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http://scl.bibliocommons.com
Try using the following keywords:
autism, ASD, Asperger’s Syndrome,
sensory processing
Many of the books in the collection
regarding autism may be found under the
following call numbers: 371.9
616.8
618.92
649.1
Materials may be found in several library
collections: Parenting (1st floor)
Non-fiction (2nd floor)
Enchanted Forest (1st floor)
Discovery Zone (1st floor)
Need more help? Library staff at the
Information Desks are happy to assist
you in locating materials specific to your
needs! Below is a sampling of available
books and other resources.
FOR PARENTS
616.928 SHE 2011
What I Wish I’d Known
About Raising a Child with
Autism
by Bobbi Sheahan et al
This book offers heartwarming and
sincere parent-to-parent advice, with
sections of more clinical advice as well.
J618.92 DEM 2014
Essential First Steps for
Parents of Children with
Autism: Helping the Littlest
Learners
by Delmolino & Harris
This guide eliminates confusion and
guesswork by outlining the pivotal steps
parents can take now to optimise learning
and functioning for preschool children
who are living with Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
618.8982 NOT 2012
Ten Things Every Child
With Autism Wishes You
Knew
by Ellen Notbohm
Framed with both humor and compassion,
this book describes ten characteristics
that help illuminate -- not define -children with autism.
618.8982 ROS 2013
Autism Spectrum
Disorders: What Every
Parent Needs to Know
by Rosenblatt et all, editors
This book outlines how ASDs are defined
and diagnosed, and provides information
about the most current types of
behavioral and developmental therapies.
649.154 LAB 2011
The Child With Autism at
Home & in the Community
by Labosh & Miller
This amazingly helpful guide discusses
the issues and obstacles that parents and
educators face every day.
FOR CHILDREN
E COE
The Friendship Puzzle:
Helping Kids Learn About
Accepting and Including
Kids With Autism
by Julie Coe, 2008
MacKenzie loves to make friends, but is
finding it difficult to befriend Dylan.
MacKenzie’s mom helps her solve this
‘friendship puzzle.’
E FAH
Anthony Best: A Picture
Book about Asperger’s
by Davene Fahy, 2012
Hannah describes her next-door friend
Anthony, who has Asperger's, which
means he sometimes screams and
behaves oddly, but there are things he
can do even better than Hannah.
E MUE
David’s World: A Picture
Book about Libing with
Autism
by Alexandra Altman, 2008
A young boy's understanding of his
autistic brother, David, improves as a
therapist works with the family to better
interpret David's behavior, and helps
David to communicate through words.
(Updated: March 2014)
E PEE
My Brother Charlie
by Holly Peete, 2010
A girl tells what it is like to have a twin
brother with autism, who finds it hard to
communicate, but, in most ways, is like
any other brother.
E SHA
Since We’re Friends: An
Autism Picture Book
by Celeste Shally, 2012
A boy describes his friendship with Matt,
whose autism spectrum disorder causes
him to behave differently at times.
J616.8982 AVI
Morty the Meerkat
by J. I. Avis, 2011
Morty is a meerkat that has Autism
Spectrum Disorder. Although this is an
exceptional picture book with great
pictures and easy-to-read vocabulary, this
book doubles as a great teaching tool.
J616.92 AME
Russell’s World: A Story for
Kids About Autism
by Charles Amenta, 2011
This book describes the daily life, likes
and dislikes, and habits of Russell
Amenta, who is a happy boy who happens
to be severely autistic.
LOCAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Autism Society of Edmonton Area
ASEA is a not-for-profit, charitable
organization dedicated to creating a
community in which individuals with Autism
Spectrum Disorder are valued for their
potential.
Phone: 780-453-3971
www.autismedmonton.org
Brighter Beginnings Early Intervention
Program
Elk Island Catholic Schools
For more information contact:
Paul Berg
Child Development Consultant
Phone: 780-449-6448
E-Mail: [email protected]
Robin Hood Association
Early Intervention Program
This program provides home-based
programming for preschool children
experiencing developmental concerns.
Phone: 780-640-9401
http://robinhoodassoc.com/childrensservices.htm#early
Strathcona County Family & Community
Services
200, 501 Festival Avenue
Strathcona County Community Centre
Phone: 780-464-4044
E-Mail:
[email protected]
http://www.strathcona.ca
(search for Family and Community Services)
Student Support Services:
Early Childhood PUF Services
Elk Island Public Schools
For more information contact:
Student Support Services
Phone: 780-417-8223
www.eips.ca/student-support-services