Suggested Books and Articles

Treatment, Educational and Family Topics

Applying Science to Education

Excellence in Special Education

Autism through the lifespan – The Eden Model. Holmes, David L. (1997). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Behavioral intervention for young children with autism: A manual for parents and professionals. Maurice, Green and Luce (eds.), published by Pro-Ed. 1996

Behind the schoolhouse door: Eight skills every teacher should have. Latham, Glenn. Logan, Utah: P&T Ink . 1988

Decreasing behaviors of persons with severe retardation and autism. Dr. Richard M. Foxx, Press 1982
To order, contact: Research Press, Department 21W, PO Box 9177, Champaign, IL 61826, phone - (217) 352-3273 or (800) 519-2707

The Demon- haunted world: Science As a candle in the dark Carl Sagan, Ballantine Books. 1997

Increasing behaviors of persons with severe retardation and autism. Dr. Richard M. Foxx, Research Press. 1982
To order, contact: Research Press, Department 21W, PO Box 9177, Champaign, IL 61826, phone - (217) 352-3273 or (800) 519-2707

Let me hear your voice. A family's triumph over autism. Maurice, Catherine (1993). New York: Knopf.

Making a difference: Behavioral intervention for autism. Maurice, Green, Foxx (eds.), Pro-Ed. 2001

Parent's education as autism therapists: Applied behaviour analysis in context. Keenan, M., Kerr, K.P., & Dillenburger, K. (2000). London: Jessican Kingsley Publishers.

Preschool education programs for children with autism. Harris, S. L. & Handleman, J. S. (1994). Austin, TX: Pro-ed.

Report of the Recommendations of the Clinical Practice Guideline - Autism/Pervasive Development Disorders: Evaluation, Assessment, and Intervention for Young Children (Age 0-3 Years)
Call the NY State Department of Health, Early Intervention Program at 518-439-7266 or www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/eip/autism/index

Right from the start - Behavioral intervention for young children with autism. A guide for parents and professionals. Harris, Sandra L. & Weiss, Mary Jane (1998). Bethesda, Md.: Woodbine House.

Teaching developmentally disabled Children: The Me Book.
Lovaas, O. Ivar (1981). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Teaching language to children with autism or other developmental disabilities. Sundberg, Mark L., & Partington, James W., Behavior Analysts, Inc. 1998
To order contact: Behavior Analysts, Inc. Book Order Department, 3329 Vincent Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 phone - 925-210-9370 Ex. 100

Research Literature

What’s New in Research – Treating and Addressing Stereotypy

Sallows, G. O., & Graupner, T. D. (2005). Intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism: Four-year outcome and predictors. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 110, 417-438.

Applied behavior analysis. Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. & Heward, W. (1989). Columbus, OH: Merrill.