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
Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance
Spanning 13 years — beginning with pregnancy and ending with diagnosis — Motherness offers a deeply personal account of an autistic mother raising an autistic child. It covers sensory processing, meltdowns, masking, empathy, bullying, special interests, and more. Tender and incisive, it’s essential for adults and parents navigating their own autism diagnoses.
Kindle
Paperback
23 September 2025
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive (and Thrive) as an Adult with Autism and ADHD
This book covers all of that, and more. From gentle emotional validation to incredibly practical advice, and exercises to help you create real change in your daily life, Megan Griffith is ready to be your guide into the wonderful, terrible, confusing, liberating world of AuDHD.
Kindle
Paperback
18 September 2025
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
The Kids’ Simple Guide to Pda
"A gentle and engaging introduction to PDA for kids so they can better understand PDA friends or family members. Through simple, child-friendly and age-appropriate explanations, readers can explore what PDA is and how they can support their PDA siblings or peers. There are also lots of opportunities for the reader to think about how everything relates to their own situation, and what they may need to stay safe and happy. Containing funny and helpful illustrations throughout, this is the ideal way to explain the basics of PDA to kids - both the good bits and the tricky bits!"
Kindle
Paperback
18 September 2025
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
We See Things They’ll Never See: Love, Hope, and Neurodiversity
Throughout the book, Lewis and Arday use theories of Blackness, feminism, class, and neurodivergence to offer a vision of solidarities across differences. They show that race, class, ethnicity, gender, and nation are just some of the social structures for which the politics of neurodiversity can produce an emancipatory analysis. This is a book about applying social theory in practice, taking seriously how academic research and theory can be used outside of academic spaces. With We See Things They’ll Never See, Lewis and Arday issue a call to action—and a call for understanding, acceptance, and humility.
Chantelle Jessica Lewis (Author), Jason Arday (Author)
Kindle
Paperback
16 September 2025
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Autistics at Work: A Practical Guide
Autistics at Work is essential reading for autistic individuals who are in, or considering entering, the workforce. It is also an invaluable resource for managers, colleagues, employers and employment professionals. This accessible guide includes tools and activities, and each chapter concludes with practical advice for autistic employees and their non-autistic colleagues and employers.
Kindle
16 September 2025
Paid for Kindle
English
Autism: My Invisible Backpack: Discovering Emotions, Masking and the Joy of Being Seen
"A children’s book for ages 6–12 about unmasking, emotional overload, and the invisible baggage we all carry Does your autistic child carry emotions that aren’t theirs, come home drained from masking all day, or struggle to find moments where they can truly be themselves? Autism: My Invisible Backpack is a relatable and empowering story that helps children and families explore four big challenges autistic kids face: masking, hyper-empathy, literal thinking, and emotional overload. It also introduces therapy as a safe space, showing children that support can feel as natural and valuable as any other activity."
Dalisse Sequeiros (Author), Luis Barros (Author)
Kindle
Paperback
September 30, 2025
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism
Leland was a socially awkward boy who didn’t speak for years, and when he finally did, teachers and leaders declared him “weird.” His unique behavior and inability to connect with his peers made him a frequent target for bullying and exclusion. In one particularly harsh moment, a school principal bluntly told his parents, “The people here think Leland is pretty weird. I guess I do, too.” Those words felt like being shot with an arrow, as his parents sat in stunned silence, grappling with their own fears and uncertainties for their son’s future.
Leland Vittert (Author), Don Yaeger
Kindle
Paperback
September 30, 2025
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Autism in Complex Presentations: A Guide to Assessment and Diagnosis
This book raises awareness of the importance of recognising and supporting autism with co-occurring conditions. Autism in Complex Presentations brings together international clinicians and researchers with expertise across a range of neurodevelopmental conditions to provide an evidence-based practical guide on autism assessment. It covers conditions where autism may be hard to recognise and where there are challenges around selecting, administering, and interpreting standard assessments for autism and making diagnoses. Each chapter has an easily accessible case vignette to bring the theory into practice and seeks to share the voices and experience of a young person and their family. There is focus on the challenges experienced in accessing and navigating the assessment process and how an autism diagnosis may have helped with support.
Paperback
28 August 2025
Paid for Paperback
English
Autism: A New School Year: Overcoming Anxiety, Embracing Change, and New Beginnings
"Does Your Autistic Child or Student Feel Anxious About a New School Year? Help them feel calm, prepared, and supported with this empowering children's book. Starting a new school year can feel overwhelming—especially for autistic children who thrive on routine and predictability. Autism: A New School Year is a warm, encouraging story that helps kids transition from the fun of summer to the structure of school with confidence, calm, and real-life tools."
Dalisse Sequeiros (Author), Luis Barros (Author)
Paperback
July 14, 2025
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
With Wings - We Will FLY: The Autism Career Blueprint
With Wings – We Will FLY: The Autism Career Blueprint is a transformative guide designed to empower individuals on the autism spectrum to navigate their career journey with confidence and purpose. Through practical insights, strategies, and real-life success stories, this blueprint provides a roadmap for overcoming challenges and unlocking potential in the workplace. Whether you’re just starting your career, looking to advance, or seeking to embrace your unique strengths, this book is your key to soaring to new heights in your professional life.
Kindle
31 March 2025
Paid for Kindle
English