ADD4.1
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder: A Practical Guide for Teachers
Paul Cooper & Katherine Ideus
Information and strategies for teachers
ADD5
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Recognition, Reality & Resolution
G D Kelley
Overview of condition & discusses appropriate management guidelines
ADD6
ADHD: The Facts
Mark Selikowitz
Information on the symptoms and treatments for ADHD.
ADD7
ADHD: How to deal with very difficult children
Alan Train
Covers different aspects of dealing with ADHD, from medication to help in school
ADD7.01
The Bigger Picture
Mindfield
Two stories and a poem, about and by children who have various difficulties with learning.
ADD7.1
Buzz & Pixie Colouring Book
B A Brunger & C Reimers
An entertaining way to help young children with ADHD understand their behaviour. Colouring book
(not to be filled in)
ADD8
Driven To Distraction: Recognising & Coping With ADD From Childhood Through Adulthood
E Hallowell & J Rate
This book shows the varied forms that ADD takes & is a wonderfully reliable, practical & useful book on ADD
ADD8.1
Eddie Enough!
Debbie Zimmett
A book for children, about Eddie who has ADHD
ADD9
Eukee the Jumpy Jumpy Elephant
Clifford L. Corman & Esther Trevina
A book for younger children, about Eukee’s ADHD and how he gets help.
ADD9.1
Fears and Prejudices about AD/DH
Thomas Brown
A video in the form of a question and answer session with parents of children with AD/HD. A good introduction to the condition.
ADD10
From Chaos To Calm: Effective Parenting For Children With ADHD & Other Behavioural Problems
J E Henniker & S K Weiss
Practical book offering three points of view – the parent’s; the therapist’s & the child’s
ADD11
Full of Beans
Chris Wever
Illustrated fun book for children with ADHD
ADD12
Help 4 ADD @ High School
K G Nadeau
Can help young people through high school, college & young adulthood
ADD12.1
The Hidden Handicap
Gordon Serfontein
Goes through the difficulties associated with ADHD and dyslexia and offers tips and suggestions.
ADD13
How To Teach & Manage Children With ADHD
F O’Regan
Includes materials for developing alternative learning strategies to suit ADHD students, classroom organisation advice & playtime supervision tips
ADD14
How to Reach and Teach ADD/ADHD Children
Sandra F Rief
American orientated but thorough book on ways of helping and teaching children with ADHD.
ADD15
Hyperactivity: A Practical Guide For Parents
J Barton
This book describes a programme for young children affected by hyperactivity disorders
ADD15.1
Hyperactivity: Why won’t my child pay attention?
Sam & Michael Goldstein
A guide for parents. The section on medication is now out of date.
ADD16
I Would If I Could
Michael Gordon
A guide for teenagers with AD/HD
ADD17
Jumpin’ Johnny Get Back to Work!
Michael Gordon
A book for children about AD/HD
ADD17.1
Kids in the Syndrome Mix
Martin L Kutsher
About children who have a mix of symptoms from ADHD, DCD, Autism and Dyslexia
ADD18
Learning A Living: A Guide To Planning Your Career & Finding Job For People With Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, & Dyslexia
D S Brown
Discusses everything you need to know in order to find the best possible job that emphasises a persons’ strengths & weaknesses & minimises the effects of disability
ADD19
Learning To Slow Down & Pay Attention
K G Nadeau & E B Dixon
For children with ADD. Split into 4 sections – a checklist about me; things other people can do to help me; things that I can do to help myself & special projects with your mum & dad
ADD20
Life On The Edge: Parenting A Child With ADD & ADHD
D Spohn
Parent discusses his own experience of parenting a child with ADD/ADHD. Light-hearted & practical
ADD21
Multicoloured Mayhem: Parenting The Many Shades Of Adolescents & Children With Autism, Asperger Syndrome & AD/HD
J Jackson
Explains what it is like to parent young people with a range of conditions & provides a wealth of helpful & creative advice for parents & carers
ADD22
My Brother's A World Class Pain
M Gordon
Introduction to the basic concepts involved in understanding ADHD
ADD23
Parenting The ADD Child: Can’t Do Won’t Do
D Pentecost
Home management strategies to help with the child with ADD
ADD24
Parenting the Strong-Willed Child
Rex Forehand, Nicholas Long
Aimed at the parents of two to six year olds, this book describes a program to manage strong-willed behaviour
ADD25
The Pocket Guide to Understanding ADHD
Christopher Green, Kit Chee
Pocket version of ‘Understanding ADHD’
ADD26
Pre Referral Intervention Manual
S B McCarney
Detailed intervention for the most common behaviour problems encountered in the Educational Environment
(for reference only)
ADD27
Putting On The Brakes
P Quinn & J M Stern
Discusses understanding ADHD & how to control ADHD
ADD28
Putting on the Brakes Activity Book
P Quinn & J M Stern
(for reference only)
ADD29
Raise Your Child's Social IQ
C Cohen
Teaching children social skills; clear and step-by step approach
BAV7
Seeing Red
Jennifer Simmonds
A group-work curriculum on anger management for children aged 6 to 12.
