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
My Autistic Life: A Personal View of Late Diagnosis
Autism in particular and neurodivergence in general are becoming better understood as each year passes. Stereotypes that used to be applied are found to be incomplete at best. Every autistic person's experience is unique with many variations within the group. Of increasing interest is the experience of older adults newly diagnosed with autism. How does one understand and gain insights when considering a life viewed backwards through the lens of autism? This book is a personal exploration of the process created in the hope that others may draw some comfort in the shared experiences. The author is a man in his late sixties only recently diagnosed as autistic. Looking back over his life, he finds many of the signs were always present but misunderstood at the time.
Kindle
Paperback
January 14, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Freya Harte Is Not a Puzzle
Kindle
Paperback
6 March 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
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Thoughts of an Autistic Mom
This collection of poems is the product of Veronica's first few months of being a mother, combined with a recent autism diagnosis.
Paperback
1 January 2023
Paid for Paperback
English
Bond Beyond Words : The Unspoken Conversations
Discover the Extraordinary Journey of Unspoken Communication in 'Bond Beyond Words'! This book step into the remarkable world of Akshat Rassay, a non-speaking adult with Autism. Bond Beyond Words is a powerful narrative, divided into two captivating parts, each unravelling a unique aspect of Akshat's journey. The first part of the book chronicles Akshat's path to communication mastery. Initially reliant on Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) Apps, Akshat takes you on his journey as he transitions to the world of typing to express himself more profoundly. In the second part, the book invites you into the intimate conversations that transpired between Akshat and his mother after he found his voice through typing.
Paperback
1 January 2023
Paid for Paperback
English
It Takes a Village: How to Build a Support System for Your Exceptional Needs Family
Discover how to build your village and raise your Special Needs child in a supportive, loving community. With an authentic and conversational tone, It Takes A Village is an inspiring book that seeks to illuminate the challenges that parents of children with ADHD or Autism face, providing a wealth of practical strategies and advice for helping you navigate your role as a caregiver to neurodivergent kids. Designed to help readers appreciate the value of a support system, this heartfelt book empowers parents of all backgrounds with the tools they need to surround themselves with positive, encouraging, and supportive people – from friends and family to professionals and non-profit groups. Plus, with a collection of exercises and prompts, you can keep track of your parenting journey and track your progress over time.
Paperback
July 9, 2023
Paid for Paperback
English
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
We all know the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But you may not know that this retelling of the familiar fairytale can also help us understand autism spectrum disorder. As an added bonus, this one-of-a-kind story includes an ASD glossary of terms and discussion questions. It is perfect for libraries, classrooms, families of children with autism, or readers of all ages who want to learn more about ASD
Paperback
May 16, 2023
Paid for Paperback
English
Out and About: Preparing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Participate in Their Communities
Go out and about with ease! Out and About: Preparing Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders to Participate in their Communities is a short, to-the-point resource that is sure be used repeatedly by parents and educators. It focuses on everyday events and how to support individuals on the autism spectrum to be active participants in the world around them. Created as a blueprint to be filled in according the child's strengths and needs and the event being planned, the framework lists ten areas that have been identified in best practice as effective supports for children with an autism spectrum disorder. These include a waiting plan, communication supports, social intervention, visual need, hidden curriculums, rules, sensory support, motivation, behavior supports, transitions tools, and considerations for siblings or other students.
Jill Hudson & Amy Bixler Coffin
Kindle
Paperback
July 2, 2007
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
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The Autism Diagnosis Workbook: A guide to navigating the Autism diagnosis process as an adult
The Autism Diagnosis Workbook is an interactive guide for navigating the diagnostic process. It is a simplified yet comprehensive guide to the diagnostic process with an interactive guide to building evidence.
Parenting Rewired: How to Raise a Happy Autistic Child in a Very Neurotypical World
Parenting an autistic child as a neurotypical adult can be challenging but it doesn't need to feel impossible! This essential guide will help you reshape your approaches to parenting. Packed with lived-experience insight and easy-to-follow advice this transformative guide will change how you view the behaviour of your autistic child and challenge you to rewire your thinking to see the world through the autistic lens. This guide challenges the common misunderstandings surrounding autistic behaviour, such as emotional dysregulation in public settings or meltdowns at mealtimes. Parents and carers will be given a deeper understanding of why your child behaves the way they do and how a change in your parenting approach is key to relax and resolve difficult situations. This book gives you all the tools you need to not only parent your autistic child, but also to understand them.
Danielle Punter & Charlotte Chaney
Kindle
Paperback
August 18, 2022
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
The Autistic Postgraduate Woman: Navigating the Neurotypical University
Despite strong numbers of autistic students attending higher education, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) drives within academia to increase the number of disabled graduates undertaking further study, autistic postgraduate students are defined as having poorer outcomes than autistic people without degrees. This book will consider the ‘ unseen’ challenges autistic women in postgraduate education may experience, with the aim to raise awareness and help to reduce this discrepancy. Combining a holistic view of up-to-date literature with personal experience, the author will discuss some of the stereotypical beliefs that surround autism, highlighting stigma but also dispelling misconceptions, and will explore how these experiences may be transferrable to other disabled and minority students.
Paperback
January 6, 2025
Paid for Paperback
English