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
Musings from the Towpath: An Autistic Journey of Spiritual Awakening
This is about my journey navigating through life masking childhood trauma and addiction as well as the challenges of being on the spectrum I was struck by lightening in 1968 aged 7 and feel sure that had some impact on my neurology contributing to who I am Following my path that attempts to face my issues and looking for ways to return to health through various healing modalities and spiritual search to discover who I truly am After a decade of living and working in different communities working and traveling doing a wide range of occupations including voluntary work and care work amongst many others My search took me to the Findhorn Community in the Northeast of Scotland after a series of difficult personal events in my mid 20s that changed my life and began my search I took up running age 46 then Ultramarathon running as a therapeutic response to my addictions and competed in the UKs longest Ultramarathons.
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12 Jun. 2024
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My Crazy Life: A Story of Autism and More!
Think you've lived a crazy, up-and-down life? You've got nothing on me. This book contains themes of autism, cerebral palsy, borderline personality disorder, chronic pain, balloon fetishism (yes, really), sex, music, loss and... Basil Brush? You'll get it as you read it. Follow my journey through life's ups and downs and hopefully it'll give you hope that life does get better!
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June 7, 2024
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Mateo: The Autistic Tyrannosaurus
"This illustrated story is a tender way to talk to both autistic and neurotypical characteristics of some characteristics of autism. It is so useful for parents read it to their children, as well as so that grandparents, uncles, teachers, autistic people and mental health professionals learn more about the condition. "This charmingly illustrated tale of a dinosaur who is not like other dinosaurs uses a simply story to make important point of neurodiversity and the benefits of building a society in everyone has access to what they need to have the best chance of success"". -Steve Silberman, author, ""NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity"
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June 5, 2024
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Me? Autistic?
This book is an autobiography of the author where she alternates autistic characteristics with a scientific basis and her personal experience. It is fully illustrated (by the same author) with simple language, so that it is easy to access for all people interested in learning more about autism. It can be read by opening it randomly to any page, at the beginning, middle or end.
Alex is autistic
This book was created by two autistic adults to promote inclusion and acceptance. The author and illustrator found the inspiration for this book when they discovered there were very few children's books that talk about autism. This book highlights Alex and their autistic traits in a positive light, and shows how their friend Erin interacts with them. Growing up with understanding and support can change the path of a young autistic person's life! This book includes representation of AAC devices, stimming, emotional regulation, food aversions, sensory tools, and authentic friendships.
Go Neuro Way: An Autistic Person’s Adventure Travelling the World
Noise. Unfamiliar smells. Unexpected changes to plans. Social exhaustion. All things that travellers may experience, and possibly more intensely if they have autism. Dan Bird received his autism diagnosis aged twenty-seven, and in that moment so many of the challenges he'd experienced in his life made sense. Challenges he had encountered in his day-to-day life, and also when travelling, something he loves to do. Since his diagnosis with autism, he has learned a huge amount about himself and what it means for his life, including how he travels. He has had some incredible experiences across the globe, and both before and after his diagnosis. he has adapted the way he travels based on his specific needs and challenges. Dan has also found ways to harness his autistic strengths to make his overseas explorations more wholesome, memorable and personalised.
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May 30, 2024
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Autistic Thinking: How Autistic Brains Gather, Process, Retain, and Retrieve Information
What if we've been looking at Autism all wrong? What if we've been going about teaching Autistics the wrong way? What if neurotypical researchers, educators, and theorists have missed how Autistic brains work because they've been looking at Autistic behaviors as indicators of processing through a neurotypical lens? Challenging conventional wisdom, Autistic Thinking provides a look at Autistic thinking, learning, and remembering from the point of view of an Autistic providing Autistic people with potentially life-changing information needed to understand and accommodate themselves, and it provides fresh insight for parents, families, and professionals into the Autistic children and adults they love or work with.
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May 30, 2024
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Ally the Acorn is Autistic: Ally’s Sensory Overload
"Engaging book for children on the autism spectrum. Characters to find on the pages and questions. Children can relate themselves to Ally the Acorn. Potential solutions to prevent sensory overload. Written by an autistic author. 2 editions available, ALLY THE ACORN HAS AUTISM & ALLY THE ACORN IS AUTISTIC"
Juliette’s Sensory City: A Short Story About Sensory Processing Differences
Join Juliette, a young girl who sees the world differently, on an exciting journey through her busy city. In ""Juliette's Sensory City,"" you can feel the ups and downs of Juliette's journey as she sensitively and resolutely moves through her surroundings. Juliette's differences in how she processes sensory information cause her both trouble and great joy, showing readers how complicated sensory differences can be. Look at situations through her eyes to see how she gets through tough times and finds beauty in unexpected places.
Awakening to Autism: A Late Diagnosis
Have you always felt like you need to be more in sync with the world around you? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by situations others seem to handle easily? Have you ever wondered if you might fall on the autism spectrum but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Many adults are beginning to suspect they may be on the autism spectrum, navigating the choppy seas of self-diagnosis and late recognition. But what if there was a guide that could illuminate the path toward understanding and embracing your unique mind – your secret key to awakening the hidden gifts of autism? Brace yourself for ‘Awakening to Autism: A Late Diagnosis,’’ a transformative companion in your journey towards self-discovery, acceptance, and personal growth.
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May 26, 2024
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