Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore

Books on autism make great Holiday gifts!

2009-12-03T14:23:00.002-05:00

There are 1000's of books these days about autism, from children's stories, to teenage novels, to informational materials on how to teach your child with autism, to personal accounts written by adults on the autism spectrum. The variety is endless! There are so many books to choose from that the Autism Society of NC Bookstore has put together a list of the Top 16 Books to give as gifts this holiday season. I've categorized them by recipient to make it even easier to find the right book for the right person on your list!

For children:
* Accept and Value Each Person
* You Are A Social Detective!

For middle-schoolers:
*Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
*Al Capone Does My Shirts
*Rules

For High-Schoolers:
*Integrated Self-Advocacy ISA Curriculum
*Wild Orchid

For Adults on the Spectrum:
*Animals In Translation
*Look Me In the Eye

For Parents and other family members:
*Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum
*A Friend Like Henry
*Voices from the Spectrum

For Professionals:
*Beyond the Autism Diagnosis
*Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

To Make Anyone Smile (Coffee Books):
*Autism Heroes
*All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome

Now as a special treat for getting all the way through this blog post I want to let you know that the ASNC Bookstore is offering a 10% discount on all online purchases made from now through Jan. 1st 2010! Just use the coupon code HOLIDAY09 during checkout! HAPPY HOLIDAYS and happy shopping!

~Melanie Adams-Borgen
ASNC Booksore Manager

2009-11-19T14:47:00.001-05:00

Do you think your child's teacher, mentor, grandparent, or doctor could benefit from reading more about autism? Not sure which book would suite their needs best? We've got the perfect gift, ASNC Bookstore Gift Certificates! Give them a gift certificate this holiday season and let them choose an autism title from our website: www.autismbookstore.com

An ASNC Bookstore gift certificate makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, teacher appreciation day, grandparents’ appreciation day and many other special occasions happening throughout the year. In fact, a gift certificate makes the perfect gift for anyone who loves someone with autism no matter the occasion.

The ASNC Bookstore supplies nearly 600 outstanding and award-winning resources on a wide variety of topics related to autism, and we provide personalized service by telephone (1-800-442-2762) or email (books@autismsociety-nc.org).

I hope you have a great holiday season!

~Melanie Adams-Borgen, ASNC Bookstore Manager

Fall Bestsellers!

2009-11-17T09:16:00.006-05:00

Fall 2009 Top 10 Bestsellers

Please visit our website to read detailed descriptions of these and other popular titles. We are also adding new books monthly, so check out our New Items category to see our latest offerings.

National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week

2009-10-06T09:17:00.015-04:00

National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week is October 4th-10th, 2009!
In honor of this week we are spotlighting those books that we carry on the important topic of bullying prevention. All of the books featured in this blog posting will be on sale at a discount of 10% for the whole month of October. Please make your purchase through our secure website:www.autismbookstore.com to take advantage of the discount.

As always, full descriptions of these titles can be found on our website. You can find them all easily by visiting our Education/Bullying Page!

Five informative books on bullying prevention:

Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Strategies and Solutions

Nick Dubin is able to do what many authors are not able to do when writing about bullying; he is able to bring a lifetime of personal experiences to the reader. Dubin was not diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS) until he was an adult, but he knew his differences made him stand out and made him a target for bullies throughout his childhood, not only by other children, but by adults as well. In this book, Dubin discloses reasons why individuals with AS become victims, and how to understand the motives of a bully. Dubin takes a pro-active role in bullying prevention by teaching how to empower not only victims, but teachers and bystanders as well. Dubin's plan of attack does not stop there, however; he also writes about empowering parents and entire schools by creating a system of support that helps protect all individuals. The reader will find strategies for persons with AS, as well as programs for classrooms and schools based on behavioral and biological research, bullying program results, and the current literature. A section on Internet resources as well as a "frequently asked questions" section concludes the book. Dubin's DVD, Being Bullied, is also a great companion video to this book.

