Thank you for joining me for this series on parenting a child with Asperger’s Syndrome! I’ve been sharing tips from my non-blogger sister-in-law, Valerie, who has one son with Asperger’s.

Today I want to share some resources that my sister-in-law has found to be helpful! I hope if you have any links or books that have helped you, that you will leave us a comment!  I’ve also asked a few of my blogging friends to share links that they have written on Asperger’s or Autism. I think you will be blessed if you look through all these links!!

 

Books

• The Best Kind of Different: Our Family’s Journey with Asperger’s Syndrome
• Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
• The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration
• Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence {written by a teen with Asperger’s}
• Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s {I read this book and then passed it along to my SIL. WARNING: lots of language and crude behavior in this book. BUT, it is SO fascinating because it is written by an adult with Asperger’s. My SIL and I both thought it was so interesting and fascinating to get a real look inside the life of someone with Asperger’s.}
• The Incredible 5-Point Scale:: The Significantly Improved and Expanded Second Edition; Assisting students in understanding social interactions and controlling their emotional responses: 2
• Ashi: In a Class All By Myself

 

Websites/Links

• Facebook Page called Aspergers Experts
• Those same 2 guys from Aspergers Experts have a blog {my SIL loves these guys and the perspective they bring as one with Asperger’s}
• Pinterest Board full of helpful links on Asperger’s and other special needs
• When Love Looks Like a Red Skittle {blogger friend with a son on the spectrum}
• 10 Things I’ve Learned Homeschooling a Child with SPD {great post from my friend Ami! Many children on the spectrum have various sensory issues! This post is very helpful!}
• All Children Have “Special Needs” {one mom’s perspective on homeschooling her children, one with autism}
• Homeschooling the Early Years with Kids on the Spectrum 
• 5 Things I’ve Learned from Being An Autism Mom {LOVE this post from Sara!}
• Lil Sis {what life looks like with an autistic child}
• Homeschooling Special Needs Children 
• A Journey is Worth More Than a Thousand Words
• Tae Kwon Do and Special Needs 
• Taking it Slow: The Power of Yet {one mom’s journey with Apraxia}
• 5 Part Series from a Mom with a Child on Autism Spectrum 
• Autism Awareness Links {Jennifer shares a lot on her blog about Autism, find lots of links & encouragement here!}
• Lots of help for Sensory Integration Activities
• Encouragement for Parents of Kids with Special Needs {a series from Jennifer}
• Using Emotion Cards with Children with Asperger’s
• Books for KIDS about special needs
• Creating an anti-anxiety kit for children {love this! And I think I could use this with my non-asperger’s kids too!}
• Help for the Battle Weary Mom {and some tips for what NOT to do}
• I am ONE {encouragement for us to remember that each child with autism or asperger’s is still a very INDIVIDUAL child, not everything will work for all children!}

 

Other

• Temple Grandin (movie)
• Weighted Blanket  (or another option that my SIL recommends!)
• Jeddy’s Blend Essential Oil {use code VALERIE to receive 10% off!}
• Zen Grounding Blend Essential Oil {use code VALERIE to receive 10% off!}

Life with Asperger’s Series Posts:

**note these links will not work until each post is live! 

Day 1 ~ Introduction

Day 2 ~ 8 Ways to Help Calm an Asperger’s Child

Day 3 ~ Verses to Pray over your Child

Day 4 ~ Resources & Links to Help Parents

Day 5 ~ Words of Encouragement  Other Moms

Guest Post ~ Wendy shares her heart about having a teen son with Aspgerger’s

Guest Post ~ Laura shares how she has found peace despite the Asperger’s diagnosis