Autism Portage Lending Library
There are now thousands of books, magazines and films about autism spectrum disorder. All this information is wonderful, but it can be overwhelming to try and sift through what is helpful and what is not. Certainly, buying all these books can get very very expensive! We can help each other by sharing the resources we have.
If you have resources that you would be willing to lend to other people in the Portage area, please consider listing that resource here. This could include books, other printed materials (magazines or articles), or even toys you have used in therapy. Click the links below to add your stuff to the library, request something from the library, or ask for something that isn’t listed (yet!).
Current “Wish List”:
If you are looking for something please contact us via email
Current Lending Library:
Video Shows/segments
We Have Autism - CNN special featuring families from all over the world who are affected by autism
Finding Amanda - CNN special about adults with autism
Autism and the Vaccine Debate - CNN/Larry King Live special
Beautiful Son - PBS special about a family’s struggle to help their son with autism
Understanding Brothers and Sisters with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Made by Coulter Videos, features 4 segments designed for siblings aged 4 to 7, siblings aged 8 to 12, siblings aged 12 to adult, and parents.
Understanding Brothers and Sisters with Aspergers - Made by Coulter Videos, features 4 segments designed for siblings aged 4 to 7, siblings aged 8 to 12, siblings aged 12 to adult, and parents.
Books - Listed alphabetically by author
Links to Amazon.com or other sources provided for book descriptions and reviews
Autism – P.D.D.: More Creative Ideas From Age Eight to Early Adulthood, 1997, Adams, Janice I
Autism – P.D.D. – Introducing Strategies for parents and Professionals, 1992, Adams, Janice I
Helpful Responses to Some of the Behaviors of Individuals with Autism , 1992, Dalrymple, Nancy
Understanding Sensory Dysfunction , 2005, Emmons, Polly Godwin and Liz McKendry Anderson
Improving Speech and Eating Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An oral-motor program for home and school, 2008, Flanagan, Maureen A.
A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism , 1997, Fouse, Beth
Autism - Handle with Care! Understanding and Managing Behavior of Children’s & Adults with Autism , 1995, Gillingham, Gail
Developing Talents – Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome , 2004, Grandin, Temple and Kate Duffy
The New Social Story Book , 1994, Gray, Carol
Children and Babies with Mood Swings: New insights for parents and professionals , 2007, Greenspan, Stanley I and Ira Glovinsky
The Affect-Based Language Curriculum (ABLC) , 2002, Greenspan, Stanley I, and Diane Lewis
The Child with Special Needs ,1998 , Greenspan, Stanley I, and Serena Weider
Engaging Autism , 2006, Greenspan, Stanley I, and Serena Weider
Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children, 2002, Gutstein, Steven E and Rachelle K. Sheely
Solving the Relationship Puzzle: A new developmental program that opens the door to lifelong social and emotional growth, 2000, Gutstein, Steven E.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time , 2003, Haddon, Mark
Siblings of Children with Autism: A guide for families , 2003, Harris, Sandra
A Parent's Guide to Autism , 1993, Hart, Charles A
Revealing the Hidden Social Code: Social Stories for People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders , 2005, Howley, Marie, and Eileen Arnold
Understanding the Nature of Autism , 1996, Janzen, Janice
Just Give Him the Whale: 20 ways to use fascinations, areas of expertise and strengths to support students with autism, 2008, Paula Kluth and Patrick Schwarz
A Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies & A Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism , 1999, Leaf, Ron et al.
Teaching First Words to Children with Autism and Communication Delays using Pivotal Response Training , 2002, Koegel, Lynn et al.
Overcoming Autism: Finding the answers, strategies and hope that can transform a child's life, 2004, Koegel, Lynn Kern and Claire LaZebnik
The Natural Medicine Guide to Autism , 2002, Marohn, Stephanie
Behaviour Modification: What it is and how to do it (seventh edition) , 2003, Martin, Garry and Joseph Pear
Let me Hear Your Voice – A Family’s Triumph over Autism , 1993, Maurice, Catherine
Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism , 1996, Maurice, Catherine
Activity Schedules for Children with Autism – Teaching Independent Behavior , 1999, McClannahan, Lynn E, and Patrician J. Krantz
Graduated Applied Behaviour Analysis , 2002, Newman, Bobby
1001 Great Ideas for teaching and raising children with autism spectrum disorders, 2004, Notbohm, Ellen, and Veronica Zysk
Brothers and Sisters: A special part of exceptional families , 1993, Powell, Thomas H, and Peggy Ahrenhold Gallagher
Children with Autism – Second Edition , 2000, Powers, Michael D (Ed.)
Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies to Enhance Communication and Socialization , 1995, Quill, Katherine Ann
The A.D.D. Book , 1998, Sears, William and Lynda Thompson
A Real Boy: How autism shattered our lives and made a family from the pieces, 2008, Christopher and Nicola Stevens.
Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism and Related Disorders – A comprehensive Guide for Parents and Teachers , 1998, Wheeler, Maria
Other resources:
The Autism Perspective (TAP) Magazine , Spring 2006