Books on Parenting Children with Autism
Reviews of books on autism spectrum disorders, including memoirs by parents of autistic children.
Book Review: Autism and Its Medical Management
A pediatric neurologist looks at the medical options for treating autism.
A pediatric neurologist looks at the medical options for treating autism.
Book Review: A Spectrum of Light
Inspirational interviews with families affected by autism.
Inspirational interviews with families affected by autism.
Book Review: Hope for the Autism Spectrum
A mother's story of finding biomedical interventions for her son with autism.
A mother's story of finding biomedical interventions for her son with autism.
Books on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Browse reviews of parenting books on autism spectrum disorders from the Harried Parent's Book Club.
Browse reviews of parenting books on autism spectrum disorders from the Harried Parent's Book Club.
Book Excerpts: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Intrigued by a book on Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Harried Parent's Book Club? Read more about it through excerpts from the books below. For excerpts on other topics, go to the full index.
Intrigued by a book on Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Harried Parent's Book Club? Read more about it through excerpts from the books below. For excerpts on other topics, go to the full index.
Book Review: Act Early Against Autism
A mother of a child whose autism was cured by early intervention services advises parents on how to get the needed help as soon as possible.
A mother of a child whose autism was cured by early intervention services advises parents on how to get the needed help as soon as possible.
Book Review: An Anthropologist on Mars
A collection of neurological case studies, including essays on people with autism, Tourette syndrome, and visual impairments.
A collection of neurological case studies, including essays on people with autism, Tourette syndrome, and visual impairments.
The Mystery of Savant Syndrome
In this excerpt from "Some Kind of Genius," the story of musical savant Tony DeBlois, an expert explains some theories of savantism, and how parents can make a difference.
In this excerpt from "Some Kind of Genius," the story of musical savant Tony DeBlois, an expert explains some theories of savantism, and how parents can make a difference.
Book Review: Dr. Thompson's Straight Talk on Autism
A noted autism expert gives advice on helping children with autism spectrum disorders develop skills and adapt to everyday life.
A noted autism expert gives advice on helping children with autism spectrum disorders develop skills and adapt to everyday life.
Book Review: Getting the Best for Your Child With Autism
Psychologist Bryna Siegel of the Autism Clinic at UC San Francisco offers details on the treatment plans she recommends and how to get needed school services for your child.
Psychologist Bryna Siegel of the Autism Clinic at UC San Francisco offers details on the treatment plans she recommends and how to get needed school services for your child.
Book Review: The Autism Encyclopedia
Review of a book that defines terms and provides information on many important aspects of autism.
Review of a book that defines terms and provides information on many important aspects of autism.
Book Review: Unstrange Minds
Author Roy Richard Grinker, the father of a daughter with autism, argues that there's not an autism epidemic at all, just a broadening of classification -- and that it's a good thing. He examines the way autism was considered in the past, and is now in cultures around the world.
Author Roy Richard Grinker, the father of a daughter with autism, argues that there's not an autism epidemic at all, just a broadening of classification -- and that it's a good thing. He examines the way autism was considered in the past, and is now in cultures around the world.
Book Review: Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships
Two autistic authors, Dr. Temple Grandin and Sean Barron, explain the rules of social engagement that people on the autism spectrum need to learn to be successful, and illustrate their examples with events from their own lives and learning.
Two autistic authors, Dr. Temple Grandin and Sean Barron, explain the rules of social engagement that people on the autism spectrum need to learn to be successful, and illustrate their examples with events from their own lives and learning.