At Beyond The Spectrum ABA Therapy (BTS), we believe that parents are the most powerful advocates for their child’s growth and development. We understand the incredible power parents have in helping their children interact with the world around them. We’ve curated a list of helpful articles, books, and additional resources to empower families to promote their children’s communication skills and understanding during everyday routines and activities. The right resources can empower families to better support their children in everyday activities, helping them build critical communication, social, and life skills. That’s why we’ve curated a selection of insightful books, articles, and educational tools designed to assist families in understanding and promoting their child’s development.
Whether you are navigating the early stages of diagnosis or looking for strategies to improve specific skills, these resources offer valuable information to support both parents and professionals alike.
Helpful Articles
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A Closer Look at Social Communication Differences
A detailed guide on understanding the social communication differences often observed in children with autism.
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Helping Your Child Cope with Sensory Needs
Offers strategies for parents to help children cope with sensory sensitivities.
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10 Tips for Improving Communication with Children with Autism
A comprehensive list of practical strategies to improve communication for children with autism.
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The Importance of Early Intervention in Autism
A guide discussing the importance of early intervention for children with autism and how it improves outcomes.
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How ABA Therapy Helps Children with Autism
Learn about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and how it benefits children with autism.
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Understanding Challenging Behavior in Children with Autism
A guide to understanding and addressing challenging behaviors commonly seen in children with autism.
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Building Independence in Children with Autism
Practical strategies for fostering independence in children with autism, particularly in daily life skills.
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Supporting Your Child’s Transition to School
Provides insights on how to ease the transition into school for children with autism.
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Using Visual Supports to Enhance Learning for Children with Autism
An article about how visual aids can improve learning and communication for children on the autism spectrum.
Helpful Books
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Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
This book provides practical insights from the perspective of children with autism.
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1001 Great Ideas for Teaching & Raising Children with Autism or Asperger’s: Expanded 2nd Edition by Ellen Notbohm & Veronica Zysk
Offers numerous ideas and strategies for parents and teachers to implement with children on the autism spectrum.
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TalkAbility Guidebook for Parents by Fern Sussman
A resourceful guide for parents to support their children in developing communication skills.
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Make Play R.O.C.K. Booklet Series by The Hanen Centre
Focuses on the R.O.C.K. method to help children with autism develop play skills through communication.
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More Than Words Guidebook and DVD by Fern Sussman
A great resource for teaching communication to non-verbal children with autism.
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I’m Ready! How to Prepare Your Child for Reading Success by Janice Greenberg & Elaine Weltzman
This book offers tools and strategies to prepare children for reading, focusing on early literacy development.
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Smile & Succeed for Teens by Kirt Manecke
A helpful resource to assist teens with autism in improving social skills and achieving success.
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The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz
This book explores sensory processing issues and offers tips for helping children with sensory challenges.
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The Complete Guide to Autism Treatments: The Promise, The Practice, The Reality by Deborah C. O’Neil
A thorough resource that explores various treatment options available for children with autism.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Ultimate Teen Guide by Francis Tabone
A resourceful guide tailored to help teens understand and navigate autism spectrum disorder.
Additional Resources
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The Autism Helper Blog: Teaching Strategies and Resources
A blog dedicated to sharing valuable teaching strategies and resources for parents and educators.
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Autism Speaks Resource Library
A comprehensive collection of resources for parents, educators, and professionals to support children with autism.
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The Hanen Centre – Resources for Parents
The Hanen Centre provides evidence-based programs and resources to help parents teach communication to children with autism.
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The National Autism Resources Website
Offers educational resources, therapy materials, and tools for teaching children with autism.
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Autism Society Educational Resources
A range of articles, guides, and videos to help families understand autism and effective treatment strategies.
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The Autism Community in Action (TACA) – Parent Tools
This resource provides practical tools for parents navigating autism treatment, advocacy, and support.
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National Autism Center – Evidence-Based Practice Resources
Offers a database of evidence-based practices for children with autism.
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Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules (AFIRM)
Free online modules that provide an introduction to evidence-based interventions for autism.