Books I recommend:

Autism spectrum disorders : what every parent needs to know
Rosenblatt, Alan I.
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Demystifying autism spectrum disorders : a guide to diagnosis for parents and professionals
Bruey, Carolyn Thorwarth.
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Autism spectrum disorders : the complete guide to understanding autism, Asperger's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, and other ASDs
Sicile-Kira, Chantal.
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Autistic spectrum disorders : understanding the diagnosis and getting help
Waltz, Mitzi.
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These are often some of the titles I give to parents of newly diagnosed children who come to our library looking for resources.

Hope this helps.

....and it has been very enlightening to read a story about someone that has learned to live successful with ASD.

I knew my son had more than ADHD and anxiety and I find his diagnosis of Aspergers such a relief. My tool kit and resources have expanded and we can walk through this together. It is also a way that I can protect my child so that he is not labeled the "bad kid". I'm reading a book by Temple Grandin
The Way I See It, A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's

Dr. Sears. The Autism Book. It focuses on treatment through diet and supplements which works for many kids.

Well! I cried for 7mths. That's how long the Autism diagnosis process took. The only thing that helped me was my 'mothers intuition'. When things with my son looked right, it was right. When things with my son looked wrong, it was wrong. When things with my son looked uncomfortable for him, it was uncomfortable. There is no therapist that can beat a 'mothers intuition'.