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1	Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism more books like this by Jenny McCarthy McCarthy shares the frustrations and joys of raising an autistic child and shows how, with love and determination, parents can shape their child's life and happiness. see all copies from £5.30! new only from £8.06! \| first editions
2	Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's more books like this by John Elder Robison Look Me in the Eye" is the moving, darkly funny story of growing up with Aspergers at a time when the diagnosis simply didnt exist. A born storyteller, Robison takes readers inside the head of a boy who teachers and other adults regarded as defective. Its a strange, sly, indelible account; sometimes alien yet always deeply human. see all copies from £8.63! new only from £9.02! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders more books like this by Dr. Kenneth Bock, M.D., Cameron Stauth, M.D. In this groundbreaking book, a leading clinician in the biomedical approach to autism reveals his discovery that four common childhood disorders may share the same underlying causes, and offers a plan to reverse the symptoms of all four. see all copies from £9.56! new only from £9.56!
4	The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome more books like this by Tony Attwood "I usually say to the child, "Congratulations, you have Asperger's syndrome", and explain that this means he or she is not mad, bad or defective, but has a different way of thinking." - from "The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome". "The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome" is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome ... see all copies from £14.14! new only from £14.14! \| first editions
5	Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds more books like this by Jenny McCarthy McCarthy received an overwhelming response from other parents of autistic children after she published the "New York Times"-bestselling work, "Louder Than Words." In her new book, the author expands her massage to share recovery stories from parents across the country. see all copies from £11.60! new only from £11.60!
6	Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism more books like this by Roy Richard Grinker "Unstrange Minds" documents Grinker's quest to find out why autism is so much more common today, and to uncover the implications of the increase. His search took him to Africa, India, and East Asia, to the National Institutes of Mental Health, and to the mountains of Appalachia. What he discovered is both surprising and controversial: There is no ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.11! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure more books like this by Dr. Paul A Offit, M.D. A London researcher was the first to assert that the combination measles-mumps-rubella vaccine known as MMR caused autism in children. Following this "discovery," a handful of parents declared that a mercury-containing preservative in several vaccines was responsible for the disease. If mercury caused autism, they reasoned, eliminating it from a ... see all copies from £14.14! new only from £14.14!
8	Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues more books like this by Maria Wheeler Individuals with autism are reportedly one of the most difficult populations to toilet train. This book offers effective strategies that take the childs sensibilities into account instead of trying to force traditional methods. Tips, case examples, and cautions help make the process more of a lesson and less of a battle for all involved. see all copies from £11.58! new only from £11.58!
9	Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder more books like this by Jaquelyn McCandless, M.D., Teresa Binstock (Contributions by), Jack Zimmerman, Ph.D. (Contributions by) In the midst of a worldwide epidemic of autism, ADD, and ADHD, this book is a message of hope to parents embarking on the challenging journey of finding proper medical care for their Autism Spectrum Disorder children. Genetic susceptibility activated by "triggers" such as pesticides and heavy metals in vaccines can lead to immune system impairment ... see all copies from £16.21! new only from £23.92!
10	Send in the Idiots: Stories from the Other Side of Autism more books like this by Kamran Nazeer This remarkable, elegantly written portrait of four autistic men and women shows what their struggles and triumphs reveal about this baffling condition, and what it means to be human. see all copies from £2.12! new only from £2.12! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism more books like this by Sandra L Harris, PH.D., Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D. Parents of young children - ages 18 months to 5 years - recently diagnosed with autism, face the critical decision of which educational treatment program to choose for their child. To help guide them through this complex decision-making process, parents can turn to the revised and updated edition of "Right from the Start". This second edition ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £10.23! \| first editions
12 view cover	A Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies and a Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism more books like this by Ron Leaf, John McEachin Guide to Educate Children Diagnosed with Autism Through Applied Behavior Analysis see all copies from £24.10! new only from £25.13!
13 view cover	Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physicians more books like this by Bryan Jepson, Jane Johnson "Changing the Course of Autism" has the potential to revolutionise the way autism is perceived and managed. Most books on this subject describe educational and behavioural therapies, but autism is a medical disease, not a psychological disorder. This groundbreaking books shows that the disease can be treated by reducing the neurological ... see all copies from £7.62! new only from £7.62! \| first editions
14 view cover	Autism: Explaining the Enigma more books like this by Uta Frith The first edition of Autism: Explaining the Enigma quickly became a classic because it provided the first satisfactory psychological account of what happens in the mind of a person with autism. The book proposed that the key problems were an inability to recognize and think about thoughts (theory of mind), and an inability to integrate pieces of ... see all copies from £3.87! new only from £15.87! \| first editions
15 view cover	George & Sam: Two Boys, One Family, and Autism more books like this by Charlotte Moore Providing a unique look into the life of an autistic child, the mother of two autistic children writes powerfully about her two sons and reveals the boys behind the label of autism. Photos. see all copies from £4.17! new only from £6.49!
