If you want to peruse a book on the topic of autism, or find a suitable book for a sibling or the child on the Autism Spectrum you will find it at this shop. You can also discover new software products, explore videos enjoyed by children with autism or get feedback on the edible products tested. There are videos for adults to watch that have an autism theme.

Everything I have reviewed we have utilized in our home at one time or another. When applicable I have included the child's impression of the toys, music, videos, software, books and food items.

Books - This listing includes those from parents, professionals and adults living with autism. There is another section of books selected for children - both those on the spectrum and their siblings. These books are also perfect for family members, teachers, aides and therapists any time of the year.

Books as holiday gifts for relatives

Encouraging Books for Caregivers and their Families

Hidden Curriculum One-A-Day-Calendar

Recipe Handbook of easy to use activities to teach autistic children

Activity Book for teaching autistic children

Prepare for school with this book, video and software three product reviews

A Is for Autism, F Is for Friend

Autism And Me - Book/DVD

Basic Skills Checklists

Mother Warriors

Strategies at Hand

Inclusion Book - It's Time

Books for kids on the Autism Spectrum - five books are explored

Workbooks to help autism and asperger families

Books on Feelings for kids with autism

The PDR Guide to Prescription Drugs

Strange Son

My Goldfish ate my cat!

Written by adults on the Spectrum - These are from Temple Grandin and Donna Williams.

Kids and Sibling Books - these include Ian’s Walk, Views from our shoes, What’s wrong with Timmy, Child of Mine and All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome.

More autism books for siblings and kids on the spectrum - these are good to teach a child that they are on the Autism Spectrum, when the time is right.

Everything you need to know when a brother or sister is autistic

Science books for children

Medical Books

Puberty and Hygiene book - this is a must read for parents and tweens to prepare for this stage of life. While at it, this Shower poster is ideal for higher functioning kids wanting to know all the steps to take to complete this task.

Personal Hygiene? What's that got to do with me?

Caring for myself

Books written by parents

Autism, Now What?for newly diagnosed families
The Child with Autism At Home nice booklet with tips on various topics.
Making Peace with Autism a family story.
Realizing the College Dream
Parenting your complex child
A Stranger Among Us - this is on hiring in home support
Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
Take Him Home and Love Him

Books by professionals

Behavior Intervention
The Autism Encyclopedia
Family manual on Schizophrenia
Incorporating social skills in the classroom
Books if you suspect autism - Does My child have autism?, Could it be autism?

Animal books for kids

Autism Booklets - this is a listing of twelve of them that I have with links.


Books for Fathers – these are memoirs by other experienced Dads sharing their life experiences and challenges faced.

Lauging and Loving with Autism

A Father’s Memoir


Books on diet issues and feeding

How to get your kid to eat…but not too much

Wheat-Free,Worry Free

Just Take A Bite

Children and Youth Assisted by Medical Technology in Educational Settings

A Visual Recipe Cookbook for Non-Readers

Improving Speech and Eating Skills

Fun things for Kids = TOYS

Toys - These are perfect for birthdays, graduation, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas and to utilize over spring and summer breaks.

Stocking Stuffers

Toy ideas for those with autism this includes sand and water table, dominoes, pegboards, games and lego toys.

Matching and Sorting Toys

LeapFrog Toys Suitable for the Nonverbal Autistic Child

Holiday shopping ideas

Animal Arby Dog This is a great cuddly animal that works for kids that like deep pressure and/or to sit and relax on a stuffed animal while reading a book or even to take a nap on.

Crayola Folding Table Top Art Easel for the budding artist in the family. A good fine motor activity to practice on.

Intex Jumpolene - this can be used indoors or out as a ballpit or a jumping toy for a few kids to utilize in a fun setting. This can be used for sensory issues and as a therapy tool.

Leap Frog Products - This is a refrigerator magnet set and the writing desk.

Jenga a fun solo game for kids who are higher functioning.

Gift Ideas for the Autistic Child - this includes Thomas and Friends wipe off activity book, pragmatic fun deck cards and socially speaking board game.

Flaghouse Products for the Autistic Child

Nintendo Wii

Food Items

Edible Products - This includes special items found at Whole Foods Markets and those ordered online through various retailers that sell gluten free and gluten-free, casein free items. This includes chocolate bars, bread, waffles, pretzels and macaroni and cheese.

Easter Treats


Wellness Products - This includes products to benefit kids, safety items and supplements.

Melatonin this is a chewable product that helps kids go to sleep.

Naturade Total Soy Drink

Benadryl Dye-Free a safe product to take for the kid with allergies that tastes good.

weighted quiet quilt good for taking naps and using for deep pressure activities.

Tub Safety Handle

Britax Husky a great seat that covers a wide age and weight range.

No rinse shampoo

Essential Oil Patches for Coughs and Colds

Videos and DVDs some of these are specifically geared to teach kids skills who are on the spectrum. There is a sampling of what my two children on the spectrum have enjoyed over the years, plus some adult movies touching on the topic of raising a child on the Spectrum.

Kids videos

Dinosaur Movies

Calm Baby movie review for babies, toddlers and those who like visual effects and lullabies.

Sensory Integration Therapy Strategies

OT for Children with Autism

Expresing Yourself

Adult movies about autism


Music and Software - this covers products for the computer and those that are utilized by kids, plus music related items.


Magazines - This includes those specifically for children and others that are on the topic of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Zoobooks

Publications




Educational Autism Tips for Families 71 page resourceful ebook for families entering the school system with a recent autism diagnosis. Find out what issues take place over the course of a school day and meet these challenges head on.