Being Bullied: Strategies and Solutions for People with Asperger's Syndrome (DVD)

This DVD is based on a presentation by Nick Dubin on the effects of bullying in school on children with Asperger Syndrome (AS). His presentation is primarily aimed at teachers and administrators, in order to give them ideas on the steps they can take to minimize the incidence of bullying in their schools. He provides sobering statistics on the number of children bullied each year, and he also offers constructive, encouraging advice on how to break down the culture of "bystander apathy." In addition, he introduces strategies for empowering the bullied child as well as the bully, so they can utilize their energy for more constructive purposes. His presentation is interspersed with clips of people with AS giving their thoughts on how bullying has affected their lives.

Gray's Guide to Bullying

This issue of the Jenison Autism Journal is devoted to awareness and information to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) deal with circumstances in which they encounter bullying. The author, an internationally known educator and the creator of the Social Storiesï¿½ method, published a series of three articles in response to numerous questions she received about helping children with ASD who are bullied in various situations. This issue combines those articles on ASD and bullying into one useful guide that can be used by adults who live and work with children who have ASD. Article I provides the basics about bullying, ranging from the current definition to roles of participants and categories of bullying. Article II describes ten practical solutions that have been developed to effectively decrease bullying. Article III is a guide and student workbook on how to handle a bullying attempt. All three articles provide valuable strategies and resources to help parents, teachers, and caregivers decrease bullying in the life of the child with ASD by raising awareness, fostering self-esteem, and making the child his/ her own best advocate.

Nobody Knew What To Do: A Story About Bullying

This beautifully illustrated children’s book tells the story of how one student gained the courage to deal with bullying. The classmate of a boy named Ray narrates the story. Ray is frequently the target of bullying. The other students don’t like it, but they are afraid to inform their teachers. One day, after having been beaten up the day before, Ray does not come back to school. The classmate hears the bullies talking about their future plans for Ray, and he gains the courage to tell his teacher. When Ray returns to school, the teacher and principal intervene, and the classmate tells of his pride in learning to stop bullies by working together with others. On the last page of the book, there are bullying prevention tips for educators and parents. For readers ages 4-8.

Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying

This is a unique book that fills a gap in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) literature. As the author notes, children and adolescents with Asperger Syndrome (AS) have a lack of social understanding that can lead to bullying by their classmates. These children are not only hurt emotionally and sometimes physically, but they are also deeply confused because they cannot make the distinction between manipulation and friendliness. This practical resource examines the social phenomenon of bullying and the social challenges and needs of children with AS. The author provides many insights and effective strategies for creating a bullying prevention program, and she also discusses specific environmental factors that foster bullying behaviors. The book also includes a chapter that offers a variety of personal perspectives on the subject. Written for parents and professionals, this book focuses on a whole-school approach to bullying prevention that involves administrators, teachers, parents, and students.

Also check out our books on Friendship:

Accept and Value Each Person

Since We're Friends: An Autism Picture Book

Autism Acceptance Book: Being A Friend to Someone With Autism

Martian in the Playground

And our books on Self-Advocacy:

Ask and Tell

The Integrated Self-Advocacy ISA Curriculum

Do You Understand Me?

Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?

As always, our bookstore staff is here to help you. Fell free to call us anytime with questions or comments. 919-743-0204. Have a great October!

Any Amazing Race fans out there?

2009-09-23T11:29:00.002-04:00

I am an avid fan of The Amazing Race, the reality show where several teams of two contestants each compete in a race around the world for a grand prize of $1 million. If you are a fan too, you will be glad to know that the new season, which begins this Sunday, includes a contestant with Asperger syndrome. In an interview on DisabilityScoop.com, Zev Glassenberg, 26, admits that he finds the idea of the social interactions with other teams and others that must take place during the race overwhelming, but he knows that having his longtime friend, Justin Kanew, 30, along will be a big help. Good luck, Zev and Justin!