ADD31
Shelley The Hyperactive Turtle
D Moss
A children’s book that helps explain ADHD to preschool or primary children
ADD32
Socially Adept: A Manual For Parents
J Z Gilmer
For parents with children with ADHD &/or learning difficulties A practical & user-friendly guidebook for evaluating, monitoring & improving children’s’ social skills
ADD33
Step-by-step plan to teach children social skills in a variety of areas. Social Awareness Skills For Children
M Costi
Topics covered include helping children with special needs, making & keeping friends, social rules, body language, listening skills & social safety for children aged 7 – 16
ADD34
Social Skills Game
Y Searle & I Streng
Therapeutic board game to help children who experience difficulties with relationships
ADD35
Supporting Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
K E Sparer
Practical suggestions & materials to use with pupils who have ADHD or demonstrate ADHD type behaviour
ADD36
Survival Strategies for Parenting your ADD Child
George T. Lynn
A book dealing with de-stressing and calming tactics for ADHD children and their parents.
ADD37
Taking Charge Of ADHD
Russell A Barkley
Includes information about AD/HD along with strategies for school, behaviour management and practical advice.
ADD37.1
Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD
Chris A Zeigler Dendy
American book that covers various aspects of teaching teenagers with AD/HD in short topics.
ADD38
Teenagers With ADD: A Parent’s Guide
C A Z Dandy
Takes a look at the special issues & challenges faced adolescents with ADD, their families, teachers, & treatment professionals
ADD39
Understanding ADHD
C Green
Discusses the causes & effects of ADHD & provides practical strategies to help cope with common problems
ADD40
View From Our Shoes
D Meyer
The children/young people whose essays are featured here range from aged 4 to aged 18 & are siblings of youngsters with a variety of special needs including developmental delay, ADD, hydrocephalus, visual & hearing impairments, Down’s Syndrome & Tourettes Syndrome
EMD10
A Volcano in my Tummy
Eliane Whitehouse & Warwick Pudney
Outlines a programme for 6-15 year olds to handle anger.
ADD42
A Walk in the Rain with a Brain
Edward M Hallowell
A little girl talks to brain called Manfred about how everyone learns differently, and everyone is good at something.
ADD43
What is ADHD?
Changing Lanes Project
A booklet for children with ADHD, produced by the ADHD team in Falkirk.
ADD44
Zipper: The Kid with ADHD
Caroline Janover
Zipper’s impulsiveness keeps getting him into trouble, but everyone’s rooting for him to succeed!
ASD3.1
The AiA Gluten & Dairy Free Cookbook
Marilyn Le Breton
A large collection of recipes, from main meals to cakes and breads.
ASD3.2
The Alleviation of Family Problems
Patricia Howling and Michael Rutter
Short booklet from the NAS.
ASD3.3
Andy and his Yellow Frisbee
Mary Thompson
A story introducing autism to young readers who are unfamiliar with the condition
ASD3.4
Approaches to Autism
NAS
Pamphlet which introduces a large number of therapeutic approaches to autism.
