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
A Little Less Broken: How an Autism Diagnosis Finally Made Me Whole
One woman's decades-long journey to a diagnosis of autism, and the barriers that keep too many neurodivergent people from knowing their true selves Marian Schembari was thirty-four years old when she learned she was autistic. By then, she'd spent decades hiding her tics and shutting down in public, wondering why she couldn't just act like everyone else. Therapists told her she had Tourette's syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sensory processing disorder, social anxiety, and recurrent depression. They prescribed breathing techniques and gratitude journaling. Nothing helped.
Kindle
September 24, 2024
Paid for Kindle
English
The Importance of Autistic Leadership: From Complexity to Clarity
This book focuses on Autistic leadership and the Autistic experience as such. Svanhildur Svavarsdottir is a well known specialist in Autism and Ingibjorg Alfros is autistic and was diagnosed at the age of 44. This book presents a new view on autism. It is ideal both for parents, relatives and for Autistic people themselves.
The Making of the Mask: Autistic Masking
I've spent my entire life wondering why I was so different to everyone around me. Why I struggled with so much that others took in their stride. Adulthood was a real shock to the system. I spent my childhood with my head in a book, searching for characters that I could possibly relate to, but when all the ""normal"" people are fictional, where does that leave me? I never found success with my search for myself, but maybe you will. Maybe this time, you'll see yourself in my story. Only this time, it's real...
Kindle
Paperback
September 14, 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Autism in Polyvagal Terms New Possibilities and Interventions
By presenting the autism diagnosis through the lens of a disordered nervous system—that is, by applying Polyvagal Theory—this book opens new avenues for intervention and treatment, while challenging age-old assumptions of what autism means and how it presents itself.
Kindle
Paperback
September 10, 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
The Voice of An Aspie: A Candid Conversation About Asperger's Syndrome
You have probably heard about Asperger's Syndrome, or ASD*, but how much do you really know? This book is written by an Aspie** (one who has Asperger's) for anyone, aspie or neuro-typical** who wants to learn more about Asperger's and what it is like to live with, how it affects us, and those around us. In this book, I seek to answer common questions about Asperger's using my own experience and memory....
Kindle
September 8, 2024
Paid for Kindle
English
Autism Is Powerful
Autism is Powerful is a memoir written by a young author who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. The young author who has high-functioning autism wants to be a voice for those on the spectrum. Daniel Nardi describes the power of autism in positive and negative actions. Daniel has lived through challenging times while exploring his journey in life. Over the years, Daniel has kept his diagnosis of autism a secret, leading him to have mental health issues later on in his early years as a young adult. he encourages others on the spectrum to open up early on so they can receive the correct accommodations to be both happy and successful...
Kindle
Paperback
September 6, 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Fireworks Night: An Autism Story
Join Daniel on a colourful adventure and experience the world differently! This book is filled with bright pictures and helps you learn about Daniel and his autism differences. Fireworks Night teaches us about acceptance and understanding while showing some of the challenges Daniel faces.
Kindle
Paperback
September 12, 2024
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Paid for Paperback
English
Autism and Adolescence: What Teens and Adults Need to Know
Temple Grandin draws on her own experience to deliver an essential guidebook for guiding and nurturing autistic youth. She gets to the REAL issues of autistic adolescents—the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Topics include: Strategies for non-verbal teens Autism and driving Preparing for college Acquiring social skills Developing talents And much more...
Kindle
Paperback
September 3, 2024
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Paid for Paperback
English
Through Different Eyes : A women's journey through late diagnosed autism
What is it like to view the world through a whole new perspective? When the lens through which you've seen your life shifts, and you begin to view it all through different eyes? ""Through Different Eyes"" is a deeply personal and introspective memoir by Imogen Varle, inviting readers into the mind of someone discovering her autistic identity as an adult. This journey through the UK’s diagnostic process reveals not only the challenges and breakthroughs of obtaining a diagnosis but also the profound impact on every facet of her life....
Kindle
Paperback
September 1, 2024
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Paid for Paperback
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The Neuroaffirmative Therapy Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to Working with Autism and ADHD
"""Screaming into the void""—this describes the experiences of many neurodivergent clients who come to therapy seeking our support. Often, they have encountered helping professionals who have overlooked, dismissed, or invalidated their unique identities and needs. If you aspire to be the difference but are unsure where to start, The Neuroaffirmative Therapy Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to Working with Autism and ADHD is an essential resource. Authored by an autistic and ADHD therapist, this guide will explore how you can provide informed and affirming care that’s specifically tailored to your client’s neurodivergent identities...."
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Paperback
September 1, 2024
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Paid for Paperback
English