Summer Bestsellers

2009-08-26T15:48:00.005-04:00

Summer 2009 Top 10 Bestsellers

Please visit our website to read detailed descriptions of these and other popular titles. We are also adding new books monthly, so check out our New Items category to see our latest offerings.

Who Wants to Go to the Movies?

2009-08-26T11:41:00.002-04:00

An interesting movie is opening this Friday, Aug. 28, in Raleigh. It's called Adam, and it's about a young man with Asperger's syndrome who meets a young lady. A tentative romance blooms between the two as Adam ventures out of his comfort zone. According to Moviefone, critics have given the movie an average of four stars out of five. And it's nice to see that this movie is playing at the larger theaters, giving it a wider audience than the art houses could have.

May Top Ten Bestsellers

2009-06-08T11:17:00.004-04:00

May 2009 Top 10 Bestsellers

Please visit our website to read detailed descriptions of these and other popular titles. We are also adding new books monthly, so check out our New Items category to see our latest offerings.

April 2009 Top 10 Bestsellers

2009-04-30T14:09:00.002-04:00

April 2009 Top 10 Bestsellers

Please visit our website to read detailed descriptions of these and other popular titles. We are also adding new books monthly, so check out our New Items category to see our latest offerings.

10% off in April!

2009-04-20T11:09:00.002-04:00

In celebration of Autism Awareness Month the bookstore would like to offer you 10% off every purchase between now and April 30th! All you have to do is purchase online and use coupon code: AAM2009. You can also check out the ASNC page for more information on other Autism Awareness Month activities.

ASNC Annual Conference 2009

2009-03-24T16:13:00.003-04:00

It's that time of year again! The bookstore will be traveling to the ASNC Annual Conference, held this year at the Sheraton Hotel in Chapel Hill, NC. The bookstore will be open Friday 3/27 for pre-conference attendees from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and from 6:00 p.m-8:30 p.m. that evening. On Saturday 3/28 we will be open from 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with speaker Valerie Paradiz signing copies of her book Elijah's Cup during the afternoon break.

We will have a large selection of books available, and all of our staff* will be available to help you, so please, feel free to stop by!

*Since we will all be at the conference, the physical bookstore will be closed Thursday afternoon and all day Friday.

Verbal Behavior Author has a Radio Show

2009-03-09T10:33:00.004-04:00

The Author of "Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders," Mary Lynch Barbera hosts a monthly radio show that explains the techniques found in her book.
Here is a link to the archives of her shows. She will continue to create new shows on autism and verbal behavior into the future. Hear her shows now: Radio Program on Verbal Bahavior Approach

You can also find her book at our bookstore, the largest non-profit autism specific bookstore in the country. Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders

February Top 10 Best Sellers

2009-02-27T14:10:00.011-05:00

February 2009 Top 10 Bestsellers

Please visit our website to read detailed descriptions of these and other popular titles. We are also adding new books monthly, so check out our New Items category to see our latest offerings.

Real Time Inventory on the Autism Society of NC Bookstore website

2009-02-23T11:16:00.007-05:00

Our website is getting more high-tech! In an effort to give our customers accurate shipping information we have decided to implement real-time inventory checking. This will more easily and conveniently let you know what titles can be shipped to you within 48 hours. Very soon you’ll see just how many titles are in-stock and ready to ship. Check us out at: www.autismbookstore.com

You can still order any item on our website, regardless of the quantity available. But we’d like you to know that our new policy will state: if a title’s inventory level is 1 to zero, it will take a little longer to get your order shipped.

If you or the organization your buying for wishes to order books in large quantities, using a credit card, please let us know via e-mail: books@autismsociety-nc.org or phone 1-800-442-2762 or 1-919-743-0204. We can then give you a more accurate shipping date. We order, and receive books, from our publishers on a weekly bases and we’ll make every effort to get large orders shipped as quickly as possible.

As always, we accept purchase orders from schools all across the nation via fax: 1-919-743-0208 Attention Bookstore. All schools will be given a reduced shipping rate of 10% when you use a school purchase order.

