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
Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey Through Autism
“This is a book about autism. Specifically, it is about my autism, which is both like and unlike other people’s autism. But just as much, it is a story about how I emerged from the darkness of it into the beauty of it.”
Some Friends Have OCD!
"Some Friends Have OCD! This story follows 6 children with OCD. We learn about the challenges and behaviours they have. April - Needs order + predictability, lines figures. Mason - Collects things, never throws anything away. Belle - Fear of losing parents, struggles to leave home. Oscar - Fear of germs, cleans frequently. Faye - Checks everything, locks windows + doors. Rio - Fear of the unknown, he gets anxious in case something happens. Low stimulating colours make this suitable for neurodivergent minds. Contrasting colours and large text make this more dyslexia friendly. Suitable for age 3-8 or anyone at that developmental level!"
Charlotte has CMT!
"Charlotte has CMT! Charlotte has CMT explains the challenges that come with having Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. We discuss the ways that we can help, and strategies + aids that Charlotte uses! Low stimulating colours make this suitable for neurodivergent minds! Contrasting colours and large text makes this dyslexia friendly! Suitable for children aged 3-8 or anyone at that developmental level!"
Pierre has a Pacemaker!
"Pierre has a Pacemaker! This story follows Pierre, a young child with an electronic pacemaker. We learn about why he needs a pacemaker and how we can help reduce risks! Low stimulating colours make this suitable for neurodivergent minds! Contrasting colours and large text makes this dyslexia friendly! Perfect for children aged 3-8 or anyone at that developmental level!"
Amelia has AuDHD!
"Amelia has AuDHD! This story follows Amelia who has AuDHD - The abbreviation for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It explains the challenges she faces and how we can help her in daily life! Low stimulating colours make this suitable for neurodivergent minds! Contrasting colours and large text make this more dyslexia friendly! Perfect for children aged 3-8 or anyone at that developmental level!"
Finn has FASD!
"Finn has FASD! This story is about Finn who has Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder! We learn about how this makes him different, and ways that we can help him thrive! Low stimulating colours make this more suitable for neurodivergent minds! Large text and contrasting colour make this more Dyslexia friendly! Perfect for children aged 3-8 or anyone at that developmental level! "
The Dangers of Dandelions
"Eden and Elsie are different and everyone knows it. They‘d give anything to be “normal“. So when wishing on a dandelion summons a mega monster who offers to grant their wish, it‘s no surprise they say yes. But is normality all that it seems...? Join Eden and Elsie, two Neurodivergent children, on their mission to piece together the dandelion they wished on! With ""The Wisher"" - a mega monster - they don't stand a chance! Or do they?"
Some Friends have Seizures!
"Some Friends have Seizures! This story is about a group of friends who experience different types of seizures. We learn about what we should do to suit certain seizures. Theo - Tonic Clonic Seizures Tessa - Tonic Seizures Ava - Absent Seizures Arlo - Atonic Seizures Flynn - Focal Seizures Callie - Complex Focal Seizures Low stimulating colours and illustrations make this suitable for neurodivergent minds! Contrasting colours and large text make this more Dyslexia friendly! Perfect for children aged 3-8 or anyone at that developmental level!"
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!"
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!"
