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
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...
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
The Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning
I realised EVERYTHING I was doing was wrong. I needed to learn. I needed to change. During Laura Kerbey's time teaching autistic children, she had a sudden realisation that those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) are children like no other! None of her tried and tested autism strategies would work to help them focus or learn and most of her time was spent wondering, what am I doing wrong?
Kindle
Paperback
April 21, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
I Am Bloc
Bloc is the new kid at pre-school and she is scared to be different. Written from an Autistic point-of-view, I Am Bloc is a beautifully illustrated picture book about being different, specifically, about being Autistic. Through showing Bloc’s idiosyncratic traits and unique strengths, “I Am Bloc” is a book to remind both the young and young-at-heart that different is not less. The book is made up of 38 full-color pages and texts are written in Dyslexie (a Dyslexia-friendly font). The characters in the books are diverse in shapes, expressions and abilities.
The Autistic Antidote: The Cure for Living with Autism in a Distinctly Non-Autistic World
Despite the cheeky marketing title, there is no ‘cure’ for autism. And, as a grown, independent adult living on the spectrum himself, Ben Aadario does not feel there should be any investigation towards an end to such a marvellous flavour of humanity..
Kindle
Paperback
October 13, 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Autism Feels … An Earthling’s Guide
"Too honest. Too real. Too helpful." – #autismmom ""Inspirational in a way that makes you grateful to be normal." – Ableism Magazine “Not bad for an Autistic person.” – Passive Discrimination Weekly If autism has touched your life and you’re feeling overwhelmed from confusion and questions, enter the visceral world of Orion Kelly to gain a better understanding and appreciation for how Autism Feels … from the perspective of an everyday Autistic guy, husband and father to an Autistic child.
Kindle
Paperback
April 16, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Unusual Medicine: Essays on Autistic Identity and Drug Addiction
In this essay anthology, David explores his experience as an Autistic drug addict, and his journey into recovery. Not shying away from the darker aspects of his story, he shines a light into the corners of the Autistic community that are often forgotten about. This anthology is meant to be accessible to anyone with a vested interest in addiction amongst Autistic people, and amongst fact, and anecdotes, also contains suggestions on how people and services can better support this far too often forgotten demographic of people.
Kindle
Paperback
April 14, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Autistic Burnout: Finding the Path to Recovery
Autistic burnout is a common experience for many autistic individuals, characterized by a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion resulting from prolonged exposure to overwhelming sensory and social stimuli, stress, and pressure to conform to neurotypical norms. It can manifest in various ways, including loss of motivation, decreased executive functioning, sensory overload, shutdowns, and meltdowns. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover practical strategies to help you recover from autistic burnout and regain your sense of self and purpose.
