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
All the Adams in the World: Understanding the Awe and Awful in Autism A Thirty-Year Journey
"Every story begins before the story begins, and not surprisingly, so does Sheila's. She didn't have any idea of this until Adam was six years old. That was in 1993. But the story begins twenty years earlier in 1973 when she was only seventeen years old. Long before she knew there would be a son named Adam. So begins the thirty-year adventure of the fascinating world of autism, a mysterious cognitive disorder that began when Adam was nineteen months old, years before the word autism became mainstream and acceptable. From the earliest days when she knew ""something is wrong"", to helping Adam mature into a young man who lives independently with support, All the Adams in the World tells the thirty year journey of confronting the obstacles, attitudes, and frustrations along with the love and joy that comes with acceptance. To parents and siblings - this book helps you know that you are not alone. To teachers and specialists--this book testifies to the significant and vital role you play
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1 November 2021
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The Autism-Friendly Cookbook
"The Autism-Friendly Cookbook was created by autistic journalist Lydia Wilkins for autistic adults and teens to turn to when cooking for friends, lacking inspiration, or on those low-energy days. With recipes to suit any occasion, the book is written in clear, jargon-free language which makes 'the obvious' obvious. Recipes are categorised by meal with additional guidance on the level of energy needed to tackle them, with options for low-energy or meltdown days, or days when you're able to take on a new challenge. They contain adaptations and options to suit different dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free, and additional modifications for those who are sensory seekers, sensory avoiders or who want to expand their repertoire in the kitchen. With contributions from individuals within the autistic community and options for quick meals, special occasions and more. With autistic people at its heart, the book also contains helpful tips and advice for parents
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21 November 2022
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Beyond the Blue: Love, Life and Autism
Beyond the Blue is a book that will inspire you to be a better person. Within its pages, author, autism consultant and mother Gopika Kapoor describes her unique, yet universally shared experiences as the parent of a child with autism. Through the intimate stories of life with her son Vir, she immerses readers in shining moments and dark episodes, brimming with refreshing honesty, sparkling humor and undaunted courage. Beyond the Blue is an indispensable guide for parents of children with autism, whether they are starting out on this journey or have been traveling this path for several years. It provides a road map for parents to negotiate the pitfalls and through the narration of her own experiences, a point of reference for what they might be going through. Above all, Beyond the Blue demonstrates the power of the human spirit to accept and overcome a seemingly unsurmountable challenge with positivity and love.
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18 November 2020
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The Big Book Of Dynamics And Games For Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 115 Activities to Work on Emotions, Social Skills and Other Key Skills.
"The Big Book Of Dynamics And Games For Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorder. 115 Activities to Work on Emotions, Social Skills and Other Key Skills. Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are characterized by problems in language skills and social relationships, in addition to presenting repetitive behaviors. Play is one of the best therapeutic tools we have to improve our bond and relationship with them and to learn language and share activities together. In this book you have 115 dynamics to work with children with ASD the following areas: Emotions Social skills Motor skills Resistance to change Stiffness Confidence Verbal communication Impulsiveness Creativity Tolerance Introversion Self-esteem A perfect book for parents, teachers and educators so they have resources to use both at home and in class."
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13 June 2021
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Don't Look Away: My Life With Autism
The book Don't Look Away: My Life With Autism is the personal recount of a girl who, due to her autism spectrum disorder, has dealt with numerous obstacles placed in her cradle. Often misunderstood and the recipient of judging looks, she battles with obsessive-compulsive disorder, emotional outbursts, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, and panic attacks. Take this book as a personal invitation into her inner world, her emotions, thoughts, and interpretation of her surroundings, and find out just how foreign the world can seem through the eyes of a weird girl.
I Am Me: My Personal Journey with My Forty Plus Autistic Son
"I Am Me is a courageous story offered as a gift of hope, inspiration, and love to anyone whose life is affected by an autism spectrum diagnosis―a candid and moving personal narrative about raising a child with the devastating diagnosis. One out of 68 children today are diagnosed with autism. One of those happens to be Marlene Ringler’s son. Yesterday’s autistic child is today’s autistic adult. As mothers, women worry about just what will happen to their child when they are no longer around to provide guidance and support. Who will look after him? Who will care? Who will love my son? Marlene Ringler directly addresses those very human questions as she pays special attention to research findings and current investigations into the spectrum disorder. Her journey provides a firsthand look at the highs and lows of raising a son with this diagnosis, leading towards a greater understanding of how recognition of an autistic diagnosis can be viewed as part of our human condition. I Am Me is a
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24 July 2018
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RAISING YOUR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CHILD TO SUCCESS: The Ultimate Guide to Autism in Girls and Boys - Early Signs, Managing Emotions and a Modern Guide to Parenting a Child with Autism.
"Why you should stay clear of Doctor Google and have trust in your parenting abilities and instincts - here’s how. When a baby is delivered, you count the fingers and toes, you wait for the cry, and ultimately, there is a feeling of relief that everything is alright. Over the following several months, you learn so much about this small individual and, of course, much of reading about what to anticipate. But what happens when the expectations aren’t met? When there is no trace of the first smile? Or there is no babble back to you? Your initial thought is that you are paranoid. Every baby is different and yours is simply taking a bit longer to mature. And soon the suspicions start to mount up. Fear, fear, and worry are only some of what occurs. As the difficulties become more obvious, your health begins to suffer as you offer all to make sure your kid is taken care of. Autism is an extremely complicated condition - one that not even scientists comprehend. You shouldn’t create such p
Brother's With Autism: Mommy Said We Can be Anything We Want
Brother's with Autism introduces Children of all ages. Dre and Eli has Autism. There brain works in a special way. It's harder for them to make friends. Both brothers enjoy playing dress up together. These are ways of thinking to help our Children improve their own challenges.
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23 July 2017
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Autism: Hot Pink and Zebra-Striped
"Please note: this book was originally published as Effervescence: A True-Life Tale of Autism and of Courage Please visit Simone's website to view more information, as well as TV and radio appearances: autismembrace.com or effervescentclarity.com An excerpt from Autism: Hot Pink and Zebra-Striped: Imagine a beautiful little girl, with long curly, wild red hair, spinning in circles, completely delighted by all that she feels! She wears a long, blue dress, a replica of the one Cinderella wore to the ball. As you watch her, you get the sense that she isn't dreaming of Cinderella; in her heart and in her body, she is Cinderella. Now picture the same little girl, lying on her tummy, spinning on a merry-go-round, dipping her beautiful, long red hair in the puddle of mud that encircles the merry-go-round. When it comes to a stop, she savors the wonderful sensation of the cold mud running down her face. She then submerges her entire body in the puddle, as happy as can be and entirely oblivio
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22 February 2013
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Occupational Therapy Activities for Kids: 100 Fun Games and Exercises to Build Skills
"Watch your child develop the skills to thrive with occupational therapy―for kids ages 1 to 6 Occupational therapy uses simple, fun activities to help kids learn the skills they need for daily life, from eating meals and writing the alphabet to socializing with friends and family. Occupational Therapy Activities for Kids is designed to help children at all developmental ability levels strengthen those skills by playing their way through 100 exciting exercises that are easy to do at home anytime. This family-friendly guide offers concise information on how occupational therapy works and shows you how to apply it in a way that benefits your child. The games are even divided into chapters based on different types of occupational therapy skills―sensory processing, motor, social-emotional, and cognitive and visual processing―so you can focus on the ones that are most important for your child. Occupational Therapy Activities for Kids offers: Customizable for your kid―Every chapter st
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14 January 2020
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