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
Chatter Box: My Life with Autism, A Mother and Sons Perspective
The world has become more aware and informed about the increasing number of Autism in society. It is still a mystery as to the hardships and solutions to the lives of these kids and young adults. As they move on in life and find their way in this world, this book is a picture of one such life – an autism adult and his mother as they navigate forward down this road.
Martin Slyngstad & Stella Slyngstad
Kindle
Paperback
July 23, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Ayla and Alex have Autism!
Ayla and Alex have Autism! The first story in the series, ""My Friends are Different"", looks at children Ayla and Alex, who have Autism. The story explores the challenges they both face e.g sensory difficulties and social difficulties, whilst further explaining how Autism presents differently in males and females. Ayla is high masking which is conveyed throughout the story. She is creative and attempts to fit in with her peers. However, she appears to ""boss"" her friends around and her emotions can overflow.
Paperback
July 23, 2023
Paid for Paperback
English
Full Spectrum Operations: My Journey on the Spectrum Through Childhood, West Point, The Army, and Beyond
This book is a powerful and deeply personal biography that offers a glimpse into the remarkable journey of a person on the autism spectrum. It is a story of perseverance, courage, and resilience that will move and inspire readers. As you read the pages of this book, you will be transported into the world of the author, who faced unique challenges and obstacles on his path to success. You will experience the highs and lows of their journey, from the struggles of childhood to the triumphs of adulthood...
Kindle
July 22, 2023
Paid for Kindle
English
Low-Demand Parenting: Dropping Demands, Restoring Calm, and Finding Connection with your Uniquely Wired Child
"Low-demand parenting requires radical acceptance. It says to the kid right in front of you, I see you, just as you are. - You are ok here. I love you right here." Parent to neurodivergent children and autistic adult, Amanda Diekman, outlines a parenting approach that finally lowers the bar for the whole family, enabling the equilibrium of the home to be restored
Kindle
Paperback
July 21, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Rainbow Girl: A Memoir of Autism and Anorexia
Autism and Anorexia — a “Perfect” Combo At just 15 years of age, Livia was tossed out of the Dutch eating disorder treatment system with the message: ""You’re just going to have to accept the fact that you’re never going to get better."" Growing up unknowingly autistic, Livia spent the majority of her young life seeking worth and validation in external achievements. She excelled in her honors classes, competitive sports, and eventually, an eating disorder
Kindle
Paperback
July 3, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
My Journey With Autism
In this personal and insightful memoir, I, Andrew Horton, share my experiences of living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and how I have learned to navigate the world in their own unique way. I never considered myself to have ASD and never would have ever discovered it, had it not for my daughter being tested and diagnosed with having it as well. I've had my share of struggles with social interaction, communication, and sensory processing. I also share my passions and interests, and how they have found ways to use my strengths to my advantage.
Making Space for Autism: Strategies for Assessing and Modifying Environments to Meet the Needs of Autistic People
This accessible, strengths-focused approach to supporting autistic people across different areas of their life reflects a paradigm shift from one where autism is treated as a deficit or impairment to one of positivity, acceptance and autonomy. Historically, there has been an expectation that autistic children and adults should conform their behaviour to social norms, with strategies and interventions centred around navigating spaces and situations with minimal damage. This person-centred environmental assessment and modification programme moves away from this, instead providing information and tools for assessing and reflecting on features of the autistic person's environment to best support their comfort, autonomy and agency.
Sharon McCarthy, Micaela Connolly & Caolan McCarthy
Kindle
Paperback
September 27, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
The Autistic Experience: Silenced Voices Finally Heard
My autism and ADHD are as integral to me as my sense of personal ethics' Lettie 'That clearly visible line for everyone else was non-existent for me, and often I was ridiculed' Parnel 'Questioning authority? I was seeking clarification!' Loukas 'I hate eye contact but I do it in order to look normal' Diana
Marie-Laure Del Vecchio & Joe James
Kindle
Paperback
June 22, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Planning Your Career Through Intense Interests
Planning a career around your special or intense interests is possible and, in fact, easier than you might think! If you're wondering how you can turn your love of animals, intense fascination of transportation or passion for information technology (and much more!) into a fulfilling career, that you will never get bored of, you've come to the right place! Yenn Purkis and Barb Cook are leading autistic advocates, employees and business owners and are using their first-hand knowledge and the power of special interests to help you plan your future in this book. By straying from the conventional paths and thinking differently, Yenn and Barb could help take your passion for outer space and help transform you into a budding astronomer or even aerospace engineer!
Kindle
Paperback
June 21, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management and the Role of Stigma
Masking is a form of identity management involving consciously or unconsciously suppressing aspects of identity and action. Often seen in socially marginalised groups, it is found to contribute towards poorer outcomes for autistic people, and is related to higher prevalence of suicidality, exhaustion and burnout, and mental health difficulties. Autistic Masking offers a holistic understanding of the most up-to-date evidence in this field, with the aim of developing solid knowledge and practice in health, education and society.
Kindle
Paperback
June 22, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English