Good Reads

Here is a list of books on autism and Asperger’s syndrome, broken down by topics. Please note that the links provided are to Amazon.com, but these books might also be available on other websites, local bookstores, or libraries.

 

Understanding Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome:

  • The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin and Richard Panek – Link
  • NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman – Link
  • Autism: Explaining the Enigma by Uta Frith – Link

 

Autism in Children: 

  • The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida – Link
  • Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant – Link
  • Engaging Autism: Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and Think by Stanley I. Greenspan and Serena Wieder – Link

 

Autism in Adults: 

  • Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome by Liane Holliday Willey – Link
  • Asperger’s from the Inside Out: A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger’s Syndrome by Michael John Carley – Link
  • Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age by Sarah Hendrickx – Link 

 

Parenting and Family:

  • The Loving Push: How Parents and Professionals Can Help Spectrum Kids Become Successful Adults by Temple Grandin and Debra Moore – Link
  • Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies by Brenda Boyd – Link
  • A Parent’s Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive by Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, and James C. McPartland – Link

 

Education and Teaching:

  • Teaching Students with Autism: A Guide for Educators by Karen L. Anderson and Debra Kamps – Link
  • The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome by Tony Attwood – Link
  • 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger’s by Ellen Notbohm and Veronica Zysk – Link
  • A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools by Lee A. Wilkinson – Link

 

Social Skills and Friendships: 

  • The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching Play, Emotion, and Communication to Children with Autism by Jed Baker – Link
  • Social Skills Activities for Kids: 50 Fun Exercises for Making Friends, Talking and Listening, and Understanding Social Rules by Natasha Daniels – Link
  • The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations by Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman, and Ronda L. Schelvan – Link

 

Self-Help and Personal Growth: 

  • The Asperkid’s (Secret) Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome by Jennifer Cook O’Toole – Link
  • Living Well on the Spectrum: How to Use Your Strengths to Meet the Challenges of Asperger Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism by Valerie L. Gaus – Link
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Valerie L. Gaus – Link

Memoirs and Personal Stories: 

  • Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant by Daniel Tammet – Link
  • Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s by John Elder Robison – Link
  • Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism by Temple Grandin – Link