Today is World Autism Awareness Day

Listed below are the newest books on autism that the Community Library has available. In addition to many books, a HealthWatch brochure is also on display that lists many useful autism websites, as well as the web address and telephone numbers to local autism organizations, support groups and hotlines.
The Autism Job Club by Michael Bernick and Richard Holden

Autism Spectrum Disorder by Lisa Joseph, Latha Soorya and Audrey Thurm

Helping Adults with Asperger's Syndrome Get & Stay Hired by Barbara Bissonnette

Overcoming Anxiety & Depression on the Autism Spectrum by Lee Wilkinson

The Autism Job Club by Michael Bernick and Richard Holden
This will be a vital resource for adults with autism, their families, and advocates who are committed to neuro-diverse employment, not unemployment. But it will also speak to a far broader audience interested in how to carve out a place for themselves or others in an increasingly competitive job world. (Publisher Summary)

Autism Spectrum Disorder by Lisa Joseph, Latha Soorya and Audrey Thurm
Joseph, Soorya, and Thurm give readers a straight-forward comprehensive guide to the effective diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. The book describes ASD at length before going into sections on theories and models, the diagnosis and treatment indications, and treatments for core and associated symptoms of ASD. (Publisher Summary)

Written for professionals and parents, this book offers employment strategies to support individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) into fulfilling and long-lasting careers. It provides a primer on how people with Asperger's Syndrome think and teaches coaching techniques to help with jobhunting and workplace challenges. (Publisher Summary)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for treating mental health problems such as anxiety and depression in individuals both with and without autism spectrum disorders. This book bridges the gap between research and practice and shows adults on the spectrum practical ways to manage their emotions. (Publisher Summary)

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