Parenting is a transforming experience, changing how you see life and yourself. Being one, you spend a good number of hours thinking about your little one’s tomorrow. These thoughts take much more of your time for children with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. 

You seek the finest ABA therapy solutions and provide the utmost care possible. In addition to these, there are other things you can do to make a difference. It’s to connect. Well, what’s a better way to relate than to see the world how they do? Fortunately, value-adding books can make that happen.

Books are a good source of comprehensive information on Autism. Understanding it can help you relate to the child’s behavior and experiences, helping you relate to them. You will learn about first-hand experiences, practices, and approaches to connect with children. So, let us uncover the books. 

In this post, we will walk across a list of books on autism you should read. 

The Reason I Jump

The Reason I Jump is one of the most remarkable books you will ever read about Autism. Naoki Higisada, the author, struggles with communicating verbally and instead types his thoughts onto his computer. He finds this method a better way to communicate with people, and that’s how he brings on such a masterpiece on first-hand experience with autism. 

You can find two different formats in this book: One is a question-answer style, and the other is a short story. Both styles talk about the whys of the behavior of autistic children. As the title suggests, he jumps every time he is happy, and after reading the book, you will know that, too. Though the author is young, he has written the text in an alluring way. 

The Autism Discussion Page

Let’s talk about a beautiful piece written by Bill Nason- The Autism Discussion Page. It walks the reader through the effective and simple strategies you should know. They are structured around keeping the children feel safer and accepted- one of the reasons you seek ABA therapy solutions. 

To avoid surprises, let us tell you that The Autism Discussion Page has been divided into volumes. Each speaks about the common challenges to young minds with autism, along with tips you can find handy. The issues are centered around stress, anxiety, troubling behavior, and discipline. 

The Out-of-Sync Child- Recognizing and Coping Up With Sensory Processing Disorder 

Third, we have The Out-of-Sync Child, written by Carol Karoniziwitz.  We will talk about its second edition- Recognizing and Coping Up With Sensory Processing Disorder. The author sees receptive issues as a common aspect of ASD, which needs a clear understanding. Well, that’s what is discussed here. 

When reading this book, you will come across receptive processing disorder. You will gain insights on the finest strategies you will find handy for children dealing with receptive processing disorder. Yes, you can count on ABA therapy and other solutions for these tactics, yet the perspectives from the book can be a valuable addition to your relationship with the child. 

Sincerely Your Autistic Child

Sincerely Your Autistic Child carries the autistic voices you need to listen to. The book is created by Emily Paige Ballou et al and walks you through the ways to skillfully skip the common mistakes and errors as a parent. This book is more centered around non-binary people and girls with autism.

Sincerely Your Autistic Child is a reliable resource brought to you by voices coming from relatable experiences. You will definitely find yourself connected to this book, all thanks to the format it has been written in a letter-like style. This book can be your way of refining the normal while understanding children with autism.

Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism 

Uniquely Human has been created and brought to you by Dr Barry M. Prizant. Just like its title, this book follows a distinctive way of calling autism a unique way of being a human. It’s no surprise this book has been called profoundly positive by the Chicago Tribune. Yet, that’s not all the reason to read it. 

Out of many, one of the reasons to read Uniquely Human is its approach to unwrapping and welcoming the strengths and differences of individuals with ASD. It walks through the need for empathy, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism. Don’t be surprised to find yourself being able to relate to your child. 

Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person 

Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person is a handbook brought to you by Cathy Wassell. It has been curated in a way that parents with teens or older children identified can understand. It aims to support and share insights about basics. Since the book has been written in an engaging tone, you will find yourself wrapping it up in no time. 

Seems like the author is well aware of the challenges parents face with teens in the identification stage. Once read, you will be aware and confident in creating a nurturing space for your child. And it’s not just, but many readers have marked it with 4.5+ reviews on multiple portals. 

The Strengths-Based Guide To Supporting Autistic Children – A Positive Approach to Parenting 

Let’s talk about this masterpiece by Claire O Neill, offering a practical and promising insight for parents of children with autism. The text is a step-by-step guide you will find handy in developing and understanding the perspective needed to support your child. But that’s not it!

This book has been created to emphasize the unique strengths of children with autism. So that you are well aware to help them develop a sense of well-being and self. It is how you will pave the way to grow in today’s world. The edition seems to fit well with the overall experience and passion of the author, Claire O Neill. The benefits of a strategy-based approach are never meant to be overseen, and this book states it pretty well. 

Conclusion 

This blog post has come to an end. It has aimed to pen down a list of top books you will find handy in connecting to children with autism. Before we sum up the post, let us quickly mention the top picks shared here. First, we spoke about The Reason I Jump, a first-hand experience of autism. We have also listed the Autism Discussion Page, The Out-of-Sync Child, Sincerely Your Autistic Child, Uniquely Human, Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person, and The Strengths-Based Guide to Supporting Autistic Children.  

Please note that this list has been presented after thorough research and centers around giving a round-the-clock perspective on autism. Also, this post is just one of our attempts to walk you through the journey of parenting children with autism. 

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