Popular Autism Related Books

Unlocking the School Day is an empowering and practical guide for parents, educators, and caregivers of children with autism. Drawing from years of professional experience and heartfelt dedication, Kalpana Singh shares proven strategies to help children participate fully in school life, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Invisible Differences is the deeply moving and intimate story of what it's like to live day-to-day with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

n a world that often misunderstands what it means to be different, living openly as an autistic person can be an act of bravery. Much like the challenges faced by those who were not traditionally gender-oriented in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, being out in the world and open about autism comes with its own unique struggles and triumphs.

Empowering neurodivergent learners requires a shift from standardized education toward inclusive practices that recognize and support diversity. Effective applications and practices offer multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression to accommodate varying learning styles. Assistive technologies play a key role in enhancing access and participation. Personalized learning plans, sensory-friendly environments, and trauma-informed teaching strategies create supportive spaces where neurodivergent individuals can thrive.

Temple Grandin draws on her own experience to deliver an essential guidebook for guiding and nurturing autistic individuals. She gets to the REAL issues of autistics—the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Most autistic individuals deal with a variety of sensory differences. Dr. Grandin sheds light on the best ways to adapt and thrive.

In this powerful collection of essays, David Gray-Hammond offers a radical, heartfelt exploration of what it means to live unashamed as an Autistic person in a world that too often demands conformity. Drawing on personal experience, community insight, and a deep understanding of neurodivergent culture, Unashamed Autistic challenges the dominant pathology paradigm and reclaims Autistic embodiment as a valid and valuable way of being.

"What would you do if one day you woke up, and your brain suddenly became your enemy? If your life changed as you once knew it, and left you scrambling for hope?

This honest, relatable memoir follows the life of content creator Zara Beth, as she navigates new health diagnoses, and embarks on a journey of accepting her ever-changing disabled body."

Autism in Nursing and Healthcare offers a solid grounding in the issues relevant to the care and support of autistic people. Viewing autism as a lifelong condition, this book offers chapters covering the full lifespan of the autistic person, with information on the role of nurses in both community and hospital settings. Appropriate for both formal and informal carers, it’s an indispensable resource for anyone with direct or indirect experience of autism.

Charles Lenny Lunn, nonspeaking autistic poet and painter, came into the world on June 2, 1990, in London, England. Not using speech like other children, he spent years hiding in his imaginary universe and thinking about a truly just space in stark contrast to the ones that exist in the boarding schools and autism specialty centers in the real world. Learning to communicate on letter boards opened new tasks of high artistry for Charles.

There’s a common misconception that Autistic masking is about pretending to be neurotypical and trying to fit in – but the reality is so much more complex.

Lonely latchkey kid Tobi dreams of growing up to fight the giant monsters that plague his city, just like his dad does, but when he stumbles upon the power to turn into the colossal superhero, Go-Man, he realizes he’s been wishing his childhood away.

This volume explores interesting and emerging philosophical questions related to autism. It sheds light on the ways in which cultural attitudes about autism have changed in the decade since the editors published their first volume on the philosophy of autism.

"What happens when survival turns into story?

From a childhood of feeling different, to the chaos of teenage obsessions and MSN drama, through heartbreaks, glow-ups, and the unexpected joy of finding her Superman again — Asten Clarke’s memoir is a raw, funny, and unfiltered journey through thirty-two years of life."

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.

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.

"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!"

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.

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.

"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."

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.