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Autism and Asperger's Syndrome: An Introduction
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Lead authors on this module;
Barry Carbol, PhD.Elizabeth Child, PhD.
Autism References
The following references were used in the development of the Learn Quebec module on autism.American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, text
revision (4th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press.
Autism Society of Canada (2011). Retrieved August 2, 2011, from Autism Society of Canada Website: www.autismsocietycanada.ca . Note: numerous provincial autism resources and websites were consulted in the creation of the Autism Module.
Autism Society of Quebec (2011). Retrieved August 2, 2011 from Autism Society of Quebec Website: www.autisme.qc.ca Note: this resource was provided as a link in the module.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2007). Autism spectrum disorders: what you should know. Retrieved July 28, 2011, from www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html
Fouse, B. & Wheeler, M. (1997). A treasure chest of behavioral strategies for individuals with autism. Arlington, Texas: Future Horizons.
Heflin, L. J. & Alaimo, D. F. (2007). Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Effective Instructional Practices. Columbus, Ohio: Pearson Education Ltd.
Heflin, L.J., & Simpson, R. (1998). Interventions for children and youth with autism: Prudent choices in a world of exaggerated claims and empty promises. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 13, 212-220.
Hodgdon, Linda. Solving Behavior Problems in Autism: Improving Communication with Visual Strategies. Troy, Michigan: QuirkRoberts Publishing, 1999.
Janzen, J.E. (1996). Understanding the nature of autism: A practical guide. San Antonio: Therapy Skill Builders.
Myles, B. S., & Simpson, R. L. Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Educators and Parents. Austin, Texas: Pro- Ed, 1998.
Wing, L. "The Relationship Between Asperger's Syndrome and Kanner's Autism." In: U. Frith (Ed.) Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991.