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
She Doesn't Seem Autistic
How could other parents understand she can't regulate, can't dress, screams in wind? Their girls touch down, their modules steady, small footsteps breaking the moon-sand's surface, their milestones cosmic miracles of the ordinary. We long for their basic okayness, their assumption that the whole team will walk on the moon, get to jump, twirl in the applause, treasure the video.
Paperback
July 1, 2023
Paid for Paperback
English
An Introduction to Neurodiversity and Autistic Culture for (Music) Therapists
This text introduces the reader to neurodiversity and autistic culture and explores many topics that influence autistic people's strengths and needs in therapy. In keeping with the disability rights saying, ""nothing about us, without us"" and the values of the neurodiversity movement, the author centers perspectives from Autistic people and includes topics commonly discussed within Autistic spaces. While music therapy is the primary context used to situate these issues, this Introduction has broader applicability to therapists, counselors, social workers, educators, caregivers, and autistic people. Music therapists seeking continuing education credits can use this text to earn up to 22 CMTEs. The text includes three self-assessments to help readers reflect on what they have learned and support the use of this text for continuing education...
The Odd One Out: Bosses, Bullies, and Autism in the Workplace
Written with honesty, insight, and some humor, this journal offers a look at the experiences of an adult autistic person in the workplace. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and strengths of neurodiverse individuals. More importantly, this journal might resonate with autistic adults who've felt like the odd person out in nearly every job they've had. Meet Autistic Ang, who found out a week before her 39th birthday that she's autistic. It's only been several months since this realization, and during that time she's been down the research rabbit hole, trying to better understand herself. When she couldn't find many resources by autistic people from her part of the spectrum, she felt called to be someone others like her could see themselves in.
Kindle
Paperback
May 31, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Youth
Want to know how to better support autistic girls and gender diverse youth? This is an authentic resource for parents, teachers and allied health professionals inspired from and written by autistic women and gender diverse individuals. You will be given the inside scoop, through their intimate knowledge, recollections and advice from growing up autistic. This book masterfully blends what you must know, what you need to know, and what you should know, all while gently walking you down the path towards a more neuro-affirming and inclusive approach to home and school life. You will close the book with a better understanding of autistic identity and culture and how you can help shape a better future for the ladybug in your life.
Kindle
Paperback
August 29, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Inside My Autistic Mind
Paperback
18 May, 2023
Paid for Paperback
English
Autistic Burnout Recovery for beginners: A lived-experience guide to Autistic Burnout and how to recover
Discover the path to reclaiming your life and recovering from autistic burnout with ""Autistic Burnout Recovery for Beginners."" Written by Emily, a self-identified autistic woman who experienced burnout herself, this insightful guide provides a unique perspective and invaluable strategies for navigating the challenges of autistic burnout. Ideal for late-realised or late-diagnosed autistic individuals, as well as teachers and parents of autistic young people, this book sheds light on a topic that often remains misunderstood. In a world where information and clinical research about autistic burnout are scarce, ""Autistic Burnout Recovery for Beginners"" offers a beacon of knowledge and support.
Illuminated: Autism & All the Things I’ve Left Unsaid
All the things I left unsaid… Melanie Sykes has been a face on our screens, a voice on our radios for nearly thirty years. As a presenter and broadcaster people turned to her for her humour, her honesty and insight. But between all the interviews and chat shows, is a life unseen, a story unsaid...
Paperback
April 25, 2024
Paid for Paperback
English
Neurodiversity Affirming Glossary of Key Vocabulary
A glossary of neurodiversity affirming key vocabulary. This glossary provides an invaluable resource that will help develop knowledge to support people's understanding of some key vocabulary and common abbreviations used within education, family support networks, and the wider community. This first edition has been created for The PDA Space Summit 2023. Specifically written to support understanding of terminology and abbreviations used within UK education and health care settings and wider community.
Kindle
Paperback
April 29, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Understanding PDA: For Kids & Grown Ups
Understanding PDA: For Kids & Grown Ups' is a book about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), from the perspective of a little boy called Ethan. Ethan shares his personal experiences with PDA, and how it affects his ability to handle certain demands and expectations. The book offers valuable insight and helpful tips for those who want to support individuals with PDA. It is hoped that readers will gain a deeper understanding of PDA, and encourage the world around these individuals to better support them.
Stacey Freeman, Max Freeman & Jay Freeman
Kindle
Paperback
June 14, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
The Sassy Savant: Everything To Know About Autism…From An Autistic Person
I talk about the signs to look for in autism without all that "medicalese", as well as share some of my experiences as a savant
Kindle
Paperback
April 22, 2023
Paid for Kindle
English