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All the following books are available at the Lincs Inspire Cleethorpes Library, Grimsby Library, Immingham Library and Waltham Library. Libraries & Archives – Lincs Inspire

For young children (up to 8 years)

  • Jaffe, A. and Gardner, L. (2006). My book full of feelings. Kansas: AAPC Publishing. Board book 3-5 years £10.05 – ISBN: 1931282838, 9781931282833
  • Noah chases the wind, Redleaf press Hardback £13.32 – ISBN-10: 160554356X

ISBN-13: ‎978-1605543567

  • Leah’s voice, Halo Publishing International £10.99 – ISBN-10: 1612440894

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1612440897

  • All My Stripes, tells the story of a zebra named Zane who has autism and worries about not fitting in.
    (Written by Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer. Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin.) 4-8 years £10 – ISBN-10: ‎ 1433819163                          ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1433819162
  • We’re amazing 123, This Sesame Street storybook focuses on a recent character addition — Elmo’s friend Julia, who has autism. £10.41 – ISBN-10: ‎1524766216

ISBN-13: ‎978-1524766214

  • Why do I have to? A book for children who find themselves frustrated by everyday rules. (2008).  Author: Laurie Leventhal-Belfer  Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers  ISBN-10: ‎ 1843108917          ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1843108917

For older children

  • Land, C. (2017). The Superhero Brain. Explaining Autism to Empower Kids. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.  £8.79 – ISBN-10: ‎ 1979870004

ISBN-13: 978-1979870009

  • Bulhak-Paterson, D. (2015). I am an Aspie Girl. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. £10.21 – ISBN 10: 184905634X – ISBN 13: 9781849056342
  • Jackson, L. (2002). Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A user guide to adolescence. London. £13.33 – ISBN-10: 1843100983

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1843100980                  

  • Dura-Vila, G., Levi, T. (2013). My autism book – A child’s guide to their autism spectrum diagnosis. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Hardback £10.99 – ISBN: 9781849054386
  • Hartman, D. (2015). The growing up book for boys: what boys on the autism spectrum need to know! London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. £10.75 –

ISBN-10: ‎ 1849055750                     ISBN-13: ‎978-1849055758

  • Hartman, D. (2015). The growing up book for girls: what girls on the autism spectrum need to know! London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. £10.75 –

ISBN-10: 1849055742                      ISBN-13:‎ 978-1849055741

  • Ironside, V. (2011). The huge bag of worries. London: Hodder Children’s Books. £5.63 – ISBN-10:‎ 0340903171                   ISBN-13:‎ 978-0340903179
  • Uniquely wired, Julia Cook, 8–12-year-olds. £7.37 – ISBN-10: ‎1944882197

ISBN-13: ‎978-1944882198

  • My friend with autism, Beverly Bishop. £9.32 (written by a parent of an autistic child) – ISBN-10: ‎1885477899                              ISBN-13: ‎978-1885477897
  • My life with autism, Eight-year-old Ethan Rice shared his story with others to raise awareness and show what autism means to him.
    (Written by Ethan Rice. Illustrated by Crystal Smalls Ord.) £8.57 –

ISBN-10: 098553852X                      ISBN-13: 978-0985538521

  • The Girl Who Thought In Pictures, tells the inspiring story of world-renowned scientist Dr. Temple Grandin, who grew up at a time when society doubted people like her would accomplish anything.
    (Written by Julia Finley Mosca. Illustrated by Daniel Rieley.) £7.24 –

ISBN-10: 1943147612                      ISBN-13: ‎978-1943147618

  • Actress and advocate Holly Robinson Peete collaborated with her daughter Ryan to write My Brother Charlie, which is based on Ryan’s experience having a twin brother with autism.
    (Written by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete. Illustrated by Shane W. Evans.) £7.21 about a 10-year-old – ISBN-10: ‎0545094666

ISBN-13: ‎978-0545094665

  • My awesome autism, Nikki Saunders Children learn about their autism. £6.99 – ISBN-10: 1092863672                              ISBN-13: ‎978-1092863674
  • The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic, Paperback – Illustrated, 19 Mar. 2020, by Siena Castellon  (Author), Temple Grandin (Foreword) £12.19 – ISBN-10: 178775183X

ISBN-13: ‎978-1787751835

  • He’s Not Naughty!: A Children’s Guide to Autism, Deborah Brownson, Paperback – Illustrated, 21 Mar. 2019. £10.21 – ISBN-10: ‎785928724

ISBN-13: 978-1785928727

  • My friend Eddie, Nikki Saunders £4.49 for siblings and friends –

ISBN-10: 1072684675                      ISBN-13: 978-1072684671

PDA

  • The Adventures of Pickle, Author: Zelda Mothins £10 ISBN-13: 979-8499290149

For adult autists

  • Steward, R. (2013). The independent woman’s handbook for super safe living on the autistic spectrum. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. £14.09 –