ADD2
A User Guide To The GF/CF Diet For Autism, Asperger Syndrome & AD/HD
L Jackson
Written by 12-year-old Luke who has Asperger Syndrome, it tells everything you need to know about the diet. Includes recipes given by his mother
ASD4
An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions
Ian Stuart Hamilton
Literal meanings of phrases explained
ASD5
Asperger Syndrome In The Family: Redefining Normal
L Holliday Willey
Discusses the daily aspects of living with a child with Asperger Syndrome & the effects on the family Offers practical suggestions for dealing with different situations
ASD6
Asperger Syndrome, Adolescence and Identity
Harvey Molloy and Latika Vasil
Uses case studies to discuss the issues of Asperger in adolescence.
ASD7
Asperger Syndrome & Adolescence
B Smith Myles & D Adreon
Practical solutions for school success
ASD8
Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence
Lianne Holliday Willey
With chapters on subjects such as friendships, sexuality and personal safety
ASD9
Asperger Syndrome
T Attwood
Discusses all aspects of Asperger Syndrome
ASD9.1
Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers
Val Cuminee, Julia Leach, and Gill Stevenson
Information and strategies for teachers.
ASD9.2
Asperger Syndrome: practical strategies for the classroom
NAS
This books is broken down into sections covering the most common difficulties in school.
ASD10
Asperger Syndrome, The Universe & Everything
Kenneth Hall
Ten year old Kenneth tells about his life with AS
ASD11
Autism-Asperger & Sexuality: Puberty & Beyond
T Bolick
A groundbreaking personal look at the sexual challenges of those diagnosed with Autism or Asperger Syndrome
ASD11.1
Autism and Learning
Stuart Powell and Rita Jordan
Outlines an approach to education that takes into account the ‘autistic’ way of thinking. Includes both theory and practical ideas.
ASD12
Autism & Play
J Beyer & L Gammeltoft
This accessible handbook describes different play sequences, which encourage integration of social, emotional & cognitive development in autistic children
ASD12.1
Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Karyn Seroussi
A mother’s book on her research on behavioural therapies and nutritional approaches
ASD13
Autism – the Eighth Colour of the Rainbow
Florica Stone
A mother's story of developing communication with her autistic son
ASD13.1
The Autism Handbook
NAS
Comprehensive introduction to autism, starting with frequently asked questions and covering topics such as education and adulthood.
ASD13.2
Autism: How to help your young child
NAS
Split into easy to use sections, so you can pick out those parts most relevant to your child.
ASD13.3
Autism: an inside out approach
Donna Williams
Practical advice from an author with autism on topics such as making connections with other people.
ASD14
Autism: rights in reality
National Autistic Society
The results of a study surveying people with autism and their carers as to the help and support they received.
ASD14.1
Autism and Sensing
Donna Williams
Goes in depth into the way that people with autism perceive the world.
ASD15
Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide
Chantal Sicile-Kira
A comprehensive guide to ASD.
ASD16
Autism Awareness 2002 (Video)
The Disabilities Trust in conjunction with the BBC and other organisations supporting those with autism, have produced this video to help with the general understanding and awareness of the needs of people with autism.
ASD16.1
The Autistic Spectrum
Lorna Wing
A comprehensive guide, covering childhood to adulthood.
ASD17
The Blue Bottle Mystery
Kathy Hoopman
Ben and Andy find a mysterious blue bottle in their school yard. A story for children about Asperger syndrome.
ASD17.1
Buster and the Amazing Daisy
Nancy Ogaz
The story of Daisy, a girl with Asperger Syndrome, and Buster, the school rabbit.
ADD7.1
Buzz & Pixie Colouring Book
B A Brunger & C Reimers
An entertaining way to help young autistic children understand & their behaviour Colouring book
(not to be filled in)
ASD19
Can I tell you about Asperger Syndrome?
Jude Welton
Aimed at children aged 7-15. A young boy with AS invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective.
