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PBM's Suggested Reading List
Maurice,
Catherine (1993). Let me hear your voice. A family's triumph
over autism. New York: Knopf.
This
is a great place for families to start. It recounts one family's
experiences from diagnosis through treatment. The Cambridge Center
for Behavioral Studies says "...It should be required reading
for persons working with or studying to work with persons with
autism and their families."
Maurice,
C., Green, G. & Luce, S. C. (1996). Behavioral intervention
for young children with autism – A manual for parents and professionals.
Austin, TX: Pro-ed.
Probably
one of the most popular books amongst the families that we work
with. Almost all of them have read, used, loaned, or found something
useful in this text. This text contains some excellent concise
information on Autism, treatments, and various topical issues.
Also included are sample teaching programs and procedures for
families and professionals (note: though this book is a fantastic
resource for programming, it is always recommend that you consult
a professional before implementing these teaching programs).
Maurice,
C., Green, G., & Foxx, R. (2001). Making a Difference: Behavioral
Intervention for Autism. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed
This
is a book in a similar vein as "Behavioral intervention for
young children with autism - A manual for parents and professionals."
This is also high on our recommended reading lists for families
and professionals alike.
Hamilton,
Lynn. (2000). Facing Autism: Giving parents reasons for hope
and guidance for help. Colorado Springs, CO: Waterbook Press.
Written
by a mom of a young boy with Autism. Lynn details the family journey
from the moment Ryan (her son) is diagnosed through the trials
and tribulations they face. This book offers more than just this,
however, and there are chapters written by professionals covering
topics such as ABA, educational needs, sensory issues, dietary
interventions, biomedical interventions, and much more.
Foxx
R. M. Decreasing Behaviors of Persons with Severe Retardation
and Autism.
IL: Research Press.
To
order, contact: Research Press, Department 21W, PO Box 9177, Champaign,
IL 61826, phone - (217) 352-3273 or (800) 519-2707.
Foxx
R. M. Increasing Behaviors of Persons with Severe Retardation
and Autism.
IL: Research Press.
To
order, contact: Research Press, Department 21W, PO Box 9177, Champaign,
IL 61826, phone - (217) 352-3273 or (800) 519-2707.
Cooper,
J. O., Heron, T. & Heward, W. (1989). Applied behavior analysis.
Columbus, OH: Merrill.
One
of the best introductory texts on the principles of behavior analysis.
This text is for those who are interested in learning the basic
principles on which applied behavior analysts base their work.
This is not a book on Autism or developmental disabilities.
Higher
Level Texts
Sundberg,
Mark L. & Partington, James W. (1998). Teaching language to
children with autism or other developmental disabilities. Behavior
Analysts, Inc.
Sundberg
and Partington present an excellent application of Skinners Analysis
of Verbal Behavior. While this text may be a bit much for family
members in terms of the use of behavioral "jargon" and
the level of training it takes to understand the principles, they
lay out the elements necessary to get children with developmental
disabilities communicating (i.e., vocally, with sign, or using
picture exchange systems).
Report
of the Recommendations of the Clinical Practice Guideline - Autism/Pervasive
Development Disorders: Evaluation, Assessment, and Intervention
for Young Children (Age 0-3 Years).
To
order a copy, call the NY State Department of Health, Early Intervention
Program at 518-439-7266 or log onto www.health.state.ny.us/eip/index.htm
This
is a great resource that does an excellent and comprehensive evaluation
of the most common treatments for children with Autism/PDD and compares
which ones are likely to be worth your time, energy, and effort.
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