Cognitive-Behavioral lnterventions in Educational
    Settings:  A Handbook for Practice
    By Rosemary B. Mennuti, Arthur Freeman, Ray W. Christner
    ISBN 0-415-95039- 2

    See Chapter 14 - Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for
    Autism Spectrum Disorders, pgs. 255-269.

    "It has been shown that children with high functioning autism
    (HFA) experience clinically significant levels of anxiety more
    frequently than typically developing children. Prevalence rates
    of anxiety disorders in children with HFA range from 47 to
    84.1%, whereas prevalence rates in typically developing
    children range from 1.5 to 13%. Difficulties related to anxiety
    in children with HFA can impair academic and social
    functioning in children and cause significant distress for
    families."

    Preview the book at http://books.google.com/ books?id=
    PHSpLm0hvdIC&lpg=PP1&dq=CBT%20and%
    20HFA&pg=PR15#v=onepage&q&f=false


    The Arlington Public Schools Parent Resource Center
    in Clarendon has these books on Aspergers in
    Adolescents and Young Adults available for checking
    out:

    Life and Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults,
    by Zozia Zaks.

    Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence  Practical
    Solutions for School Success, by Brenda Smith Myles
    and Diane Adreun.

    Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, A Parent’s Guide
    to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs
    of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders,
    by Chantal Sicile-Kira.

    Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Aspergers
    Syndrome, A Parent’s Guide to Student Success,
    by Ann Palmer.

    Taking Care of Myself, A Healthy Hygiene, Puberty and
    Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism,
    by Mary Wrobel.

    Preparing for Life, The Complete Guide for
    Transitioning to Adulthood for those with Autism and
    Asperger’s Syndrome, by Dr. Jed Baker.

    Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD,
    Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program
    for the 4A Disorders. by Kenneth A. Bock.  Dr. Bock is
    Board Certified in Family Medicine and is a certified clinical
    nutrition specialist.

    Negotiating The Special Education Maze!
    by Winifred Anderson, Stephen Chitwood  Deidre Hayden,

    For more than 25 years, this classic guide has taken parents,
    guardians, educational advocates, and special educators
    step-by-step through the special education process. Now
    revised and updated, reflecting the latest changes to the
    special education laws, NEGOTIATING THE SPECIAL
    EDUCATION MAZE continues to provide thorough, time-
    tested advice based on the authors’ years of experience
    helping parents advocate for their child.

    The book covers all the crucial components parents and
    advocates need to consider from anticipating a child is not
    succeeding in a program or school to seeking an evaluation;
    from planning an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or
    Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), to understanding
    classroom placement options and monitoring progress.

    Key topics include:

    * Eligibility for services
    * Understanding the IEP process
    * How to write effective goals
    * Tips on participating in IEP meetings
    * Making sure IEPs are carried out and effective

    The new fourth edition provides expanded information
    on:

    * Transitioning from high school to adult life
    1. Employment
    2. Independent living
    3. Self-advocacy
    4. Continuing education
    * Required statewide assessments for all students
    * Problem solving disagreements between families and
    schools
    * Due process and other legal recourses

    Invaluable forms and charts help parents plan their IEP
    strategy, keep records and key contacts, log conversations
    and correspondence with important players, and track
    progress. This guide is one of the best tools available for
    understanding how to navigate the special education maze!

    For more information or to order the book go to:
    www.woodbinehouse.com/printer_friendly .asp?product_
    id=978-1-890627-46-1

