Book Recommendations for PDD-NOS?

[idigchaitea]

My son was diagnosed with it this year, and I'm realizing how much I forget that some of his behaviors may be related to his special needs. I need to educate myself more. I'm not sure if I should read books about Autism itself or if there's any books that are just about PDD-NOS. Thanks!

[Linda on the move]

I don't know of any books that are *just* about PDD-NOS. It's a really vague dx and covers a lot of ground.

I like the book Quirky Kids by Klass. It's my current fav. It's about sensory issues, high functioning autism, etc. Lots of good stuff on being the parent of a kid who is just different.

The Out of Sync Child by Kranowitz was my fav when my DD was the age your son is now. Very solid advice on things to do to help a child with sensory issues. Not specifically about autism, but a wonderful and very helpful books.

I find reading anything by Temple Grandin to be very inspiring. She is autistic and very successful. She has a PhD and has done amazing things with her life. She talks about her childhood and what she thinks is helpful and not not helpful for autisic kids, she's a very cool lady.

[kme]

I'm not aware of books that are just about PDD-NOS either. This dx is an autism spectrum dx and there are lots of books about autism spectrum disorders. Two of my favorites are "Overcoming Autism" and "The Mislableled Child " (which covers many other dx as well but has an informative chapter about ASD). I also like Quirky Kids as stated by the PP - it is especially good for kids like yours (and mine) with vague dx.

[marge234]

Stanley Greenspan, "The Special Needs Child: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth" is excellent. It's big--more like a reference than a cover-to-cover read.

[NightOwlwithowlet]

Originally Posted by marge234

Stanley Greenspan, "The Special Needs Child: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth" is excellent. It's big--more like a reference than a cover-to-cover read.

This book is excellent book, I read when I realized DS wasn't typical. I re read every year. Floor time was the best thing we ever did for DS.