Books
General
ABA (Not Autism Specific)
Cooper,
J. O., Heron, T. & Heward, W. (1989). Applied behavior
analysis. Columbus, OH: Merrill. Summary: Though none of these books are designed to
address autism or autism treatment specifically, the principles and
techniques outlined in these books are the tools used to design ABA
based interventions for children with autism.
Malott,
R.W. & Trojan Suarez, E.A. (2004). Principles of behavior: Fifth Edition.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Summary: Very reader friendly and thorough introduction to
the principles of behavior analysis.
Michael,
Jack (1994). Concepts and principles of behavior analysis. Society
for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis, Kalamazoo, MI. Summary:
If you are new to the field, you will likely find this text somewhat
dense, however it is an extremely concise and thorough text.
ABA
& Autism: Strategies & Curriculum
It
is not recommended that parents implement treatment for their child
without the help of a trained consultant and staff, however these
books are good outlines of curricula.
Freeman,
S. & Drake, L. (1996). Teach
me language: A language manual for children with autism, Asperger's
syndrome and related developmental disorders.
Langley,
British Columbia: SKF Books.
Lovaas,
O.I. (2002). Teaching
individuals with developmental delays: Basic intervention
techniques. Austin: TX: PRO-ED.
Leaf,
R. & McEachin, J. (1998). A
work in progress: Behavior management strategies and a curriculum
for intensive behavioral treatment of autism. New
York: Different Roads to Learning.
Maurice,
Catherine, Green, Gina & Luce, Stephen C. (1996). Behavioral
intervention for young children with autism – A manual for parents
and professionals. Austin, TX: Pro-ed.
Sundberg,
Mark L. & Partington, James W. (1998). Teaching language to
children with autism or other developmental disabilities. Pleasant
Hill, CA: Behavior Analysts Inc.
Autism:
Play, Social Skills, & Theory of Mind
Gray,
C. (1994/2000). The new social stories book. Arlington, TX:
Pro-Ed.
Howlin,
P., Baron-Cohen, S., & Hadwin, J. (1999). Teaching
children with autism to mind-read: A practical guide for parents and
professionals. West Sussex, England: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Maurice,
C., Green, G. & Fox, R. (2001). Making a difference: Behavioral intervention for autism. Austin, TX:
Pro-Ed.
Smith,
M. (2001). Teaching playskills
to children with autism spectrum disorder: A practical guide. New
York: Different Roads to Learning.
Weiss,
M.J., & Harris, S.L. (2001). Reaching out, joining in:
Teaching social skills to young children with autism. Bethesda,
MD: Woodbine House
