Autism and Asperger's
Raising a child with autism or Asperger's syndrome presents special challenges. The Family Resource Center can help.
We recommend the following websites for more information about these conditions:
St. Louis Children's Hospital's info on Autism
The FRC also has several books on Autism and Asperger's available for checkout. Below are some of the most popular titles.
For adults:
Autism's false prophets / Paul Offit, 2008
Quirky, yes; hopeless, no: practical tips to help your child with Asperger's syndrome to be more socially accepted / Cynthia LaBrie Norall, 2009
School success for kids with Asperger's / Stephen M. Silverman, PhD and Rich Weinfeld, 2007
The complete guide to Asperger's syndrome / Tony Attwood, 2007
Can't eat, won't eat: dietary difficulties and autistic spectrum disorders / Brenda Legge, 2002
The social skills picture book: teaching play, emotion and communication to children with autism / Jen Baker, PhD, 2001
For children:
Taking autism to school / Andreanna Edwards, 2001
All cats have Asperger syndrome / Kathy Hoopmann, 2006
The autism acceptance book: being a friend to someone with autism / Ellen Sabin, 2006
You are also welcome to search our catalog for other titles.
Need more information? Call us at 314.454.2350, or make a request.
