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
Life as a Late-Identified Autistic: Volume 1: A Collection of Essays Exploring Autism
When Jackie Schuld’s therapist suggested she might be autistic, she scoffed. She knew there was no way she could be autistic. She was in her mid-30s and ran her own therapy private practice. Everything she learned about autism in her Master’s program in mental health counseling didn’t apply to her. She could make excellent eye contact. She could engage in deep conversations. She could attend social gatherings. She could make it through abrupt changes and remain flexible.
Kindle
Paperback
29 January 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
The Feuerstein Method: A Cognitive Approach to Autism
This book is designed to help parents and professionals respond to the behavioral potential of children and adults diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) through the application of the Feuerstein method, an approach that brings an alternative and innovative treatment modality that uncovers and enhances the learning potential that traditional diagnoses and treatment methods often overlook or discourage...
Kindle
28 March 2024
Paid for Kindle
English
Spaces on the Spectrum: How Autism Movements Resist Experts and Create Knowledge
Movements that take issue with conventional understandings of autism spectrum disorder, a developmental disability, have become increasingly visible. Drawing on more than three years of ethnographic fieldwork and interviews with participants, Catherine Tan investigates two autism-focused movements, shedding new light on how members contest expert authority. Examining their separate struggles to gain legitimacy and represent autistic people, she develops a new account of the importance of social movements as spaces for constructing knowledge that aims to challenge dominant frameworks.
Kindle
Paperback
23 January 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
How to Find a Four-Leaf Clover: What Autism Can Teach Us About Difference, Connection and Belonging
"We could all use a Jodi in our lives' The New York Times 'This book will provide greater acceptance and understanding' Temple Grandin, New York Times bestselling author of Visual Thinking Jodi Rodgers, on-screen autism specialist from Netflix's Love On the Spectrum, draws on three decades of experience as a teacher and counsellor to help neurodivergent and neurotypical people find ways to communicate, connect, and thrive..."
Supporting Autistic People Through Pregnancy and Childbirth
This comprehensive and accessible guide is for every birthing and health professional looking to improve their care during pregnancy, birth, and aftercare for autistic women. With a distinct lack of scientifically approached work in this area, this much-needed book takes an intersectional, feminist approach and covers the background of modern birth practices and autism as a diagnosis.
Hayley Morgan, Emma Durman, Karen Henr
Kindle
Paperback
18 January 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum (Second Edition): Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age
"Comprehensive overview of autism in females with lived experience accounts and latest research. The difference that being female makes to the diagnosis, life and experiences of an autistic person is hugely significant. In this widely expanded second edition, Sarah Hendrickx combines the latest research with personal stories from girls and women on the autism spectrum to present a picture of their feelings, thoughts and experiences at each stage of their lives."
Sarah Hendrickx, Judith Gould & Jess Hendrickx
Kindle
Paperback
18 January 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!
"Ditch the stigma, stop masking, and put yourself first with these 100+ exercises that reinforce the idea that neurodiversity is a strength and teaches you how to relax, destress, find your community, practice self-love, and more. When you’re autistic, it can be tough to prioritize wellness. Self-Care for Autistic People can help you engage in some neurodivergent self-care—without pretending to be neurotypical. You’ll find more than 100 activities that help you accept yourself, destigmatize autism, find your community, and take care of your physical and mental health. You’ll find solutions for managing the challenging aspects of autism, as well as ideas to bring out the many positive aspects. With expert advice from therapist Megan A. Neff, this book will help you make the most of your life and your diagnosis."
Kindle
March 19, 2024
Paid for Kindle
English
Jalen's Blue Backback
Jalen is a fun-loving, smart, super kid with autism but sometimes is misunderstood by his peers because he is non-verbal. It is his 1st day of school and he can't wait to carry his brand-new blue backpack! Every day he is faced with challenges and often gets overwhelmed when things are not the same. Mom is his superhero and always makes sure that her son is not defined by his disability by coming to his rescue with his blues (daily survival kit) to get him through the day. This story will take you on a journey of an autistic child adapting to change, the challenge of making new friends, and learning creative ways to help cope when faced with new experiences.
Paperback
21 January 2024
Paid for Paperback
English
Let's Go...Jessie Goes to the Supermarket (Autism Skill Builders Book Series)
We are excited to announce the second book in the Let's Go... series, Jessie Goes to the Supermarket. Your child will enjoy following Jessie as she starts her day and takes a trip to the supermarket, learning language along the way. The Let’s Go…series is a set of books developed specifically for children with autism and developmental disabilities as part of the Autism Skill Building Curriculum Book Series. These books are designed to teach common labels and associations in a story format within the context of daily life. The Let's Go... series is a great tool for generalization of learned labels and for teaching new labels to children..
Lena Sankovich & Vincent Moncada
Kindle
Paperback
22 November 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Let's Go...Katie Has A Birthday Party (Autism Skill Builders Book Series)
We are excited to announce the latest book in the Let's Go... series, Katie Has A Birthday Party. Your child will enjoy going to Katie's birthday party with all her friends learning language along the way. The Let’s Go…series is a set of books developed specifically for children with autism and developmental disabilities as part of the Autism Skill Building Curriculum Book Series. These books are designed to teach language skills in a story format within the context of daily life. The Let's Go... series is a great tool for generalization of learned skills and for teaching new skills to children...
Lena Sankovich & Vincent Moncada
Kindle
Paperback
28 December 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English