Recommended Reading
Books for Parents of Children with Autism
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Carly's Voice: Breaking Through Autism
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Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism (ABC)
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The Autism Mom's Survival Guide (for Dads, too!): Creating a Balanced and Happy Life While Raising a Child with Autism
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The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism
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Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with Autism
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Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism
Local Support
Directory of complementary services (occupational therapy, speech therapy, etc.)
Support Group for Parents in the Metro Detroit Area
Helpful Links
Free Downloads
Pathways to Potential Parent Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to empower parents to implement ABA techniques at home. It includes skill-building video examples, behavior-tracking charts to monitor progress, and customizable visual schedules to help establish daily routines.
Engaging activities and games are provided to reinforce learned concepts in a fun way. A comprehensive glossary of ABA terms helps demystify the process.