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 blessings and Bipolar me.: A frank and brutally honest diary of a mother with Bipolar and her two Autistic boys.
In February 2007 I was diagnosed with Bipolar type one after a long battle with post natal depression, where I was hospitalised numerous times. Throughout the period between 2004 to 2009 myself Noah and Moses were all given a diagnosis of something life changing, but as a mother I refused to be labelled and judged by a medical condition. I am Emma Plows; I am not Emma Plows with Bipolar.
Odd Girl Out: Being an Autistic Woman in a Neurotypical World (Old Edition)
"A powerful memoir about dealing with a diagnosis of autism in womanhood. From early childhood, Laura James knew she was different, but it wasn't until her mid-forties that she found out why.A successful journalist and mother to four children, she had spent her whole life feeling as if she were running a different operating system to those around her.This book charts a year in her life and offers a unique insight into the autistic mind and the journey from diagnosis to acceptance. Drawing on personal experience, research and conversations with experts, she learns how 'different' doesn't need to mean 'less' and how it's never too late for any of us to find our place in the world.Laura explores how and why female autism is so under-diagnosed and very different to that seen in men and boys and explores difficulties and benefits neurodiversity can bring."
Autism: An Inside-Out Approach: An Innovative Look at the 'Mechanics' of 'Autism' and its Developmental 'Cousins'
Donna Williams' challenging book, written by an autistic person for people with autism and related disorders, carers, and the professionals who work with them, is a practical handbook to understanding, living with and working with autism. Exploring autism from the inside, it shows clearly how the behaviours associated with autism can have a range of different causes, and in many cases reflect the autistic person's attempt to gain control over their internal world. The sensory and perceptual problems that challenge a person with autism are described in depth, together with strategies for tackling them so as to enable that person to take more control of their lives...
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1 May 1996
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Forever Boy: A Mother’s Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy by Kate Swenson
"With her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love When Kate Swenson’s son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of having the perfect family life. She hadn’t signed up for life as a mother raising a child with a disability..."
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April 5, 2022
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Soy un Superheroe Autista / I am an Autistic Superhero
Jose is a boy with autism. He enjoys playing with toys like any other child, but certain superheroes are his favorite. Can you guess which ones? He also has many other favorite things to do and will take you on a journey of his life! Unfortunately, most people do not fully understand autism. So many different things come with autism, and someone that does not interact much with individuals with autism may not fully understand them well. This illustrated children's book helps teach and tell these things with simple wording while understanding Jose's likes and dislikes, including what has helped Jose and his parents over the years. In addition, it allows other children to learn about autism and their behavior.
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March 6, 2022
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Animal Word Search For Assisted Development: Work hunting book for kids with Autism and Asperger syndrome Large font with easy categorised puzzles
"Word search for children with autism and Asperger's. The word search book has been especially developed for Children with Austism and Asperger syndrome. IT DOES NOT MENTION AUTISM OR ANYTHING THAT MAY CAUSE STRESS Word searches have been proven to stimulate areas of the brain which help to increase cognitive and literacy development while encouraging the appropriate mental patterns. Each word search is categorised, allowing users to group and recall as they go, leading to further results on mental capacity."
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20 June 2019
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Chatter Box: My Life with Autism, A Mother and Sons Perspective by Martin Slyngstad and Stella Slyngstad
The world has become more aware and informed about the increasing number of Autism in society. It is still a mystery as to the hardships and solutions to the lives of these kids and young adults. As they move on in life and find their way in this world, this book is a picture of one such life – an autism adult and his mother as they navigate forward down this road.
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23 April 2020
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Neurodiversity! What’s That?
"Neurodiversity! What’s That? is for children aged 7 and upwards. This book is a fun introduction to neurodiversity written by a neurodivergent mum aiming to improve the self-esteem and confidence of children. Neurodiversity! What's That? defines keywords and ideas shared by the neurodiversity movement. Such as how different brain types don't have to be viewed as disorders while not underestimating the challenges of thinking and learning differences. The book includes many positive messages and can also help parents navigate the world (and language) of neurodiversity. Neurodiversity! What's That? mentions autism, PDA, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia and Irlen Syndrome..."
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November 9, 2022
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The Girl with Big, Big Questions
"From the bestselling Big, Big series comes a book that celebrates the spirit of curiosity and encourages kids to courageously ask their hard questions ""Why can't people live on the moon?"" ""Can I be president when I grow up?"" ""What makes a person good?"" These are just some of the questions that bubble forth from one little girl with twinkling eyes and a curious mind. When the girl finds that her big questions make some people uncomfortable, she stops. But then she learns that her questions can solve problems and that asking questions is how we learn and grow..."
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10 August 2021
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The Boy with Big, Big Feelings
"An instant classic in the world of Social-Emotional Learning, this bestselling picture book tells the story of one little boy with some big, big emotions -- and how he learns to see them for the gifts they are. The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is relatable for any child -- especially for a child experiencing anxiety, extreme emotions, a child identified as a Highly Sensitive Person, or a child on the autism spectrum. Beautifully illustrated and written in rhyming verse, children and adults explore the whole spectrum of feelings and readers navigate the emotional challenges they face throughout the day."
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20 August 2019
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