Our general shipping rates are as follows: North Carolina shipping – 10% of your order; Out-of-state shipping – 15% of your order; and International shipping (including Canada & Mexico) – 30% of your order.

For more information about the Autism Society of NC Bookstore Ordering and Shipping Policies, please follow this link to our website: Bookstore Ordering and Shipping Policies.

Special Offer for Valentine's Day!

2009-02-13T10:40:00.004-05:00

To celebrate Valentine's Day the Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore is pleased to offer it's blog and facebook readers 10% off books purchased through our website: www.autismbookstore.com . Just use the coupon code VAL2009 during check out to recieve 10% off your entire order starting today, Feb 13th. This promotion runs until Saturday Feb. 21st 2009. Happy Valentine's Day!

Engaging Autism now in paperback

2009-02-11T14:16:00.008-05:00

Engaging Autism is now available in paperback at the new low price of $18.00 Grab your copy of this important and throught provoking book on DIR/Floortime Approach by clicking on the book cover.

Written for parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this handbook presents the DIR (developmental, individual-difference, relationship-based)/Floortime model in a comprehensive, highly readable format. Unlike other interventions and treatment methods that focus on the symptoms of ASD and the modification of specific behaviors, this model uses a dynamic, family-oriented approach that teaches children with ASD the fundamentals of relating, communicating, and thinking while taking into account each child's strengths and unique needs. According to the authors, this comprehensive program integrates emotional, social, intellectual, and educational goals for each child, and is based on the assumption that the abilities of relating, communicating, and thinking can be favorably influenced by working with a child's emotions.

New Team Member

2009-02-11T13:47:00.003-05:00

Hello. As a new member of this blogging community I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My Name is Amy Willimas and I have recently become the Assistant Manager for the Autism Society Bookstore. Before this I studied speech pathology at the University of Missouri and worked one on one with children on the autism spectrum. I also worked for a non-profit as a professional foster parent, and most recently studied art and design.
I had an art professor who like to tell us that as artists we do not necessarily create, but we are simply creative problem solvers. Each individual on the autism spectrum is entirely unique with a unique set of needs and talents. I am excited to put my own creative problem solving skills to use in helping each individual find the methods and resources best suited for the situation.

January Top 10 Best Sellers

2009-02-03T15:08:00.002-05:00

January 2009 Top 10 Bestsellers

Please visit our website to read detailed descriptions of these and other popular titles. We are also adding new books monthly, so check out our New Items category to see our latest offerings.

Special Hours

2009-01-16T15:33:00.002-05:00

The ASNC Bookstore will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
THe ASNC Bookstore staff will be taking books to Fort Bragg on Tuesday, January 20th, to participate in the base's Autism Awareness Fair.

E-Newsletter Link

2009-01-13T11:05:00.004-05:00

For people who like to read our blog or facebook fan page, but are not on our e-newsletter mailing list, I'm posting a link to this month’s e-newsletter for your reading pleasure. Herein are two new book reviews and a little more about our new facebook fan page.

Click on this link:
January 2009 E-Newsletter

And if you'd like to be added to our e-newsletter mailing list so that you can get this exciting information delivered directly to your inbox, please go to our main website www.autismbookstore.com and look for the bookstore mailing list link at the bottom of the left-hand navigation bar. Or you can use this direct link: e-mailing list.

December 2008 Top 10 Best Sellers

2008-12-31T09:41:00.006-05:00

December 2008 Top 10 Bestsellers

Please visit our website to read detailed descriptions of these and other popular titles. We are also adding new books monthly, so check out our New Items category to see our latest offerings.

Holiday Hours

2008-12-18T16:15:00.004-05:00

Happy Holiday!
The ASNC Bookstore will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday, December 24th until Tuesday, December 30th, 2008. Any online purchased made after Friday, December 19th is unlikely to arrive at its destination before Christmas. If you wish to make a gift purchase please consider visiting the ASNC Bookstore in person before Wednesday the 24th of December, during our regular business hours.

