The following topics have links on this page:

1. Saint Louis/Missouri Organizations and Resources
2. Illinois Organizations and Resources
3. National/International Websites
4. Research
5. Recreational Activities/Social Opportunities/Therapy
6. Sensory Toys
7. Food Distributors with caseine free, gluten free and organic foods
8. Book Distributors and Publishers, and Lending Libraries
9. Useful book titles
10. Local churches with special needs ministries
11. Private Special needs schools
12. Resources for educational rights of children with developmental disabilities
13. Therapists, Doctor, and Learning Consultants

Saint Louis/Missouri Organizations and Resources:

Autism Alliance of Greater Kansas City - www.autimsalliancekc.org - A bi-state community organization comprised of dedicated individuals committed to the development of a network of resources targeted toward fostering an informed community that facilitates the independence, acceptance, and emotional well-being of individuals with autism spectrum disorders throughout their entire life span.
Autism Speaks - Saint Louis
Burrell Behavioral Health - Managed Care & Corporate Services - Denise Mills, Director, 1300 Bradford Parkway, Springfield, MO 65804 (417)269-7254 .  Autism referrals should be directed to 417-269-0244 - Kendall Gerald. 
Child Care Assistance - Some of our children may qualify for child care assistance.  For more information, contact www.moccrrn.org  or 800-200-9017.
Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County  www.ddrb.org - Website helping individuals with developmental disabilities have quality opportunities and choices to be fully included in society.
Family Support Services of St. Charles County 107 Sheriff Dierker Ct. O'Fallon, MO 63366 636-949-2546 www.familysupportservices.org - provides quality recreational, respite, and educational programs that improve the quality of life for people with a developmental disability by strengthening their families.
Gateway Chapter - Autism Society of America, 7777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1501, St. Louis MO 63105 
(314) 863-0077 (Main Phone) Pegi Price (314) 821-3656 (Other) Pegi Price E-Mail address: PegiSues@aol.com Judevine Center for Autism  - Treatment and training of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. www.judevine.org
Lee's Summit Autism Support Group - www.lsautism.org  - Parents group of children with Aspergers, Autism, PDD-NOS who are receiving education through Lee's Summit R-VII School District.  Their mission is to make sure children are receiving a quality education in accordance with IDEA 2004 and ensure children are not left behind.
Medicaid - Some of our children may qualify for medicaid for medical assistance.  For more information, contact www.dss.mo.gov.  Such assistance may be MC Plus or Medical Assistance for disabled children if they do not have medical insurance. The monthly maximum required income is over $5000 for MC Plus so it is worth checking into.   If your child has medical insurance, they may still qualify but the maximum allowable amount is about $2000 per month for MC Plus.  Medical Assistance for Disabled children is another program to assist our kids and you may qualify even though you are in a higher income bracket.  Medical Assistance for Disabled Children can be reached at 314-416-2700 and is located on South Lindbergh. 
Missouri Developmental Disability Resource Center www.moddrc.org - Linking you to information, parent to parent support, peer support, and volunteer opportunities.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Division of Special Education www.dese.mo.gov/divspeced - State of Missouri information for children with special education needs in public school
(573) 751-0601
Missouri Department of Mental Health, St. Louis Regional Center, MRDD - Working side by side with individuals, families, agencies, and diverse communities, the Department of Mental Health establishes philosophy, policies, standards, and quality outcomes for prevention, education, habilitation, rehabilitation, and treatment for Missourians challenged by mental illness, substance abuse/addiction, and developmental disabilities www.dmh.Missouri.gov/index.htm
Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment MO-FEAT www.mo-feat.org - 800 Maryville Centre Dr., Suite 204, Chesterfield, MO 63017 (314)275-8880 e mail mo-feat@sbcglobal.net - MO-FEAT seeks to educate parents, physicians, educators, professionals, state legislators, and the community on autism and effective treatment available.