ISBN-10: 1849053995                                ISBN-13: ‎978-1849053990

  • James, L. (2017). Odd Girl Out. London: Bluebird. For autistic women £7 – ISBN 10: 1509843086                       ISBN 13: 9781509843084
  • Living in a Bubble: A Guide to being diagnosed with High Functioning Asperger’s as an Adult Paperback – 1 April 2019. £17 by Anthony King –

ISBN-10:‎ 1999604962                      ISBN-13: 978-1999604967

by Gillan Drew | 21 Mar 2017. £10.21 – ISBN-10: 1785922467 ISBN-13: 978-1785922466

For parents and professionals

  • Heller, S. PhD (2003). Too loud too bright too fast too tight. Quill, Harper Collins Publishers. £6.99 – ISBN-10: ‎0060932929            ISBN-13: ‎978-0060932923
  • Hattersley, C. (2013). Autism: understanding behaviour. London: The National Autistic Society. £7 – ISBN (print edition): 978-1-905722-80-8
  • Woodcock, L. and Page, A. (2010). Managing Family Meltdown: the low arousal approach and autism. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. £11.54 –

ISBN-10: ‎1849050090                                          ISBN-13: ‎978-1849050098

  • Legge, B. (2001). Can’t Eat, Won’t Eat: dietary difficulties and ASD. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. £14.99 – ISBN-10: ‎1853029742

ISBN-13: 978-1853029745

  • Chitty, A. and Dawson, V. (2014). Sleep and your Special Needs Child. UK: Robert Hale. £12.02 – ISBN-10: ‎ 0719807913

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0719807916

  • Beaney, J., Kershaw, P. (2014). Autism in the primary classroom. London: The National Autistic Society. £10 – there are other similar titles – ISBN-10: ‎ 1905722672                                        ISBN-13:‎ 978-1905722679
  • Beaney, J., Kershaw, P. (2014). Autism in the secondary classroom. London: The National Autistic Society. £10 – ISBN-10: 1905722680

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1905722686

  • Fleming, E. and MacAlister, L. (2015). Toilet Training and the Autism Spectrum (ASD):   Jessica Kingsley Publishers. £15.60 – ISBN-10: ‎ 184905603X

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1849056038

  • Why does Izzy cover her ears? Sarah Asuquo £7.99 – ISBN-10: 1934575461

ISBN-13: ‎978-1934575468

  • Pike, R. (2008). Autism: talking about a diagnosis. London: The National Autistic Society. £7.00 – ISBN: 9781905722372
  • Understanding Autism: Potty Training and Personal Care, Help You child Accomplish Basic Hygiene tasks: Getting a Haircut, Brushing Teeth, Washing Hands, Bathing, and much More! Paperback – 14 May 2021 by Yasmin Akhtar  (Author) £14 – ISBN-13: ‎ 979-8504307961

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1931282352

PDA

  • The Teacher’s Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance, Clare Truman, £15 – ISBN-10: ‎1787754871                   ISBN-13: ‎978-1787754874

GENERAL

  • This Is Me! I am who I’m meant to be! Amy Pflueger, Autism book for children, kids, boys, girls, toddlers, parents, teachers and caregiversPaperback – 26 Jun. 2021. £7.99 – ISBN-13: ‎979-8519247504


Further books that may be useful:

Making Sense of Autism

  • How Joshua Learned – Making Sense of the World with Autism by Joshua Love.

Publisher: National Autistic Society                  

ISBN 10: 1905722192              ISBN 13: 9781905722198

Price: £10.02

  • Can I tell you about Autism?                            Author: Jude Welton

Publisher: London: Jessica Kingsley                

ISBN: 9781849054539

Price: £9.99

Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • The AD/HD Handbook: A Guide for Parents and Professionals on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. (1999)                     

Authors: Alison Munden and Jon Arcelus

Publisher: London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

ISBN-10: ‎ 1853027561                                                           ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1853027567

Price: £12.74

Encouraging Positive Behaviour

  • Let’s make more smiles! Encouraging Positive Behaviour. (2012)   

Author: Wendy Usher                                      Publisher: The Play Doctors

ISBN-10: ‎ 0956669042                                                 ISBN-13: ‎978-0956669049

Price: £17.99

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome

  • Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Parenting a child with an invisible disability. (2014)                          Authors: Julia Brown and Dr Mary Mather

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

ISBN-10: ‎ 1500851884                                                           ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1500851880

Price: £9.96

Selective Mutism

  • Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism: Practical Steps to Overcome a Fear of Speaking. (2005).                                       Author: Angela E. McHolm

Publisher: New Harbinger

ISBN-10: ‎ 157224416X                                                ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1572244160

Price: £12.65

The following web-link has a selection of book aimed at children to raise awareness of selective mutism.

Children’s Books About Selective Mutism | The Highly Sensitive Child