The sheer number and diversity of books about autism may seem daunting. That’s why I’m putting together a series of articles to provide parents with guidance about trustworthy sources of information to help you feel more knowledgeable and confident about the future.

Travis Thompson’s Making Sense of Autism is published by Paul Brookes Publishers. Dr. Thompson is an eminent scientist with expertise in many types of disabilities. He writes with a very relatable and understandable style and provides a solid introduction to helping a child with ASD. His book provides an excellent introduction to autism spectrum disorders and early intervention approaches. The chapters covering associated disabilities and medications often used with children with autism provide useful information about advanced topics that families are not likely to find in other basic books on autism.

Susan Senator’s The Autism Mom’s Survival Guide (for Dad’s too): Creating a Balanced and Happy Life while Raising a Child with Autism is published by Trumpeter Press. Senator is the mother of a son with autism and two other children. Her book focuses on how to think about the family’s future. It also provides strategies for balancing multiple life roles and demands and maintaining a loving and intact family while managing the many unique tasks of raising a child with autism.

Glen Latham’s The Power of Positive Parenting: A Wonderful Way to Raise Children is published by P & T Ink Publishers. It turns out that I can’t write a “best books” list for parents without including this amazing text on how to be a loving and effective parent. The other books in this list are all specifically targeted to families of children with autism while this book is about parenting any child and strengthening your family. This positive parenting approach has become the core for virtually every evidence-based parenting intervention available today.

I hope you enjoy these books and find them useful. The next edition of this series will focus on recommendations for books on early intensive behavioral intervention.

Questions? Contact Linda A. LeBlanc, Ph.D., Director of Research and Clinical Services, Trumpet Behavioral Health

Though we only got a chance to talk for a short while, it was easy to see that her work is filled with a passion for helping other parents, their children and their therapists and teachers, too! Yes, Shannon’s store offers tools, projects and games based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior (VB). The store also carries or offers toys, gifts, books, puzzles, games, items for personal hygiene, fine motor development, safety and so much more.

While anytime is a great time to support a local retailer, given that it’s the holiday season, this week is especially a great time to shop the Autism Community Store.

Santa Visits Denver Autism Community Store

Santa is on hand today, Dec. 19, until noon for photos. Bring by your children by to take a picture with Santa in an environment that’s less stressful for both parents and their kiddos!

More Holiday Fun in Denver for Children with Autism and Developmental Delays

On Thursday, Dec. 22 from 10am – 10:45am, Gwen Bonilla will be on hand for a special, free Multisensory Storytelling session.  Join in the fun as children and parents share in great sensory experiences. Learn how storytelling can open up a world of development for children with developmental disabilities and those with sensory processing challenges.

Learn more about the Denver Autism Community Store

7800 E. Iliff Ave., Suite J
Denver, CO 80231
303-309-3647
www.AutismCommunityStore.com

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