By now, all of us know someone who is affected by autism (even if you don’t know it).  According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 110 children in the U.S. have an autism Spectrum Disorder.  In honor of National Autism Awareness Month (yeah, I know it’s not April yet), I thought I would post some resources on the subject.

How to recognized autism:

CDC Autism Facts page

Could It Be Autism? : A Parent’s Guide To The First Signs And Next Steps
by Nancy D. Wiseman   Call number - RC553.A88 W57 2006

The ABCs Of DDs The Basics About Developmental Disorders Such As Autism And Aspergers
Moraine Valley Community College, Learning Resources Center ; Media Production Department   Call number - RC553.A88 A25 2006 VIDEO CASSETTE

Understanding autism:

Thinking In Pictures : And Other Reports From My Life With Autism
by Temple Grandin   Call number - RC553.A88 G74 1996

The Way I See It : A Personal Look At Autism And Asperger’s
by Temple Grandin  Call number - RC553.A88 G743 2008

Autism, The Musical
A Bunim-Murray Film In Association With In Effect Films
Call number - RJ506.A9 A9246 2008 DIGITAL VIDEO DISC

Understanding Brothers And Sisters On The Autism Spectrum
Writer/Producer/Director, Dan Coulter
Call number - RJ506.A9 U53 2007 DIGITAL VIDEO DISC

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