Books & Videos
These books are recommended reading, however AMI does not currently have a lending library. We recommend checking your local library to borrow these books.
General Books on Asperger Syndrome
Anxiety
Books About Children and Youth
Books About Adults
Education
Employment
Parenting
Relationships
Social Skills
Books for Children to Read
Books for Teens to Read
Personal Stories/Biographies
Fiction
Videos
General Books on Asperger Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome In the Family by Liane Holliday Willey
Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood
Children, Youth and Adults with Asperger Syndrome by Kevin Stoddart
The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome by Tony Attwood
Genius Genes: How Asperger Talents Changed the World by Michael Fitzgerald and Brendan O’Brien
The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome by Patricia Romanowski Bashe and Brenda Kirby
This is Apserger Syndrome by Elisa Gagno, Brenda Smith Myles and Sachi Tahara
Anxiety
Helping Your Anxious Child by Ronald Rapee and Susan Spence
Books About Children and Youth
Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome by Jed Baker
Books about Adults
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Asperger Syndrome by Valerie Gaus
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon
Education
50 Ways to Support Your Child’s Special Education by Terri Mauro
The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Rules for Understanding the Unstated Rules in Social Situations by Brenda Smith Myles
Simple Strategies that Work!: Helpful Hints for All Educators of Students with Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism and Related Disabilities by Brenda Smith Myles
Employment
30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee by Denise Bissonnette
Asperger Syndrome Employement Workbook by Roger Meyer
Asperger’s on the Job: Must-have Advice for People with Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism, and their Employers, Educators, and Advocates by Rudy Simone and Temple Grandin
Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability by Yvona Fast
How to Find Work that Works for People with Asperger Syndrome by Gail Hawkins
Parenting
More than a Mom by Amy Baskin and Heather Fawcett
No More Meltdowns by Jed Baker
The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz and Lucy Miller
The Virtues Guide by Linda Popov
Relationships
Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships by Ashley Stanford
The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who has Asperger Syndrome by Maxine Aston
Social Skills
The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Rules for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations by Brenda Smith Myles
Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders by Jeanette McAfee
A Quest for Social Skills for Students with Autism or Asperger’s by JoEllen Cumpta and Susan Fell
Quirky, Yes — Hopeless, No: Practical Tips to Help Your Child with Asperger’s Syndrome be more Socially Accepted by Cynthia La Brie Norall
The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching Communication, Play and Emotion by Jed Baker
The Social Skills Picture Book: For High School and Beyond by Jed Baker
Teach Me Language by Sabrina Freeman and Lorelei Dake
Books for Children to Read
All Cats have Asperger Syndrome by Kathy Hoopmann
All Dogs have ADHD by Kathy Hoopmann
Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome by Jude Welton
Different Like Me by Jennifer Elder
The Autism Acceptance Book by Ellen Sabin
Books for Teens to Read
Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence by Liane Holliday Willey
Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome by Luke Jackson
Good to Go A Practical Guide to Adulthood by Sharon Mckay and Kim Zarzour
How Rude!: The Teenagers Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior and Not Grossing People Out by Alex Packer
The Reinvention of Edison Thomas by Jacqueline Houtman
Trueman Bradley Aspie Detective by Alexei Maxim Russell
Personal Stories/Biographies
Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian by John Elder Robison
Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Stephen Shore
Born on a Blue Day by Daniel Tammet
Embracing the Wide Sky by Daniel Tammet
Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s by John Elder Robison
Pretending to be Normal by Liane Holliday Willey
Fiction
House Rules by Jodi Picoult
The Reinvention of Edison Thomas by Jacqueline Houtman
Trueman Bradley Aspie Detective by Alexei Maxim Russell
Videos
Intricate Minds: Understanding Classmates with Asperger Syndrome
Intricate Minds II: Understanding Elementary School Classmates with Asperger Syndrome
Intricate Minds III: Understanding Elementary School Classes Who Think Differently
What is Asperger Syndrome Video
