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Beyond The Wall by Stephen M. Shore
Author Stephen Shore was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at a young age. Read his inspiring story of personal courage and loving support from his family as he gives readers an "inside" look at life's journey through the eyes of someone on the autism spectrum.
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Could It Be Autism? by Nancy Wiseman
This book is written specifically for parents concerned about their child’s development. Wiseman identifies the early warning signs of autism, stresses early diagnosis, and outlines treatments and options for parents with a child who has autism.
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Don't Call Me Special by Pat Thomas
This children's book gives a wonderful introduction to the importance of inclusion and acceptance of people with disabilities.
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Hanni and Beth: Safe & Sound by Beth Finke
This beautifully illustrated children's book tells the story of Beth, who is blind, and Hanni, her Seeing Eye dog, as they traverse together to work, shopping, and even a baseball game, before returning home -- safe and sound.
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Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos
The writer weaves his tale from the point-of-view of a young boy struggling with life’s problems, and gives great insight into the mind of someone who has Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
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Little Rainman by Karen L. Simmons
Written from the perspective of a child diagnosed with autism, this book tells the reader what it's like to be autistic.
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Long Time, No See by Beth Finke
Beth Finke is the online community coordinator at Easter Seals and a moderator of the Easter Seals and Autism blog. Beth lost her sight at the age of 26 due to juvenile diabetes. In her book, she gives an honest account of the challenges she faced in her life -- of dealing with blindness, unemployment, a child with severe mental and physical disabilities, and acclimating a Seeing Eye dog into her life.
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Meaningful Exchanges for People with Autism by Joanne Cafiero
An easy-to-read guide on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) techniques and tools to help people with autism communicate with others. This resource contains personal stories, scientific data and research, and pictorial representations -- and is particularly helpful to those new to the field of AAC.
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Parenting With Positive Behavior Support: A Practical Guide to Resolving Your Child's Difficult Behavior by Meme Hieneman, Karen Childs, Jane Sergay
Developed by educators and families, this user-friendly handbook offers parents easy-to-follow guidelines for identifying the reasons for their children’s behavior and gives suggestions on how to use positive behavior support to intervene.
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Rules by Cynthia Lord
Rules is an award-winning story of a 12-year-old girl named Catherine whose younger brother David has autism. Lord's story was a hit with Carly, the older sister of Easter Seals' 2008 Child Representative Scottie Gaither. It focuses on the balance between caring for a sibling you love during a time when you also seek the acceptance of others.
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Since We're Friends: An Autism Picture Book by Celeste Shally
This story shows how an "average" kid can be friends with a kid who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The two boys in this book have so much in common that they're natural friends. But sometimes Matt needs his friend to be patient. So Matt's pal comes up with ways to diffuse situations before they blow up into problems.
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Special Siblings by Mary McHugh
The writer explores the relationships of siblings who have a brother or sister with a disability. McHugh provides personal insight of how her brother, who has cerebral palsy, has impacted her life while also including interviews with experts, research, and stories of other siblings with this shared experience
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Read about the adventures of Christopher, a 15-yeor-old boy with autism, as he tries to solve the murder mystery of his neighbor's dog. Along the journey, he discovers so much more. This fictional story offers great insight into the inner-working of a person with autism.
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Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
This book strips away the mystery of autism and in so doing, gives the reader a better understanding of the behaviors of a child with autism.
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Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin
Read Temple Grandin's journey of her struggles growing up with autism through self-discovery that leads to eventual professional success as a professor of animal science. Grandin's book offers great insight into how an individual with autism understands spoken and written words in terms of visual pictures.
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Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome by Clarabell van Niekerk and Liezl Venter’s
This colorful storybook takes readers into the life of Sam, whose undiagnosed Asperger's leaves him an easy target for bullying. An incident at home sends his worried parents to a doctor and after Sam is diagnosed with autism, life at school and home is easier. Includes tips for students to better understand Asperger's Syndrome.
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Unstrange Minds by Roy Richard Grinker
The writer, whose daughter has autism, skillfully interweaves the story of his family's journey through autism with comparisons of autism awareness, treatments, and the struggles families face in other countries around the world.
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What Would Joey Do? by Jack Gantos
This book in the Joey Pigza series describes the story of Joey, a young boy who has Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and how he navigates and deals with the stress of challenges life hurls his way.
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Yoga for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Dion and Stacey Betts
A fully-illustrated guide of yoga positions and breathing techniques which can be useful to children with autism to help reduce stress and anxiety, improve balance, and lower sensory defensiveness.
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You're Going to Love this Kid! by Paula Kluth
A comprehensive guide to understanding students with autism and including them fully in the classroom. Kluth's book includes specific ideas for fostering collaboration among peers and provides practical solutions to the challenges students with autism present in an inclusive environment.
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