    Other books from the Woodbinehouse, www.woodbinehouse.
    com

    The Best Worst Brother, Written by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
    Illustrated by Charlotte Fremaux          
    The Child Who Never Grew, by Pearl S. Buck
    Foreword by James A. Michener
    Children with Traumatic Brain Injury A Parents' Guide, Edited
    by Lisa Schoenbrodt, CCC-SLP         
    The Early Intervention Dictionary, A Multidisciplinary Guide to
    Terminology, Third Edition Written by Jeanine G. Coleman,
    M.Ed.       
    Incentives for Change  Motivating People with Autism
    Spectrum Disorders to Learn and Gain Independence, by
    Lara Delmolino,
    Ph.D. & Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D.
    Meaningful Exchanges for People with Autism, An
    Introduction to Augmentative & Alternative Communication by
    Joanne M. Cafiero, Ph.D.      
    Playing by the Rules, A Story about Autism
    Written by Dena Fox Luchsinger, Illustrated by Julie Olson       
    Uncommon Fathers, Reflections on Raising a Child with a
    Disability
    Edited by Donald J. Meyer       
    The Year My Son and I Were Born, A Story of Down
    Syndrome, Motherhood, and Self-Discovery,
    by Kathryn Lynard Soper / Published by Globe Pequot

    The Voices of Autism
    A look at some recent books about autism and the people
    who write them
    By Suzanne Crowley -- School Library Journal, 8/1/2009
    www.schoolli braryjournal. com/article/ CA6673568. html?
    industryid= 47087


    Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic has a grant from the
    US Dept. of Education to provide FREE membership
    access, through 1/25/10, to the entire library of books at
    RFB&D.  This is for the downloadable books only, not the
    CDs.  To join, you must have a qualified disability and a
    qualified professional to sign the application form.  This is an
    excellent opportunity to try this out for students.  RFB&D has
    both textbooks and regular books.
    www.rfbd.org/ promotions.htm

    The Hank Zipzer Series, by Henry Winkler
    ABOUT THE SERIES
    Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, this
    winning series about the world's greatest underachiever is
    funny, touching, and deals with learning differences in a
    gentle and humorous manner.

    Quirky, Yes – Hopeless, No: Practical Tips to Help Your
    Child with Asperger’s Syndrome Be More Socially
    Accepted
    By Cynthia La Brei Norall, Ph. D and Beth Wagner Brust

    Reading Rockets e-newsletter. It seems a good reference,
    as it claims, for "literacy resources, research, and news for
    educators and parents." Check out the website at www.
    readingrockets.org

    Why Does Izzy Cover Her Ears?: Dealing With Sensory
    Overload
    by Jennifer Veenendall

    An inside look on dealing with sensory overload in the first
    grade from the student's perspective to share with others to
    gain better understanding of the differences among children.  

    Check out VDOE's link on accessible instructional
    materials.  Under IDEA all states are required to adopt and
    use the National Instructional Materials Accessibility
    Standard (NIMAS) when producing accessible instructional
    materials for students who are blind or who have other print
    disabilities.  NIMAS is a technical standard used by
    publishers to produce source files that may be used to
    develop alternate formats for instructional use.

    www.doe.virginia.
    gov/special_ed/iep_instruct_svcs/accessible_
    materials/index.shtml


    IEP Checklist App iPhone Release, www.peatc.org

    Coming April 2, 2010, Dr. Bob's definitive guide, The Autism
    Book: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Early
    Detection, Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention. Available at
    www.Amazon.com

    Autism has become one of the most widespread childhood
    epidemics in recorded history. Except for some infectious
    disease epidemics of the past, no other serious condition
    has ever affected 1 in 100 children (1 in 58 boys). What
    makes it so devastating for parents is that autism seems to
    strike unexpectedly out of nowhere; a healthy and
    neurologically normal infant can suddenly regress into autism
    between age 1 and 2. Some toddlers don't regress; they
    simply stop progressing through normal social and language
    milestones. Some infants seem to be born with autism,
    displaying some characteristics right from the start that
    eventually lead to a diagnosis.

    We don't yet know what causes autism. There are many
    theories, yet with all the research currently underway we are
    still far from answering this question. We do, however, know a
    great deal about how to treat autism and how to help children
    recover. That is what The Autism Book is all about.

    If you are the parent of a child newly diagnosed with autism or
    have a child with borderline development whom you worry
    may be at risk for autism, I will show you how you can best
    help your child minimize future developmental challenges. If
    you are a new parent with a healthy baby, I will show you what
    factors may possibly increase a baby's risk of developing
    autism and how you can best minimize these risks.

