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
Could Try Harder: An illustrated journey through an undiagnosed autistic adolescence
"You just need to stay calm. You should be able to manage. You should have grown out of that by now. You could try harder. Eliza Fricker spent her adolescence being told all of these things, until her autism diagnosis as an adult revealed why she may not have met the expectations of others so easily. Equally, the world didn't seem to live up to the expectations she had of it."
The Parents’ and Professionals’ Simple Guide to PDA
Including explanations of the basics of PDA and how it can present, as well as straightforward advice on how best to meet the needs of the PDA child and their family, this is the go-to guide for anyone who wants to get a clear overview of PDA and how to provide high-quality support.
Kindle
Paperback
18 September 2025
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
A Different Kind of Parenting: Neurodivergent families finding a way through together
"Our story is a story that's happening right now, to other families in systems around the world. To those families, I want to say: I see you, and I want shine a light on your experiences so you know you are not alone." In this heart-warming and supportive new book, The Sunday Times bestselling author and illustrator Eliza Fricker lifts parents of neurodivergent kids from the dark days of grappling with impenetrable, underfunded systems, and shows them how life can become brighter - often by finding joy in the things that may seem small to everyone else but are huge milestones for our children.
Kindle
Paperback
October 21, 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Everything You Need To Know About Autism In Older Children And Teens: A Parent’S Handbook To Supporting Newly Diagnosed Teens And Pre-Teens
An introductory guide for parents of older children and younger teenagers who may be autistic or have been recently diagnosed. Learn how to understand and advocate for your child, and create an environment in which they can thrive.
Cathy Wassell and Eliza Fricker
Kindle
Paperback
21 December 2022
Free for Kindle
Free for Paperback
English