Reading List

Lovaas, O Ivar, 'Teaching Developmentally Disabled Children: The ME Book'.

An instructional manual for teaching language and social skills. These are the programmes Dr. Lovaas used in his experiment with early behavioural treatment. Available from, Pro-ed, 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard; Austin TX 78757-6897. Telephone: 001 512 451-3246.

Maurice, Catherine, 'Let Me Hear Your Voice', (1993).

Catherine Maurice's account of "A Family's Triumph over Autism" it documents her children's remarkable progress using early intensive behavioural therapy. Available through the National Autistic society, but this version does not include any of the useful charts and appendices, contained in the American edition, available from the Autism Research Network.

Publisher: Robert Hale. Fax: 001 612 988 0099. Telephone: 001 612 988 0088.

Maurice, Catherine, Green Gina & Luce, Stephen C. 'Behavioural Intervention for Young Children with Autism - A Manual for Parents and Professionals'.

This quintessential manual for those undertaking an intensive behavioural program; packed with practical information on early intervention based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. Available from Taskmaster Resources for £30.95. Telephone 0116 270 4286.

Freeman, Sabrina & Dake, Lorelei, 'Teach Me Language, A language manual for children

Designed for school-aged children with some form of communication; targets social language, general knowledge, grammar and syntax, functional knowledge, and written expression, and language-based academic concepts.  A good follow-up to The ME Book or Behavioural Intervention for Young Children with Autism. Publishers: Different Roads to Learning. Telephone: 001 800-853-1057.

Johnson, Carol and Crowder, Julia, 'Autism, From Tragedy to Triumph' (1994)

Crowder's personal account of her son Drew's recovery from Autism. Drew was in the experimental group in Dr. Lovaas' landmark study on early intensive behavioural treatment. Publisher: Branden Publishing Company, 17 Station Street, Box 843, Brookline Village, Boston MA 02147.

Powers, Michael, D. 'Children with Autism: A Parents Guide'

Provides parents with crucial information and very helpful support. Publishers: Woodbine House. Telephone: 001 800-843-7323.

Hamilton, Lynn, 'Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help'.

An excellent account of how Hamilton's child made wonderful progress using both early intensive behavioural intervention and dietary/bio-medical interventions. Can be ordered through the internet from Amazon.com ISBN 1-57856-262-7 published by Waterbrook Press, Colorado Springs.

Harris, Sandra, L., 'Siblings of Children with Autism, a Guide for Families Guidance for the whole family of the Autistic child'.

Publishers: Woodbine House. Telephone: 001 800-843-7323.

Targ Brill, Marlene, 'Keys To Parenting The Child With Autism', (1994).

Publisher: Barron's Educational Services, Inc., 250 wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, New York 11788 U.S.A.

Rimland, B. 'Infantile Autism', (1964)

Publisher: Appleton-Century-Crofts, New York

Baker, Bruce & Brightman, Alan, J, 'Steps to Independence, Teaching Everyday Skills to Children With Special Needs'.

Covers toilet training, play, self-help skills, etc; provides task analysis for many skills. Publishers: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. Telephone: 001 800-638 3775.

Azrin, Nathan, H., Besalel, Victoria, A., Hall, Vance., Hall, Marilyn, C., 'How to Manage Behavior Series'

Publishers: Pro-Ed. Telephone: 001 800-897-3202.

Koegel, Robert L. & Koegel, Lynn Kern, 'Teaching Children with autism Strategies for Initiating Positive Interaction and Improving Learning Opportunities'

An overview of behaviourally orientated teaching techniques. Publishers: Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co. Telephone: 001 800-638 3775