So it has recently come to my attention that April is Autism Acceptance (no longer "awareness") Month. I've been researching & collecting some books that will help kids with autism, their loved ones, & their classmates, teachers or other peers. Kids who are diagnosed with autism or on the autism spectrum, are often diagnosed as such because they struggle socially & emotionally and have difficulty processing emotions in the standard way.
Please enjoy this book round-up! I hope it can help everyone have love and acceptance for those who are neurodivergent & perhaps better understand them, and help highlight their strengths as well. BOOKS ABOUT KIDS AUTISM: 1. All my Stripes by: Shaina Rudolph (Zane the zebra feels like he really stands out from his other classmates & it worries him. But Mama Zebra helps him appreciate all his stripes, or strengths, that make Zane who he really is!) www.amazon.com/All-My-Stripes-Children-Autism/dp/1433819163/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=kids+books+autism&qid=1618713206&sr=8-11 2. My Brother Otto by: Meg Raby & Elisa Pallmer (Two little crow siblings star in this book, & sweet Piper has all the love & understanding in the world for her brother, Otto, who is on the autism spectrum. In an easy & approachable way, this book explains Otto's quirkiness & as well as his desire to feel loved -- just like his peers.) www.amazon.com/My-Brother-Otto-Meg-Raby/dp/1423651545/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=my+brother+otto&qid=1618730561&sr=8-1 3. My Awesome Autism by: Nikki Saunders (Eddie shares his findings of what life is like being autistic in a fun and playful way! He also points out that we are all different & how children diagnosed with autism should still be able to recognize that they are wonderful, in spite of a diagnosis.) www.amazon.com/My-Awesome-Autism-children-diagnosis/dp/1092863672/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=my+awesome+autism&qid=1618730884&sr=8-3 4. Different Like Me by: Xochitl Dixon & Bonnie Lui (This story features a variety of children, all with different abilities, as the children try to launch a giant colorful fish balloon. The reminder that sometimes being different can leave an individual feeling like a "fish out of water," but even such a fish can find a place where they belong.) www.amazon.com/Different-Like-Daily-Bread-Presents/dp/1640700420/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=different+like+me&qid=1618730920&sr=8-1 5. Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism & Its Gift by: Julia Cook (Zak really loves watches & many other things as well, butr he has something that sets him apart, www.amazon.com/Uniquely-Wired-Story-About-Autism/dp/1944882197/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=uniquely+wired&qid=1618730954&sr=8-1 6. Nathan's Autism Spectrum Superpowers by: Lori Leigh Yarborough (Nathan explains all of his powers due to autism in this book, & how they affect him & his friends. This book was written to be a tool for helping kids, caregivers, family & friends understand Autism Spectrum & some of the super sensitivities (or superpowers) & struggles associated with it.) www.amazon.com/Nathans-Autism-Spectrum-Superpowers-Inspired/dp/1732638101/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1WRQEAHN543HK&dchild=1&keywords=nathan%27s+autism+spectrum+superpowers&qid=1618731634&s=books&sprefix=nathan%27s+%2Cstripbooks%2C215&sr=1-3 7. A Friend for Henry by: Jenn Bailey (Henry is having trouble making friends; he sometimes says the wrong thing or doesn't know how to play with the other kids in his classroom. At one point, he just watches the class pet, a fish, because he longs for friendship with someone. ...but it's been a day of too close & too loud, & Henry just feels overwhelmed by his emotions.) www.amazon.com/Friend-Henry-Jenn-Bailey/dp/1452167915/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+friend+for+henry&qid=1618731443&s=books&sr=1-1 8. Little Big Sister by: Amy B. McCoy (Katie's older brother Mikey has autism, but she feels like the older sibling. For example, Katie can ride a bike but Mikey's bike still has the training wheels; when a kid with special needs joins Katie's class, Katie realizes that some kids just don't get it when it comes to disabilities.) www.amazon.com/Little-Big-Sister-Amy-McCoy/dp/0692651411/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=big+little+sister+book&qid=1618731258&sr=8-3 9. My Brother Charlie by: Holly Robinson Prete (Charlie has autism, but for all the things he can't do, there are plenty of things Charlie is really good at. He knows lots of stuff about airplanes & he can name all the American presidents.) www.amazon.com/Brother-Charlie-Holly-Robinson-Peete/dp/0545094666/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/131-4730820-7657262?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0545094666&pd_rd_r=f8913485-9d7b-411a-aa16-61d369ee8189&pd_rd_w=R7ZoQ&pd_rd_wg=CtT8O&pf_rd_p=fd3ebcd0-c1a2-44cf-aba2-bbf4810b3732&pf_rd_r=ANP7ZCKCW710PR5342JS&psc=1&refRID=ANP7ZCKCW710PR5342JS 10. Pablo & the Noisy Party by: Pablo (Pablo is excited to go to a birthday party. But when the front door opens & he hears music blaring & everybody talking, he drops the gift & runs back to the car, because it's too overwhelming for him.) www.amazon.com/Pablo-Noisy-Party/dp/0241415748/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=pablo+%26+the+noisy+party&qid=1618731037&sr=8-2 11. I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism by: Pat Thomas (This has a direct storyline that will help children better understand autism as it encourages them to view social problems & personal feelings. This book is written by a psychotherapist & counselor to provide more positive interactions between parents, children & teachers.) www.amazon.com/See-Things-Differently-First-Autism/dp/1438004796/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=uniquely+wired&qid=1618731001&sr=8-3
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