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
Autistic Me
Autistic Me was written by 15 year old Amanda Hochfelder-Santi one year after becoming aware that she was autistic. It is an amazing view of the world as seen through the eyes of an autistic teenager. The book is geared toward other autistic individuals and their family members and educators who strive to help them fit in society and improve their quality of life and future outlook and success. Amanda writes about some of the difficulties that she has encountered as an autistic teenager and explains in detail some of the exercises that have helped her overcome difficulties that she once faced. She focuses on important key factors that represent impediments for most people diagnosed within the spectrum. Included are eye contact, touch, social cues and communication. She also writes about repetitive behaviors, sudden noises, self-esteem, anxiety, routines and personal grooming.
Kindle
Paperback
June 8, 2012
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy: Step-by-Step Advice on How to Ally and Speak Up with Autistic People and the Autism Community
The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy takes an in-depth look at the key elements of effective, respectful, inclusive advocacy and allyship. Every topic was chosen, shaped, and informed by #ActuallyAutistic perspectives. The step-by-step guide discusses various aspects of how autism is perceived, explores how best to speak up for individual needs, and introduces advocacy for the wider autistic community. Each step outlines one vital aspect of advocacy and allyship, such as emphasizing acceptance, avoiding assumptions and assuming competence. The advice and strategies laid out in this guide center the wisdom and experiences of Autistic people and enable the reader to confidently speak up with insight and understanding.
Jennifer Brunton & Jenna Gensic
Kindle
Paperback
February 21, 2022
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Building Independence: A Handbook for Teens, Young Adults, and Those Who Care About Them
"Transitioning into adulthood is already difficult, but being young and Autistic can make it so much harder. Leaving the protections and supports of childhood behind can feel daunting. In a world that often marginalises Autistic people, how do you begin to figure out and pursue your own goals and dreams, while also managing the new challenges of adulthood? This empowering book is here to help you (and your Neurodiverse family and friends who love you) learn how to navigate these transitions on your own terms and timeline. It recognises that no matter where you are - home, school, college, work, out with friends - you have the right to be heard, to feel safe and comfortable, and to chart your own path to success. And it will give you the tools you need to make sure that happens. So join us to hear #ActuallyAutistic teens and young adults share their experiences, helping you to move towards independence and show your allies how they can support you in this journey"
Jennifer Brunton & Jenna Gensic
Kindle
Paperback
September 19, 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
Party Time for Adrián: Making Friends, One by One: Unleashing Confidence: Social Skills Adventures for Children on the Autism Spectrum
"Help Your Child Build Meaningful Friendships on the Autism Spectrum Party Time for Adrián is an inspiring story unlike any other. Based on the real-life experiences of Adrián and Guillermo, and told by their parents, this heartwarming tale follows Adrián's journey as he learns valuable social skills, one by one, to navigate the exciting, yet sometimes overwhelming, world of friendships..."
Kindle
Paperback
June 12, 2024
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
VB-MAPP: Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program, Full Set
This set contains 1 individual child scoring protocol and 1 Instructor's Manual and Placement Guide. The VB-MAPP Instructors Manual and Placement Guide The VB-MAPP Instructor's Manual and Placement Guide contains a description of how to use Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior for language assessment, the assessment instructions, and the specific scoring criteria for each of the 170 milestones. In addition, the Manual contains a placement guide that offers specific suggestions for programming and direction for each of the 170 milestones achieved, as well as suggestions for IEP goals for each skill presented in the three levels of the VB-MAPP. The VB-MAPP Individual Child Protocol. The VB-MAPP Individual Child Protocol contains scoring forms and charts for each of the 170 milestones, the 24 language and learning barriers, the transition to less restrictive settings assessment, and the over 900 tasks contained in the task analysis of each skill area
Paperback
1 September 2008
Paid for Paperback
English
Demystifying PANS/PANDAS: A Functional Medicine Desktop Reference on Basal Ganglia Encephalitis
"See the child’s behaviors in a whole new light. Demystifying PANS/PANDAS is a unique and long overdue resource in the field of pediatric neurobehavioral health, providing a comprehensive overview of the “three-pronged approach” to assessment and care, conventional and naturopathic interventions, a trove of case studies, and plenty of clinical pearls along the way. Even more importantly, this book provides a roadmap for practitioners and families feeling confused and isolated by this condition, empowering them to make better decisions and sparking a greater conversation about this devastating illness."
Kindle
Paperback
August 15, 2022
Paid for Kindle
Paid for Paperback
English
The Environmental and Genetic Causes of Autism
"The Environmental and Genetic Causes of Autism delves deep into the full body of past and current research to reveal how genetic predispositions and environmental factors can combine to produce the conditions autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). To make this groundbreaking volume, Dr. James Lyons-Weiler combed through the past fifty years of published research on autism, exploring subjects such as genetic variation, mechanisms of neurotoxicity of metals and pesticides, and the central and combined roles of each in causing autism..."
Kindle
8 November 2016
Paid for Kindle
English
A Personalized Medicine Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder
This collection of articles provides an overview of the current and future methods for applying a personalized medicine approach to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.
All Across the Spectrum
"To all the parents trying their hardest to give their children the best life possible despite the circumstances, you are not alone. This book is for you. Eileen Lamb, founder of The Autism Cafe, takes us on a journey of love, acceptance, and self-discovery in All Across the Spectrum. As the mother of a severely autistic nonverbal son, and as someone living with high-functioning autism herself, Eileen’s unique story, coupled with her stunning collection of photography, is an inspiration and tribute to all who overcome the impossible and persevere for those they love."
A Day With No Words
"A must-read that belongs in every home and classroom, A DAY WITH NO WORDS invites readers into the life of an Autism Family who communicates just as the child does, without spoken language. The American Library Association Booklist starred review boasts, “The story is written from the boy's first-person perspective, however—a clever choice in that it gives readers a direct look into his mind and reinforces the book's crucial statement that nonverbal people have as many words and as much intelligence as anyone else. Cosgrove's art, throughout, does an amazing job of transporting readers into his perspective, employing various color tones, metaphoric imagery, and ‘camera’ angles to reflect the deep expressiveness contained in every page [...] through this book, neurotypicals' eyes will be opened, and everyone in Autistic Families will feel seen—and heard.”"