Missouri Protection & Advocacy Services - www.moadvocacy.ort 1-800-392-8667 - Protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities by providing advocacy & legal services
Missouri Resources (MORE) - Searchable Database - contains current resources that relate to special education outcome indicators under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). MORE may be accessed on the DESE Effective Practices webpage at http://dese.mo.gov/divspeced/EffectivePractices/ or at http://www.northcentralrrc.org/sppinformationsupportsystem/index.aspx.   If you have questions or require additional information, please call Barb Gilpin at 573-751-7661.
Network of Care 1-800-392-8667 - Protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities by providing advocacy & legal services http://stlouis.mo.networkofcare.org - A Missouri Resource website for individuals concerned with developmental disabilities.
Productive Living Board www.plbboard.com/infobase/default.asp - To provide within available funds, a program for citizens with developmental disabilities.
Project Access - http://education.missouristate.edu/access - Project ACCESS provides autism resource information to public schools in the form of on-site and telephone consultations, as well as support via internet.  In addition, Project ACCESS designs autism specific professional development opportunities and trains professional credentialed individuals to present these courses through Missouri's RPDCs. These trainings are offered to Missouri school district staff and educators who work with youngsters ages 0-21 years, who experience Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disabilities.  On-site child specific consultations can be arranged through the use of Missouri Autism Consultants and district staff can be trained to be in-district autism consultants. Toll Free Number:  1-866-481-3841.  
The fee is $350 per day plus expenses.
Saint Charles County Autism Support Group www.sccasg.org - An autism support group in St. Charles County
Social Security - Some of our children may qualify for Social Security and financial assistance.  For more information, visit www.socialsecurity.gov
Special School District of Saint Louis County www.ssd.k12.mo.us 12110 Clayton Road, Town & Country, NMO 63131 (314)989-8100
Springfield Autism Support Group - Group for parents and/or families of children with autism in the SW Missouri area - Branson, Springfield, Ozark, Nixa - facilitated by Elizabeth Aley and Mary Hines - autismwalk@cebridge.net for more information.
Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders - http://thompsoncenter.missouri.edu 
573-882-6081 thompsoncenter@missouri.edu - Their mission is to improve the lives of individuals with autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders through partnership with families, healthcare providers, educators, researchers, and policymakers.  They serve as a resource for families and professionals dealing with people with autsim and neurodevelopmental disorders.
United Way - www.211missouri.org -A resource to call for finding help in basic human needs - connections to food pantries, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance; Physical and Mental Health Resources - Medicaid, Medicare, Pre-natal care, crisis intervention, support groups, counseling, alcohol and drug rehabilitation; Work initiatives - educational and vocational training programs, english as a second language classes, job training, General Educational Development (GED) preparation, financial and transportation assistance; Help for those with disabilities - agencies on aging, centers for independent living, adult day care, meals at home, respite care, home health care, transportation and recreation; Support for Children Youth and Families - After school programs, tutoring, mentorship programs, family resource centers, protective services, counseling, early childhood learning programs, child care referral centers, recreation; Volunteering - volunteer centers, mentorship opportunities, food donation locations, clothing, furniture, computers, and other items, one-time, long-term permanent, part-time or group volunteering opportunities.
Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabililties - Missouri - Names and addresses of educational consultants, psychologists, diagnosticians, health care specialists, academic tutors, speech language therapists, advocates, attorneys, government programs, grassroots organizations, special education schools, and parent support groups in the Missouri community who help children with disabilities www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help.mo.htm

