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Children’s Literature About AutismThis list simply categorizes and provides broad overviews of available resources for youth. Please read more in-depth descriptions and reviews to determine if the content of the books meets your individual needs and standards, as well as preview the books before you read them with children.This list also contains resources that refer to Asperger’s Syndrome. While Asperger’s Syndrome is not an educational eligibility and no longer a medical diagnosis, resources about Asperger’s Syndrome can still have value in how they depict the experiences of people on the higher end of the autism spectrum. Furthermore, many in the ASD community still identify with this label. Educators and parents may choose to use these resources as is or in a modified manner to fit their purposes.PICTURE BOOKS – CHARACTERS WHO HAVE AUTISM Abdullah, Shaila. (2015). A Manual for Marco. Loving Healing Press. (Grades Pre-3). An 8-year old girl decides to make a list of all the things she likes and dislikes about dealing with her autistic brother.Altman, Alexandra Jessup. (2008). Waiting for Benjamin. Albert Whitman. (Grades Pre-3). Alexander works out the feelings he has for his brother with autism.Bishop, Beverly. (2003). My Friend with Autism. Future Horizons. (Grades Pre-3). A coloring book that explains autism and how children with autism can act differently. Enhanced edition with CD-rom and printable pages available. Day, Alexandra. (2004). The Flight of a Dove. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. (Grades 1-5). A young girl with autism connects with animals.Decker, S. Charles. (2009). Zack and the Prairie Dog. Tate Publishing. (Grades K-3). Follow the adventures of Zack, a prairie dog with autism, and Cody, a dachshund.Demonia, Lori. (2013). Leah’s Voice. Halo Publishing International. (Grades 1-3). Through her kindness and devotion, one sister teaches others by example the importance of including her sister with autism, but also the importance of showing acceptance to everyone.Edwards, Becky. (1999). My Brother Sammy. Millbrook Pr. Trade. (Grades K-2). When the narrator tries doing and seeing things the way his brother with autism does, a special relationship develops between them. Elliott, Zetta. (2017). Benny Doesn’t Like to Be Hugged. CreateSpace. (Grades Pre-2). A little girl uses rhyming verse to describe the unique traits of her autistic friend, though the word “autism” is not used.Ellis, Marvie. (2005). Keisha’s Doors: An Autism Story. Speech Kids Texas Press, Inc. (Grades Pre-3). A girl learns to understand her younger sister, who is diagnosed with autism. Spanish and English.Ellis, Marvie. (2005). Tacos Anyone? An Autism Story. Speech Kids Texas Press, Inc. (Grades Pre-3). With help from a therapist, Michael learns to play with his younger brother who has autism. Spanish and English.Ely, Lesley. (2004). Looking After Louis. Albert Whitman & Company. (Grades Pre-3). Kids learn to include a boy with autism in their class. The word autism is not used. Finley Mosca, Julia. (2017). The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists). Innovation Press. (Grades K-5). This rhyming tale chronicles how Temple Grandin used her unique mind to connect with animals and become a successful scientist. Fox Luchsinger, Debra. (2007). Playing by the Rules: A Story About Autism. Woodbine House. (Grades K-3). Jody must tolerate her brother with autism – but also help others understand him – while playing a game.Gaynor, Kate. (2009). A Friend Like Simon. Special Stories Publishing. (Grades Pre-3). Matthew is initially unsure about a new boy at school with autism, but they eventually become friends. The word autism is not used.Katz, I., Ritvo, E., & Borowitz, F. (Illust.). (1993). Joey and Sam. Real Life Storybooks. (Grades Pre-3). Although it is sometimes hard to have a younger brother like Sam who has autism, Joey is proud when Sam's special class performs at an assembly.Kimmelman, Leslie. (2017). We’re Amazing 1-2-3! A Story About Friendship and Autism (Sesame Street). Golden Books. (Grades Pre K-1). Elmo introduces Julia, who has autism, to another friend.Leach, Sara. Slug Days. (2017). Pajama Press. (Grades 1 -5). Follow Lauren as her bad day (a.k.a “slug day”) transforms into a “butterfly” day as she regulates her emotions and makes a new friend.Lears, Laurie. (1998). Ian’s Walk. Albert Whitman & Co. (Grades Pre- 3). Julie describes an outing to the park with her younger brother, who has autism, explaining how he experiences the