Examples of Other Teens with ASD
Below are some books from the point of view of a student with ASD.
- "My Strange and Terrible Malady" by Catherine Bristow
- "Haze" by Kathy Hoopmann
- "Freaks, Geeks and Asperger's Syndrome" by Luke Jackson
- "Thinking in Pictures" by Temple Grandin
- "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Middle of the Night" by Mark Haddon
- "The Wright and Wong Mystery Series" by Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz
- "Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?" by Jude Welton
- "The Mind Tree" by Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay
- "I Have Autism" true life documentary
Useful Websites for Teachers
- The Ministry of Education
This is the most useful starting place for New Zealand teachers. - Social Interaction
This website gives information about how the teacher can help the student with social interactions in the classroom, playground and when making friends. - The ABC of Inappropriate Behaviour.
If the student has an inappropriate behaviour such as anxiety or aggression, this guide may help you isolate the cause of the behaviour. - 12 Tips for setting up an autism classroom.
- Behavioural Profile Checklist.
This checklist helps identify skills deficits and behaviours to be addressed. - Summary Profile of Student.
From "The Essential Guide to Secondary School" by Sue Larkey & Anna Tullemans.
Further Information
- Maori Perspectives of ASD
A study by Jill Bevan Brown. - Team Up
A website that has lots of useful information about helping our kids learn. - Open Home Foundation
A charity that provides respite care in some areas of New Zealand. - Additional Resources Document