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
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"People living with Autism: the way we see this world. Each of us is VERY special. Thank you for understanding and loving us. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental."
Headphones: A Book for Children With Autism & Sensory Disorders
"This book, Headphones: A Book for Children with Autism & Sensory Disorders, introduces the concept of wearing headphones. It was written to help children with autism & sensory disorders feel comfortable and confident in their new headphones, and to help their friends, siblings, and classmates relate to their sensory differences. The book begins in a social story type format, to help children remember what to do when their environment gets too loud. Throughout the book, a cute rhyme is repeated and can be easily memorized. This will allow children to remember to use their headphones in loud environments, rather than resorting to unwanted behaviors. The author shows several types of headphones, and encourages children to help select their own headphones, and choose headphones that they will like. The author explains how loud environments may feel to a person with autism or sensory disorders...
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March 3, 2020
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Neurodiversity
"From the award-winning team behind Magnificent Homespun Brown, Samara Cole Doyon and Coretta Scott King Award Honoree Kaylani Juanita, comes a song of gratitude for those who see the world in a different way. Told from the loving perspective of a mother of a child with autism, Next Level shows the full humanity of people who move through the world and communicate in their own unique, complete, and powerful way. Doyon's powerful love letter to her son invites us to ""level up"" and see our shared humanity in new and limitless dimensions."
This Beach is Loud!: For Kids on the Autistic Spectrum
Patience, understanding, and a soothing exercise saves the beach day when excitement turns to sensory overload. A book written with children on the autistic spectrum, or suffering from sensory processing disorders, in mind. Going to the beach is exciting. But it can also be busy. And loud. Sand can feel hot or itchy or sticky ... and it gets everywhere! In This Beach Is Loud!, a sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach. Luckily, this kiddo's dad has a trick up his sleeve to help his son face these unexpected obstacles.
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May 19, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Masterpiece
Masterpiece is an Award-winning book, recently winning The Golden Wizard Book Prize and placing as a Top 3 Finalist for Book of the Year! Masterpiece is an inclusive story featuring Samuel, a boy on the autism spectrum who sees the world differently than his peers. When Samuel's teacher asks his class to create a piece of art, it quickly becomes apparent that his beautiful way of looking at the world makes him a true masterpiece! Throughout the story, the other students in his class learn lessons of empathy, understanding and acceptance. The colourful illustrations will delight children and Masterpiece may just become a family favourite. This award-winning book is suitable for all ages...
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January 2, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Impulsive Ninja
Do you have a child who acts or talks impulsively? Children who exhibit impulsive behavior are often labeled unruly. Even though children can be calm, their positive qualities can be often overlooked by their poor impulse control. Children without impulse control act or talk before they think, often unable to control their initial response to a situation. The ability to self-regulate is absent and they don't pause to think about future consequences. Impulsivity is related to acting without thought. As a result, children do things like take unnecessary risks, blurt things out, don’t wait their turn, or interrupt conversations. This book is a perfect resource for children with autism, ADD, ADHD, or SPD....
Kindle
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June 28, 2021
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Sensory Ninja
"Come along on a sensory journey with Sensory Ninja. Find out all about sensory superpowers. Perfect for anyone with sensory issues or sensory prorcessing disorder. Life is hard! It's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. The children's book series, Ninja Life Hacks, was developed to help children learn valuable life skills. Fun, pint-size characters in comedic books easy enough for young readers, yet witty enough for adults. The Ninja Life Hacks book series is gearedto kids 3-11. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, or toddlers. Excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike."
Kindle
Paperback
May 10, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Neurodivergent Ninja: A Children’s Book About the Gifts of Neurodiversity
"Neurodivergent Ninja shares the challenges of neurodiversity. Find out what happens in this story about embracing neurodiversity. Life is hard! It's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. The children's book series, Ninja Life Hacks, was developed to help children learn valuable life skills. Fun, pint-size characters in comedic books easy enough for young readers, yet witty enough for adults. The Ninja Life Hacks book series is geared to kids 4-10. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, or toddlers. Excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike."
Kindle
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June 2, 2023
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
The Amazing Adventures of Aidan and His Autism Superpowers
"Aidan is an 8 year-old student with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Aidan uses is multi-sensory abilities as his superpowers that allows him to see the world in a whole new way, and to open the eyes and minds of others. Aidan inadvertently helps those, who do not understand what autism is; learn to see Aidan and others who are different as nothing to fear, but instead to celebrate. Aidan is based on students that the author has taught and continues to teach, mentor and support during her time as a teacher. The author sees uniqueness in others differences, and hopes they realize that they have their own superpower within them."
Life Skills Workbook for Teens with Autism and Special Needs
This book is a resource for parents to help and guide their Special Needs Teen to transition and develop skills. Life becomes increasingly challenging for you once your child enters their teenage years. It's never easy to manage a teen, not to mention handling your teen who has Autism or other forms of special needs. Life and Social Skills are extremely important for Tweens and Teenagers with Special Needs. These life skills help to improve the self-esteem of your child and their sense of belonging. They also help your child to manage emotions and ways to react to the feelings of others. Besides, they also help to improve your child's negotiation and problem-solving skills.
