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
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.
Autism: The Big Book Set of Help: Book One: Autism and Diagnosis
New to Autism? While the world is slowly becoming a friendlier place for neurodivergent people, a diagnosis can be overwhelming. Sometimes it would be nice to just flip through a book and find the answers to the challenges, questions and opportunities that arise. That's why ""Autism: The Big Book Set of Help!"" series was written - and written by an autistic person. It is focused on giving you clear and direct help you can access as you need, and help understanding from inside a neurodivergent brain...
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July 25, 2024
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On the Bus: An Autism Story
Join Daniel on a colourful adventure and experience the world differently! This book is filled with bright pictures and helps you learn about Daniel and his autism differences. On the Bus teaches us about acceptance and understanding while showing some of the challenges Daniel faces.
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September 12, 2024
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Unmasking Your Authenticity: Navigating Late Diagnosis, Embracing Your Autistic Self, and Nurturing Your Inner Child
"Unmasking Your Authenticity: Navigating Late Diagnosis, Embracing Your Autistic Self, and Nurturing Your Inner Child By Hillary Sartor Unmasking Your Authenticity is an empowering guide for late-diagnosed autistic adults and individuals with ADHD, written by Hillary Sartor. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of masking—concealing one's true self to fit societal norms—and provides practical steps to help readers embrace their authentic selves. In a world that often misunderstands or overlooks neurodiversity, many individuals resort to masking, which can lead to emotional exhaustion, anxiety, and a sense of disconnect from one's true identity. Sartor delves into the psychological implications of masking, highlighting its impact on mental health and overall well-being. She weaves a rich narrative that celebrates diverse voices and experiences, creating an inclusive and relatable guide for readers...."
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June 26, 2024
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My Autistic Friend
Adorable coloring book with fun illustrations for all ages ""My coloring book, 'My Autistic Friend,' is designed to help kids understand and appreciate their friends with autism. Through engaging and fun illustrations and storyline, It showcases the unique ways that autistic brains work and celebrates diversity. As an autistic person myself, I wanted to create a resource that not only educates but also encourages empathy and acceptance. This book aims to make it easier for children to relate to their autistic peers and for autistic kids to see themselves represented and valued.
Growing Up Undiagnosed: Surviving Childhood in New York City as an Undiagnosed Autistic
What can experiences of social and sensory invalidation teach us about what in means to be autistic in a world created for the neuromajority? Living as an undiagnosed autistic person in the loudest sensory city in the world, NYC, author Becca Lory Hector details her lived experience of social and sensory invalidation. Whether she refused to put on shoes, wore sunglasses inside, or asked direct questions, her very way of being was called into question, leading her to feel insignificant and unimportant. In a world created by and for the neuromajority, Becca’s needs took a back seat as others felt her reality couldn’t possibly be true...
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June 26, 2024
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