ASD20
Can't Eat Won't Eat
B Legge
Strategies for problems with feeding
ASD21
Caring For A Child With Autism: A Practical Guide For Parents
M Ives & N Munro
A comprehensive & readable guide who answers the questions commonly asked by parents & carers following diagnosis
ASD21.1
Challenging Behaviour and Autism
Philip Whitaker
A practical guide for parents and professionals
ASD22
Children With Autism: A Booklet for Brothers & Sisters
Julie Davies
A booklet for siblings (aged 7+) that explains what autism is, describes the difficulties, and suggests ways to explain autism to other people. It also shares the good things about being the sibling of a child with autism.
ASD22.1
Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Patricia Howlin
Covers a range of issues, from communication to ritualistic behaviours.
ASD22.2
Children with Autism: Diagnosis and Interventions to Meet Their Needs
Colwyn Trevarthen et al.
Covers aspects such as playing and communicating with a child with autism, music therapy and education.
ASD22.3
Children with Autism: A Parents’ Guide
Michael Powers (editor)
Covers a wide range of issues. Written from a US perspective, so information on education and legal issues is not relevant.
ASD23
Children Can Learn With Their Shoes Off (Video & Guide)
B Maines
This extensive resource features excellent, imaginative & flexible ways to improve the learning experiences of children with Asperger Syndrome
ASD24
Comic Strip Conversations
Carol Gray
Using illustrations to help children with autism develop conversation skills.
ASD25
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
M. Haddon
Prize winning murder mystery like no other which tells the story of Christopher Boone who is 15 and has Asperger Syndrome.
ASD26
Diet Intervention & Autism
M Le Breton
This book explains in layman’s terms what gluten free and casein free diet involves, those foods that need to be excluded from the diet and those which are safe to use.
ASD27
Eating an Artichoke
E R Fling
A mother’s perspective on Asperger syndrome
ASD28
Everybody is Different: A book for young people who have siblings with autism
F Bleach
This book is specially designed to give answers to the many questions of brothers & sisters of young people on the spectrum. Additionally, it is full of helpful suggestions for making family life more comfortable
ASD28.1
Finding out about Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and PDD
Gunilla Gerland
A short booklet for young people with Asperger Syndrome, or their friends.
ASD29
Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome
L Jackson
Written by a young person with Asperger Syndrome. Gives advice & guidance on bullying, friendships, when & how to tell others about AS, problems at school, dating, relationships, & morality
ASD30
George and Sam
Charlotte Moore
The author tells of her experiences bringing up two autistic sons.
ASD31
Giggle Time
Susan Aud Sonders
A system of structured, one to one play to develop social connections in children with autism.
ASD32
Growing Up Autistic: They Call Me Gabriel
K Rankin
An intensely moving account of a mother’s life with a severely autistic son
ASD32.1
The Handbook of Autism
Maureen Aarons and Tessa Gittens
Thorough book covering aspects such as assessment, communication, and education.
ASD33
I am Special
Peter Vermeulen
A workbook for introducing young people to their autism spectrum disorder. Aimed at children aged ten years and up.
ASD33.1
I Have Autism… What’s That?
Kate Doherty, et al
Illustrated booklet for children with autism.
ASD34
I love my brother!
Connor Sullivan
A pre-schooler’s view of living with a brother who has autism.
ASD35
Ian’s Walk
Laurie Lears
Story told from the perspective of a girl with a younger brother with autism
ASD36
I'm Not Naughty I'm Autistic
J Shaw
A young person’s journey through autism written from their perspective
ASD37
It Can Get Better
Paul Dickinson and Liz Hannah
How to deal with common behaviour problems in young autistic children
ADD17.1
Kids in the Syndrome Mix
Martin L Kutsher
About children who have a mix of symptoms from ADHD, DCD, Autism and Dyslexia
ASD38
Life Behind Glass
W Lawson
A personal account of Autism Spectrum Disorder
ASD39
Lisa and the Lacemaker
Kathy Hoopman
Lisa finds an old building in her friend Ben's back yard. A story for children about Asperger syndrome.
