CHILDREN’S BOOKS ABOUT AUTISM

By nazera - July 21, 2020

1.The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin



A book by Julia Finley Mosca is accessible to younger children with rhyming text. In the story, we meet a doctor who uses her unique strengths to make a huge difference in the world. It’s an inspiring story of someone living with Autism.


2. A Friend for Henry


This book is by Jenn Bailey is the story of a young boy the autism spectrum who is in search of a friend. It just so happens a friend finds him.


3.Leah’s Voice


The book by Lori DeMonia is a realistic fiction story about a little girl who learns why her sister sometimes has a hard time in social situations. This book would be helpful to siblings who have a hard time explaining to their friends that their brother or sister has Autism. Inclusion and acceptance are two themes showcased in this story.


4. My Brother Charlie


This book is by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete is the story of a girl who tells what life is like growing up with a brother who has Autism.


5.My Friend Has Autism


The book was written by Amanda Doering Tourville is about the friendship between two boys, one of which has Autism. The two both love airplanes, building models and hanging out together. The book also includes “Did you know?” fact bubbles sprinkled throughout the story.


6.I Am Utterly Unique


This book is about (Celebrating the Strengths of Children with Aspergers Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism) by Elaine Marie Larson is a super cute ABC book about all the great attributes of a person with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism.


7. Since We’re Friends


An Autism Picture Book by Celeste Shally is the story of two friends one of which has autism. It shares all the things two friends love to do such as playing sports, watching movies and talking about animals.


8. My Best Friend Will


This book is well written by Jamie Lowell and Tara Tuchel would work well for the bigger kids. It’s a photographic journey of a girl’s best friend who happens to have Autism. It gives a really nice look at details about what it’s like to have Autism. At the end of the book you will find numerous tips for parents and teachers to use with the book.


9. Spaghetti is Not a Finger Food
For older readers, the beginner chapter book, by Jodi Carmichael allows us to see through the eyes of a boy who has Asperger’s Syndrome. It’s great for teaching kids about diverse ways of thinking.


Books About Autism for Kids. (2019, December 22). Retrieved July 20, 2020, from https://growingbookbybook.com/childrens-books-about-autism/

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