    Early recognition and intervention are perhaps the most
    important aspects of successful autism treatment. Waiting
    until a child's minor developmental delays are diagnosed as
    autism before treatment is initiated does that child, and his
    family, a great disservice. In Chapter 1, I explain all the signs
    and symptoms of autism so you can make a diagnosis (or at
    least develop a suspicion) at the earliest possible age and
    early intervention can begin.

    There are many developmental and behavioral therapy
    approaches that have been proven effective in the majority of
    children with autism. These include speech and language
    therapy, occupational and sensory integration therapy,
    applied behavioral analysis therapy, social developmental
    therapy, and several others. I discuss these treatments in
    detail in Chapter 6 and show you how to access them so you
    can begin your child's recovery. I also discuss certain
    psychiatric and behavioral medications that have been shown
    to decrease some symptoms of autism and improve behavior
    and learning.

    There are also a number of medical, nutritional, and vitamin-
    based treatments that have been shown not only to improve
    symptoms, but to address some of the possible underlying
    medical and biological causes of autism. Together, these
    treatments are called the biomedical approach. Although the
    biomedical treatments may appear unproven or alternative,
    they are based on solid scientific principles, as I will
    demonstrate to you. Many of the treatment steps in the
    biomedical approach can be done without a doctor's
    prescription, and in Part IV, I show you how to start your child
    safely on these treatments with support from educated
    parents in your area. I will also explain how to find a
    biomedical doctor, or how to approach your own pediatrician
    or family doctor, so you can try some of the prescription
    treatments.

    Underlying all of these treatment options remains the
    question of causation. There are two main schools of thought:
    The most common theory within the mainstream medical
    community holds that autism is caused by a combination of
    genetic susceptibility and environmental toxic exposure. The
    biomedical community believes this as well, but we also
    suspect that there is more to the picture. We believe that
    there are a number of medical, nutritional, allergic, and
    infectious conditions that can also contribute to autism. In
    Chapter 5, I explain how you can have your child medically
    tested to look for the variety of possible causes.

    I have been learning about biomedical treatments for autism
    since 2000. I have helped over 500 families begin this
    approach and have personally witnessed fantastic results.
    But these ideas are not yet accepted by the general medical
    community as legitimate treatments for autism. There is
    already some good research that supports these biomedical
    protocols, but many more years of study need to be done
    before they become part of mainstream medicine and get
    taught in medical schools. The biomedical treatment
    approach does not help every child. In my experience, I have
    seen children recover to the point where they are virtually
    "normal." I have also seen children improve to the extent that
    most people do not notice anything is unusual about them;
    there might be some minor "quirks" still apparent to some
    observers. Some children who follow these treatments only
    show minor improvement. And I have had a few patients
    show no improvement at all. Every year we learn more and
    more about the biomedical approach. New treatments are
    discovered, current ones are refined, and older treatments
    are proven. Some treatment ideas don't pan out and are
    discarded.

    Because most biomedical treatments are not FDA approved
    for the treatment of autism, many parents would naturally
    worry about their safety. In my opinion, all of the treatment
    options that I discuss in this book that do not require a
    prescription are safe. They involve nutritional supplements,
    dietary changes, and natural treatments that anyone can do
    without a doctor's involvement. On the other hand, there are
    some prescription treatments in the protocol that do have an
    element of risk (just like all prescription treatments in any
    area of medicine). These can (and should) only be done
    under the careful guidance of a physician.

    Even though mainstream medicine does not endorse the
    biomedical approach, the powers that be have taken notice
    and expressed some interest. The American Academy of
    Pediatrics has met with the leaders of Defeat Autism Now
    organization, as well as other biomedical groups, to discuss
    the protocol. The AAP also sends representatives to
    biomedical conferences to listen to the information. As a long-
    time member of both the AAP and Defeat Autism Now, I
    hope to see this relationship blossom into a partnership
    someday soon.

