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Recommended reading

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Autism Information

• Siegel, B. (1996) The World of the Autistic Child, Oxford University Press: New York

Applied Behavioural Analysis Therapy

• Maurice, C., Green, G.and Luce, S.C. (1996) Behavioural Intervention for Young Children with Autism - A Manual for Parents and Professionals, PRO-ED: Texas

• Maurice, C., Green, G. and Foxx, R.M. (2001) Making a Difference - Behavioural Intervention for Autism, PRO-ED: Texas

• Leaf, R. and McEachin, J. (1999) A Work in Progress - Behaviour Management Strategies and a Curriculum for Intensive Behavioural Treatment of Autism, DRL Books: New York.

• McClannahan, L., and Krantz, P. (1999) Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independant Behaviour, Woodbine House.

Communication, Speech and Language Skills

• Freeman, S. and Dake, L. (1997) Teach me Language - A Language Manual for children with autism, Asperger's syndrome and related developmental disorders, SKF Books: Canada.

• Freeman, S. and Dake, L. (1997) Teach me Language: The Companion Exercise Forms - Blackline Masters for use with TML, SKF Books: Canada.

• Hodgdon, L. (1996) Visual Strategies for Improving Communication: Practical Supports for School and Home, Quirk Roberts Publishing.

• Hodgdon, L. (1999) Solving Problem Behaviours in Autism: Improving Communication using Visual Strategies, Quirk Roberts Publishing.

Biomedical Information

• Shaw, W., (1998) Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD - A comprehensive and easy-to-read guide to the most current research and medical therapies for autism and PDD, Great Plains Laborotory: Kansas.

Dietary Intervention

• Lewis, L., (1998) Special Diets for Special Kids, Future Horizons Inc: Texas

Parents tell their stories

• De Felice, K. (2002) Enzymes For Autism And Other Neurological Conditions - A Practical Guide.

• Maurice, C. (1993) Let me Hear Your Voice, Ballantine Books: New York

• Seroussi, K., (2000) Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder - A Mother's Story of Research and Recovery. Foreword by Bernard Rimland Ph.D, Director, Autism Research Institute. Simon and Schuster: New York.

• Hamilton, L., (2000) Facing Autism - Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help. Foreword by Bernard Rimland Ph.D, Director, Autism Research Institute. Waterbrook Press: Colorado

Libraries

Some of the above titles may be available through either The Asperger's Network Library (Ph: 3285 7001) or the Autism Association Queensland (Ph: 3273 0000) if you are financial members of these organisations. Please check directly with these organisations for more information.

Alternatively, some books may be accessed through your local Brisbane City Council Library (either in local holdings or through inter-library loan) or your local library service if you don't live in the Brisbane area.

Booksellers

If you wish to purchase any of the titles, please contact the following booksellers:

• Book in Hand
  
  P.O.Box 899
  Redcliffe Q.L.D. 4020
  Ph: Local or mobile (07) 3885 8525
  Regional/Interstate 1800 505 221
  Fax: (07) 3885 8526 or (07) 3283 8216
  Email: blackman@eis.net.au
  Website: www.bookinhand.com.au
  
  This business specialises in books relating to Autism and Asperger's Syndrome and carries an extensive range, run by Mary Jane Blackman, the mother of a young woman with Autism.
  
  Book in Hand recently opened a shop at Redcliffe, just north of Brisbane, which is open Sunday 10-2 or Thursday 1-5 or by appointment.
  
  They also offer a mail order and online ordering service.

• Pro-Ed
  
  Ph: (07) 5596 0966

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Last updated 10 October, 2006