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PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

LUKE Y. TSAI, M.D.

NICHY BRIEFING PAPER #FS20, JANUARY 1998

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a doctor explains PDD

PDD: REFERENCES, ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONS

REFERENCES

American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
 
Autism Society of America. (1995). Asperger's Syndrome information package. Bethesda, MD: Author.
 
Boyle, T. (1995). Diagnosing autism and other pervasive development disorders [excerpt from Autism: Basic information (3rd ed., pp. 6-7)]. Ewing, NJ: The New Jersey Center for Outreach & Services for the Autism Community, Inc. (COSAC).
 
Dalldorf, J. (1995). A pediatric view of the treatment options for the autistic syndrome. Chapel Hill, NC: Division TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children).
 
Mailloux, Z., & Lacroix, J. (1992). Sensory integration and autism. Torrance, CA: AYERS Clinic.
 
Moeschler, J., Gibbs, E., & Graham, J., Jr. (1990). A summary of medical and psychoeducation aspects of Rett Syndrome. Lebanon, NH: Clinical Genetics and Child Development Center.
 
Prizant, B. M., & Rydell, P. J. (1993). Assessment and intervention considerations for unconventional verbal behavior. In J. Reichle & D. Wacker (Eds.), Communicative alternatives to challenging behaviors (pp. 263-297). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
 
ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (1994). Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood. Washington, DC: Author.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Autism Society of America. (1995). PDD information package. Washington, DC: Author. [7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 650, Bethesda, MD 20814. Telephone: 1-800-3-AUTISM.]  

Berkell, D. E. (Ed.). (1992). Autism: Identification, education, and treatment. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. [10 Industrial Ave., Mahwah, NJ 07430. Telephone: (201) 236-9500.]  

Cohen, D. J., & Volkmar, F. (1997). Handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorders (2nd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons. [Orders to: Eastern Distribution Center, 1 Wiley Dr., Somerset, NJ 08875-1272. Telephone: 1-800-225-5945; (908) 469-4400.]

Cohen, S. (1998). Targeting Autism. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. [Orders to: California Princeton Fulfillment Service, 1445 Lower Ferry Rd., Ewing, NJ 08618. Telephone: 1-800-777-4726.]  

Dalrymple, N. (1992). Helpful responses to some of the behaviors of individuals with autism. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Resource Center for Autism. [2853 East 10th Street, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47408-2601. Telephone: (812) 855-6508.]  

Dalrymple, N. (1992). Helping people with autism manage their behavior. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Resource Center for Autism. [See contact information above.]  

Dalrymple, N. (1992). Some social communication skill objectives and teaching strategies for people with autism. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Resource Center for Autism. [See contact information above.]  

Davis, K., & Pratt, C. (1997). A sense of belonging: Including students with autism in their school community [Video]. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Resource Center for Autism. [See contact information above.]  

Gerlach, E. (1996). Autism treatment guide. Eugene, OR: Four Leaf Press. [2020 Garfield St., Eugene, OR 97405. Telephone: 1-800-322-1883; (541) 485-4938.]  

Harris, S. (1994). Siblings of children with autism: A guide for families. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. [6510 Bells Mill Rd., Bethesda, MD 20817. Telephone: 1-800-843-7323; (301) 897-3570.]  

Hart, C. A. (1993). A parent's guide to autism: Answers to the most common questions. New York: Simon & Schuster Co. [Attention: Order Department, 200 Old Tappan Rd., Old Tappan, NJ 07675. Telephone: 1-800-223-2336.]  

Hegdon, L. A. (1995). Visual strategies for improving communication. Volume 1: Practical support for school and home. Troy, MI: Quirk Roberts Publishing [PO Box 71, Troy, MI 48099-0071. Telephone: (248) 879-2598.]  

Indiana Resource Center for Autism. (1991). Autism: Being friends [Video]. Bloomington, IN: Author. [See contact information above.]  

Indiana Resource Center for Autism. (1992). Introduction to autism: Self instruction module (Rev. ed.). Bloomington, IN: Author. [See contact information above.]  

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. [Available from Plenum Publishing Corporation, 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Telephone: 1-800-221-9369; (212) 620-8000.]  

MAAP: A newsletter for families of more advanced autistic people. [A quarterly publication of MAAP Services Inc., P.O. Box 524, Crown Point, IN 46307.]  

New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC). (1995). Autism: Basic information. Ewing, NJ: Author. [1450 Parkside Ave., Suite 22, Ewing, NJ 08638. Telephone: (609) 883-8100.]  

Powers, M. (1989). Children with autism: A parent's guide. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. [See contact information above.]  

Quill, K. A. (1996). Teaching children with autism: Strategies to enhance communication and socialization. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers. [Available from: ITP, P.O. Box 6904, Florence, KY 41022. Telephone: 1-800-347-7707.]  

Schopler, E., & Mesibov, G.B. (Eds.) Several books are available in the "Current Issues in Autism" book series: Autism in adolescents and adults (1983); Effects of autism on the family (1984); Communication problems in autism (1985); Social behavior in autism (1986); High-functioning individuals with autism (1992); Preschool issues in autism (1993); and Learning and cognition in autism (1995). [All are available from Plenum Publishing. See contact information above.]  

Simpson, R., & Ziontz, P. (1992). Autism information and resources for parents, families, and professionals. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. [8700 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 75757-6897. Telephone: 1-800-897-3202; (512) 451-3246.]

Organizations to Contact for Publication Lists: These organizations do not have the resources to respond personally to individuals from all across the country, but they have a number of helpful publications available.  
 


Indiana Resource Center for Autism,
2853 East 10th Street, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47408-2601. Telephone: (812) 855-6508 (V/TTY).
URL: http://www.isdd.indiana.edu/



New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC),
1450 Parkside Ave., Suite 22, Ewing, NJ 08638. Telephone: (609) 883-8100.
URL: http://members.aol.com/njautism


Helpful Web Sites:  
Autism Society of America:
http//www.autism-society.org/  



Autism at Yale Developmental Disabilities Home Page: http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/welcome.html  


Center for the Study of Autism:
http://www.autism.com/



 


Division TEACCH Home Page:
http://www.unc.edu/depts/teacch/  



Syracuse University Autism Resource Page:
http://web.syr.edu/~jmwobus/autism/


ORGANIZATIONS  
Autism National Committee,
249 Hampshire Drive, Plainsboro, NJ 08536.  



Autism Society of America,
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 650, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Telephone: (301) 657-0881; (800) 3-AUTISM.
URL: http://www.autism-society.org  



National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY),
P.O. Box 1492, Washington, DC 20013.
Telephone: 1-800-695-0285; (202) 884-8200 (V/TTY).
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.nichcy.org


 

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