Autism
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The following guide provides Web site links, a list of selected
books, and access to online periodical articles about this subject.
The Web site links have been researched, evaluated, and annotated by
Rio Hondo College Librarians. The Librarians have specifically
selected these Web sites to meet the research needs of Rio Hondo
College students
Web Site Links
Asperger Syndrome Education Network
http://www.aspennj.org/
An advocacy group for people with Asperger syndrome. Includes an
overview of Asperger syndrome, an extensive reading list, and links to various
support groups.
Autism Acceptance Project http://www.taaproject.com
An advocacy group that proposes an alternative view: that autism
is not an illness but a different way of living. This site
provides many links to other resources for this viewpoint, plus
artwork and essays by autistic individuals.
Autism Research Institute (ARI) http://www.autism.com/index.htm
For more than 40years, ARI has devoted its work to conducting and disseminating
the results of research on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing
and treating autism. They provide research-based information to parents
and professionals around the world
Center for
the Study of Autism http://www.autism.org
This site contains very basic information on a wide variety of
autism-related topics. Contains overview pages on
treatments, interventions, and controversies. Use world
like "definition" in the search box.
MedlinePlus www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/autism.html
A portal maintained by the National Institutes of Health.
Contains links to current news, some articles, and organizations
related to autism/Asperger syndrome.
TACA
http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/index.htm
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) provides information, resources,
and support to families affected by autism.
Books
The following books can be located in the
Rio Hondo College Library.
The Cambridge encyclopedia of
child development
Call number: Ref HQ767.9.C352 2005
Childhood diseases and disorders
sourcebook : basic consumer health information about
medical problems often encountered in pre-adolescent
children ... (Health reference series)
Call number: Ref RJ61.C5427 2003
Infant and toddler health
sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the
physical and mental development of newborns, infants,
and toddlers ... (Health reference series)
Call number: Ref RJ101.I535 2000
Suggested Subject Headings
For additional titles on this topic at Rio Hondo, click on the
following Library of Congress subject headings:
Media
The following media can be located in the Rio Hondo College
Library, to be viewed in the Library.
Brave new world
Call number: Video 000496 pt.5
This five-part series probes fundamental changes taking place in the world
today, involving such fields as computer technology, neurobiology and genetic
engineering. Volume 5 follows pioneering brain surgeons and people with
brain disorders (autism and Williams syndrome).
The brain
Call number: Video 000514 pt.3
Explores the inner workings of the human brain. Modules 26-32 (29. Autism
; Treatment of brain disorders)
Articles
The Rio Hondo College Library
provides online access to full-text articles through our
online databases -
http://library.riohondo.edu/online_databases/index.htm. Please note: you must be a Rio Hondo College
student, faculty, staff or board member to use these services.
The 6 sample searches
below are from the
ProQuest
database.
Use Advanced Search and type each term in a separate box:
1. SU(autism)
2. SU(autism) AND SU(children or youth)
3. SU(autism) AND SU(special education)
4. SU(autism) AND SU(developmental
disabilities)
5. SU(asperger syndrome diagnosis)
6. SU(asperger syndrome psychology)
Researched and evaluated by:
B. Smith, Intern 4/2007
last update: W. Enright, Librarian 3/2008
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