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
Aria and Addie have ARFID
"Aria and Addie have ARFID! This story follows Aria and Addie who have Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Aria struggles with sensory difficulties surrounding food, and Addie has a fear of sickness surrounding food. We learn how to help them and what accommodations they require! Low stimulating colours make this suitable for neurodivergent minds! Contrasting colours and large text makes this more dyslexia friendly. Suitable for children aged 3-8 or anyone at that developmental level!"
Paperback
14 Nov. 2023
Paid for Paperback
English
My Mummy is Autistic!
"My Mummy is Autistic! This story is from the perspective of a child, explaining the ways that their Mummy is different! In this case, the difference is that the Mummy is Autistic. We explore ways we can use our helping hands! Low stimulating colours makes this story suitable for neurodivergent minds! Large text and colour contrast makes this more Dyslexia friendly! Perfect for children aged 3-8 or anyone at that developmental level!"
Paperback
1 Jan. 2024
Paid for Paperback
English
Summer has Selective Mutism
"Summer has Selective Mutism This story is about Summer who has Selective Mutism. She finds it difficult to communicate verbally when she's in a school setting, yet can sing and dance when she's in the comfort of her own home. This story explores difficulties and some potential solutions to communicating in other ways! Sensory friendly colours and tones, designed with neurodivergent individuals in mind! Large text and a cream background allows this to be enjoyed by Dyslexic individuals! Perfect for a school or nursery setting."
Paperback
3 Nov. 2023
Paid for Paperback
English
Penelope has PDA
"Penelope has PDA! This story follows a girl with a PDA profile of Autism Spectrum Disorder. It explores how that makes her appear and think differently to others, both neurotypical or on the Autism Spectrum. This book gives examples of how we can help reduce daily demands and help our neurodivergent friends! Muted colours make this sensory friendly for neurodivergent minds! It's also perfect if you have a low-stimulation approach to parenting/media. Large text and cream coloured paper make this more dyslexia friendly and can be helpful for children beginning to read. This would be perfect for a nursery or educational setting! This story is aimed mostly for children aged 3-8, or anyone at that developmental level - although many adults also get use and enjoyment from my books!"
That Christmas Tree is NOT For Me!
"This is a story about the different traditions and different ways Christmas might look for an Autistic or SEN child. It aims to celebrate diversity and promote understanding for little ones and their peers! For the: Big believers and those who don’t mind, The sensory seekers and those hiding behind, The turkey eaters or chooses pasta for days, The festive avoiders or those in a Christmas Tree Maze. For the new toy lovers or those with no care, The ones that stay home or chase snow in the air, The ones who don’t let this difference make them feel blue, To the new tradition makers... This one is for you!"
Paperback
2 Nov. 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English