world.LePage, Katherine. (2007). My Special Friend Joey and Me: A Child’s Eye View of Autism. AuthorHouse. (Grades K-3). A boy and his classmate with autism become and remain friends throughout their elementary school years.Lowell, Jamie and Tara Tuchell. (2005). My Best Friend Will. Autism Asperger Publishing Co. (Grades K-5). In this book of black and white photographs, enter Willie’s world through Jamie’s eyes as it unfolds at school, at home, and at play. Messner, A.W. (1999). Captain Tommy. Future Horizons. (Grades Pre-3). Illustrates the way one young boy, reluctantly at first, but with increased interest, interacts with a boy who has autism. The word autism is not used.Murrell, Diane. (2001). Tobin Learns to Make Friends. Future Horizons. (Grades Pre-2). Tobin the train, who has characteristics on the autism spectrum, learns social rules so that he can make friends. The word autism is not used.Murrell, Diane. (2007). Friends Learn About Tobin. Future Horizons. (Grades Pre-2). Follow-up to Tobin Learns to Make Friends, with emphasis on Tobin’s peers learning to understand his differences. The word autism is not used.Peete, Holly Robinson and Ryan Peete. (2010). My Brother Charlie. Scholastic Press. (Grades K-3). Callie shares what it is like to have a twin brother with autism. Reeves, Hazel. (2012). Hello Roar Little Dinosaur. Learning Development AIDS. (Grades K-2). The first of three affirming picture books that feature the adventures and qualities of an autistic little dinosaur called Roar.Thompson, M. (1996). Andy and his Yellow Frisbee. Woodbine House. (Grades Pre-3). From a siblings’ perspective, Rosie supplies background information about autism and her brother.Tourville, Amanda Doering. (2010). My Friend Has Autism. Picture Window Books. (Grades K-3). Tells the story of two friends, one of whom has autism, who share an interest in airplanes.Shally, Celeste. (2009). Bully Blockers: Standing up for Classmates with Autism. Awaken Specialty Press. (Grades K-3). A boy witnesses a classmate with ASD being bullied and decides to get involved.Shally, Celeste. (2007). Since We’re Friends: An Autism Picture Book. Awaken Specialty Press. (Grades Pre-2). This story of a friendship between two boys - one has autism and one who does not.Van Niekerk, Clarabelle. (2007). Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome. Skeezel Press. (Grade Pre-2). Firsthand view of the life of an undiagnosed child with characteristics of this disorder. Includes?10 helpful tips, showing kids how to respect and accept differences.Watcher, Chasiti. (2016). Ellie and Ellitot: A Story About Autism. (Grades K-2). Join Ellie the elephant as she takes you on the journey of her brother Elliot’s autism.Wong, Adonya. (2009). In My Mind. Tate Publishing. (Grades K-5). From exciting adventures to silly games and conversations with friends, look closely and see how a child with autism sees the world and how the world sees him. Worthington, Michelle. (2015). Noah Chases the Wind. Redleaf Lane. (Grades Pre K-3). Follow Noah on a sensory, windy adventure in this book that celebrates the inquisitive nature of all children, including those with ASD.PICTURE BOOKS – SENSORY ISSUESCoelho, Angela. (2017). Sometimes Noise is Big: Life with Autism. Jessica Kingsley Pub. (Grades K-2). Explains in simple terms some of the sensory issues experienced by children with autism and the ways they might react when there is too much going on. Separate educational guide for purchase.Kranowitz, Carol Stock. (2008). The Goodenoughs Get in Sync: An Introduction to Sensory Processing Disorder. Sensory Resources. (Grades 3-8). This illustrated "chapter book," tells the tale of five family members (each with a different sensory processing challenge).Renke, L. (2005). I Like Birthdays . . . It’s the Parties I’m Not Sure About. Sensory Resources. (Grades Pre-2). From the child’s point of view, describes what birthday parties are like for kids with sensory processing challenges.Renna, Diane M. (2007). Meghan’s World: The Story of One Girl’s Triumph Over Sensory Processing Disorder. Indigo Impressions. (Grades 2-5).Roth-Fisch, Marla. (2009). Sensitive Sam. Future Horizons. (Grades Pre-2). A whimsical but authentic book about sensory processing disorder, told in rhymed couplets.Simmons, Karen. (1996). Little Rainman. Future Horizons. (Grades K-3). Experience the sensory world from the point of view of a child with autism.Schneider, Rachel A. (2016). Sensory Like You. Sensory World. (Grades 1-4). Readers learn about the senses and sensory processing disorder through examples, as well as celebrate their uniqueness. Steiner, Hartley. (2010). This is Gabriel Making Sense of School: A Book About Sensory Processing Disorder. Trafford. (Grades 2-5). Explains all seven senses, how they are each affected at school and what kinds of accommodations children with sensory processing disorder need. Veenendall, Jennifer. (2008). Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions that Build Success. Autism Asperger Publishing Co. (Grades K-4). Arnie uses tools at school that help him regulate his body and be able to learn. Veenendall, Jennifer. (2009). Why Does Izzy Cover Her Ears? Dealing with Sensory Overload. Autism Asperger Publishing. (Grades Pre-3). Meet Izzy, a feisty first grader, whose behavior is often misunderstood as she tries to cope with sensory overload.Wilson, Lynda Farrington. (2009). Squirmy Wormy. Sensory World. (Grades K-2). Together with Tyler, the reader learns about sensory processing disorders, and what he can do by himself to feel better.?CHAPTER BOOKS – CHARACTERS WHO HAVE AUTISMArnold, Elana K. (2017). A Boy Called Bat. Walden Pond Press. (Grades 2-5). Bat, who has autism, faces challenges and takes care of a baby skunk until his veterinarian mother can get it to an animal shelter. First in a series. Baskin, Nora Raleigh. (2009). Anything But Typical. Simon and Schuster. (Grades 4-8). Jason, a 6th grader with high-functioning autism, relates his experiences and thoughts better in writing than he does face to face, and so worries about meeting his online friend.Benson, Manda. (2010). Pilgrennon’s Beacon. Tangentrine. (Grades 5 and up). A girl with autism and a secret ability to mentally control computers tries to untangle the mystery shrouding her birth and her missing parents. First in a series. Bildner, Phil. (2015). A Whole New Ball Game: A Rip and Red Book. (Grades 4-6). A fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship between a boy with autism and a boy without. First in the Rip and Red series.Brenna, Beverly. (2005). Wild Orchid. Red Deer Press. (Grades 9 and up). Taylor, an 18-year-old with Asperger Syndrome, struggles with typical adolescent issues in atypical ways - finding a job, finding a boyfriend, etc. Sequels: Waiting for No One and The White Bicycle. Bristow, Catherine. (2008). My Strange and Terrible Malady. Autism Asperger Publishing. (Grades 8 and up). Written from the perspective of a newly diagnosed teenage girl, this tale is about adolescent confusion, the importance of mentoring and the power of friendship and acceptance.Burns, Laura J., and Melinda Metz. (2005). A Wright and Wong Mystery: The Case of the Prank that Stank. (Grades 4-8). Penguin Group. Seventh graders Orville Wright, who has Asperger Syndrome, and Agatha Wong solve a mystery in the first of this series. Orville’s differences are never explicitly labeled.Choldenko, Gennifer. (2004). Al Capone Does My Shirts. G.P. Putnam. (Grades 4-8). A 12-year-old boy moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guard’s families were housed there. He has a sister with autism (though that diagnosis did not yet exist). Newberry Honor book. Sequel: Al Capone Shines My Shoes.Clark, Joan. (2005). Jackson Whole Wyoming. Autism Asperger Publishing Co. (Grades 3-6). A neurotypical boy has mixed feelings about associating with Jackson, a classmate who has Asperger Syndrome. Sequel: Ann Drew Jackson. Dowd, Siobhan. (2009). The London Eye Mystery. Yearling. (Grades 3-7). Kat and her younger brother Ted, who seemingly has Asperger Syndrome, must overcome challenges and use their unique skills to find their cousin. Duyvis, Corrine. (2016). On the Edge of Gone. Harry N. Abrams Pub. (Grades 9 and up). When a comet threatens to destroy Earth, Denise, a biracial girl with autism, tries to earn her and her family a way on to a vessel that will transport colonists to another habitable planet.Erskine, Kathyrn. (2011). Mockingbird. Puffin. (Grades 5-8). Ten-year-old Caitlyn’s counselor helps her cope with her Asperger Syndrome, make friends, and deal with the grief over her older brother’s death in a recent school shooting. Franklin, Emily and Brendan Halpin. (2010). The Half-Life of Planets. Hyperion. (Grades 9 and up). Told from the perspective of both an astronomy geek named Liana and a music-obsessed Aspie named Hank, this story shows how the two teens navigate adolescence and their budding relationship. Frenz, Florida. (2013). How to Be Human: Diary of an Autistic Girl. Creston Books. (Grades 5 and up). 15-year-old Florida chronicles her journey figuring out how to read facial expressions, make friends, and juggle social cues. Goldberg Sloan, Holly. (2014). Counting by 7s. Puffin Books. (Grades 5-9). An extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing girl pushes through her grief and rebuilds ties.Grimes, Shaunta. (2013). Viral Nation. Berkley. A dystopian sci-fi novel with an autistic female protagonist who travels through time. First in a series.Haddon, Mark. (2004). The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Vintage. (Grades 9 - adult). The reader gains insight into the mind of Christopher, a 15-year-old British boy with autism who is trying to solve the mystery of a murdered dog.Hayes, Ned and Steve Silberman. (2016). The Eagle Tree: The Remarkable Story of a Boy and a Tree. Little A. (Grades 9 and up). Intertwining themes of humanity and ecology, an adolescent with autism tries to save a massive, majestic tree from developers.Heiman, Herb. (2007). Running On Dreams. Autism Asperger Publishing Co. (Grades 5-8). Middle-schooler Justin, who has autism, is paired with popular track star, Brad.Hoopmann, Kathy. (2001). Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger Adventure. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. (Grades 3-6). Tale of a mysterious blue bottle and the wisp of smoke that follow a boy and his friend through his journey toward coping with Asperger Syndrome. Sequel: Of Mice and Aliens. Hoopmann, Kathy. (2003). Haze: An Asperger Novel. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. (Grades 8 and up). Seb, a teenage loner with Asperger Syndrome, makes new friends and gets caught up in a web of computer fraud.Jonsberg, Barry. (2014). The Categorical Universe of Candice Phee. Chronicle Books. (Grades 6-8). Quirky 12-year-old Candace will do whatever it takes to make sure everyone around her is happy and to restore order to her world.Keating-Velasco, Joanna. (2008). In His Shoes: A Short Autism Journey. Autism Asperger Publishing Co. (Grades 5-8). Allows readers to experience the world as Nick does, a character with autism who is transitioning to middle school.Kelly, Tara. (2010). Harmonic Feedback. Henry Holt and Co. (Grades 9 and up). Drea, a high schooler with Asperger’s, joins a band and navigates new friendships. LaZebnik, Claire. (2017). Things I Should Have Known. HMH Books for Young Readers. (Grades 7 and up). Chloe tries to play match-maker for her sister with autism and in the process realizes it’s okay to be a different kind of normal.Levine, Caroline. (2007). Jay Grows an Alien. Autism Asperger Publishing Co. (Grades 4-8). A young man with Asperger Syndrome befriends an alien from outer space. Lord, Cynthia. (2006). Rules. Scholastic Press. (Grades 3-8). A 12-year-old girl manages her younger brother with autism and befriends a wheelchair-bound boy while forging her own identity. Lowry, Lois. (2003). The Silent Boy. Houghton Mifflin Company. (Grades 4-8). A young girl in the early 1900’s dreams of being a doctor and befriends an unusual boy.Martin, Ann M. (1990). The Babysitter's Club #32: Kristy and the Secret of Susan. (Grades 3-6). Scholastic. Thinking it unfair that her new baby-sitting charge, Susan, gets treated differently because she has autism, Kristy decides to change that situation.Martin, Ann M. (2014). Rain Reign. Feiwel and Friends Pub. (Grades 4-7). 12-year-old Rose, who has high-functioning autism and loves homophones, goes on a quest to find her dog.Miller, Ashley Edward. (2012). Colin Fischer. Razorbill Pub. (Grades 7 and up). Colin, a 14-year-old with Asperger Syndrome, uses his logical and detail-oriented mind to prove the innocence of his bully, who is accused of bringing a gun to school. Miller-Lachmann. (2013). Rogue. Nancy Paulsen Books. (Grades 6-9). An adolescent with autism relies on the internet for answers and wishes she could be like her X-Man hero, Rogue, as she keeps a secret for a new friend.Moon, Elizabeth. (2005). The Speed of Dark. Del Rey. (Grades 9 - adult). A man with autism must decide whether to undergo an experimental treatment that will “cure” him.Nappi, Frank. (2012). The Legend of Mickey Tussler: A Novel. Sky Pony Press. (Grades 9 and up). In the late 1940’s, 17-year-old Mickey faces immense trials in the harsh and competitive world of minor league baseball while coping with the challenges inherent to his autism. Sequel: Sophomore Campaign: A Mickey Tussler Novel.Ogaz, Nancy (2002). Buster and the Amazing Daisy: Adventures with Asperger Syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. (Grades 3-6). Daisy, who has Asperger Syndrome, defeats her bullies and overcomes her fears with the help of a very special rabbit named Buster. Pla, Sally. (2017). The Someday Birds. Harper Collins. (Grades 3-7). An equal parts madcap road trip, coming-of-age story for an autistic?boy who feels he doesn’t understand the world, and an uplifting portrait of a family overcoming a crisis.Rodowsky, Colby. (2004). Clay. Harper Collins. (Grades 4-8). Elsie and her younger brother with autism are stolen from their father by their emotionally unstable mother.Roy, Jennifer. (2013). Mindblind. Skyscape Pub. (Grades 9 and up). 14-year-old Aspie “genius” Nathaniel takes a break between college and graduate school to embark on a quest to make a significant contribution to the world. Stork, Francisco X. (2009). Marcelo in the Real World. Arthur A. Levine Books. (Grades 9 and up). Marcelo, a 17-year-old with an Asperger's-like condition, is forced to exit his comfort zone when he takes a summer job in a law firm mail room.Tarshis, Lauren. (2008). Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree. Puffin Books. (Grade 5-8). Emma-Jean, who has traits on the autism spectrum, helps a classmate and has adventures in middle school. Sequel: Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love.Tashima, Brian. (2017). Joel Suzuki, Volume 1: Secret of the Songshell. (Grades 3 and up). Prism Valley Press. In this science fiction/fantasy book, Joel – a teenager with ASD – travels to an alternate world where his unique brain waves can be combined with the sound waves of music to create magical effects and amazing songs. First in a series. Walker, D.S. (2010). Delightfully Different. iUniverse. (Grades 5-8). Shares the story of a girl growing up in a multicultural setting while experiencing the overlooked traits of Asperger Syndrome.Werlin, Nancy. (2007). Are You Alone on Purpose? Speak Publishing. (Grades 8 and up). Alison, who has a twin brother with autism, struggles with her family and forms an unlikely relationship with a bully. Vanderpool, Clare. (2013). Navigating Early. Delacorte Books for Young Readers. (Grades 5 and up). In this unusual tale set after WWII, two boys named Jack and Early (who seemingly has Asperger’s) form a friendship and set upon an epic quest across land and sea to find Pi – a character that Early discovers in the numbers following 3.14. Vernick, Shirley Reva. (2013). Remember Dippy. Cinco Puntos Press. (Grades 5 and up). 14- year-old Johnny spends the summer with his 16-year-old autistic cousin named Remember.BOOKS TO HELP OTHERS UNDERSTAND AUTISMAdams, Sue. (2008). A Book About What Autism Can Be Like. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. (Grades Pre-2). The friendship of Chris and Andrew helps people understand the experiences of children with autism and recognize their many unique talents. Coe, Julie L. (2009). The Friendship Puzzle: Helping Students Learn about Accepting and Including Kids with Autism. Larstan Publishing. (Grades 2-5). As Mackenzie sets out to learn how to befriend a new student with autism, she discovers that friendships come in many different forms. Activity guide included. Cook, Julia. (2018). Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts. Boys Town Press. (Grades K-5). As Zak describes his point of view, young readers gain a better understanding of his behaviors and learn valuable lessons about patience, tolerance and understanding.Edwards, Andreanna. (2002). Taking Autism to School. JayJo Books. (Grades 2-5). Educates and describes what life can be like for children with autism.Etlinger, Rebecca. (2005). To Be Me: Understanding What it’s Like to Have Asperger’s Syndrome. Creative Therapy Store. (Grades 2-5). Written from 10-year-old David’s point of view, he explains what it is like to have ASD.Hall, Kenneth. (2001). Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (Grades 3-5). Kenneth, who has Asperger’s, wrote this book when he was 10 years old. Higashida, Naoki. (2013). The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice Of a Thirteen Year Old Boy with Autism. Random House. (Grades 7 – adult). A non-verbal boy with autism demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in this one-of-a-kind memoir. Follow up: Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8: A Young Man’s Voice From the Silence of Autism. Hoopman, Kathy. (2006). All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (Grades 2-5). Playful introduction to Asperger Syndrome, drawing inspiration from the feline world.Hoopman, Kathy. (2012). Inside Asperger’s Looking Out. Jessica Kingsley Pub. (Grades 2-5). Through text and full-color photographs, this book shows neurotypicals how Aspies experience the world.Keating-Velasco, Joanna L. (2007). A is for Autism, F is for Friend: A Kid’s Book for Making Friends With a Child Who Has Autism. Autism Asperger Publishing Co. (Grades 4-8). Through fictional 11-year-old Chelsea, readers learn about the experience of kids with ASD, and what they can do to help.Miller, Max. (2014). Hello, My Name is Max and I Have Autism: An Insight into the Autistic Mind. AuthorHouse. (Grades 3-6). 12-year-old author with ASD eloquently explains what life is like with autism, providing insight into the autistic mind through words and drawings. Reeves, Fiona. (2015). The Children’s Guide to Autism. CreateSpace. (Grades K-3). Encouraging, short, fact-based description of what autism can be like.Rice, Ethan. (2012). Ethan’s Story: My Life With Autism. Anchor Group. (Grades Pre-2). A first-grader’s account of what it is like to have autism. Rustad, Martha E.H. (2008). Some Kids Have Autism. Capstone Press. (Grades Pre-2). With text and photograph illustrations, explains autism and provides strategies for making friends with kids who have ASD.Sabin, Ellen. (2006). The Autism Acceptance Book. Watering Can Press. (Grades 2-5). A book full of information and activities that promote understanding of children with autism. Stenfanski, Daniel. (2011). How to Talk to an Autistic Kid. Free Spirit Publishing. (Grades 3-8). 14-year-old author, who has autism, helps readers understand why autistic kids act the way they do and offers specific suggestions on how to get along with them.Thomas, Pat. (2014). I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism. BES Publishing. (Grades Pre K-2). Straightforward book helps children understand autism and how it affects someone who has it.Wine, Angela. (2005). What It Is To Be Me!: An Asperger Kid Book. Fairdale Publishing. (Grades Pre-2). Written from the perspective of a boy with Asperger Syndrome, expresses what is cool and what is hard about having the disorder.Welton, Jude. (2003). Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome? A Guide to Friends and Family. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (Grade 4 and up). Adam invites readers to learn about AS from his perspective. Yarborough, Lori Leigh. (2018). Nathan’s Autism Spectrum Super Powers. One Three Nine Inspired Press. (Grades 2-6). Superhero Nathan explains his Autism Spectrum Superpowers, how they affect him, and ways his friends can help out when his superpowers spiral out of control.?BOOKS FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM TO UNDERSTAND AND CELEBRATE THEMSELVES DeMars, Teresa. (2011). ASD and Me. Charity Press Books. (Grades K-5). Through a character named Eli, this books positively explains high-functioning ASD to kids who have the disorder, but is also informative for peers and siblings. Bryce, Landon. (2012). I Love Being My Own Autistic Self. ThAutcast. (Grades K-8). A colorful cast of cartoon characters explain autism and gently introduce the idea that neurological differences should be respected and valued.Bulhak-Paterson, Danuta. (2015). I am an Aspie Girl: A Book for Young Girls With Autism Spectrum Conditions. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (Grades K-6). Helps girls understand their diagnosis, celebrate their differences, and find ways of coping with difficulties. Crissey, Pat. (2005). I Have Autism: A Child’s First Look at Autism. Super Duper Pub. (Grades K-3). Alex talks about how autism affects his behavior and other aspects of his life. Resource Guide available with a reproducible "I Have Autism" book that a child can personalize and suggestions for talking to siblings/peers.Elder, Jennifer. (2007). Autistic Planet. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (Grades 2-5). Autistic Planet is a magical world where being different is ordinary, where all trains run exactly on time and people working in offices have rocking chairs. Elder, Jennifer. (2006). Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (Grades 2-6). Introduces children to inspirational famous and historical figures who share traits with Quinn, a boy who has autism. Elder Robinson, John. (2011). Be Different: My Adventures with Asperger’s and My Advice for Fellow Aspergians, Misfits, Families and Teachers. (Grades 10 - adult). Elder emphasizes difference, not disability, as he relates personal tales, offers advice, and inspires those with ASD to access their gifts.Elam, Christie. (2018). Timothy, the Shooting Star: A Social Story About Autism. Strategic Book Publishing. (Grades K-5). Helps children with autism connect to Timothy the elephant in a way that embraces their differences, and celebrates them as special and precious creations.Faherty, Catherine. (2015). Autism: What Does it Mean to Me? A Workbook Explaining Self- Awareness and Life Lessons to the Child or Youth with High Functioning Autism or Asperger’s. Future Horizons. (Grades 4 and up). Updated 2nd edition of Asperger’s: What Does it Mean to Me?, with 150 pages of new material and sections for older readers.Jackson, Luke. (2002). Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence. Jessica Kingsley Pub. (Grades 5 and up). Written for adolescents on the autism spectrum by a 13-year-old with AS, Luke explores issues such as friendships, school problems, and bullying.Korin, Ellen S. Heller. (2006). Asperger Syndrome: An Owner’s Manual –What You, Your Parents and Your Teachers Need to Know. Autism Asperger Publishing. (Grades 4-8). An interactive workbook to help students understand autism, their learning style, sensory issues, emotions, relationships, and more. Sequel: Asperger Syndrome: An Owner’s Manual 2 For Older Adolescents and Adults—What You, Your Parents and Friends, and Your Employer Need to Know.Land, Christel. (2017). The Superhero Brain: Explaining Autism to Empower Kids. CreateSpace. (Grades K-5). This story refers to sensory issues as "special powers" and explains how living with autism can be awesome and at the same time also feel tricky.Larson, Anne Marie. (2006). I am Utterly Unique: Celebrating the Strengths of Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism. Autism Asperger Publishing Company. (Grades Pre-5). A to Z picture book that focuses on the originality of people with autism. Larson, Anne Marie. (2007). The Kaleidoscope Kid. Autism Asperger Publishing. (Grades K-5). Written in light verse with colorful illustrations, this book reminds children with Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning autism of their many special gifts. Levi, Tamar. (2013). A Child’s Guide to Their Autism Spectrum Diagnosis. Jessica Kingsley Pub. (Grades K-5). Explains what an autism diagnosis means and encourages an exploration of the child's likely strengths and differences.Morton, Clay and Gail. (2015). Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap: NT is OK! Jessica Kingsley. (Grades 1-5). Flips common depictions of neurological difference by revealing how people who are not on the autism spectrum are perceived by those who are, showing that 'normal' is simply a matter of perspective.Musgrave, Francis. (2012). The Asperger Children’s Tool Kit. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (Grades 3-6). Explains Asperger’s and provides visual tools to build upon strengths and develop techniques for coping with areas of difficulty.Newport, Jerry. (2001). Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Future Horizon. (Grades 10 - adult). Jerry, a man with autism, gives advice on dating, money, traveling independently, and more. Rudolph, Shaina. (2015). All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism. Magination Press. (Grades K-3). With careful guidance from his mother, Zane the zebra learns that autism is only one of many qualities that make him special.Shaul, Joel. (2017). The ASD and Me Picture Book: A Visual Guide to Understanding Challenges and Strengths for Children on the Autism Spectrum. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (Grades 2-8). Simple self-exploration tools to help children identify their strengths and begin to tackle the things they find harder. Does not focus on autism or use word (other than title).Verdick, Elizabeth and Elizabeth Reeve. (2012). The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (and Their Parents). Free Spirit Publishing. (Grades 3-8). Offers kids with ASD their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day.Wideman-van der Laan, Ymkje. (2012). Autism is…? (Grades Pre-2). In this rhyming story, Grandma explains to Logan that he has autism.Wilson, Lynda Farrington. (2012). A-U-S-T-I-S-T-I-C How Silly is That? Future Horizons. (Grades K-5). Offers youngsters a fresh perspective on autism by helping them understand that autism is just one small facet of who they are.Yarborough, Lori Leigh. (2018). Nathan’s Autism Spectrum Super Powers. One Three Nine Inspired Press. (Grades 2-6). Superhero Nathan explains his Autism Spectrum Superpowers, how they affect him, and ways his friends can help out when his superpowers spiral out of control.? ................
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