Popular Autism Related Books

Making Haircuts Work: A Parent’s Guide for Autistic Kids is a practical, compassionate guide for parents and carers supporting autistic children through one of the most common yet overwhelming routines: getting a haircut.

A thoughtfully designed planner created to support parents of neurodivergent children in organizing their daily routines, managing sensory input, setting achievable goals, and reducing anxiety. This planner includes weekly schedules, goal trackers, sensory check-ins, nutrition plans, and much more. Ideal for children on the autism spectrum, as well as parents, teachers, and therapists seeking a structured, compassionate tool to foster growth, clarity, and focus.

An endless imagination leaves a little boy misunderstood! It becomes clear that Ru sees the world differently. The teachers and students don’t understand why Ru won’t play with them and he doesn’t understand why others don’t see

For share day at school, Nova has to bring in something that makes her unique and she knows just the thing: her breakfast pickles! But when the fridge opens to an empty pickle jar, Nova has to find a new share and her morning medicine leads to the perfect idea: her brain sparkles!

Universities and colleges are built on systems that by nature exclude Autistic students, since they're built on neurotypical foundations. As one of the few actually autistic Higher Education mentors for Autistic students in the UK, Jorik Mol seeks to improve Autistic students' lives by validating their experience and challenging universities to listen to them.

All Aiden has ever wanted to do was play football just like his star quarterback brother, Brandon. An overstimulation meltdown gets in the way of Aiden making the team during summer tryouts, but when the school year starts and a spot unexpectedly needs to be filled, he finally gets a chance to play the game he loves.

In Different, Not Deficient: Life Hacks from the Neurodivergent World, author Lydia Frost offers a compassionate, relatable, and practical guide for neurodivergent individuals navigating life with ADHD, autism, sensory processing sensitivity, executive dysfunction, and more. This empowering self-help book is packed with real-world strategies, gentle

In her poignant and unflinchingly raw memoir, this mother of five navigates the overwhelming challenges of raising a violently autistic child and grappling with her oldest son’s heartbreaking substance abuse. When a devastating rollover accident leaves her son in a coma, she and her husband are thrust into a foreign world of traumatic brain injuries and their child’s slow, uncertain recovery. The cumulative weight of one harrowing event after another threatens to destabilize their marriage and everything they cherish.

In Parenting: A Biblical Battle Plan for Neurodivergent Kids, Alexis A. Nelson blends scripture, practical tools, and heartfelt wisdom to equip parents for the unique journey of raising children with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, and other exceptional needs. Rooted in faith and guided by love, this book offers more than encouragement—it delivers a powerful strategy for spiritual and emotional resilience.

The Neurodivergent Student's Transition Guide: A School Survival Guide for ADHD and Autism to Navigate Change, Build Confidence, and Succeed in Every Classroom is the ultimate resource for parents, educators, and students seeking practical strategies to support smooth school transitions for children with ADHD and autism. This hands-on guide is packed with realistic advice, evidence-based tools, and easy-to-follow frameworks that help neurodivergent learners manage major academic changes—from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and beyond. Designed for students ages 8–18, this book offers age-appropriate planning checklists, scripts for self-advocacy, executive functioning supports, and guidance on sensory accommodations in real school settings.

This book, "A New Corporate Story Woven by the Power of ADHD and ASD," is a proposal that sheds light on the power of people with two neurodevelopmental characteristics, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and ASD (autism spectrum disorder), and throws a stone into the traditional social and corporate structure based on the "average." The starting point of this book is the author's own experience of being diagnosed with ADHD and ASD when he was almost 50 years old, and finding the answer to the long-standing conflict of "why things hadn't worked out so far."

Discover Possibilities of a Balanced and Harmonious Family Life with Your Autistic Child Life with a child on the autism spectrum can feel overwhelming and chaotic, but it doesn’t have to be. This book, written by a professional with years of experience working in family settings, gives practical tips that work in real life. Trust in other people is the hardest thing to develop in autistic children. The author offers an empowering approach to the parent-child bond based on understanding and mutual trust while fostering a structured and supportive environment for the entire family. Through her methods, parents and children can grow, learn, and thrive together. In this book you’ll discover:

Every mind you meet is unique. Helping students to take agency of their own uniqueness is the key. Inside is a guide to help create these outcomes.

I'm Me, and That's Amazing! is a gentle, empowering story created especially for autistic children who are just beginning to learn they are autistic. With joyful illustrations, comforting language, and a warm, uplifting message, this book celebrates differences, builds confidence, and helps kids understand the beauty of their unique brains — at their own pace. Whether your child is 4, 8, or older, this story meets them where they are developmentally. It’s a perfect tool for parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists who want to introduce autism positively and lovingly.

Dr. Brenda L. Dumas has dedicated her life to advancing the field of mental health and substance use treatment. She has made significant contributions through her innovative approaches, research, and dedication to patient care. Dr. Dumas began her journey in mental health with a strong educational foundation. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Livingstone College. Motivated by a desire to make a difference, she pursued a master’s degree in counseling psychology, followed by a doctorate in education and psychology from the Guilford School of Theology.

How can we help young individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) overcome the challenges of applying their knowledge to new and unfamiliar situations? Brain Workouts for Generalization is a guide that transforms struggle into growth through innovative, accessible cognitive training. This book is born from the personal journey of parents Johan and Jessica Wastring, who sought to support their child in bridging the gap between learning and real-world application. Combining insights from neurobiology, psychology, and cognitive science with their own experiences, they created a comprehensive training program designed to make learning transferable, meaningful, and adaptable.

Parenting a young child on the autism spectrum can feel overwhelming. Sensory meltdowns, communication struggles, and emotional challenges can leave you frustrated and unsure of what to do next. But you don’t have to navigate this alone.

This playful, animal-themed coloring book was created with love and purpose, designed especially for kids on the autism spectrum—from elementary through high school. It’s filled with fun, positive messages that celebrate being different, being bold, and most importantly… being YOU. Inside, you’ll meet Kingston and his animal friends who encourage self-acceptance, confidence, and joy through every page. It’s more than just coloring — it’s about embracing who you are, just the way you are.

Autism: Confidence Starts Here. is a heartwarming and empowering story that helps children recognize their strengths, celebrate their differences, and develop the confidence to navigate the world in their own way.

Bird Nichols is ready to make a fresh start in a familiar place. Last year, her parents died together in a car crash and her beloved grandmother is presumed dead from an ocean drowning. Bird is now moving onto her grandmother's California coastal property, and finally living out her dream. Bird loves cheese like nothing else. It's her autistic special interest, and she designs her boards along her sensory needs, and other people love them, too.