ASD40
Martian in the Playground: Understanding the Schoolchild with Asperger Syndrome
C Salisbury
Written by someone with Asperger syndrome, this book illuminates what it is to have Asperger syndrome
ADD21
Multicoloured Mayhem: Parenting The Many Shades Of Adolescents & Children With Autism, Asperger Syndrome & AD/HD
J Jackson
Explains what it is like to parent young people with a range of conditions & provides a wealth of helpful & creative advice for parents & carers
ASD41
My Brother Is Different
L Garrod
Fictional story of a girl who has a younger brother with special needs
ASD42
My Brother Kevin Has Autism
R Carlson
This book is a collection of 40 rhyming poems & illustrations written by the brother of boy with autism
ASD43
My Brother Sammy
B Edwards & D Armitage
Fictional story of a boy who has a younger brother with Autism
ASD44
My Social Stories Book
C Gray & A L White
Social stories used to teaching social & life skills to children on the autism spectrum
ASD44.1
Our Journey Through High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Linda Andron
Each chapter is a contribution from a different individual family, charting their own journey through different aspects of ASDs.
ASD44.2
Parent Survival Manual
Eric Schlopler
Covers various topics, from repetitive behaviours to sleep, and give tips that have worked for other parents.
ASD45
Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome
Brenda Boyd.
200 tips and strategies
ASD46
Personal Hygiene – What’s that got to do with me?
Pat Crissey
Aimed at children aged 8-14 this has activities the child can read through themselves, along with suggestions for activities to do with them and worksheets.
ASD47
A Picture’s Worth: PECS and other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism
A Bondy & Lori Frost
Presents the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) in detail, with an overview of other augmentative communication strategies.
ASD48
Playing, Laughing & Learning With Children on the Autism Spectrum
Julia Moor
Shows how to break down activities into manageable activities, & looks at ways to gain a child’s attention & motivation & to build on small achievements
ASD48.1
A Positive Approach to Autism
Stella Waterhouse
Covers theories and ideas, treatment and implication.
ASD48.2
Pretending to be Normal
Lianne Holiday Wiley
About living with Asperger’s Syndrome, and being the mother of a child with Asperger Syndrome
ADD26
Pre Referral Intervention Manual
S B McCarney
Detailed intervention for the most common behaviour problems encountered in the Educational Environment
(for reference only)
ASD49
Raise Your Child's Social IQ
C Cohen
An easy format using practical tools.
ASD49.1
Raising a Child with Autism
Shira Richman
Explains how to use Applied Behaviour Analysis techniques at home.
ASD50
Relationship Development Intervention: Social & Emotional Development Activities for Children with Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD & NLD
S E Gustein & R K Sheely
Contains over 150 enjoyable & stimulating activities & exercises ranging over the entire gamut of social & emotional development.
ASD50.1
Relationship Development Intervention: Social & Emotional Development Activities for Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD & NLD
S E Gustein & R K Sheely
Contains over 150 enjoyable & stimulating activities & exercises ranging over the entire gamut of social & emotional development.
ASD51
The Self-Help Guide for Special Kids & Their Parents
J Matthews & J Williams
Written by a mother & her child with autism. Discusses the problems faced special needs children & offers practical solutions.
ASD52
Siblings of Children with Autism: a Guide for Families
S Harris & B Glasberg
An excellent, practical, informative guide that covers issues from childhood through adulthood
ASD52.1
The Sound of a Miracle
Annabel Stehli
A parent’s story, focussing on normalising hypersensitive hearing
ADD33
Step-by-step plan to teach children social skills in a variety of areas. Social Awareness Skills For Children
M Costi
Topics covered include helping children with special needs, making & keeping friends, social rules, body language, listening skills & social safety For children aged 7 – 16
ASD54
Social Skills Game
Y Searle & I Streng
Therapeutic board game to help children who experience difficulties with relationships
ASD54.1
Son-Rise
Barry Neil Kaufman
One family’s story of using their own intensive interaction programme with their son.
ASD55
Special Children Challenged Parents
R Naseef
Written by a father of a child with autism, this insightful, keen & honest book answers the questions all parents ask about life with a child with special needs
ASD56
Standing Down Falling Up: Asperger Syndrome from the Inside Out
N Jackson
A fascinating account of Nita’s experiences of Asperger Syndrome
ASD56.1-1
Summer of Hope
Ian Cotton
About the author’s time in a summer camp for autistic boys
ASD56.1
Supporting Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Hull Learning Services
Practical strategies for use in schools
ASD57
Supporting the Families of Children with Autism
P Randell & J Parker
This book demonstrates how autism affects parents, siblings & carers It examines their experiences over the life courses of their family members with autism
ASD58
Supporting Children with Autism in Mainstream Schools
D. Search, Michele Lloyd & Miranda Preston
Strategies for support, including case studies.
