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
Understanding Others in a Neurodiverse World: A Radical Perspective on Communication and Shared Meaning
It was long thought that social communication difficulties experienced by autistic people were due to cognitive and social ‘deficits.’ This book offers a neurodiversity-affirming alternative to this problematic approach by presenting a novel perspective on cross-neurotype communication, for example between autistic and non-autistic people. Autistic people often experience difficulties with social communication. This can impact all areas of life and can contribute to poorer mental health outcomes, reduced opportunities for fulfilling social interactions and barriers to health and social care, education and employment. Understanding Others in a Neurodiverse World offers a new way to conceptualise and understand why cross-neurotype misattunements in communication may happen by taking the double empathy problem – the reframing of social communication difficulties as a two-way problem, not simply the result of an autistic ‘deficit’ – and a cognitive linguistics theory, ‘relevance theory’,
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September 4, 2024
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What is Autism? Life as a Late-Identified Autistic Series
Originally published as ""Life as a Late-Identified Autistic,"" this new edition includes 125 new illustrations by Jackie Schuld that accompany her original essays about autism. When Schuld’s therapist suggested she might be autistic, she scoffed. She knew there was no way she could be autistic. She was in her mid-30s and ran her own therapy private practice. Everything she learned about autism in her Master’s program in mental health counseling didn’t apply to her. She could make excellent eye contact. She could engage in deep conversations. She could attend social gatherings. She could make it through abrupt changes and remain flexible...
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July 24, 2024
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The Awakening of Sylvia: Being late diagnosed as Autistic at 30 years old
"The Awakening of Sylvia" follows the journey of Sylvia Dawson, a woman in her mid-30s who is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Struggling with social interactions and sensory overload, Sylvia's late diagnosis helps her understand and accept her unique way of experiencing the world. With support from her friend Emma, Sylvia reinterprets her past and embraces her true identity, shedding the masks she had worn to fit in. Her journey extends to advocacy for autism awareness, where she shares her story through a blog, speaking engagements, and the book ""Embracing the Spectrum: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance.
A Reflective Question to Ponder: 1,200+ Questions on Autism to Foster Dialogue
A Reflective Question to Ponder: 1200+ Questions on Autism to Foster Dialogue by Dr. Scott R. Frasard is a transformative exploration of autism through the power of inquiry. This book invites readers to engage with over 1,200 thought-provoking questions designed to challenge assumptions, spark conversations, and deepen understanding of autism and neurodiversity. Drawing from his personal journey of late identification as an autistic individual, Dr. Frasard offers a unique perspective that combines introspection with advocacy. Whether you are part of the autistic community, a supporter, or simply curious, this book provides a space for meaningful dialogue and reflection, fostering a more inclusive and empathetic world. Dive into this compelling collection and join the movement to see autism through a lens of acceptance and celebration.
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July 25, 2024
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Hello! My Name is Jackson: My Autism Journey
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is hitting closer to home for many families worldwide, as the number of children being diagnosed is ever-increasing. More recently we've heard the term "neurodiversity," which recognizes the differences in how our brains work, describing our wonderful son. This book offers a glimpse into the world of Jackson as seen through his neurodiverse eyes, and how he handles his challenges on a daily basis. Covering issues from eating and sleeping to fun times and things that he loves, his journey has its ups and downs. Dedicated to both ASD individuals and parents alike, the goal of this book is to make everyone feel connected in our loving community. Although everyone's story and journey are different, we as Jackson's family and community understand what you're going through. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of Jackson's journey.
Tina MacPherson & Jackson MacPherson
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July 20, 2024
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Young, Autistic and ADHD: Moving Into Adulthood When You’re Multiply Neurodivergent
Navigating life as a young autistic person with ADHD isn't always easy. Luckily, Sarah Boon is here to share her own experiences, helping you to explore how autism and ADHD overlap and identify the strategies that will make day-to-day life easier. With chapters focused on adulting, relationships and communication, emotional wellbeing, and mental health, navigating the workplace and more, this book offers practical, tried-and-tested guidance to help you understand your autism and ADHD and overcome some of the hurdles that adulthood may throw your way.
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July 18, 2024
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This is Who I Am: The Autistic Woman’s Creative Guide to Belonging
Creative, engaging and personal, this book walks you step-by-step through the process of understanding and accepting a new autistic identity. Weaving together the personal lived experience and professional knowledge of neurodivergent author and creative career coach, Andrea Anderson, This is Who I Am provides you with the information, tools, and support to navigate your autistic discovery and reach a place of positivity and confidence. With a focus on shared stories, belonging and finding community the activities and reflections in this book are perfect for anyone who is validating their autistic self-identification, considering getting a diagnosis, in the process of being diagnosed or who has been diagnosed recently.
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July 18, 2024
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The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy: Navigating the World of ‘Normal People’
A playful guide to understanding the ways of ‘normal’, The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity. Following on from her internationally successful memoir, The Autists, Clara Törnvall has written a fun, comprehensive, and accessible explanation of neurotypical, or ‘normal’, behaviour. Full of facts, tips, and tests, and developed with input from other autists, this book places the difficulties autists face in the context of a world built for the neurotypical majority. It will help neurodiverse people — and their families, friends, and loved ones — navigate this world, nurture stronger relationships, and thrive
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July 11, 2024
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Invisible Isabel
From award-winning author Sally J. Pla comes an illustrated middle grade novel about introverted Isabel Beane, who learns to speak up to quiet her worries. This thoughtful, earnest story is perfect for fans of Elana K. Arnold and Leslie Connor. Isabel Beane is a shy girl who lives in a home full of havoc and hubbub and hullabaloo. With five siblings, there is always too much too much-ness. At school, there’s a new girl who is immediately popular, but she’s also not very nice to one person—Isabel.
Autism: The Big Book Set of Help: Book Two: Co-occurring Disabilities
Welcome to Book Two: Co-occurring Disabilities in the ""Autism: The Big Book Set of Help!"" series. This instalment takes on the complexities that can arise when one or more disabilities co-occur in an Autistic person. Here, you will gain insight into this world through the eyes of an autistic person. Let's be honest: neurodiversity isn't bad.