Books can play a big role in helping you and your child with Autism. Youâll 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
Autistic Adults: Exploring the Forgotten End of the Spectrum
"An accessible and comprehensive look at autistic adults, written with an aim towards understanding and empathy. Most research and writing about autism is focused on children, although most autistic people are adults. In this book, Daniel Smeenk addresses this gap by looking at how autistic adults present and how they see themselves and offers insights on autistic adults, from an autistic writer. He provides information and practical advice to inspire neurotypicals to a greater empathy and understanding of the autistic adults in their lives. Unlike most books on autism, Autistic Adults: Exploring the Forgotten End of the Spectrum explores the subject from multiple points of view. Daniel Smeenk examines autism research, self-advocacy communities and the fundamental differences between groups that want to help autistic people but disagree on how to do so. Thoroughly researched yet accessible, Smeenk takes an even-handed approach to current debates such as how funding should be spent a
Kindle
Paperback
19 Jan. 2024
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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!"
Neurophototherapy: Playfully Unmasking with Photography and Collage
"A love letter to late discovery!' This joyful and life-enhancing creative method offers a gentle invitation to âreconnect with the sparky kid who didnât maskâŠâ. Neurophototherapy is for neurodivergent people and anyone seeking to explore their true identity in new and creative ways with readily available materials. This method is suitable for artists and creative beginners alike. BouĂ© has identified a need for creative self-support strategies for people who discover their neurodivergent identities as adults. It is also a method that can be easily adopted by others. This gorgeously illustrated publication includes explanatory texts, colour photographs, collage works and contextual essays by renowned author and poet, Dr. Joanne Limburg and Professor of Performance at the University of Kent School of Arts, Prof. Nicola Shaughnessy. ND people, families, allies, arts and arts and health organisations, art lovers, photographers, collagists, therapists, community group leaders and academ
Sonia Boué (Author), Dr Joanne Limburg (Contributor), Prof Nicola Shaughnessy (Contributor)
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12 Nov. 2023
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Paid for Paperback
English
What I Wish We Knew: The Memos of an Undiagnosed Autistic with a Side of Post-Traumatic Stress
"I am ""that guy"". I know why they ran. I made them uncomfortable. I am the reason a lot of people don't answer their phones. I have been fired, kicked out of school, in debt, separated, fired, evicted, in deeper debt, lost a business, kicked out of school again, fired, divorced, even deeper debt, kicked out of a band, labeled as ""un-hirable"", closed another business, fired, unable to buy groceries, oh-my-goodness-how-far-into-debt-are-they-going-to-let-me-go... And now, I have a beautiful wife (who used to hate my guts), two great kids, a job I enjoy, a successful hobby, an imaginary dog, and, most of all, peace with the world I live in. I was not diagnosed as autistic until I was in my 50s. I actually discovered I was autistic in my 40s, but work needed something official. Up until then, I have had to navigate through a world I had difficulty understanding and communicating with. I didn't understand it, and it didn't understand me."
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November 2, 2023
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The Ultimate Guide to Unmasking Autism: Discovering The New Faces of Autism & Neurodiversity, as well as The Most Effective Therapies
Masking is a common coping mechanism by which individuals with autism hide identifiable autistic traits in order to comply with social norms. Most masked autistics struggle for decades to find out who they are. They are more likely to be marginalized based on race, gender, sexual orientation, class, and other factors, which contribute to their suffering and invisibility.
Kindle
6 December 2022
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English
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 donât 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 donât let this difference make them feel blue, To the new tradition makers... This one is for you!"
Paperback
2 Nov. 2023
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Changelings: An Autistic Trans Anthology
"A young adult anthology of stories about trans autistic characters by trans autistic authors. These last few years have been difficult for the transgender community. This has included frequent attacks on autistic trans people, claiming we can't possibly understand who we are or what we want. This book focuses on autistic trans masc and non-binary people telling our own stories. It aims to explore autistic trans joy and challenges and to show all the autistic trans people out there that they are not alone. A young shepherd gets a glimpse of what could have been, but all is not as it seems. A babysitter is tasked to take care of an unusual child, and discovers who they are in the process. In a dystopian future, a teenager discovers a supposedly extinct animal on a beach. Featuring stories from 13 authors including a story from New York Times bestselling author Andrew Joseph White."
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2 Nov. 2023
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The Worst Saturday Ever
"This book captivatingly gives a dive into the world of marginalized adolescents. Focusing on neurodivergents and their experiences in middle school, the story deeply portrays their struggles to assimilate, socialize and ultimately fit into what the society defines as success and the ideal. The super enlightening allegory is aptly wrapped around the themes of social assimilation, betrayal and self-making, and though in a different context, The Worst Saturday Ever brings to mind Toni Morrisonâs notion of âothersâ. I find this intriguing allegory an insightful and an invaluable contribution to deconstructing the negative âotheringâ of individuals, which undermines their uniqueness! We absolutely need a book like this. Adolescents, parents and teachers, and anyone connected to them or interested in neurodiversity and Artificial Intelligence will find this book appealing! Itâs an enlightening allegory!"" Literature Researcher University of California Merced ""AI and Neurodivergence are Ka
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Paperback
November 1, 2023
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Autism Recipe: Using Trust and Joy to Take Control of Wellness
Sharon Lemons was a young mother of three boys, ages seven, five, and one week, the day her two older children were diagnosed with autism. At a time when the diagnosis was still rare and interventions were new, expensive, and not always helpful, Sharon refused to let her children be another statistic. She determined to see them live healthy, successful lives. Through sheer tenacity and much love, she applied herself more than forty hours a week in researching autism and developing strategies to help her children achieve optimum wellness and move ever forward toward autonomy. She was told her oldest would never hold a pencil, yet today he is a college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in media arts and animation. As Sharon began to realize how important nutrition was to their wellness and success, she earned first a bachelorâs degree in dietetics, then a masterâs degree in nutrition, becoming a dietitian nutritionist specializing in behavioral health...
Sharon Lemons (Author), Karen Smith (Editor)
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November 26, 2023
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English