Resources for parents
We know it's hard for parents waiting for services. Here are resources for parents to help get through this time recommended by our BCBAs.
Resource Books
Understanding Autism
1. The Out-of-Sync Child By Carol Kranowitz Great for understanding sensory processing issues, which are common in autism. 2. Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew By Ellen Notbohm An insightful and compassionate look at the autistic experience from a child's perspective. 3. Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism By Dr. Barry M. Prizant Focuses on understanding autism as a different way of experiencing the world rather than a disorder to "fix". 4. The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism By Naoki Higashida Written by a nonverbal autistic teenager, this book provides profound insight into the autistic mind.
Parenting and Support
1. The Autism Mom's Survival Guide (For Dads, too!) By Susan Senator A realistic and encouraging guide for navigating the early years of diagnosis and beyond. 2. Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life By Lynn Kern Koegel & Claire LaZebnik A practical, research based book with strategies for fostering development. 3. A Parent's Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder By Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, & James McPartland Covers diagnosis, treatment, and parenting strategies for children on the spectrum.
Behavior and Communication
1. More Than Words: A Parent's Guide to Building Interaction and Communication Skills in Children with Autism By Fern Sussman A step-by-step guide from the Hanen Center on how to support communication development. 2. The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders By Mary Barbera Explains the principles of ABA therapy and how to encourage language development. 3. No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior By Dr. Jed Baker Provides practical techniques to prevent and respond to meltdowns.