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
Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents
The difficulties experienced by children with autism and related conditions in inferring the thoughts, beliefs, desires and intentions of others are well documented in numerous studies. It now seems that these deficits underlie many of the social and communication problems that are characteristic of autism.
Patricia Howlin, Simon Baron-Cohen & Julie A. Hadwin
Kindle
Paperback
18 November 1998
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
AUTISM DISCUSSION PAGE ON ANXIETY BEHAVIOR SCHOOL AND PARENTING STRATEGIES: A toolbox for helping children with autism feel safe, accepted, and competent
This book compiles posts from the popular online Autism Discussion Page to provide simple and effective strategies for helping children with autism spectrum disorders to feel safe, accepted and competent. This volume covers anxiety and stress, challenging behaviors, stretching comfort zones, discipline, and school issues.
Kindle
Paperback
21 September 2014
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Autism Parent Handbook
"Once a diagnosis of autism is made, a myriad of questions arises. Why is this happening? What can I do? How will I cope? What will the future bring? Will I ever smile again? A roadmap is needed, a handbook to refer to when all seems overwhelming. The priorities are to begin the healing process and to start treatment. The way to ensure success is to begin with the end goals in mind. It is remarkable how things fall into place once a vision of the future is formulated – a productive, upstanding, and most important, happy adult!...."
Raun Melmed and Wendela Whitcomb Marsh
Kindle
Paperback
6 April 2021
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Teachers' and Families' Perspectives in Early Childhood Education and Care: Early Childhood Education in the 21st Century Vol. II
The second volume in this Early Childhood Education in the 21st Century: International Teaching, Family and Policy Perspectives miniseries focuses on teacher and family perspectives of early childhood education and care from 19 different countries around the world. The aim of this volume is to articulate the key components of teacher education and family practices that impact young children’s education and care. Each country featured in this volume presents its own unique perspective in relation to the cultural and societal constraints around teacher training and/or family practices and the thinking around those practices that are important for early childhood development. Offering a unique insight into how teachers and families work together in different countries, the book is essential reading for early childhood educators, researchers, early childhood organisations, policy makers and those interested to know more about early childhood within an international perspective.
Sivanes Phillipson, Susanne Garvis
Kindle
Paperback
30 September 2020
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
The Parent?s Autism Sourcebook: A Comprehensive Guide to Screenings, Treatments, Services, and Organizations
"A one-stop compendium for parents of children with autism. The most recent studies estimate that 1 in 68 children in America are on the autism spectrum. For the parents and families of these children, having support is vital. But the search for the right information can be difficult, and it may be even harder to find the time for the research that is needed. The Parent’s Autism Sourcebook brings that information to you, offering families of children with autism a full range of up-to-date resources on diagnoses, doctors, organizations, and much more..."
Kindle
Paperback
14 April 2015
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: Techniques to help Autistic Child Deal with Unexpected Emotions, Overstimulation and Stressful Situations
"Are you avoiding social occasions or play dates because you are afraid of how your autistic child will behave? Do you stay up late at night, worried that your child may struggle to make friends or progress academically? Do you worry that successful therapies for your child may involve time and money that you just don’t have? If the answer to these questions is “Yes,” know that you are not alone. A 2018 study showed that the parents of children with ASD experience more psychological distress and lower social support than parents of neurotypical children. They may also struggle with problems like anxiety. You may be so overloaded with advice, information, and warnings from parents or friends that you feel frozen in the spot. But it is precisely when you feel most overburdened that the right coping skills can get you out of your rut – and the same applies to your child...."
Autism Resources For Parents, Teachers And Caregivers - The Ultimate Guide: Top Autism Spectrum Resources You Need to Know (Autism Parenting Magazine)
"Autism Resources For Parents, Teachers And Caregivers - The Ultimate Guide features With its vast amount of data and accessibility, the Internet has become a powerful tool in the search for up-to-date information. Chances are, however, you don't have the extra time needed to filter the infinite amount of information on autism and special services as you balance daily life....."
Autism and Toilet Training Made Easier: Professional, Realistic, and Positive Advice for Parents with a Child with Autism, or another Developmental or Intellectual Disability
The top selling and highly recommended booklet 'Autism and Toilet Training Made Easier' is the new toilet training guide that every parent or support person of a child who has Autism, or another developmental disability and is currently approaching the toilet training process needs to have. Trevor Lewis, an experienced and qualified Behaviour Specialist, Author, and Parent, has written this guide to make toilet training a child with autism a fast, easy and less stressful experience. His first toilet training booklet
Kindle
Paperback
2 November 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Be There for Kids : Quantum Parenting Partnership for 21st Century
Book 1There are exalted and higher purposes to parenting. Why is the Creation interested in partnering with you in parenting and in your child? What is routine parenting? What is non- existing parenting? How to avoid negative parenting, hyper parenting or blind parenting? How not to feel the stress of parenting? What is special about 21st century parenting? Become the conscious and mindful parents. All explained wonderfully. There are plenty of real-life examples. Book is filled with stories which make you understand spiritual and practical aspects of parenting. Book 2This is for parents as well as for children of 12 and beyond. The parents can break the book by simply splitting the book at the end of book 1 and lo and behold! The book 2 of 130 pages is ready for children. If you already have children who are beyond 12 years, you can spiral bind book 2 separately and give it to them. There is a separate cover page for book Exclusive and Unmissables in these 2 in 1 Book: 1. Exclusive 7
Hari Prasad Bangalore and Kalpana Prasad Bangalore
Kindle
Paperback
15 July 2021
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
How to Parent Kids with Autism: An ultimate guide for successful parenting
"Having a child with autism necessitates finding out as much as possible about all aspects of the condition, treatments, and services that are available in order to ensure that you are getting the most appropriate ones for your child’s needs. Having knowledge also helps parents to converse on a more equal footing with professionals and service providers. Knowledge is important for all parents, not just because it increases their own understanding, but also because it helps them to better understand their child’s reactions. Additionally, it can serve as an early warning for children without any diagnosis that there may be a problem in their development. If you do not know what signs to look for, you won’t know whether to be concerned or not and the sooner you find out, the better it is for a successful parenting...."