Illinois Organizations and Resources:

Autism Program of Illinois -   www.theautismprogram
Department of Human Services Illlinois  www.dhs.state.il/
Illinois Center for Autism www.intertek.net/~autism/
Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities  www.state.il.us/agency/icdd/publications.html
Illinois State Board of Education www.isbe.state.iL.us
Project Choices - Children have Opportunities in Inclusive Communities Environments and Schools - Illinois www.projectchoices.org  A Least restrictive environment initiative funded by the Illinois State Board of Education with the purpose of increasing the capabilities of school districts and educational personnel to educate and provide supports and services to children with disabilities in the school and community environments in which they would participate if not identified as having a disability. www.projectchoices.org
State of Illinois Developmental Disabilities www.dd.illinois.gov/ - to register for the Priority of Urgent Needs Survey (the gateway to state resources in Illinois for children with developmental disabilities) go to www.dd.illinois.gov/signup.cfm


National and International Websites:

Access Center:Improving Access to the General Education Curriculum for Students K-8 - free raining modules and information briefs.  The information briefs are short documents that cover a range of topics relating to education.  Some of the information covers how to assist special needs kids. www.K8accesscenter.org
Asperger Syndrome Education Network (ASPEN) www.aspennj.org  - Provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with Education, Support, and Advocacy
Autism Help Network  www.autismhelpforyou.org - a non-profit organization founded by parents dealing with the challenges of autism in their own families and experiencing the frustration of not easily being able to find reliable information and/or the money for the care needed for their children.
Autism One www.autismone.org  - Addresses education, advocacy, and fundraising for parents of children with autism.  
Autism One Radio www.autismone.org/radio  Autism One Radio presents knowledgeable, caring hosts providing answers to many of the most important questions. They cover a wide range of topics, including the most effective treatments and therapies, school concerns, legal issues, government policies, family dynamics and more.
Autism Research Institute  www.autism.com  Devoted to conducting research, and to 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.  ARI's Autism Resource Call Center: 1-866-366-3361
Autism Speaks & Cure Autism Now  www.autismspeaks.org  Dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. 
Autism Society of America http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer
COPAA - Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates - Mission is to secure high quality educational services for children with disabilities. COPAA is premised on the belief that the key to effective educational programs for children with disabilities is collaboration -as equals- by parents and educators. www.copaa.net
Coulter Video www.coultervideo.com - A production company specializing in special needs educational videos particularly Asperger's Syndrome.
Doctor Tony Attwood www.tonyattwood.com.au - Issues related to Asperger's Syndrome, resources, resource papers and related topics.
Doing What Works (DWW) http://dww.ed.gov Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, DWW is dedicated to helping educators identify and make use of effective teaching practices.  The content is based on the Institution of Educational Science's What Works Clearinghouse (WWC).  The WWC evaluates research on practices and interventions to let the education community know what is likely to work.  For each practice, it issues a guide and/or an intervention report that describes what the practice involves and what the research says.  Then, DWW provides examples of possible ways educators might apply those research findings, but these are not necessarily the only ways to carry out these teaching practices.
Families of Adults Affected by Asperger Syndrome  www.faaas.org - mission is to offer support to the family members of adult individuals affected with Asperger's Syndrome - goal is to educate the public to the existence of Asperger's Syndrome in the ADULT population and to bring awareness of this neurological disorder and its ramifications on the "whole" family to the medical communities who are directly or indirectly involved.
Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) - www.fape.org - a partnership that aims to improve the educational outcomes for children with disabilities. It links families, advocates, and self-advocates to information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The project is designed to address the information needs of the 6 million families throughout the Country whose children with disabilities receive special education services.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - www.idea.ed.gov - A law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.Infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth-2) and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. Children and youth (ages 3-21) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B.
IDEA Partnership - www.ideapartnership.org - The IDEA Partnership is dedicated to improving outcomes for students and youth with disabilities by joining state agencies and stakeholders through shared work and learning.  It reflects the collaborative work of more than 55 national organizations, technical assistance providers, and organizations and agencies at state and local level.  Together with the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the Partner Organizations form a community with the potential to transform the way we work.
Indiana Resource Center for Autism  www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/fmain1.html - conducts outreach training and consultations, engage in research, and develop and disseminate information focused on building the capacity of local communities, organizations, agencies, and families to support children and adults across the autism spectrum in typical work, school, home, and community settings.
MAAP Services for Autism & Asperger Syndrome  www.asperger.org  MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of More advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). 
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities nichcy@aed.org, www.nichcy.org -  a national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities resource - Assessment and Accommodations - http://research.nichcy.org/accommodations1.asp Examines what research has to say about providing students with disabilities with accommodations that support learning as well as their ability to show what they know and can do.  Included are multiple examples of accommodations, guidelines to help IEP team decide what accommodations a student needs, connections to federal guidance and requirements, and links that will help you identiry what accommodation policies our state has adopted to guide participation of children with disabilities in large-scale assessments.
r infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.  www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html
OASIS - Online Asperger Support Information & Support  www.aspergersyndrome.org  As parents of children who are diagnosed with AS, we understand how essential is it that families of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders, educators who teach children with AS,  professionals  working with individuals diagnosed with AS,  and individuals with AS who are seeking support, have access to information.   
PACER Center - www.pacer.org - Nonprofit organization for families of children and adults with disabilities.  The site includes newsletters, articles and legislative information
Parenting Asperger's - Online information on parenting a child with Asperger's Syndrome - FREE Parenting Aspergers mini course - www.ParentingAspergers.ocm, e mail info@parentingaspergers.com, PO Box 789, Portsmouth PO1 9DY United Kingdom
Partners In Policymaking - www.partnersinpolicymaking.com - Designed to help people with developmental disabilities and their families create change through advocacy - has FREE online courses in advocacy.
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)  www.tacanow.org  Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) provides information, resources, and support to families affected by autism. For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them, allowing them to share stories and information to help people with autism be the best they can be.
Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers- www.taalliance.org/publications/ - Has free publications on special education 
Unlocking Autism www.unlockingautism.org  Unlocking Autism was founded primarily for the purpose of increasing awareness about autism.
Wrightslaw www.wrightslaw.com Information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities

Research:

Interactive Autism Network (IAN) - a project collecting data online from families of children with autsim spectrum disorders - To learn more go to www.ianproject.org.  To join, go to IANresearch.org

Recreational Activities/Social Opportunities/Therapy:

Black Dragon KungFu Society -6823 Gravois Road, Saing Louis, MO 63116 ProflkeBear@gmail.com (314)353-8077. Martial Arts classes which include physical workout to increase balance, motor skills, muscle tone & self-defense skills.  Kung-fu has been shown to have positive effects on mind and body and can lower an individual's stress level. 
Catch22 Miracle League - Baseball for  allages and all abilities Chestefield, MO   www.catch22miracleleague.org - FEE
Catch A Falling Star - strengthens the physical and social skills fo children with disabilities while promoting inclusion in every day living - After school hours, Art/Music Night/ Friday Night Social - 314-645-5556, 6554 Manchester Ave., St. Lluis, MO 63139 - FEE but MR&/DD vouchers may be available.  www.catchafallingstar.org
Challenger Baseball - A chance for kids to come together as a team and be cheered. We don't count outs and we don't count runs. Everybody plays. Everybody scores. Everybody wins. www.challengerbaseball.org  - $25 fee but can be waived.  Free uniform.
Comprehensive Learning Institute for Challenged Kids (CLICK) - social skills groups, after school/Saturday social hour, facilitated playgroups, fine motor skills, yoga, handwriting, parent & child class for language and sensory and motor skills, support group for teens- located at 444 Sovereign Ct., Ballwin, MO 63011 314-882-2264 www.makeitclick.org  FEE
Easter Seals Adaptive Karate - age 8 and up eriley@mo.easterseals.com 636-227-6030 www.mo.easterseals.com - $50 fee per person and $25 fee for each additional family member.
Jamestown New Horizons Therapeutic Horseback Riding - Therapeutic riding of a pony or small horse, 15350 Old Jamestown Road,just east of Florissant, www.jnh-goneriding.org, jnhgoneriding@charter.net, Bonnie Grueninger (314)741-5816 FEE
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) - KEEN is a national, nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and caregivers. KEEN's mission is to foster the self-esteem, confidence, skills and talents of its athletes through non-competitive activities, allowing young people facing even the most significant challenges to meet their individual goals.
www.keenstlouis.org - FREE
Kids 'n Motion www.kidsnmotion.net - 106 C Four Seasons Center, Chesterfield, MO 314-439-KIDS 3 months - 12 years.  A place for all children to learn and practice methods of living a healthy lifestyle.  The staff works by creating an enjoyable and entertaining atmosphere in which movement and exercise are fun.  FEE
The Magic House - engages all children in hands-on learning experiences that encourage experimentation, creativity and the development of problem-solving skills within a place of beauty, wonder, joy and magic. www.magichouse.org, 516 S. Kirkwood Road, Saint Louis, MO 63122, 314-822-8900 FEE
Miriam Learning Center, Webster Groves, MO - provides coordinated and comprehensive after school, evening and weekend educational and support services for children ages 4 through 14 who have learning disabilities. 
beth Rose, Director, Miriam Learning Center 314-961-1500 www.miriamlearningcenter.org  - FEE
P S Kids, LLC - Positive Support for kids, speech, handwriting, social skills, 3530 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125 314-845-7751  www.ps-kids.org - FEE
