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
Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum: Unexpected Lessons We Have Learned
Maureen F. Morrell and Ann Palmer are raising two very different children: Justin, a whirlwind of activity and mood swings, who is supervised in a residential farm community, and Eric, quiet and passive, who lives independently at college. The authors give an account of the striking similarities as well as the stark differences in their experiences of parenting children at opposite extremes of the autism spectrum. The two mothers speak openly about their children's diagnosis and early childhood through to adolescence, young adulthood and the day they leave home. They give a moving account of the challenges they faced and the surprising consolations they found along their sons' very different paths in life. Through their friendship and two decades of shared experiences of parenting an ASD child, each has gained a clear understanding of her own strengths and limitations, as well as those of her child.
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Paperback
11 Oct 2001
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
DO LEMONS HAVE FEATHERS?: MORE TO AUTISM THAN MEETS THE EYE
"Are you beginning to see past the disability and starting to appreciate the gift?"" In this unashamedly honest book, David J. Burns draws on his own lived experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to provide guidance on how to take advantage of the supposed disadvantage. The book is filled with often hilarious anecdotes, spanning the confusion of his early diagnosis, to his marriage and life with his four children, as David proffers his advice on how to cope with everything from school work to flirting. Part memoir, part guide, and written with a refreshingly funny outlook, this book can be picked up and dipped into whether you're looking for encouragement, practical coping strategies, or a perspective of life as seen through the lens of ASD.
Kindle
Paperback
February 21, 2016
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Paid for Paperback
English
Hal and the Parties
It’s 1977 and Hal is back! We join him for his 16th birthday at the start of a very busy year. With parties, celebrations, Jubilee gatherings and a new college Hal has a lot going on. Having autism makes these experiences even more difficult. Hal still struggles with making decisions and finding the right thing to do or say. Luckily for him, his family including Jenny the dog and his friends are there to help him through it and realise he has a real talent.
Paperback
27 Mar 2019
Paid for Paperback
English
Hal and the End Street
It’s 1974 and you’re about to meet Hal. Hal is thirteen and lives in a house at End Street. Hal is finding life as a teenager hard work. Hal has autism and people don’t always understand him or what he does. He finds making decisions really difficult and doesn’t always know the right thing to do or say. With help from his family and trusty dog Jenny, Hal learns how to make choices for himself and find something he’s really good at.
23 Mar 2018
Paid for Paperback
English
A Manual for Marco: Living, Learning, and Laughing With an Autistic Sibling
An 8-year old girl decides to make a list of all the things she likes and dislikes about dealing with her autistic brother, and in doing so realizes that she has created A Manual for Marco. ""In a story inspired by a real-life family, Abdullah, who tackled cerebral palsy in My Friend Suhana, discusses life with an autistic sibling, as described by a girl named Sofia. Endnotes provide additional tips and information about interacting with those on the autism spectrum.
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February 1, 2015
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Paid for Paperback
English
I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism
Psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas puts her gentle, yet straightforward approach to work in this new addition to B.E.S. highly acclaimed A First Look At...Series. This book will help children understand what autism is and how it affects someone who has it. A wonderful catalyst for discussion that will help children to better understand and support autistic classmates or siblings. The story line is simple and easily accessible to younger children, who will learn that exploring the personal feelings around social issues is a first step in dealing with them. Full-color illustrations on every page.
Paperback
September 1, 2014
Paid for Paperback
English
Brotherly Feelings: Me, My Emotions, and My Brother with Asperger's Syndrome
Brotherly Feelings” tells the story of Sam and his brother Eric, who has autism. The other kids don’t understand Eric because he acts differently than them. Sometimes, Sam gets embarrassed of the way his brother acts. But, when Sam sees Eric being bullied, it’s important to him to make sure the other kids understand his brother’s autism and treat him with respect. In this book, Sam learns what it means to be a good sibling.
Sam Frender, Robin Schiffmiller
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15 February 2007
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Paid for Paperback
English
Ethan's Story; My Life With Autism
A children's book written by eight year old Ethan Rice who happens to be autistic. In this fully illustrated book Ethan explains what autism means to him and why he feels so very blessed that God made him this way.
Kindle
Paperback
July 9, 2012
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy
Celebrating 100 years of the Occupational Therapy profession, this Centennial Edition of Willard & Spackman’s Occupational Therapy continues to live up to its well-earned reputation as the foundational book that welcomes students into their newly chosen profession. Now fully updated to reflect current practice, the 13th Edition remains the must-have resource that students that will use throughout their entire OT program, from class to fieldwork and throughout their careers. One of the top texts informing the NBCOT certification exam, it is a must have for new practitioners. Packed with first-person narratives that offer a unique perspective on the lives of those living with disease, this edition offers much that is new as it continues to help students and clinicians develop the knowledge and skills they need to apply a client-centered, evidence-based and culturally relevant approach across the full spectrum of practice settings.
The Beginner's Ultimate Autism Diet Cookbook: Gluten-Free Casein-Free Recipes for Autistic Children and Their Families
The Beginner's Ultimate Autism Diet Cookbook: Gluten-Free Casein-Free Recipes for Autistic Children and Their Families is the ultimate guide to beginning a Gluten-Free, Casein-Free (GFCF) diet, often referred to as the "Autism Diet." The Autism Diet has been proven to increase deficits often seen in children on the spectrum, such as verbal skills, eye-contact, and social abilities. Furthermore, it has demonstrated an ability to decrease many of the negative behaviors associated with spectrum disorders, such as tantrums and self-stimulation.
