Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals by Catherine Maurice, et al (1996). This manual presents 21 chapters on the use of applied behavior analysis techniques with children who have autism.

Understanding Applied Behavior Anaylsis: An Introduction to ABA for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals (JKP Essentials Series) by Albert J. Kearney (2007) Explains the kinds of learning and reinforcement processes that form the basis of ABA programs. Having covered these essential principles, he describes how the science of behavior analysis can be effectively applied to real life behavior problems. He looks at how behavior is assessed and various intervention techniques that are often employed with children who have autism and other special needs. Having laid these essential foundations, Kearney touches on more advanced topics: the applications of ABA in behavioral education, such as precision teaching and programmed instruction.

Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Chantal Sicile-Kira (2007)

Asperger Syndrome And Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions For Tantrums, Rage And Meltdowns by Brenda Smith Myles (1999) Written for professionals and parents and offers practical solutions for the day-to-day challenges facing individuals with Asperger's syndrome and their families. Covers characteristics, functional assessment, stages of the rage cycle, strategies that promote social skills development, solutions to organization and support, daily routines and more.

Making a Difference: Behavioral Intervention for Autism by Catherine Maurice, Gina Green and Richard Foxx (2001). Follow up to Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Autism. Making a Difference, like its predecessor, combines solid, databased information with practical problem-solving strategies. It will be a valuable resource for family members and professional alike who strive to maximize the achievements of individuals with autism based on behavioral approaches.

Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism, second edition (Topics in Autism) by Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D., and Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA (2007). Behavioral intervention for young children with autism.

Autism and Me: Sibling Stories by Ouisie, Shapiro, Ouisie (2009).

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood (2007) The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults. Drawing on case studies and personal accounts from Attwood's extensive clinical experience, and from his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is both authoritative and extremely accessible.

The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration by Patricia Romanowski Bashe, Barbara L. Kirby, and Tony Attwood (2005) Covers what Asperger's Syndrome looks like and how it is diagnosed; how parents can accept and work with the diagnosis; what interventions, therapies, and medications are available; how to navigate through the school system; how parents can raise their unique child, guiding him or her through the social, emotional, and intellectual challenges on the way to adulthood.

The Official Autism 101 Manual by Karen L. Simmons (2006) The most comprehensive book on Autism. The Official Autism 101 Manual is your ultimate resource for understanding and responding to autism as a parent or a professional. Only this master collection brings you the very latest ideas and insights from the authors and experts you already trust plus many new voices you can now hear for the first time.

Autism Early Intervention: Fast Facts: A Guide That Explains the Evaluations, Diagnoses, and Treatments for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Raun Melmed, M.D. (2007)

My Child Has Autism: What Parents Need to Know by Clarissa Willis, Ph. D. (2008) There are no words to describe the changes in the lives of families when they learn that a child they love has been diagnosed with autism. This book was written for those families. It explains autism in simple terms, discusses the major characteristics associated with autism, and offers simple strategies for helping children with autism function in their homes, at school, and in the community.

The Autism Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers (J-B Ed: Checklist) by Paula Kluth, Ph. D. with John Shouse (2009) This useful, accessible guide offers teachers and parents a better understanding of children on the autism spectrum and provides them with the kinds of support and intervention they need. Written in an easy-to-read checklist format, the book is filled with up-to-date research, practical advice, and helpful resources on a wide range of topics. The book covers five areas: basic information on autism, checklists for parents, checklists for teachers, effective support strategies, and helpful resources.

Making Autism a Gift: Inspiring Children to Believe in Themselves and Lead Happy, Fulfilling Lives by Robert Evert Cimera (2007) Despite new research and increased public awareness, autism is still looked at in a negative light. Most books on the subject perpetuate this notion by saying that autism is bad or needs to be overcome, rather than highlighting the positive--for instance, many people with autism graduate from college, attain exciting careers, and lead happy, fulfilling lives. Making Autism a Gift emphasizes these positive realities and tears down the wall of isolation associated with this disorder. With information from hundreds of up-to-date sources, this practical book looks at the effects of autism on the individual and provides strategies parents can use to help their autistic children at home and beyond.

Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers by Julia Moor (2008). Practical, easy to read. Lots of ideas.

Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism by Mary Wrobel (2003) [Parent: This books is wonderful - teaches all things about puberty, hygeine, etc. Even does a social story for using a urinal.] Through a unique combination of Social Stories and easy to understand activities, this unique book offer a curriculum that guides the child and caregiver on issues of health, hygiene and the challenges of puberty.

Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues, 2nd Edition by Maria Wheeler (2007)

The Out-of-Sync Child has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction by Carol Kranowitz (2003) This companion volume to The Out-of-Sync Child presents activities that parents of kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction can do at home with their child to strengthen their child's abilities-and have some fun together along the way.

The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, Revised Edition by Carol Kranowitz (2006) The Out-of-Sync Child broke new ground by identifying Sensory Processing Disorder, a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. This newly revised edition features additional information from recent research on vision and hearing deficits, motor skill problems, nutrition and picky eaters, ADHA, autism, and other related disorders.

A 5 Is Against the Law! Social Boundaries: Straight Up! An honest guide for teens and young adults by Kari Dunn Buron (2007) A 5 Is Against the Law! takes a narrower look at challenging behavior with a particular focus on behaviors that can spell trouble for adolescents and young adults who have difficulty understanding and maintaining social boundaries.

Superflex... A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum by Stephanie Madrigal and Michelle Garcia Winner (Paperback - 2008)

The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situationsby Brenda Smith Myles, et al (2004) This book offers practical suggestions and advice for how to teach and learn those subtle messages that most people seem to pick up almost automatically but that have to be directly taught to individuals with social-cognitive challenges. Given the serious consequences that can befall a person who violates a social rule, the strategies and detailed lists of curriculum items make The Hidden Curriculum a much-needed resource.

Think Social! By Michelle Garcia Winner (2005). A social thinking curriculum for school-age students for teaching social thinking and related social skills to students with: high functioning autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger Syndrome, Nonverbal learning disability, ADHD, and for all others in the murky gray area of social thinking.

Thinking About You, Thinking About Me by Michelle Garcia Winner (2007). Teaching perspective taking and social thinking to persons with Social Cognitive learning Challenges.

Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide by Pam and Pete Wright (2006)

Strategies for Organization (Set) by Michelle Garcia Winner (2005). Notebook and video for helping to organize homework.

Visual Supports for People with Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Autism) by Marlene J. Cohen, Ed.D., BCBA & Donna L. Sloan, M.A., BCBA.

Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood by OAR Organization for Autism Research , Danya International, inc. & SARRC Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (2006)