Resources
Books
Recommended Reading List on Asperger’s/High Functioning Autism for Clients, Family Members, and Professionals
General
Aston, M. (2003). Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Aston, M. (2004). The Other Half of Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide to an Intimate Relationship with a Partner Who Has Asperger Syndrome. London: National Autistic Society.
Attwood, T. (2007). The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Gaus, V. (2007). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome. New York: The Guilford Press.
Gaus V. (2011). Living Well on the Spectrum: How to Use Your Strengths to Meet the Challenges of Asperger Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism. New York: The Guilford Press.
Grandin, T. & Duffy, K. (2004). Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism. Shawnee Mission: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
Grandin T. & Baron, S. (2005). The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries through the Unique Perspective of Autism. Arlington: Future Horizons Inc.
Henault, I. (2006). Asperger’s Syndrome and Sexuality from Adolescence through Adulthood. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Shore, S. (Ed). (2004). Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum. Shawnee Mission: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
Winner, P. & Crooke, P. (2011). Social Thinking At Work: Why Should I Care? San Jose: Think Social Publishing Inc.
For adolescents on the Spectrum and/or their care takers and professionals
Baker, J. (2005). Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for those with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Arlington: Future Horizons Inc.
Buron, K. D. (2007). A 5 is Against the Law: Social Boundaries Straight Up! An Honest Guide for Teens and Young Adults. Shawnee Mission: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
Buron, K. D. & Curtis, M. (2004). The Incredible 5-Point Scale; Assisting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling Their Emotional Responses. Shawnee Mission: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
Jackson, L. (2002). Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Winner, M. G. (2007). Thinking About You Thinking About Me: Teaching Perspective Taking and Social Thinking to Persons with Social Cognitive Learning Challenges – 2nd Edition. San Jose: Think Social Publishing, Inc.
Winner, M. G. (2005). Worksheets for Teaching Social Thinking and Related Skills: Breaking Down Concepts for Teaching Students with High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. San Jose: Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP.
Books for the general population that teach specific conversation and social skills
Criswell, P. K. (2011). A Smart Girl’s Guide to Knowing What to Say: Finding the Words to Fit Any Situation. American Girl Publishing.
Finch, D. (2012). The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man’s Quest to Be a Better Husband. New York: Scriber.
Gabor, D. (2001) How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends, Revised and Updated. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Grandin, T. (1995). Thinking in Pictures and Other Reports from My Life with Autism. New York: Vintage Books.
Green, F. (2010). The Flirting Bible: Your Ultimate Photo Guide to Reading Body Language, Getting Noticed, and Meeting More People That You Thought Possible. Beverly: Fair Winds Press.
Lowndes, L (2003). How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships. McGraw-Hill Companies.
Girls/Women
Attwood T. et al (2006). Asperger’s and Girls. Arlington: Future Horizons Inc. Willey, L.H. (2012).
Willey, L.H. (2012). Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life. London: Jessica Kingsley Publications Ltd.
First person narratives
Robinson, J.E. (2011). Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian with Practical Advice for Aspergians, Misfits, Families, and Teachers. New York: Random House Inc.
Willey, L. H. (1999). Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger Syndrome. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Willey, L.H. (2001). Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd.