10 Books for Families With A Child on the Autism Spectrum

Most parents who learn their child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are eager to read everything they can on the subject. From books and magazine articles to the latest scientific research and white papers, gathering information is one way to feel in control when everything feels chaotic.

But parents aren’t the only ones eager to make sense of autism. Siblings, friends and even the child may be looking for answers to their questions. So we’ve put together a list of some of the newer children’s books that are available on the subject of autism spectrum disorder.

1. “All My Stripes: A Story for Children With Autism” by Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer (Magination Press; March 22, 2015) – hardcover, paperback, Kindle

2. “I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism” by Pat Thomas (Barron’s Educational Series; September 1, 2014) – paperback, Kindle

3. “My Autism Book: A Child’s Guide to Their Autism Spectrum Diagnosis” by Gloria Dura-Vila and Tamar Levi (Jessica Kingsley Publishers; December 30, 2013) – hardcover

4. “The Conversation Train: A Visual Approach to Conversation for Children on the Autism Spectrum” by Joel Shaul (Jessica Kingsley Publishers; March 21, 2014) – hardcover

5. “I Am An Aspie Girl: A Book for Young Girls With Autism Spectrum Conditions” by Danuta Bulhak-Paterson (Jessica Kingsley Publishers; April 21, 2015) – hardcover

6. “Can I Tell You About Autism? : A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals” by Jude Welton (Jessica Kingsley, Publishers, April 21, 2014) – paperback, Kindle

7. “I Have Autism … And That’s Okay!” by Kristin Arniotis (Summerland Publishing, January 1, 2014) – paperback, large print

8. “Exceptionally Good Friends: Building Relationships With Autism” by Melissa K. Burkhardt (Executive Publishing Company, 2015, 2^nd edition) – hardcover, paperback

9. [Spanish] “Autism Is …?” by Ymkje Wideman-van der Laan (CreateSpace, March 24, 2015) – paperback, Kindle

10. “The Princess and the Ruby: An Autism Fairy Tale” by Jewel Kats (Loving Healing Press; February 14, 2013) – paperback, hardcover, Kindle