ASD58.1
Teaching Children With Autism
Robert & Lynn Koegel
Aimed at professionals; covers various behavioural interventions to aid in teaching.
ASD58.2
Teaching Children with Autism
Kathleen Quinn
Strategies to enhance communication and socialisation
ASD59
Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read
Patricia Howlin, Simon Baron-Cohen & Julie Hadwin
A practical guide to developing ‘theory of mind’ in children with autism.
ASD59.1
Thinking in Pictures
Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin is a respected scientist who also has autism; this is her book about what it means to be autistic
ASD60
Tictionary
B Ottinger
A reference guide to the world of Tourette syndrome, Asperger syndrome, & obsessive compulsive disorder
ASD61
Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders
M Wheeler
This book offers effective strategies for teaching toilet skills for individuals with Autism
ASD62
Understanding & Working with the Spectrum of Autism: An Insider’s View
W Lawson
A valuable contribution to understanding & working with individuals with autistic spectrum disorder
ASD63
What did you say? What do you mean?
Jude Welton
100 metaphors explained for young people with Asperger syndrome.
ASD64
What Does It Mean to Have Autism?
L Spilsbury
This book explores what it means to have Autism. What causes it & what can family & friends do to help?
ASD64.1
What is Asperger Syndrome, and how will it affect me?
NAS
Booklet for young people with explanations, tips and so on.
ASD64.2
Words Will REALLY Hurt Me
NAS
Short pamphlet from the NAS on protecting your child from bullying
ASD65
Writing and Developing Social Stories
Caroline Smith
Provides an introduction to how to write social stories, with a number of examples.
ASD66
Why Does Chris Do That?
Tony Attwood
Suggestions as to the cause and management of various behaviours
BCS0.1
Childhood Soiling
ERIC
A guide for parents
BCS1
Clouds and Clocks: A Story for Children who Soil
Matthew Galvin
A story to prepare children who soil for treatment.
BCS1.1
David’s Secret Soccer Goals
Caroline Levine
A story about David, who has a bedwetting problem
BCS1.2
Daytime Wetting
ERIC
A guide for parents
BCS2
Everybody Poos
Taro Gomi
A book for children; ‘Every living thing has to eat, so everybody poos!’
BCS3
I Want My Potty!
Tony Ross
The Princess learns to love her potty
BCS3.1
Poo – A Natural History of the Unmentionable
Nichola Davies
Book for 8-10 year olds all about poo
BCS4
Sammy the Elephant & Mr Camel: A Story To Help Children Overcome Bedwetting
J Mills & R Crowley
A delightful story for parents & children that helps children overcome the problem of bedwetting
BCS5
Solving Children’s Soiling Problems
Jackie Bracey
A good basic text on the diagnosis and management of constipation and soiling. Aimed at health professionals, but may be useful to parents.
ASD61
Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders
M Wheeler
This book offers effective strategies for teaching toilet skills for individuals with Autism
BCS6
We Can Do it! Helping Children who have learning disabilities with bowel and bladder management
ERIC
A guide for parents
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CAN0
Fighting the Big ‘C’
CLIC
Guide for children who have cancer; includes explanations of treatments, side effects and so on.
CAN1
Living With Leukaemia
P Westcott
This book focuses on 2 young people with Leukaemia & illustrates the differing ways in which they are affected & the treatment they are undergoing. It also illustrates that more & more people recover from Leukaemia
CAN1.1
Returning to school: A teachers guide for pupils with brain tumours
Cerebra
Practical advice on everything from PE to memory problems.
CAN2
The Year My Mother Was Bald
A Speltz
Aimed at children aged 8-13, this book is a journal of a year in a girl’s life as her mum undergoes treatment for cancer