Whether you’re a parent seeking guidance or a tween, teen or young adult looking to better understand autism, these books offer insight, support, and meaningful perspectives. From expert advice to relatable stories, there’s something here for every stage of the journey.
Books About Autism
The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain By Thomas Armstrong
| The Power of Neurodiversity celebrates the strengths of neurodivergent individuals and encourages a more inclusive, accepting approach to neurodiversity. |
Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism By Barry M. Prizant | The book is aimed at parents, educators, and professionals working with people on the autism spectrum and offers practical strategies for supporting their unique needs and abilities. |
Unmasking Autism By Devon Price PhD | This memoir explores the Price’s experiences growing up with undiagnosed autism and the challenges they faced as a result. |
Look Me in the Eye: My Life With Asperger’s By: John Elder Robison
| In his memoir, John Elder Robison offers a first-person account of what it’s like to grow up with Asperger’s syndrome. Robison shares his experiences with social isolation, difficulties with communication and understanding social cues, and the challenges of navigating a world that doesn’t always understand or accommodate neurodiversity. |
NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity By Steve Silberman | This book provides a comprehensive history of autism and explores the concept of neurodiversity and challenges the idea that autism is a disorder that needs to be cured. |
The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed By Temple Grandin, Richard Panek | This book that explores the unique strengths and challenges of the autistic brain. Grandin, who is on the autism spectrum, offers insights into how to support individuals with autism in their academic and professional pursuits. |
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew By Ellen Notbohm, Veronica Zysk | This guidebook for parents and caregivers offers practical advice on how to understand and support children with autism, including tips for communication, sensory sensitivities, and behavior management. |
The Social Skills Picture Book By Jed Baker | This is a visual guide to social skills for children on the autism spectrum. The book uses cartoon illustrations to teach social skills such as conversation, manners, and dealing with emotions. |
The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens by | A practical guide for teenagers on the autism spectrum, this book covers a range of topics, including social skills, relationships, self-advocacy, and managing anxiety. |
The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum: How to Make Friends and Navigate Your Emotions by | This guidebook for teenagers on the autism spectrum that offers practical advice on social skills, emotional regulation, and making and maintaining friendships. |
All My Stripes: A Story for Children With Autism by | This children’s book features a young zebra who learns to embrace his unique stripes and celebrates the diversity of all individuals. |
The books listed above are available through national booksellers everywhere.
