Publications on Autistic Children and Young People

This page lists some publications relating to autistic children and young people.

Some of the publications are specific to policy and services within the UK, while others are of more general interest.

For a more comprehensive list of publications on autistic children and young people, inc. research studies, please see our Publications Database

If you know of any other publications we should list on this page please email info@informationautism.org

Please note that we are unable to supply publications unless we are listed as the publisher. However, if you are a UK resident you may be able to obtain them from your local public library, your college library or direct from the publisher.

About Autism

Baron-Cohen, S. (2008) Autism and Asperger syndrome. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Boucher, J. (2009) The autistic spectrum: characteristics, causes and practical concerns. Sage: London
National Autistic Society [201?]. What is Asperger syndrome? London: National Autistic Society.
National Autistic Society [201?] What is autism? London: National Autistic Society.
Research Autism (2016). Essential guide to children and young people on the autism spectrum London: Research Autism
Sicile-Kira, C. (2003) Autism spectrum disorders: the complete guide. London: Random House.
Szatmari, P. (2004) A mind apart: understanding children with autism and Asperger syndrome. New York: Guilford Press
Volkmar, F.R. and Wiesner, L.A. eds. (2009) A practical guide to autism: what every parent, family member and teacher needs to know. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
Wing, L. (2002) The autistic spectrum: a guide for parents and professionals. London: Constable and Robinson

Personal/Parental Accounts

Barber, K. (2006) Living your best life with Asperger's syndrome: how a young boy and his mother deal with the challenges and joys of being eleven, brilliant and socially absent. London: Sage.
Gerland, G. (2003). A real person: life on the outside. London: Souvenir Press.
Grandin, T. Emergence autistic. (1996). Novato, CA: Arena Press.
Jackson L. (2002). Freaks, geeks and Asperger syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Rubinyi, S. (2007) Natural genius: the gifts of Asperger's syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley.
Moore, C. George and Sam. (2004). London: Viking Penguin.
Rankin, K. (2000) Growing up severely autistic: they call me Gabriel. London: Jessica Kingsley
Sainsbury, C. (2009) The Martian in the playground: Understanding the schoolchild with Asperger's syndrome. London: Sage.
Van Der Post, A. et al (2009) Children and teenagers with Aspergers: the journey of parenting from birth to teens. Brentwood: Chipmunkapublishing.
Williams, D. (1992). Nobody, nowhere. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Policy/Strategy

Autism Strategy (2013-20) and Action Plan (2013-16) (2013). Belfast: Northern Ireland Executive. Update of the strategy on public services for people on the autism spectrum in Northern Ireland.
Scottish strategy for autism. (2011). Edinburgh: Scottish Government. Strategy which sets out how public services for people on the autism spectrum in Scotland should be delivered.
Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) strategic action plan for Wales. (2008). Cardiff: Welsh Government. Strategy which sets out how public services for people on the autism spectrum in Scotland should be delivered.

Assessment/Diagnosis

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2011). Autism diagnosis in children and young people: Recognition, referral and diagnosis of children and young people on the autism spectrum. London: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (2007). Assessment, diagnosis and clinical interventions for children and young people with autism spectrum disorders. Edinburgh: Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN).

Services

Autism Education Trust [201?]. Early years. London: Autism Education Trust.
Autism Education Trust [201?]. Home-based provision and elective home education. London: Autism Education Trust.
Autism Education Trust [201?]. Individual education plans (IEPs). London: Autism Education Trust.
Autism Education Trust [201?]. Which school for me? London: Autism Education Trust.

Interventions (Treatments, Services and Other Forms of Support)

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2012). Interventions for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Rockville, MD.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality(2012). Therapies for children with autism spectrum disorders. (2012). Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Rockville, MD.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2014). Therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder: Behavioral interventions update. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Rockville, MD.
Centre for Research in Autism and Education (2011). What is good practice in autism education? (2011). London: Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE), Department of Psychology and Human Development, Institute of Education, University of London.
National Autism Center (2015). National Standards Project: Phase 2. Randolph, MA: National Autism Center.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2013). The management and support of children and young people on the autism spectrum. (2013). London: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
Scottish Government (2009). Autism Toolbox: An Autism Resource for Scottish Schools. Edinburgh: Scottish Government.

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Updated: 15 Jun 2022

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