    Because the biomedical approach targets treatable causes
    of autism, this raises the possibility of autism prevention. If we
    know (or suspect) what is causing autism, theoretically we
    should be able to lower the risk of autism by limiting and
    avoiding these causes. This is useful information for every
    new baby, and it is even more critical for any baby born with
    an older sibling with autism who already has the genetic
    cards stacked against him. In Chapter 14, I explain how you
    can limit these possible causative factors during pregnancy,
    infancy, and young childhood as best as you can and lower
    your childrens' risk of autism.

    Autism leaves families feeling isolated and overwhelmed.
    You can't do this alone. You must have support from other
    parents who are also going through this. My favorite parent
    support organization is TACA – Talk About Curing Autism –
    at www.TACAnow. org. Throughout this book I suggest
    specific areas in which your local TACA group can help you
    navigate through the various aspects of your child's treatment.
    Many parents have gone through what you are going through
    right now. They can help you get started. And you, in turn, can
    help parents in the future.

    I've seen this protocol work over and over again. In my 10
    years of treating autism as a pediatrician and biomedical
    practitioner, I've never personally seen any child harmed by
    these treatments. The clock is ticking on every child with
    autism. Children need these treatments now. Many years
    from now science will either validate or invalidate each of the
    treatment steps. In the meantime, you can rest assured that
    you've done everything you can to help your child recover. I
    wish you and your child all the best as you start on your
    journey.

    CONTENTS
    Introduction
    Part I – Diagnosing Autism
    1 – Symptoms and early detection
    2 – Pediatrician screening
    3 – Referral to specialists for full assessment and diagnosis
    Part II – Causes of Autism
    4 – What causes autism? Mainstream and biomedical
    theories
    5 – Testing to evaluate all possible causes Part III – Treating
    Autism
    6 – Behavioral, developmental, and educational therapies
    7 – Prescription medications for autistic symptoms
    8 – An overview of the biomedical approach
    9 – Diet changes
    10 – Vitamin and Nutritional Supplements
    11 – Treating yeast and bacterial infections
    12 – More advanced treatment options
    13 – Treating associated medical problems
    14 – Case studies
    15 – Putting it all together: Dr. Bob's ten-step program
    Part IV – Preventing autism
    16 – Prevention for your future children Conclusion: Recovery
    Resources Acknowledgments Index

    In Praise of The Autism Book

    "Autism has many facets, from behavioral to educational to
    medical, and parents working for the best possible future for
    their children need a lot of options. Dr. Sears covers the
    territory broadly, fairly, clearly, with suitable precautions, and
    in very useful detail."—Martha Herbert, MD, PhD, assistant
    professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and
    pediatric neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital

    "Dr. Sears has made another valuable addition to the Sears
    Parenting Library. The Autism Book is an easy-to-read,
    comprehensive, information- filled resource for parents of
    children with autism spectrum disorders."—Kenneth A. Bock,
    MD, author of Healing the New Childhood Epidemics:
    Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies.

    "Dr. Bob Sears has written a gem of a book geared toward
    parents, but extremely useful for professionals as well. In
    parent-friendly language, he provides a road map for parents
    of a child with autism, as well as those who may be
    questioning whether their child is developing typically. The
    biomedical chapters are incredibly informative, and, together
    with the educational- therapeutic intervention chapter, they
    lead you down a path of empowerment through knowledge.
    As a neurodevelopmental pediatrician, I know I will be
    referring to the biomedical section often and encouraging
    every one of my families with a child with an autism spectrum
    diagnosis to buy this book!"--Marilyn C. Agin, MD, FAAP,
    neurodevelopmental pediatrician and coauthor of The Late
    Talker .

