OASIS Library
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OASIS Library
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OASIS maintains a large library of current books and papers on autism and members are able to borrow these at our monthly meetings. Publications include: Not Stupid by Anna Kennedy An inspiring story of one mother's fight to establish a school for her two boys. Read a synopsis here and visit the school website at www.hillingdonmanorschool.org.uk. Anna was a speaker at our September OASIS meeting and her energy and enthusiasm was amazing. Living Your Best Life with Asperger’s Syndrome by Karra Barber Review by Voirrey Carr, former Chair of OASIS. The Autistic Spectrum: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Lorna Wing A practical guide, widely acknowledged as the definitive book on the subject by a respected authority on autism. It explains what autism is, and gives practical advice and guidance on how to help a person with autism make sense of the world. Nobody Nowhere by Donna Williams A moving account of the author’s struggle to come to terms with her autism and survive an unsympathetic and ignorant world. Somebody Somewhere by Donna Williams The second book in Donna Williams’ autobiographical series, following her formal diagnosis of autism and her therapy with an eccentric and innovative psychologist, Theo Marek, and her determination to become a teacher and change the world of developmental disabilities and special education. Autism: An Inside-Out Approach by Donna Williams A practical and insightful handbook to understanding, living with and working with autism, detailing the sensory and perceptual problems that challenge a person with autism as well as the strategies to enable them to take control of their lives. Autism and Sensing by Donna Williams Expanding on themes of Autism: An Inside-Out Approach, this book explains how the senses of a person with autism work, suggesting they are ‘stuck’ at an early stage of development common to everyone. Because of this, people with autism find it difficult to make sense of and cope with the world. A fascinating insight on the way that people with autism perceive the world. A Real Person: Life on the Outside by Gunilla Gerland The moving story of the author’s struggle to cope in a world she has difficulty making sense of, leading to her drug addition. Diagnosed in her mid-20s with high functioning autism, she was distressed by the label but eventually it helped her to cope. Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin A personal account by Temple Grandin giving insights into autism and the way people with autism think and act. Through the Eyes of Aliens by Jasmine Lee O’Neill The author, autistic herself, describes how it feels to be autistic and how friends, family and professionals that work with autistic people can be more sensitive to their needs and adapt to them. Readers are challenged to accept the differences and celebrate the uniqueness and gifts of autistic people. A source of inspiration to autistic people themselves. George and Sam by Charlotte Moore Written by the mother of two boys with autism, this book chronicles her family life, her theories and the many approaches she has used to help her boys. Snapshots of Autism by Jennifer Overton A powerful account of what it is like to be the mother of an autistic child, detailing her rollercoaster of emotions over the year with her son Nicholas. Laughter and Tears: A Family’s Journey to Understanding the Autism Spectrum by Ann Hewetson A moving and thoughtful first-hand account of parenting Mark, a young man with autism, detailing a mother’s struggle to understand and appreciate her son’s condition, together with a wide-ranging exploration of useful and innovative approaches to autism. A Mind of One’s Own by Digby Tantam and Sue Prestwood An invaluable book giving practical guiding on how to support an adult with high functioning autism or Asperger Syndrome, dealing with emotional and physical issues arising throughout life, such as marriage, developing hobbies and ageing. Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Preparing for Adulthood by Patricia Howlin A practical guide that discusses problems and solutions relating to education and work as well as psychiatric and other difficulties, with the aim of fostering independence and improving the quality of life. Aimed at parents, carers and people with autism or Asperger Syndrome. Succeeding in College with Asperger Syndrome by John Harpur, Maria Lowlor and Michael Fizgerald A practical guide to help students prepare for the expectations and pressures of higher education. The Autism Spectrum and Further Education by Christine Breakey A useful guide to good practice which covers staff training, person-centred planning, ways to help students manage the transition and teaching strategies. Taking Responsibility by Andrew Powell A good practice guide for services for adults with Asperger Syndrome: essential reading for anyone who works with adolescents or adults with high functioning autism or Asperger Syndrome (housing, schools, universities and employment agencies). Coming Out Asperger: Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-confidence edited by Dinah Murray Should you tell people? Whom should you tell? How will people react? Parents, professionals and people with Asperger Syndrome disclose their experiences. Revealing the Hidden Social Code by Marie Howley and Eileen Arnold Social Stories for older children and adults with useful examples and advice on producing tailor-made social stories. Mind Reading: The Interactive Guide to Emotions (CD-ROM) Produced by the Cambridge University Autism Research Centre, this is a good way for people with ASD to learn about human emotions, using video and audio clips, lessons, games and quizzes. For use on a PC or MAC. What did you say? What did you mean? By Jude Welton An amusing illustrated guide to help people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders to understand metaphors. I am Utterly Unique by Elaine Marie Larson An A-Z celebration of the strengths of children with Asperger Syndrome and high functioning autism. How to Help Your Autistic Spectrum Child by Jackie Brealy and Beverly Davies A practical guide full of sensible advice to make life run more smoothly. Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum by Maureen F Morrell and Ann Palmer A personal perspective written by two mothers of two very different autistic children that offers practical guidance for parents, especially those whose children are newly diagnosed. Pre-Schoolers with Autism by Avril V Brereton and Bruce J Tonge A 20 week training programme of early interventions for very young autistic children, designed to reduce the severity of emotional and behavioural difficulties. The areas covered include understanding and managing difficult behaviour; changing/encouraging new behaviours; communication problems in verbal and non-verbal children; social problems; and how to work and play together. Autism in the Early Years by Val Curmine, Julia Leach and Gill Stevenson A practical guide that outlines the characteristics of autism in the early years and offers practical strategies for effective and realistic intervention, and also explores was to enhance access to the early years curriculum. Accessing the Curriculum for Pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders by Gary Mesibov and Marie Howley This book explains how the TEACCH methods of structured teaching can enable pupils on the Autistic Spectrum to learn, and gives many helpful strategies to schools and parents, in addition covering issues such as break time and assembly. Inclusion in the Primary Classroom by Joy Beaney and Penny Kershaw An invaluable book for teachers and support staff on adapting the curriculum and learning environment to promote positive behaviour and full of helpful resources such as pupil profiles, behaviour support plans, visual timetables and a picture bank. The Incredible 5-Point Scale by Kri Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis A clearly written book designed to help children with ASDs to understand social interactions and control their emotional response. Aimed at children aged 7-13. Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum by Julia Moor A practical book full of play ideas for parents and carers, designed to gain a child’s attention and motivation, with advice on how to redirect obsessions and rituals positively. The strategies will help toddlers as well as older children. My Social Stories Book by Carol Gray An illustrated book containing over 150 social stories to teach social and life skills to children with autism, together with guidelines to produce individualised social stories. My Brother is Different: a book for your children who have brothers and sisters with Autism by Louise Gorrod Aimed at younger siblings aged 4-7, this book was written by the mother of a child with autism and is beautifully illustrated in colour. It explains the behaviour of a child with autism in terms that you children with be able to understand. Tobin Learns to Make Friends by Diane Murrell A colourful book that helps young children with Asperger Syndrome and high functioning Autism to learn the rules of friendship. Tobin is a train that finds it difficult to make and keep friends because he invades their personal space and doesn’t take turns in games. Aimed at 4-9 year olds. Autistic Planet by Jennifer Elder Written in simple rhyme and full of colourful illustrations. Blue Bottle Mystery by Kathy Hoopmann A warm fantasy story about Ben who is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and how he and his family deal with the problems and joys that come with this. A valuable teaching aid, aimed at 8-13 year olds. Of Mice and Aliens by Kathy Hoopmann A sequel to ‘Blue Bottle Mystery’, this science fiction novel has Ben learning to cope with his newly diagnosed Asperger Syndrome when an alien crash-lands in his back garden. The alien’s problems relating to humans parallels the difficulties Ben faces every day. Aimed at 8-13 year olds. Autism as a Metabolic Disorder by Paul Shattock, Dawn Savery and Paul Whiteley Written by the leading researchers in the field of ASD and metabolic abnormalities, this book discusses the theory of autism being the consequence of a metabolic disorder and explains the use of gluten-free and casein-free diets. Can’t Eat, Won’t Eat: Dietary Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorders by Brenda Legge Full of the author’s own practical strategies as well as the tried and tested advice from other parents, professionals and children. These are just some of the books stocked by the Library, but in addition there are practical guides to special educational needs and the law, education, the workplace, benefits, behaviour management, as well as games, videos and DVDs, cassettes, CDs and CD ROMS. Thanks go to our Librarian, Verity Loughman, and her husband Richard for bringing the Library to our meetings. |
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