The following books and videos which are available in the HRC Resource Center contain current information for parents and caregivers of people with disabilities. Many other books and videos are available for check-out in the resource center.
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Books

Asperger's... What Does It Mean to Me?: A Workbook Explaining Self Awareness and Life Lessons to the Child or Youth with High Functioning Autism or Aspergers, by Catherine Faherty
A workbook explaining self awareness and life lessons to the child or youth with high functioning Autism or Aspergers.

Autism in the Early Years: A Practical Guide by Val Cumine, Julia Leach, Gill Stevenson
This book provides parents and professionals with an insight into the nature and educational implications of autism, particularly as it presents in very young children.

Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Educating Indiviuals with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism, by Jeanette McAfee, M.D.
A source for understanding the cognitive origins of inappropriate behaviors seen in people with Asperger’s syndrome.
Autism Aspergers:Solving the Relationship Puzzle by Steven E. Gutstein, Ph.D.
This book describes ways to steer children with autism onto a bright new path of self-discovery and social awareness. The techniques taught will encourage them to develop and maintain meaningful friendships, shared emotions and heartfelt connections with the people in their lives.


Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood
This book provides a description and analysis of the characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome. It includes the most relevant and useful information on all aspects of living with “high functioning autism” from language and social behavior to motor clumsiness.

Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Asperger's Syndrome by Sheila Wagner, M..Ed.
This book includes extensive information such as profiles and characteristics of inclusion in middle schools; IEP; behavior programming;academic modifications; social programming; and collaboration.

Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experience: Practical Solutions for Academic and Social Difficulties by Susan Thompson Moore, M.Ed.
Written by a parent and educator, this practical, easy-to-read book provides a thorough understanding of this unique population of children and assists teachers and parents as they create accommodations needed to ensure success in elementary school and beyond.


Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens and Teens Get Ready for the Real World by Teresa Bolick.
Strategies for helping the ten-to eighteen-year-old adolescent with Asperger’s Syndrome, as they navigate through the changes they encounter when they reach middle school.
Videos
Asperger’s Syndrome Crossing the Bridge, by Liane Holliday Willey and Tony Attwood.
Crossing the Bridge presents Asperger’s Syndrome through the eyes of Dr. Liane Holliday Willey, an adult diagnosed with the disorder. Dr. Tony Attwood, one of the leading experts in the field, interviews Liane as they discuss her life-time experiences, struggles and triumphs with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Asperger’s Syndrome, A guide for Parents and Professionals, by Tony Attwood.
In this video, Dr. Tony Atwood describes the full Autism continuum with special attention to Asperger’s Syndrome, the highest functioning level of the spectrum.
Asperger Syndrome Web-sites
The following web-sites are just a few which are available to provide information and answer questions. Most of these web-sites will identify additional links to other web-sites.
www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger
Online Asperger’s Syndrome Information & Support (OASIS)
http://www.autism-resources.com/
Offering information and links regarding the developmental disabilities of autism and Asperger’s syndrome
http://www.autismtoday.com/
An online source for the latest autism and Asperger’s syndrome resources and information.
www.maapservices.org
This is the web-site of MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome which is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families.