Books can play a big role in helping you and your child with Autism. You’ll find books can be a good way to connect with your children as they learn to share, make eye contact and it enhances their speech while reading one with their parents.
Here is a list of specially curated books related to Autism available on Kindle, Pdf version and paperback.
We would love to get recommendations from you on any useful books for children with Autism that are not in this list. You could write to us at contact@autismconnect.com
I Have Autism And I Like To Play G̶o̶o̶d̶ Bad Tennis: Vignettes and Insights from My Son’s Life
"A memoir, but not restricted to being the conventional memoir. Written with a rare honesty by a devoted and inventive father about his experiences - a book for everybody. It focuses on how to keep a positive mindset for dealing with deep adversity; a book to inspire, to raise sensitivity and empathy. The “I” in the title refers to his son Noel, who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This book offers a window into the world of challenges and joys of parenting, it also offers solutions, strategies and a toolkit for parents and educators to address behaviour, communication and learning issues that are linked with the condition of autism."
Kindle
Paperback
17 April 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
I Have Autism And I Like To Play Bad Tennis
"Debashis Paul’s book I Have Autism and I Like to Play Good Bad Tennis offers a window into the world of challenges and joys of parenting. The “I “in the title refers to his son Noel, who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Paul writes “Younger parents of children with autism must understand how to recalibrate their own ambitions and priorities in life; how to let go of the urge to vicariously achieve their goals through their kids.” The book is replete with examples of how he learnt about the gap between his expectations and his son’s needs, especially when it came to sports. For the father playing was about winning whereas the son was focused only on enjoying himself. Noel did not care to impress or defeat, so he did not mind playing “bad tennis.” The author’s experience of raising Noel taught him that children with autism “may not be able to form emotional and empathetic ties with friends.” As a result, these children feel the need to “lean heavily on their parents, sibling
Kindle
Paperback
17 April 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English