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
Autism: The Autism Parent’s Guide. Practical Strategies for Everyday Challenges
Being a parent or caregiver of a child with autism brings about a unique set of challenges and experiences. The impact of autism on families is profound, touching every aspect of their lives. This book aims to shed light on the various ways in which autism affects families and provide practical strategies to navigate these challenges. One of the first and most noticeable impacts of autism on families is the emotional toll it takes. Parents often experience a range of emotions, including grief, guilt, and frustration. They may mourn the loss of the ""typical"" child they had envisioned, and feel guilty for experiencing negative emotions towards their own child. It is crucial for parents to acknowledge and process these emotions, seeking support from professionals or support groups as needed...
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January 6, 2024
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Discovering My Spectrum: A Neurodivergent Approach to Adult Autism
Embark on an illuminating journey through the pages of ""Discovering My Spectrum: A Neurodivergent Approach to Adult Autism."" This compelling narrative transcends the conventional boundaries of autism guides, offering a profound exploration of the intricate experiences faced by adults living on the spectrum. In the intricate dance of my journey, the road to rediscovering ""normalcy"" wasn't a swift transition after my sessions with a therapist and consultations with a Nutritionist. It was a journey that unfolded with a series of consultations, discussions, and a myriad of lifestyle adjustments. There was a delicate interplay between my mental health professional and the nutritional expert as they navigated the complexities of the spectrum. It wasn't an immediate transformation, but rather a process, a delicate back-and-forth that required both patience and perseverance...
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January 1, 2024
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Spectrum: An Autistic Horror Anthology
Deep in the recesses of our minds are twisted realities that so closely mirror our own. In these pages, our nightmares are laid bare, made to manifest. There is no waking up; there is no going back once you fall into the tapestry of terrors that await. Are you ready? From courteous neighbors gone awry to the burning brightness of everlasting daylight comes Spectrum: An Autistic Horror Anthology reflective of the vast array of neurodivergent artists in our community and the things that keep them up in the night, the things they can’t look away from.
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2 April 2024
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Always Bring Your Sunglasses: And Other Stories from a Life of Sensory and Social Invalidation
"What does growing up with autism truly feel like, and how can a parent best support their autistic child? Always Bring Your Sunglasses is a poignant, insightful guide written by Becca Lory Hector, aimed at providing neurotypical parents with a deeper understanding of the autistic experience. This book is a treasure trove for parents, especially for those seeking to comprehend and cater to their child's unique needs. Becca Lory Hector shares her personal journey with autism, offering an intimate glimpse into the sensory sensitivities, social intricacies, and the often-misunderstood aspects of living in an autistic body. Through her experiences, Becca illuminates the challenges and triumphs of growing up autistic, providing practical advice and compassionate guidance to parents."
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14 April 2024
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Autistic People With Co-occurring Psychological Conditions: Prevalence and Perspectives From Autistics, Their Families, and Professionals
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences and challenges faced by autistics who also have co-occurring psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression, and gender dysphoria. The topic of autistics with co-occurring psychological conditions is currently of particular importance to the field of autism research because research has shown that a significant proportion of autistics also have co-occurring psychological conditions. However, these co-occurring conditions are often overlooked or misdiagnosed, which can lead to inappropriate or ineffective treatment. This book fills a critical gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive resource that addresses the specific needs of this population. This book aims to increase understanding and awareness of these co-occurring conditions among autistics, their families, caregivers, and mental health professionals.
Gabriel Bennett and Emma Goodall
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16 April 2024
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A Clinician’s Guide to Supporting Autistic Clients
How can I best support the needs of my neurodivergent clients in therapy? Creating a more supportive environment for autistic clients can be a confusing process. With so much information, and so many different perspectives, it can be difficult to know where to start. Further, the mental health field has only recently begun moving away from “treating autism” to working with autistic and neurodivergent individuals in a more affirming way. That’s why Dr. Amy Marschall created A Clinician’s Guide to Supporting Autistic Clients. As an expert psychologist and a member of the autism community herself, she recognized the need to move away from treatments that pathologize differences and toward a neurodiversity-affirming approach that meets clients where they are..
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April 9, 2024
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How to Raise Happy Neurofabulous Children
"Parenting can be chaos, a flurry of trial and error, problem-solving, and tears (of difficulty but also of joy!). Katy Elphinstone, an autistic parent who's experienced herself the wonders and the challenges of raising two children, one of whom is autistic, has taken notes on the 'do's' and 'dont's' of parenting when it comes to neurodivergent children. Supportive and refreshingly direct, Katy's advice can be tailored to you and your child's needs. We know there isn't a 'one size fits all' guide to parenting! There's also space to write your thoughts down and organise those tips that work for you...."
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May 21, 2024
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The Awesome Autistic Guide to Feelings and Emotions: Finding Your Comfort Zone
Understanding your feelings and emotions is an incredibly important part of learning to become your most awesome autistic self! Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about your feelings and emotions, using tips and tricks they have picked up along the way to help you calm your brain down when it feels overloaded...
Yenn Purkis and Tanya Masterman
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21 February 2024
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Girl Unmasked: The Sunday Times Bestseller: How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life
"A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Emily's moving book is a powerful testimony that shines a light on the continued failure of health services to provide any kind of meaningful improvement for autistic people. Should be essential reading for mental health professionals and anyone with autism in their lives.' - FERN BRADY, author of Strong Female Character 'This book will bring so many readers self-recognition and comfort.' - DEVON PRICE, author of Unmasking Autism 'Vulnerable, affecting and deeply personal, this book will go from a message in a bottle to a rallying cry for many autistic women, girls and young people. We are not alone.' - Elle McNicoll, bestselling author"
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28 Mar. 2024
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The Experiences of Being an Autistic Foster Care Giver Working with UK Social Services: “I thought there was something wrong with her…”
How can social workers and neuro-diverse foster carers collaborate to provide the best support for a child or teen in need? Building strong relationships between social workers and neuro-diverse foster carers can be challenging. With professionals often having no experience working with Autistic adults, trust can be difficult to initiate, and problems can seem insurmountable. Drawing from her own lived experience as a neuro-divergent foster carer, Megan Tanner explains how barriers can be broken down to establish a successful partnership with one sole aim: to create the best possible outcome for a child or teen in need.
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28 February 2024
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