WNY Regional Center for ASD

c/o
Summit Educational Resources 150 Stahl Road
Getzville, NY 14068
(716)799-8160

Center's Library


716–629–3400 ext. 1109 (Sarah Grzeskowiak)

The following books and journals are available at the WNY Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Materials can be reserved by calling the Media Center at Summit Educational Resources (an affiliate of the Regional Center for ASD).

Characteristics and Other General Information

Autism Spectrum Disorders in Infants and Toddlers; Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment
Edited by Katarzyna Chawarska, Ami Klin, and Fred R. Volkmar

Educating Children with Autism
National Research Council

Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Volume 1 and 2
Fred R. Volkmar, Rhea Paul, Ami Klin, and Donald Cohen (Eds.)

The World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Bryna Siegel

Controversial Therapies for Developmental Disabilities: Fad, Fashion, and Science in Professional Practice
John Jacobson, Richard Foxx, and James Mulick

The Biology of the Autistic Syndromes
Christopher Gillberg and Mary Coleman

Autism: Behavior Analytic Perspectives
Patrick M. Ghezzi, W. Larry Williams, and James E. Carr (Eds.)

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed): DSM – IV
American Psychiatric Association

Sense and Nonsense in the Behavioral Treatment of Autism: It Has to Be Said
Ronald Leaf, John McEachin, and Mitchell Taubman

Understanding Autism for Dummies
Stephen M. Shore, EdD and Linda G. Rastelli, MA

Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships; Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism
Dr. Temple Grandin, Sean Barron and edited by Veronica Zysk

Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z; Assessment, Diagnosis . . . & More!
Barbara T. Doyle, M.S. and Emily Doyle Iland, B.A.

Making Sense of Autism; The authoritative guide for non-experts
Travis Thompson

The Autism Encyclopedia
John T. Neisworth and Pamela S. Wolfe

Dr. Thompson’s Straight Talk on Autism
Travis Thompson, Ph.D.
Foreword by Paula F. Goldberg

Demystifying Autism Spectrum Disorders, A Guide to Diagnosis for Parents and Professionals
Author Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey, Psy.D.

Early Intervention

Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals
Catherine Maurice, Gina Green & Stephen C. Luce (Eds.)

Making a Difference: Behavioral Intervention for Autism
Catherine Maurice, Gina Green, and Richard M. Fox

Early Intervention & Autism, Real-Life Questions, Real-Life Answers
James Ball, ED.D, BCBA

Right from the Start, Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism
Authors Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D. & Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA

Educational Instruction

Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism; A Practitioner’s Guide to Parent Training
Brooke Ingersoll and Anna Dvortcsak

Handbook of Developmental Disabilities
Edited by Samuel L. Odom, Robert H. Horner, Martha E. Snell, and Jan Blacher

Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues; Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World
Myles, Cook, Miller, Rinner, and Robbins

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments; Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns
Brenda Smith Myles and Jack Southwick

The Hidden Curriculum; Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations
Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman, Ronda L. Schelvan

Starting Points – The Basics Understanding and Supporting Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome
Jill Hudson and Brenda Smith Myles

Simple Strategies that Work; Helpful Hints for All Educators of Students with Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities
Brenda Smith Myles, Diane Andreon, and Dena Gitlitz

The Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS) for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome, Autism and Related Disabilities: Integrating Best Practices throughout the Student’s Day
Shawn Henry and Brenda Smith Myles

Teaching Playskills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Melinda J. Smith

Students with Autism: Characteristics and Instruction Programming
Jack Scott, Claudia Clark, and Michael Brady

Preschool Education Programs for Children with Autism
Edited by Jan S. Handleman & Sandra L. Harris

School-Age Education Programs for Children with Autism
Edited by Jan S. Handleman & Sandra L. Harris

Applying Behavior Analysis Across the Autism Spectrum: A Field Guide for Practitioners
Beth-Sulzer-Azaroff and Associates, The Cambridge Center-Sloan Century Series in Behavior Analysis

Achieving Educational Excellence: Behavior Analysis for School Personnel - 1
Beth Sulzer-Azaroff/G. Roy Mayer

Achieving Educational Excellence: Behavior Analysis for Improving Instruction - 2
Beth Sulzer-Azaroff/G. Roy Mayer

Achieving Educational Excellence: Behavior Analysis for Achieving Classroom and Schoolwide Behavior Change – 3
Beth Sulzer-Azaroff/G. Roy Mayer

Behavior Monographs; Behavior Analysis Forms for Clinical Intervention, Volume 1
Joseph R. Cautela, Ph.D. Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies

Behavior Monographs; Behavior Analysis Forms for Clinical Intervention, Volume 2
Joseph R. Cautela, Ph.D. Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies

The Teacher’s Pocket Guide for Effective Classroom Management
Tim Knoster

Antecedent Assessment & Intervention, Supporting Children & Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Community Settings
James K. Luiselli

Communication-Based Intervention for Problem Behavior; A User’s Guide for Producing Positive Change
Edward G. Carr, Len Levin, Gene McConnachie, Jane I. Carlson, Duane C. Kemp, Christopher E. Smith
Forewords by James W. Halle and David P. Wacker

The SCERTS Model; A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Volume 1: Assessment
Barry M. Prizant, Amy M. Wetherby, Emily Rubin, Amy C. Laurent, and Patrick J. Rydell

The SCERTS Model; A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Volume 2: Program Planning & Intervention
Barry M. Prizant, Amy M. Wetherby, Emily Rubin, Amy C. Laurent, and Patrick J. Rydell

Teaching Children with Autism, Strategies for Positive Interactions and Improving Learning Opportunities
Robert L. Koegel & Lynn Kern Koegel

Autism & the Transition to Adulthood, Success Beyond the Classroom
Paul Wehman, Marcia Datlow Smith, and Carol Schall

Social Relationships & Peer Support, Second Edition
Rachel Janney & Martha E. Snell

Autism Spectrum Disorders and AAC
Authors Pat Mirenda and Teresa Iacono

Visual Supports for People with Autism, A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Authors Marlene J. Cohen, Ed.D., BCBA and Donna L. Sloan, M.A., BCBA

A Picture’s Worth, PECS and Other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism
Authors Andy Bondy, Ph.D. & Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP

Meaningful Exchanges for People with Autism, An Introduction to Augmentative & Alternative Communication
Author Joanne M. Cafiero, Ph.D.

Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism, Scripts and Script Fading
Author Lynn E. McClannahan, Ph.D. & Patricia J. Krantz, Ph.D.

Activity Schedules for Children with Autism, Teaching Independent Behavior
Author Lynn E. McClannahan, Ph.D. & Patricia J. Krantz, Ph.D.

Incentives for Change, Motivating People with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Learn and Gain Independence
Author Lara Delmolino, Ph.D. & Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D.

Skillstreaming the Adolescent: New Strategies and Perspectives for Teaching Presocial Skills
Ellen McGinnis & Arnold P. Goldstein

Skillstreaming the Elementary School Child: New Strategies and Perspectives for Teaching Presocial Skills
Ellen McGinnis & Arnold P. Goldstein

Skillstreaming the Elementary School Child, Program Forms
Ellen McGinnis & Arnold P. Goldstein

 

Activities of Daily Living

Steps to Independence: Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special Needs
Bruce L. Baker and Alan J. Brightman

Self-Help Skills for People with Autism: A Systematic Teaching Approach
Stephen R. Anderson, Amy L. Jablonski, Marcus L. Thomeer, and Vick Madaus Knapp

Parent Education

Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism, A Manual for Parents
Brooke Ingersoll and Anna Dvortcsak

A Parent’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism; How to meet the challenges and help your child thrive.
Sally Ozonoff, PhD, Geraldine Dawson, PhD, and James McPartland, PhD

Growing Up with Autism; Working with School-Age Children and Adolescents
Edited by Robin L. Gabriels and Dina E. Hill

Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families
Sandra L. Harris and Beth A. Glasberg

The Power of Positive Parenting
Dr. Glenn I. Latham

The Child at Home, The Home-Life Guide; 350 tips for work & play
Kathy Labosh

Children with Autism, a Parent’s Guide
Edited by Michael D. Powers, Psy.D.
Foreword by Temple Grandin

Andy and His Yellow Frisbee
Author Mary Thompson

Autism 24/7, A Family Guide to Learning at Home and in the Community
Authors Andy Bondy, Ph.D. & Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP

Siblings of Children with Autism, A Guide for Families
Authors Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D. and Beth A. Glasberg, Ph.D.

Challenging Behavior

Freedom from Meltdowns, Dr. Thompson’s Solutions for Children with Autism
Travis Thompson, Ph.D. and foreword by Lynn Kern Koegel

Positive Strategies for Students with Behavior Problems
Daniel Crimmins, Anne F. Farrell, Philip W. Smith, Alison Bailey
Forewords by James M. Jeffords

Behavioral Support, Second Edition
Rachel Janney & Martha E. Snell

Stop That Seemingly Senseless Behavior!, FBA-Based Interventions for People with Autism
Author Beth A. Glasbery, Ph.D., BCBA

Functional Behavior Assessment for People with Autism, Making Sense of Seemingly Senseless Behavior
Author Beth A. Glasberg, Ph.D.

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Journals

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
(2008)

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(2008)

Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders
(2009)