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
The Autistic Guide to Communicating and Connecting: Understanding our communication differences and social needs
Autistic people communicate differently to non-autistic people, but that does not equate to communicating wrong"." Written by autistic author Niamh Garvey, this book combines up-to-date research and lived experience perspectives to create the ultimate guide to supporting your autistic social self in hectic, everyday life. Split into three parts that cover communication, socialising and strategies for specific social situations, this book covers everything you need to understand your communication style and helps you to explore your own social comfort zone, which looks different for everyone! This guide is supportive, affirming and packed full of strategies on how you can support yourself and manage daily social situations, from restaurants to interviews.
Kindle
Paperback
21 August 2025
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Wired Our Own Way: An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices Paperback
Wired Our Own Way: An Anthology of Autistic Irish Voices is the first collection of personal essays written by Autistic Irish adults. One in twenty seven Irish school children are now diagnosed as autistic, and autism is entering the general population’s consciousness much louder than it did in the past. As understanding about autism spreads, more and more adults are now finding out that they are autistic. This Anthology shines a light on how important autism identification is, and how the label of 'Autism' can enhance ones self-understanding and self-compassion.
Paperback
28 May 2025
Paid for Paperback
English
Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means)
"You're autistic - but what does that really mean? Welcome to the ultimate guide to understanding who you are and what it means to be autistic! In this fully illustrated graphic guide to what it means to be autistic and discover the differences between sensory seekers and avoiders, why you might find some things super easy and other things extra challenging and even begin to understand and navigate all of your big (and small) feelings. Best of all, learn what makes you totally unique. You might just come away with some cool facts to share with your friends and family!"
Kindle
Paperback
July 18, 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Looking After Your Autistic Self: A Personalised Self-care Approach to Managing Your Sensory and Emotional Well-being
It is a myth that autistic children grow into 'less autistic' adults. In fact, many autistic adults feel more overwhelmed as they age as the stresses of social demands such as relationships, parenting, or the work environment increase.
Kindle
Paperback
Mar 21, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English