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
Perfectly Normal Autistic
The third book in Michelle Swan's 'Living Autistically' series, Perfectly Normal Autistic challenges the idea that Autism is a disorder, deficit, illness, brokenness, or any other form of 'something wrong'. Instead Michelle looks at all the things that are normal about being Autistic. She confronts the stereotypes and stigma surrounding autism, taking on topics such as diagnostic criteria, functioning labels, compliance and other misguided societal ideas. Looking at ways to live well as an Autistic person, Michelle shares the evolution of her own thinking as it has changed over time. She celebrates the freedom found in learning to truly understand yourself and to stand confidently claiming your strengths and differences. Michelle finds courage where others only see difficulty, and encourages readers to do the same.
Paperback
February 29, 2024
Paid for Paperback
English
Fierce Autistic Heart
In this book, the first her 'Living Autistically' series, Michelle Swan shares what it was like to realise she is Autistic. Like so many late identified autistic people, the discovery came after her children were diagnosed. And like so many, Michelle experienced the process of learning this new information about herself, though not without its challenges, as empowering and transformative. Michelle discusses the emotions and feelings and the practical considerations to take into account while navigating the discovery of neurodivergence, the pros and cons of diagnosis, growing a healthy sense of self during a period of evolving identity that includes disability, and developing new self care strategies. This book will resonate with many who have learned they are Autistic later in life, will be informative for those who have an autistic family member or friend, and will be helpful for those wanting to understand themselves or loved ones better.
Kindle
Paperback
February 29, 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Authentic Autistic Living
Authentic Autistic Living is the second in Michelle Swan's 'Living Autistically' series. In this collection of short essays Michelle continues to explore ideas about how to live well after discovering she is Autistic. Navigating a world that often encourages conformity, reckless business, and putting the comfort of others first at almost any cost, Michelle's focus is now on finding strategies that enable authentic expression of self, continued self growth and self acceptance, and good foundations to develop healthy and fulfilling lifestyle and relationships...
Kindle
February 29, 2024
Paid for Kindle
English