(Note: Regular Business Hours: M-F 9am-3pm)

Great Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your Holiday List

2008-12-12T11:52:00.005-05:00

Today we’re featuring eight novels and twelve personal accounts that ASNC Bookstore staff knows will make excellent holiday gifts for family members, young adults on the spectrum, and professionals working with individuals on the spectrum, and maybe even some for yourself. All of these titles are enjoyable and enlightening making them prefect reads for the long winter holiday. Full descriptions of these resources are available on our website, and all of the titles are in stock and available for purchase.

Novels Featuring Characters on the Autism Spectrum:

1. Al Capone Does My Shirts
2. Banishing Verona
3. Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
4. In His Shoes
5. My Strange & Terrible Malady
6. Rules
7. Speed of Dark
8. Wild Orchid

Personal Accounts Written by People on the Autism Spectrum:

1. Animals in Translation
2. At Home in the Land of Oz
3. Beyond the Wall
4. Born on a Blue Day
5. Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism
6. Everyday Heaven
7. Look Me In the Eye
8. Send in the Idiots
9. Songs of the Gorilla Nation
10. Thinking In Pictures
11. Voices from the Spectrum
12. The Way I See It

Remember, all proceeds from bookstore sales are used to provide services for people with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Please take advantage of our website discount (that can be found in a pervious blog post) during the month of December!

If you have questions regarding any of the titles listed above, don’t hesitate to contact our bookstore staff.

Thank you for your support!

ASNC Bookstore Affiliate Program

2008-12-11T12:47:00.004-05:00

If you have an Autism Spectrum Disorder-related web site, you can earn money by placing the Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore Affiliate Program logo and link on your site. When a visitor clicks on the Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore Affiliate Program logo, you make a commission on all purchases made by that user.

What does it mean to be an ASNC Bookstore affiliate?

1. You’ll earn 20% on all sales made during user sessions originating from a link on your site.
2. You can offer products related to the content of your site.
3. You’ll receive a quarterly commission check, with little or no effort.
4. You’ll be a member of a professionally operated nonprofit affiliate program.
5. Participation is quick, easy, and free.

Why should I become an ASNC Bookstore affiliate?

1. It's hassle-free. You don't have to buy and store inventory, and you don't have to worry about packaging and shipping products or providing customer service. We do all of this for you.
2. You’ll earn money for your chapter or organization. We credit your commission every time an order is placed from a link on your site.
3. You’ll help the community. All sales generated through our affiliate program help provide services to the autism community.
4. You’ll enhance your site. By becoming an ASNC Bookstore affiliate, you’ll provide your visitors with the convenience of purchasing products directly from your site. By providing our quality titles and merchandise, you’ll also increase traffic to your site.
5. You’ll stay informed. Our affiliate program software provides current sales reporting so that you’ll always know exactly how much you’ve earned.

If you'd like to become an ASNC Bookstore Affiliate, you'll need to go to our website www.autismbookstore.com and click on the Affiliate logo at the top right hand corner of your screen.

You'll also have to sign an affiliate agreement statement, that says among other things, that you must display our link and logo on your website's front page and that your organization must be based in the United States. For more information please visit our affliate overview page!

On Tuesdays in December: 10% off all walk-in book purchases!

2008-12-04T09:36:00.012-05:00

For the month of December Tuesdays are going to be our favorite day of the week. Why do you ask? We're going to pass on the joy of the holiday season by giving a 10% discount on all walk-in book purchases every Tuesday in December!

To take advantage of this lovely discount you'll need to come and visit us on a Tuesday at: 505 Oberlin Rd, Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27605. We are located across the street from Cameron Village and next to the Post Office on Oberlin Rd. You can also find extra parking by taking Stafford Ave. off Oberlin Rd. then take your next right into the parking lot behind building 505.

Here's a link to a google map of our location: ASNC Bookstore

Also, as you will read in this month's e-newsletter, we are offering a 10% discount on online purchases, starting today and running through December 31st. All you'll have to do is use the coupon code HOLIDAY during checkout.