ASD books?

[gsmom]

Any suggestions for good books for families of kiddos on the spectrum? I have a kiddo I recently evaluated who was just diagnosed and his family wanted some good books to read. He has significant expressive language delays and sensory needs.

Thanks in advance you helpful parents!

[Fay]

A friend of mine wrote this book, but it's not for everyone...she's pro-vax and goes the mainstream medical route, but she does put in an enthusiastic plug for play therapy. "Autism Spectrum Disorders" by Chantal Sicile-Kira is also a good intro.

[heatherdeg]

"The Out of Synch Child" for sensory issues

"The Child With Special Needs" for overall development disruptions/issues

Those are the only two that scream out for me. I'm sure there are other really good ones. I just don't know enough of them to compare. Every book has been helpful in some aspect, but sometimes, I wish they could've canned that tiny bit so I didn't have to read the whole book...kwim?

[WuWei]

Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach
http://www.amazon.com/Engaging-Autis.../dp/0738210285


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