Autism Society of Washington
Movies Involving the Subject of Autism
* Mozart & The Whale (Josh Hartnet)
* The Boy Who Could Fly (Jay Underwood)
* Rainman (Dustin Hoffman)
* Silent Fall (Richard Dreyfuss)
* Mercury Rising (Bruce Willis)
* Family Pictures
* Nell (Jodie Foster)
* Molly (Elizabeth Sue)
* When the Bough Breaks
* Backstreet Dreams (Brooke Shields)
* Change of Habit (Elvis Presley)
* House of Cards (Tommy Lee Jones)
* Silence (Will Geer)
* David's Mother
* The Innocent
* Journey of the Heart
* Under the Piano
* What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
Books about Autism and Related Disorders
* Giggles by Mimi Brown
* Laughing and Loving With Autism by Wayne Gilpein
* More Laughing and Loving With Autism by Wayne Gilpein
* Thinking In Pictures by Temple Grandin
* Emergence: Labeled Autistic by Temple Grandin
* Let Me Hear Your Voice by Catherine Maurice
* Autism: From Tragedy to Triumph by Julia Crowder
* Nobody Nowhere by Donna Williams
* Somebody Somewhere by Donna Williams
* Autism-An Inside-Out Approach : An Innovative Look at the Mechanics of
'Autism' and Its Developmental 'Cousins' by Donna Williams * Dancing With Dragons by Gerard Mialaret
* Children With Autism, Special Needs Collection, edited by Michael D. Powers
* A Parent's Guide to Autism by Charles A. Hart
* Adults With Autism : A Guide to Theory and Practice edited by Hugh Morgan
* Andy and His Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson
* Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums,
Rage, and Meltdowns by Myles and Southwick * Autism : Identification, Education and Treatment by Dianne Zager
* Gentle Giant : The Inspiring Story of an Autistic Child by Wendy Robinson
* A Guide to Successful Employment for Individuals With Autism by Smith
* Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism by Laurie Lears
* Just This Side of Normal : Glimpses into Life With Autism by Gerlach
* My Brother Sammy by Becky Edwards
* Russell is Extra Special: A Book About Autism For Children by Charles Amenta III
* Gift From My Son: Autism Redefined by Keli Lindelien
* Soon Will Come the Light by Thomas McKean
*Understanding Your Child's Behavior by Dr. Steven Curtis
The Autism Society of Washington will post additional book and movie titles as submitted. If you have any suggestions for books and movies, please e-mail us by clicking on the e-mail link below.
This page was last updated on: April 16, 2008
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Several years ago ASW donated it's library of books on autism to The Children's Hospital Library which has a collection of over 200 books and videos that deal with all facets of autism and Asperger's Syndrome. These materials are available to be checked out by anyone in Washington State. The checkout period is two weeks, and one renewal is possible. Contact the Library for information about specific books or videos. The Hospital Library is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hospital Library, M2-1
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: 206-987-2098
Fax: 206-987-3838
Email: library@seattlechildrens.org
The Autism Outreach Project also has a library of autism materials available for loan to anyone in Washington State.
Autism Outreach Project,
Northwest ESD 189
1601 R Avenue, Anacortes WA 98221
Phone: 360-299-4090 or 1-888-704-9633
Email: autism@esd189.org
http://www.esd189.org/autism
The Autism Society of Tacoma has a large selection of books and videos available for loan to those in Pierce County. The library is updated annually and is housed at the Washington PAVE office. Call 253-565-2266 for more information.
