckevitch, D. (2008). Verbal behavior targets. New York, NY: DRL Books.
McClannahan, L. E., & Krantz, P. J. (2005). Teaching conversation to children with autism: Scripts and script fading. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Newman, B., Reinicke, D. R., & Hammond, T. (2005). Behaviorask: Straight answers to your ABA programming questions. 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.
Powers, M. D. (2000). Children with autism: A parent’s guide (2nd ed.). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Richman, S. (2001). Raising a child with autism: A guide to applied behavior analysis for parents. London, UK and New York, NY: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Romanczyk, R., Lockshin, S., & Matey, L. (1996). The IGS library of program exemplars. (V.9) Appalachian, NY: CBTA.
Sundberg, M. L., & Partington, J. W. (1998). Teaching language to children with autism or other developmental disabilities. Pleasant Hill, CA: Behavior Analysts, Inc.