16 view cover	Autism and the God Connection: Redefining the Autistic Experience Through Extraordinary Accounts of Spiritual Giftedness more books like this by William Stillman This one-of-a-kind book explores autism and its sometimes spiritual connection. Hundreds of anecdotes underscore the heightened awareness, innate gentleness, and exquisite sensitivity in those with autism; that is, a capacity to perceive all things seen and unseen. see all copies from £10.04! new only from £10.04!
17 view cover	The Game of My Life: A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic more books like this by Jason J-Mac McElwain, Daniel Paisner Written with a "New York Times" bestselling author, and including the revealing perspectives of his parents, brother, and coach, this is McElwains inspiring first-person account of the challenges of growing up autistic. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
18 view cover	Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers more books like this by Julia Moor Parents of young children newly diagnozed as on the autism spectrum are often at a loss for ideas about how best to help their child. They feel dismayed and "shut out" by their child and are often also having to grapple with language and behaviour problems. "Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum" is not just a ... see all copies from £14.10! new only from £14.10! \| first editions
19 view cover	Strange Son: Two Mothers, Two Sons, and the Quest to Unlock the Hidden World of Autism more books like this by Portia Iversen Part memoir, part detective story, this is the powerful story of how two mothers from opposite sides of the world united in an effort to communicate with their severely autistic sons, discovering breakthroughs that challenged prevailing theories about autism. Tito Mukhopadhyay, an autistic boy from India who spends most of his time flapping his ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
20 view cover	Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism and Related Disorders, Volume 1: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Teachers more books like this by Maria Wheeler This comprehensive guide contains more than 200 toilet training tips and 60 case examples to guide parents and teachers of children with autism who need techniques beyond those used to toilet train other children. see all copies from £16.62! new only from £18.55!
21 view cover	Asperger's and Girls more books like this by Tony Attwood, Temple Grandin, Teresa Bolick Women with autism spectrum disorders discuss their experiences, good and bad. Leading professionals in the autism field punctuate this masterpiece with fascinating articles, offering helpful advice based on many years of experience. see all copies from £9.87! new only from £9.87!
22 view cover	Autism Spectrum Disorders in Infants and Toddlers: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment more books like this by Katarzyna Chawarska (Editor), Fred R Volkmar, M.D. (Editor), Ami Klin, PhD (Editor) Rich with clinical insights, this volume reviews the state of the science of identifying and treating autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in very young children. Leading authorities examine critical research issues and present innovative approaches to assessing social, cognitive, adaptive, communication, and sensory-motor impairments in the first two ... see all copies from £31.32! new only from £31.32!
23 view cover	Asperger Syndrome more books like this by Ami Klin, PhD (Editor), Fred R Volkmar, M.D. (Editor), Sara S Sparrow (Editor) Usually diagnosed in childhood, Asperger syndrome is a lifelong social disorder that bears many similarities to high-functioning autism. Individuals with the disorder are characterized by a lack of empathy, little ability to form friendships, one-sided conversations, clumsy movements, and intense absorption in special interests. This ... see all copies from £19.54! new only from £27.92! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know about Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, and Healing more books like this by Karen Siff Exkorn When Karen Siff Exkorn's son Jake was diagnosed with autism, she struggled to pull together comprehensive information about the disorder. Fortunately, she was able to educate herself, and her extensive at-home treatment of her son led to his amazing full recovery. But the journey wasn't easy, and now, in "The Autism Sourcebook", Siff Exkorn shares ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.07! \| signed copies
25 view cover	Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Specrum Disorder more books like this by Jaquelyn McCandless, M.D. Children With Starving Brains is a message of hope in the midst of a worldwide epidemic of autism, ADD and ADHD. This is the first book written by an experienced clinician that gives a step-by-step treatment guide for parents and doctors based on the understanding that ASD is a complex biomedical illness resulting in significant brain malnutrition ... see all copies from £18.65! new only from £18.65!

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