Recreation Council www.stlouis.missouri.org/501c/reccouncil/  The Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis is a not-for-profit organization which serves as a "clearinghouse" for information on leisure, recreation and socialization opportunities for individuals with developmental disABILITIES who reside in the Greater St. Louis Area.  The Council works to ensure that individuals with disABILITIES are aware of and have access to activities and programs of their "choice."
St. Louis Gateway Locomotives Hockey Club -  For special needs kids who have a desire to play hockey - will loan equipment www.gatewaylocomotives.ort 314-487-2094 - practice is located at St. Louis Mills -There are two sessions that run concurrently from September through April.  The cost is $160 for both or $80 for one session.  Contact Ted Jones at 314-225-9801 for more information.  FEE
Saint Louis Gym Centre 315 West Pacific Avenue, Webster Groves, MO 63119 (314)968-9494 - gymnastics class for age 2-10 for special needs children www.stlgymcentre.com
Saint Louis University Occupational Therapy Pediatric Community & Clinical Practice - 3437 Caroline Mall, St. Louis, MO 63104, 314-977-8565  FEE
Sensory Solutions - 10560 Old Olive St Rd #100, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-4707 or 314-609-3046 (cell) Sheree Behrndt, OTR/L, Owner, www.sensorysolutions.org, provides outpatient pediatric therapy in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy FEE
SkyZone -  All Trampoline Walled Playing Field that is fun, healthy and dynamic.  Anyone can successfully and safely participate in, regardless of size, strength or physical abilities.  Its activities combine aerobics, gymnastics, sports and dance but is easy on the knees, ankles and back. www.skyzonesports.com , 17379 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-534-4550 Free for kids on the spectrum M-Th FEE on F,S,Su
Special Needs Soccer Association (SPENSA) www.spensa.org  - Soccer program for young people with disabilities ages 5-21,  Saturday September to November at  9AM, PO Box 190123, St. Louis, MO 63119-6123 - play at Anheuser Busch Conference and Sports Centre at I270 and Highwaty 44 - 314-894-1339 Press 2 FREE
Spirit League - Florissant Area Athletic Association (FAAA) - 314-838-4463 - offers baseball, soccer and basketball programs for children with special needs, boys and girls ages 6-18. 
Spirits Gym www.spiritsgym.com 314-843-3322, 12975 Maurer Industiral Drive, St. Louis, MO - Busy Bodies gymnastics -sensorymotor integration program based on principles of vestibular stimulation - addresses the skill areas found in direct occupational and physical therapy treatment but in a recreational setting (gym) using both therapy and gymnastics equipment.  The program is developmental so the skills are adjusted to meet the individual needs of a child in a group setting.  Parents participate.  - works on gross motor, fine motor, motor planning, coordination, dynamic/static balance, eye-hand & eye-foot coordination, locomotor skills, and strengthening.  50 minutes FEE
Stages Performing Arts Academy stagesstlouis.org 636-530-5959, 444 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield, MO FEE but scholarships available
Team Activities for Special Kids (TASK)www.tasksports.org - Year-round instructional sports program that provides athletic and social opportunities to kids with special needs.  The purpose of the program is to build self-esteem and skills in children with special needs. FEE
Team Central Gymnastics www.teamcentral.org/id17htm Cardinal Power Kids Gymnastics - class for children who are developmentally disabled or physically challenged, 2675 Metro Blvd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-291-0101 FEE

Sensory Toys:

OZMO - Created by parents of an adult with autism and OCD to encourage easy, safe, wonderful fun with toys, posters, books, novelties, puzzles, jokes and other interesting stuff. www.ozmofun.com 866-255-6200 - Local in Saint Peters, Missouri!

