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World Autism Month

April is World Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month

In 1970 the Autism Society launched its first effort to promote autism awareness across the United States. Over the decades since, as acknowledgement and support have increased, and the campaign has expanded globally. April 2 is widely recognized as World Autism Awareness/Acceptance Day and various institutions and organizations embrace the entire month of April as a time to draw society's attention to this important issue.

Autism acceptance image is from the Bristol Autism Support organization website.

Books on Autism

Featured Books

Sample Books on Autism from A&M-SA's Library

Note: List includes ebooks and print books.

Autism Spectrum Disorders by Eric Hollander (Editor); Randi Hagerman (Editor); Deborah Fein (Editor)
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 1615370528
Publication Date: 2018-04-30
Autism Spectrum Disorders reflects the changes made in the DSM-5 and offers "clinicians and families a succinct, definitive, and up-to-date guide to current research in the field and its impact on assessment and treatment."
Autism Spectrum Disorder by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (Editor)
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 9781610024716
Publication Date: 2020
"Over the last 15 years abundant progress has been made in the awareness of, and research about, autism spectrum disorder (ASD). New information has come to light on the identification of ASD, the importance of early intervention, and disparities in treatment of children with ASD. ...This custom collection consists of important studies, expert recommendations, and practice pathways that inform pediatricians on practical ways to improve the lives of children with ASD and their families."
Autism and Enablement by Matt Bushell; Ute Vann; Sandra Gasson
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 9781785920875
Publication Date: 2017-11-21
"Adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) or a suspected diagnosis often have hidden needs that go unmet by public services. This book describes and analyses the Kent ASC enablement approach, a short-term intervention led by occupational therapy to promote people with ASC becoming more self-aware and self-sufficient outside of public services."
Autism and Solution-Focused Practice by Els Mattelin; Hannelore Volckaert; Elaine Cook (Editor)
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 9781784506445
Publication Date: 2017-06-21
"... Solution-focused practice is founded on a firm belief that the full potential of every human being can be realized. This concise, pragmatic guide explains how the practice can be effectively adapted to help clients on the autism spectrum find solutions to their problems, by addressing autism not as a disability but as a different way of thinking."
Understanding and Evaluating Autism Theory by Nick Chown
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 9781784503062
Publication Date: 2016-10-21
"Addressing the full spectrum of theoretical output associated with autism and Asperger syndrome, this is the complete guide to autism theory - spanning from mainstream and alternative, through to non-autism specific theories that might be applied to autism."
Applied Behavior Analysis, 3rd Edition by John Cooper; Timothy Heron; William Heward
Call Number: Main Collection: BF199 .C65 2020
ISBN: 9780134752556
Publication Date: 2019-07-25
"This text provides an accurate, comprehensive, and contemporary description of applied behavior analysis in order to help readers acquire fundamental knowledge and skills."
Re-Thinking Autism by Katherine Runswick-Cole; Rebecca Mallet; Sami Timimi
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 9781849055819
Publication Date: 2016-05-05
"Challenging existing approaches to autism that limit, and sometimes damage, the individuals who attract and receive the label, this book questions the lazy prejudices and assumptions that can surround autism as a diagnosis in the 21st Century."

Journals on Autism

Featured Journals

Journals of Interest

Autism Research
Journal is "co-owned and supported by The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR), a scientific and professional organization devoted to advancing knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)."
American Journal on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
"Focuses on topics related to intellectual disability and related developmental disabilities, including studies of new teaching approaches, program developments, public policy issues, etc."
Autism & Developmental Language Impairments (ADLI)
"ADLI is peer-reviewed, open access journal, which focusses on helping shape research in the growing field of developmental communication disorders."
Exceptional Children (EC)
EC "publishes research, research reviews, methodological reviews of literature, data-based position papers, and policy analyses on the education and development of children and youth with exceptionalities. EC, published quarterly, is an official journal of the Council for Exceptional Children."
Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders (RASD)
RASD "publishes high quality empirical articles and reviews that contribute to a better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) at all levels of description; genetic, neurobiological, cognitive, and behavioral."

Films About Autism

Films

Streaming Video About Autism

Note: The following titles are available through A&M-SA Library's various streaming video platforms

Film Projector Movie image by Gerd Altman is licensed under Pixabay license terms

Autism in America
"This film is a genuine and straightforward look into the autism spectrum disorder as told by the families and individuals living with autism daily...
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Autistic behaviors such as difficulty communicating, outbursts, etc. are examined in the film, as are the financial and emotional effects on parents. The film looks at young years, discipline, transition into high school and college, employment possibilities, and marriage for people with autism."
The United States of Autism
"The United States of Autism weaves the tale of a broad spectrum of American life in all its faiths, disparities, colors, and cultures - and the story of one man's 40-day, 11,000 mile journey across America to find answers for his family and son."
Autism: Insight from Inside
"Temple Grandin, Jonathan Chase, and Stephen Shore explore how Autism affects their lives, the benefits and drawbacks to being diagnosed, and how society can help those afflicted lead more fulfilling and productive lives."
Louis Theroux: Extreme Love for Autism
"Louis Theroux visits one of the best schools in America for autism. He meets the students and their families to get a glimpse of what life is like for them and to experience the pleasures and the strains of one of the most extraordinary kinds of relationship."
Love, Hope, and Autism
"This program takes viewers behind the startling statistics on the rise of autism in North America, and deep into the heart and history of a family raising a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)...
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This film exposes the powerful effects of ASD on a family, from the strain on the marriage to the inevitable shift in family dynamics."
A Mother's Courage: Talking Back to Autism
"Narrated by Oscar winner Kate Winslet and directed by Oscar nominee Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, this inspiring film follows one woman's quest to unlock her autistic son's mind."
TEDTalks: Ami Klin--A New Way to Diagnose Autism
"At TEDxPeachtree, award-winning autism spectrum disorder researcher Ami Klin describes an early detection method that uses eye-tracking technologies to gauge babies' social engagement skills and reliably measure their risk of developing autism."
Ocho Pasos Adelante: Early Diagnosis and Intervention for Children with Autism
"Ochos Pasos Adelante, or Eight Steps Forward, is a documentary about the impact that early detection and intervention makes on children with different levels of autism spectrum disorder (ADS)...
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The film explores the work of PANAACEA—an Argentinian interdisciplinary team devoted to child and adolescent neurodevelopment. "

Featured Websites

Websites of Notable Autism Organizations

Autism Speaks
This organization is "dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families."
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They do this through research, advocacy, service, and support.
Autism Society
This organization is focused on providing news and information related to autism and promotes advocacy through local affiliate chapters. It also developed and maintains a database of credible autism related resources.
Autism Research Institute (ARI)
The ARI "is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization focused on conducting and sponsoring research aimed at improving the quality of life for today’s generation of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders."
American Academy of Pediatrics - Autism
Collection of news, journal articles, and resources related to autism in children.
Harvard Health Publishing--Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Online publication affiliated with Harvard Medical School that publishes informative, explanatory articles on common health-related conditions.
Autism Science Foundation (ASF)
The ASF's "mission is to support autism research by providing funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and disseminating autism research."