Together we can solve the puzzle
Top
Return to SCAS Home
 
Section 1
What is autism?
Is there more than one type of autism?
What causes autism?
How is autism diagnosed?
Screening tools.
What are the symptoms of autism?
Areas most frequently affected by autism.
Is there a cure for autism?
The most effective approaches to treating autism?
Traits commonly seen in autism.
Section 2
Glossary of Terms
Section 3
General Interest Reading Material
Books for Children
Therapies and Treatments
Section 4
Primary Resources
Other Resources
Section 5
Possibilities and Prognosis
Section 6
Treatment Options
Evaluating Treatments
Section 7
Transition
Know Your Rights as a Parent
Section 8
Services provided by the Autism Division
Training provided by the Autism Division

Suggested Reading Material

General Interest

*Donated to each SC county public library. **Donated to each SC county public library branch.
Donated Book Author(s)
* 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders E. Notbohm & V. Zysk
  A Parent’s Guide to Autism Charles Hart
  A Parent’s Introduction to Behavior Modification Jim Wilson
* A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism Beth Fouse & Maria Wheeler
  Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moment Brenda Smith Myles & Jack Southwick
  Autism and Asperger Syndrome Uta Frith
  Autism-Asperger’s & Sexuality Jerry & Mary Newport
* Autism Spectrum DisordersMitzi Waltz
* Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z Barbara Doyle & Emily Doyle Iland
  Autism Treatment Guide Elizabeth Gerlach
  Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism Catherine Maurice
  Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD William Shaw
** Children with Autism: A Parent’s Guide Michael D. Powers
  Circle of Friends Robert Perske
  Communication-Based Intervention for Problem Behavior: A User’s Guide for Producing Positive Change Edward G. Carr & others
  Creating a “Win-Win IEP” for Children with Autism Beth Fouse
  Exiting Nirvana: A Daughter’s Life with Autism Clara Claiborne Park
  Keys To Parenting the Child with Autism M.T. Brill
  Laughing and Loving with Autism R. Wayne Gilpin
* Laying Community Foundations for Your Child with a Disability Linda J. Stengle
  Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family’s Triumph Over Autism Catherine Maurice
  Life Beyond the Classroom Paul Wehman
* Living with Autism: The Parents’ Stories Kathleen Dillon
  Parent Survival Manual Eric Schopler
  Positive Behavioral Support: Including People with Difficult Behavior in the Community Lynn Kern Koegel & others
  Preschool Issues in Autism Eric Schopler
  Sex Education for Parents of Children with Autism Mark Steege & Shannon Peck
  Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families Sandra Harris
  Social Stories: Teaching Social Skills Carol Gray
  Special Diets for Special Kids Lisa Lewis
* Taking Autism to School Andreanna Edwards
  Teach Me Language: A Language Manual for Children with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and Related Developmental Disorders S. Freeman & S. Davis
  Teaching Children with Autism Robert L. & Lynn Kern Koegel
  Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies to Enhance Communication and Socialization Kathleen Ann Quill
* Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew Ellen Notbohm
* The Complete IEP Guide Lawrence M. Siegel
  The Law and Special Education - 2nd Edition Mitchell L. Yell
  Thinking in Pictures Temple Grandin
* Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders Maria Wheeler
  Visual Strategies for Improving Communication: Practical Supports for School and Home Linda A. Hodgdon
  Wrightslaw: Special Education Law Peter W.D. Wright & Pamela Darr Wright
  You’re Going to Love this Kid! Paula Kluth
Download the complete version of the SCAS Information and Referral Packet PDF
These files are in Adobe Acrobat format. If you don’t have the Acrobat Reader you can download it free. Click here.

South Carolina Autism Society

Main Office:
806 12th Street
West Columbia, SC 29169-6142
Office: (803)750-6988    
Toll Free: (800)438-4790    
Fax: (803)750-8121
Horry County Office:
P. O. Box 30425
3254 Holmestown Road, #1
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-0008
Office: (843)650-0129
Fax: (843)650-0129
Greenville/Spartanburg Area Office:
P.O. Box 160909
Boiling Springs SC 29316-0016
Office: (864)473-7023
Fax: (864)473-0288