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
Autism: Its Foundation and Practical Implications
The following chapter explores and explains what ‘lies beneath’ the diagnosis of autism. The foundation for this chapter is based on original knowledge grounded in the theory of monotropism, heralded in the 2005 paper by Murray, Lesser and Lawson. The work on monotropism began in the 90’s and has been followed through until present times. Current research is supportive of the monotropism theory of autism which posits autism as ‘a matter of attention’, specifically ‘monotropic attention’. When attention is captured by interest (for whatever reason) it occupies the whole of one’s attention. This impacts concepts such as being literal (not reading between the lines), missing the subtle cues of social interaction and highlighting or underwhelming our sensory systems, challenges with object permanence and being misunderstood. But it also leads to incredible strengths and allows for one’s passion to be a source of joy, stability and an aid to mental fitness. When an individual’s autism is un
Trans and Disabled: An Anthology of Identities and Experiences
Trans and Disabled is a collection of essays, poetry, and other forms of work from a wide range of individuals who are trans and disabled. This book explores what being trans and disabled means for others but also describes everyday life for those of us who are. I genuinely loved this collection. As someone who is trans and disabled, some of essays and poems made me feel almost like I was looking in a mirror. It gives me hope for our (collective trans and disabled) future to know that we’re not done fighting and we won’t go down quietly. It also just made me feel seen, and like I wasn’t alone in my experiences. It is hard to not feel like a tiny island in the middle of a vast ocean when you’re trans and disabled, but this brought others into view. If there was anything to change, it would simply be to add more stories and more artwork but it is so wonderful as is. I’ve already recommended it to all of my friends.
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21 January 2025
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Stop the World I Want to Get Off: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting the Recovery of Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People
Autistic burnout is a common experience for autistic children and young people. This book, authored by a neurodivergent practitioner with firsthand experience as both an autism parent and researcher, delves into the recognition and management of burnout. It offers parents and professionals practical strategies to prevent autistic burnout and provides guidance on supporting those already in distress.
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21 January 2025
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted & Supported (Free Spirit Professional®)
Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools is a guide for K-12 educators to better understand neurodivergence and help neurodivergent students thrive. Inside, you’ll find the background information and concrete practices you need to create a school or classroom culture where neurodivergent students feel safe, valued, and understood. You’ll also find clear explanations of behaviors common in neurodivergent learners, such as masking, rejection sensitivity, and novelty seeking. Then, discover specific practices that you can use right away.
Emily Kircher-Morris, Amanda Morin
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21 January 2025
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The Spirit Circle
For Ellen Whitfield, the betrothal of her dear friend Harriet to Ellen’s brother has brought both loss and solace. But when Harriet suddenly breaks off the engagement, ostensibly at the insistence of her deceased mother, Ellen is bewildered. And when she learns that Harriet is involved with a spiritualist group led by the charismatic Caroline McLeod, she fears losing her friend altogether.
Keira's Search for Silver Linings: An Autistic Girl's Adventures Through Adolescence: Book 3
Keira’s Search for Silver Linings is the third installment in the An Autistic Girl's Adventures Through Adolescence series, following Finally Found and Keira’s Christmas Countdown. It spans the very short—but often dynamic—period of time between Christmas and the first week into the New Year.
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5 January 2025
Paid for Kindle
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Autistic All Along: Self Reflective Workbook by Cara Lee
Helping people who are autistic (or think they may be autistic) learn about themselves, develop self-compassion and build strategies to help them live their own authentic, autistic life.
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4 January 2025
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They Are Among Us: 38 Portraits Of Famous Autistic People
In this new collection of his best chronicles broadcast on RTBF, Josef Schovanec sheds light on certain unsuspected profiles of our history through the autistic prism.
Searching for Normal: A New Approach to Understanding Mental Health, Distress and Neurodiversity
In Searching for Normal, Sami Timimi explores the political and cultural context of these phenomena and presents a deeply humane approach that looks at the person as a whole – their family context, their culture, their personal resilience – and advocates for a reframing of how we think about and treat distress.
Autism in Girls and Women: Assessment and Diagnosis (Portuguese Edition)
The book stands out for offering practical examples, reports from autistic women and a comparative analysis between genders, shedding light on the specificities of female autism. Aimed at psychologists, doctors, health professionals, family members and autistic adults, this publication is a valuable source of knowledge and awareness, contributing to a more assertive diagnosis and a deeper understanding of people's universe.