    "The Autism Book by Dr. Robert Sears presents a clear,
    concise plan for the treatment of autism. Dr. Sears has
    covered a very complex topic and has done the ground work
    for concerned parents and practitioners. He thoroughly
    discusses a myriad of topics including the basics on
    vaccines, information on the diagnosis of autism, and
    therapies from routine medical and behavioral to the more
    complex biomedical. This is a must read for anyone
    interested in the care of the child in the autism spectrum."—
    Stephanie F. Cave, MD, author of What Your Doctor May Not
    Tell You About Children's Vaccinations .

    "Dr. Bob has done it again! The Autism Book is an important
    resource for both new and experienced parents of children
    with autism. Dr. Bob's balanced, integrative approach is a
    much needed fresh take on how we should confront the most
    troubling health epidemic of our times."—Lawrence D.
    Rosen, MD, FAAP, founder of The Whole Child Center,
    Oradell, NJ

    "This is a solid, accessible book by a wise pediatrician and
    teacher and, most important, a doctor who really practices
    the art of listening to his patients." Sidney M. Baker, MD, Co-
    author of Autism: Effective Biomedical Treatments, Co-
    founder of the Defeat Autism Now! Project and The Autism
    Research Institute, and founder of www.Autism360.org

    The 12 Childhood Vaccines
    Vaccine-preventable Diseases
    Boost Your Child's Immune System
    FAQs Parents Who Choose not to Vaccinate
    Current Outbreaks and Epidemics Vaccine Discussion
    Forum Read Dr. Bob's Online Interviews Updates &
    Corrections to The Vaccine Book Find a vaccine-friendly
    doctor near you

    Alternative Vaccine Schedule
    American Academy of Pediatrics 2007 Vaccine Schedule
    Vaccine News
    Vaccines and Autism
    Vaccines and their diseases

    Mind in the Making
    The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
    By Ellen Galinsky

    www.harpercollins.com/ books/Mind- Making-Ellen- Galinsky/
    isbn=9780061732 324

    “Ellen Galinsky—already the go-to person on interaction
    between families and the workplace—draws on fresh
    research to explain what we ought to be teaching our
    children. This is must-reading for everyone who cares about
    America’s fate in the 21st century.”
    — Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent for The PBS
    NewsHour

    Families and Work Institute President Ellen Galinsky (Ask the
    Children, The Six Stages of Parenthood) presents a book of
    groundbreaking advice based on the latest research on child
    development.

    Book Description

       "What kind of person do I want my child to be?"

    There are hundreds of books that give parents advice on
    everything from weaning to toilet training, from discipline to
    nutrition. But in spite of this overwhelming amount of
    information, there is very little research-based advice for
    parents on how to raise their children to be well rounded and
    achieve their full potential, helping them learn to take on life's
    challenges, communicate well with others, and remain
    committed to learning. These are the "essential life skills" that
    Ellen Galinsky has spent her career pursuing, through her
    own studies and through decades of talking with more than a
    hundred of the most outstanding researchers in child
    development and neuroscience. The good news is that there
    are simple everyday things that all parents can do to build
    these skills in their children for today and for the future. They
    don't cost money, and it's never too late to begin.

    In Mind in the Making, Ellen Galinsky has grouped this
    research into seven critical areas that children need most: (1)
    focus and self control; (2) perspective taking; (3)
    communicating; (4) making connections; (5) critical thinking;
    (6) taking on challenges; and (7) self-directed, engaged
    learning. For each of these skills, Galinsky shows parents
    what the studies have proven, and she provides numerous
    concrete things that parents can do—starting today—to
    strengthen these skills in their children. These aren't the kinds
    of skills that children just pick up; these skills have to be
    fostered. They are the skills that give children the ability to
    focus on their goals so that they can learn more easily and
    communicate what they've learned. These are the skills that
    prepare children for the pressures of modern life, skills that
    they will draw on now and for years to come.

    Mind in the Making is a truly groundbreaking book, one that
    teaches parents how to give children the most important tools
    they will need. Already acclaimed by such thought leaders as
    T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., David A. Hamburg, M.D., Adele
    Faber, and Judy Woodruff, Mind in the Making is destined to
    become a classic in the literature of parenting.

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