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Good Autism Practice Journal

This journal is published by BILD and contains articles on good practice in autism in relation to both children and adults. Articles are written by parents, by professionals in health, education and social services, and by individuals on the autism spectrum themselves. For subscription details, you can write to Pam Mazurek, BILD, Campion House, Green Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1JL, or email:

Adulthood

Howlin, P. (2004) Autism: preparing for adulthood, 2nd edition, RoutledgeLondon

Meyer, R. (2003)Asperger syndrome employment workbook, Jessica Kingsley,London

Powell, A. (2002) Taking responsibility: good practice guidelines for services: adults with Asperger syndrome, National Autistic Society,London

Written by people on the autism spectrum

Gerland, G. (1997) A real person,Souvenir Press,London

Grandin, T. (1996). Thinking in pictures and other reports from my life with autism.Vintage Books,New York

Jackson, L. (2002) Freaks, geeks and Asperger syndrome, Jessica Kingsley,London

Johnston, P.and Hatton, S. (2003)Conversations in autism, BILD, Kidderminster

Lawson, W. (2001) Understanding and working with the spectrum of autism,Jessica Kingsley Publishers,London

Willey, L.H. (2001) Asperger syndrome in adolescence,Jessica Kingsley,London

Communication and language

Bogdashina, O. (2004) Communication issues in autism and Asperger syndrome,Jessica Kingsley,London

Farrell, M. (2006) Autism and communication difficulties, Routledge,London

Welton, J. (2003) What did you say? What do you mean?Jessica Kingsley,London

Diagnosis, identification and disclosure

SIGN (2007) SIGN Guideline on assessment, diagnosis and clinical interventions for children and young people with autism spectrum disorders, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network,Edinburgh

Inclusion and curriculum

Aspinall, A. and Murray, D. (2006) Getting IT, Jessica Kingsley,London

Breakey, C. (2006) The autism spectrum and further education: a guide to good practice, Jessica Kingsley Publishers,London

Harpur, J.Lawlor, M. and Fitzgerald, M. (2003) Succeeding in college with Asperger syndrome: a student guide,Jessica Kingsley Publishers,London

Hesmondhalgh, M. and Breakey, C. (2001) Access and inclusion for children with autistic spectrum disorders, Jessica Kingsley, London

Hesmondhalgh, M. (2006) Autism, access and inclusion on the front line, Jessica Kingsley, London

Jones, G. (2002) Educational provision for children with autism and Asperger syndrome, David Fulton, London

Reid, B. and Batten, A. (2007) Make school make sense for me: children and young people with autism speak out, National Autistic Society,London

Smith Myles, B.S. (2001)Asperger syndrome and adolescence: practical solutions for school success, Jessica Kingsley,London

Thorpe, P. (2003) Moving from primary to secondary school:guidelines for pupils with autistic spectrum disorders, National Autistic Society,London

Mental health issues

Ghaziuddin, M. (2005) Mental health aspects of autism and Asperger syndrome, Jessica Kingsley,London

Moran, H. (2006) A very personal assessment: using personal construct psychology assessment technique (Drawing the Ideal Self) with young people with ASD to explore the child's view of the self. Good Autism Practice, 7 (2) pp. 78–86

Morton-Cooper, A. (2004) Health care and the autism spectrum, Jessica Kingsley,London

Parents and families

Jackson, J.(2001)Multicoloured mayhem, Jessica Kingsley,London

Sensory issues

Myles Smith, B.Cook, K.T.Miller, N.E.Rinner, L. and Robbins, L. (2001) Asperger syndrome and sensory issues, Jessica Kingsley,London

Social and emotional understanding and interpersonal relationships

Aston, M. (2003) Aspergers in love: couple relationships and family affairs, Jessica Kingsley,London

Barratt, P.Border, J.Joy, H. and Parkinson, A. (2000) Developing pupils social communication skills: practical resources, David Fulton,London

Bullock, C. (2005) Enhancing the understanding of relationships and sexualityof a fourteen year old boy with autism, Good Autism Practice Journal,6 (2)pp.39–43

Henault, I. (2005) Asperger’s syndrome and sexuality,Jessica Kingsley,London

Lawson, W. (2005) Sex, sexuality and the autism spectrum, Jessica Kingsley, London

Slater-Walker, C. and Slater-Walker, G. (2003) An Asperger marriage, Jessica Kingsley,London

Smith, C. (2004) Writing social stories, Speechmark,Bicester

Understanding behaviour

Clements, J. and Zarkowska, E. (2000) Behavioural concerns and autistic spectrum disorders: explorations and strategies for change, Jessica Kingsley,London

Smith Myles, B. and Southwick, J. (1999) Asperger syndrome and difficult moments,Autism Asperger Publishing Co.,Kansas

Whitaker, P. (2001) Challenging behaviour and autism: making sense –making progress: a guide to preventing and managing challenging behaviour for parents and teacher, National Autistic Society,London

Useful video

‘In OTHER words’ video (augmentative communication for children with autism and learning difficulties) 22 minutes, from: Dept. of Childcare and Special Education,University of Leiden, PO Box 9555, 2300 RB Leiden, Netherlands