Food Distributors with gluten free caseine free (GFCF) and organic foods:

Amazon www.amazon.com  - distributes GFCF foods
Pamelas Products www.pamelasproducts.com  - Wheat free and gluten free foods available to purchase
Roads End Organic www.chreese.com/index.itml - committed to providing delicious organic alternatives to many of America's favorite comfort foods. We use quality ingredients that can be enjoyed by most people regardless of many special dietary needs or preferences. This website provides a lot of information and links, as well as the ability to order our items on a secure shopping system.
Trader Joe's - a grocery store full of delicious foods and beverages from the basics like milk, bread and butter to more exotic fare like imported cheeses, organic produce and hand-tossed pizza from Italy.  You might expect indulgences like these to come with unbecoming prices. But at Trader Joe’s, we’re as much about value as we are about great food. In other words, we keep our costs low, cut out the middleman whenever possible and pass our savings on to you in the form of terrific everyday prices. So you can afford to be adventurous without breaking the bank. www.traderjoes.com  - 3 locations in St. Louis - 48 Brentwood Promenade Ct. 314-963-0253, 13343 Manchester Rd., 314-984-5051, 1679 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO 636-536-7846
Whole Foods Market Galleria, 1601 S. Brentwood Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63144 314-968-7744 www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/st-louis/index.html
Wild Oats - 8823 Ladue Road, 63124 314-721-8004  www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/st-louis/index.html

Book Distributors and Lending Libraries:  

A.D.D. Warehouse -  www.addwarehouse.com  - This website/catalog is full of books and resources for people on the Autism Spectrum.
Autism Asperger Publishing Company - www.asperger.net/bookstore.htm
Brookes Publishing - www.pbrookes.com
Future Horizons Inc. -  www.futurehorizons-autism.com
Jessica Kingsley Publisher www.jkp.com
The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding www.thegraycenter.org/socialstories.cfm
Parent Education and Resource Center Lending Library- Special School District - Joann E. Noll, M.Ed., 12110 Clayton Road, Town & Country, MO 63131 314-989-8108, jnoll@ssd.k12.mo.us - This Resource Center has FREE books and videos available to check out and return.  Many of the books listed below are available through this Resource Center www.ssd.k12.mo.us/parenteducation

Useful Book Titles:

Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with HIgh-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom - Rebecca Moyes
Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders - Chantal Sicile-Kira
Asperger's Huh? A child's perspective - Rosina G. Schnurr, Ph.D
The Asperger Plus Child: How to identify and help children with Asperger Syndrome and seven common co-existing conditions - George T. Lynn with Joanne Barrie Lynn
Asperger's and Girls - Tony Attwood, Temple Grandin, Teresa Bolick, Catherine Faherty, Lisa Iland, Jennifer McIlwee Myers, Ruth Snyder, Sheila Wagner, and Mary Wroble
Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals - Tony Attwood, Ph.D.- Avaliable at the Saint Louis Public Libraries - 616.8982 A886A
Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens and Teens Get Ready for the Real World - Teresa Bolick, Ph.D.
Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence:Practical Solutions for School Success - Brenda Smith Myles and Diane Adreon
Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experiences: Practical Solutins for Academic & Social Difficulties - Susan Thompson Moore - many suggestions for accomodations and the reasons for them
Asperger Syndrome and Young Children:Building Skills for the Real World - Theresa Bolick, Ph.D.
Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers - Val Cumine, Julia Leach, Gill Stevenson, Burnley Stevenson
Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal - Liane Holliday Willey
Asperger Syndrome - Practical Strategies for the classroom (a Teacher's Guide) - Leicester City Council
Asperger's...What Does It Mean to Me?- A workbook explaining self awareness and life lessions to the child or youth with high funtioning autism or Asperger's - Catherine Faherty
Auditory Processes - Pamel Gillet
Autism Aspergers: Solving the Relationship Puzzle: A new developmental program that opens the door to lifelong social & emotional growth - Steven E. Gutstein, Ph.D.
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome - Tony Attwood - Available at The Saint Louis Public Libraries - Q616.8588 A886C
Exploring Feelings - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety - Dr. Tony Attwood
Exploring Feelings - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anger - Dr. Tony Attwood
The Food Allergy Cure- Ellen Cutler, M.D.
Freaks, Geaks, and Asperger Syndrome - Luke Jackson - Available at the Saint Louis Public Libraries - 618.9289 J13F
Friendships: The Aspie Way - Wendy Lawson
Helping a child with nonverbal learning disorder or Asperger's Syndrome - KathrynStewart, Ph.D.
The Hidden Curriculum : Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations - Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L Trautman, Ronda L Schelvan
How the Special Needs Brain Learns - David A. Sousa
Inclusive Programming for Elementary Students with Autism - Sheila Wagner, M.Ed.
Inclusive Programming for the Middle School Student with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome - Sheila Wagner, M.Ed.
I Ned Help With School! A Guide for parents of children with autism & Asperger's Syndrome - Rebecca A. Moyes - Available at the Saint Louis Public Libraries - Q616.9289 M938I 
Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom - A guide for teachers and parents of children with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome - Rebecca A. Moyes
Living the Good Life with Autism - Edgar R. Schneider
Look Me In The Eye, My Life With Asperger's, John Elder Robinson
The New Social Stories Book - Carol Gray
Navigating the Social World - A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and related disorders -  Jeanette McAfee, M.D. - Avaliable at Saint Louis Public Libraries - Q616.8982 M113N
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School - Educating students wtih NLD, Asperger Syndrome, and related conditions - Pamela B. Tanguay
The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome:  Advice, Support, Insight and Inspiration - Patricia Romanowski Bashe and Barbara L. Kirby - Available at the Saint Louis Public Libraries - 618.9289.B2990
The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder - Carol Stock Kranowitz M.A.
This is Aspergers Syndrome - Elisa Gagnon - The world from the perspective of a young child with Asperger Syndrome
Parenting Your Asperger Child: Individual Solutions for teaching your child practical skills - Alan Sohn, Ed.D., and Cathy Grayson, M.A. - Available at Saint Louis Public Libraries - 618.9285 S682P
Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 tips and strategies - Brenda Boyd
A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism: How to meet the challenges and help your child thrive - Sally Ozonoff, Ph.D.,  Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D. and James McPartland
Raising NLD Superstars - What Families witn non verbal learning disabilities need to know about nurturing confident, competent kids - Marcia Brown Rubinstien
Raising a sensory smart child: The definitive handbook for helping your child with sensory integration issues - Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L and Nancy Peske
Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children: Social and emotional development activities for Aspergers Syndrome, Autism, PDD and LND - Steven E. Gutstein, Ph.D. & Rachelle K. Sheely
Relationship Development Intervention with Children, Adolescents and Adults: Social and emotional development activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD - Steven E Gutstein, Ph.D. & Rachelle K. Sheely
Rules in Social Situations - Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman, and Ronda L. Schelvan; Foreward by:Michelle Garcia Winner
Seeing Through New Eyes: Changing the lives of children with autism, asperger syndrome and other developmental disabilities through vision therapy - Melvin Kaplan
Simple Strategies that Wrrk! Helpful Hints for all Educators of Students with High-functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Related Disabilities - Diane Adreon, M.A. (with Myles & Gitlitz)
The Hidden Curriculum:Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations - Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman, and Ronda L. Schelvan; Foreward by Michelle Garcia Winner
The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching play, emotion, and communication to childrenwith autism  -
Jed Baker, Ph.D.
This is Asperger Syndrome - Elisa Gognon and Brenda Smith Myles
Understanding Asperger's Syndrome:Fast Facts - Emily Burrows and Sheila Wagner
Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy - Pam and Pete Wright

Local Churches with Special needs ministries:

Bonhomme Presbyterian  www.bonpres.org
Gateway Christian Church www.gccstl.org
King of Kings Lutheran  www.kokstl.org
Open Arms  www.openarmsupc.org -This is a recently started church currently meeting at the Tiawanese Presbyterian Church, 542 Ries Road, Ballwin, MO - This church has a children's ministry with the goal of considering the individual needs of each child so they may learn about God to the best of their ability.