Popular Autism Related Books

"Meet Bonnie, a young bee girl who's smart, creative, does her own thing and has Autism Spectrum Disorder.

This is the perfect book for teaching people of all ages that being autistic can be a fun and beautiful thing."

Are you caring for a special needs child? If so, " Financial Planning for Families Having Children With Special Needs" could be the essential resource you need. Navigating life with a special needs child presents unique challenges, particularly in regions like India where resources and information may be scarce. This comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights and support, meticulously researched to address a wide range of needs. From practical advice on financial planning to holistic approaches for guiding your child's well being, from crucial legal information to parents addressing emotional well-being, this book covers it all. Dive deep into its pages and empower yourself to make the most of the resources available, ensuring a brighter future for your child and your family.

If you grew up before the neurodiversity movement, chances are you were taught at an early age that your autistic traits were "wrong" or "bad." Whether it was stimming, difficulties with making small talk, avoiding eye contact, sensitivities to loud sounds or certain textures, or even talking passionately about the things you care about—somewhere along the way you learned to mask these aspects of yourself to better fit in, avoid bullying from other kids, and in some cases to even gain the love of your own parents. The problem is that, over time, masking can lead to higher levels of stress, burnout, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and depression. So how can you be your authentic self and still succeed and thrive in a neurotypical world?

Autism and Technology: Apps and Tools That Really Help is your practical guide to navigating the world of digital resources designed specifically for autistic children and their families. Whether you're looking for communication apps, educational tools, calming sensory supports, or parent-focused organization aids, this book offers trusted recommendations and real-world advice to help your child learn, grow, and thrive.

This new edition shares everything you need to know about setting up and running a Minecraft Social Group that supports both autistic children and their peers, with each session plan focusing on a different aspect of social development, like cooperation, persistence, and accepting difference - all aimed at helping kids to build lifelong skills. It has been fully updated with neuro-affirmative language and principles, including an age-appropriate exploration of the double empathy problem (the idea that communication is a two-way street, and those who aren't autistic need to make adjustments just as much as those who are).

This book represents a summation of a decade’s worth of therapy, research, workshops, and presentations around the unique aspects of social-emotional development in the neurodivergent community. The book grounds its approach in neuroscience and then applies those data to how our brains impact our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Are you a parent or educator of a child on the autism spectrum or with other developmental delays? Do you want to support their growth and development in the best way possible?

Your Kid Belongs Here is a heartfelt, practical guide to parenting children in a world not designed for them—or their parents. Combining personal stories, research, and helpful strategies, Katie Rose Guest Pryal shares her journey as a neurodivergent mother raising neurodivergent children and offers a powerful narrative of advocacy, empathy, and resilience.

Neurodiversity and Mental Health presents an evidenced-based and theoretically informed guide on effective, impactful strategies for collaborative advancement in the area of neurodiversity and mental health in terms of health care services and other social and political institutions.

Unlocking the School Day is an empowering and practical guide for parents, educators, and caregivers of children with autism. Drawing from years of professional experience and heartfelt dedication, Kalpana Singh shares proven strategies to help children participate fully in school life, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Invisible Differences is the deeply moving and intimate story of what it's like to live day-to-day with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

n a world that often misunderstands what it means to be different, living openly as an autistic person can be an act of bravery. Much like the challenges faced by those who were not traditionally gender-oriented in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, being out in the world and open about autism comes with its own unique struggles and triumphs.

Empowering neurodivergent learners requires a shift from standardized education toward inclusive practices that recognize and support diversity. Effective applications and practices offer multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression to accommodate varying learning styles. Assistive technologies play a key role in enhancing access and participation. Personalized learning plans, sensory-friendly environments, and trauma-informed teaching strategies create supportive spaces where neurodivergent individuals can thrive.

Temple Grandin draws on her own experience to deliver an essential guidebook for guiding and nurturing autistic individuals. She gets to the REAL issues of autistics—the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Most autistic individuals deal with a variety of sensory differences. Dr. Grandin sheds light on the best ways to adapt and thrive.

In this powerful collection of essays, David Gray-Hammond offers a radical, heartfelt exploration of what it means to live unashamed as an Autistic person in a world that too often demands conformity. Drawing on personal experience, community insight, and a deep understanding of neurodivergent culture, Unashamed Autistic challenges the dominant pathology paradigm and reclaims Autistic embodiment as a valid and valuable way of being.

"What would you do if one day you woke up, and your brain suddenly became your enemy? If your life changed as you once knew it, and left you scrambling for hope?

This honest, relatable memoir follows the life of content creator Zara Beth, as she navigates new health diagnoses, and embarks on a journey of accepting her ever-changing disabled body."

Autism in Nursing and Healthcare offers a solid grounding in the issues relevant to the care and support of autistic people. Viewing autism as a lifelong condition, this book offers chapters covering the full lifespan of the autistic person, with information on the role of nurses in both community and hospital settings. Appropriate for both formal and informal carers, it’s an indispensable resource for anyone with direct or indirect experience of autism.

Charles Lenny Lunn, nonspeaking autistic poet and painter, came into the world on June 2, 1990, in London, England. Not using speech like other children, he spent years hiding in his imaginary universe and thinking about a truly just space in stark contrast to the ones that exist in the boarding schools and autism specialty centers in the real world. Learning to communicate on letter boards opened new tasks of high artistry for Charles.

There’s a common misconception that Autistic masking is about pretending to be neurotypical and trying to fit in – but the reality is so much more complex.

Lonely latchkey kid Tobi dreams of growing up to fight the giant monsters that plague his city, just like his dad does, but when he stumbles upon the power to turn into the colossal superhero, Go-Man, he realizes he’s been wishing his childhood away.