Today is World Autism Awareness Day, designated in 2007 by the United Nations to promote global awareness. Autism has no racial, ethnic or socio-economic boundaries, so it is important to focus on AWARENESS. It’s also an important time to highlight the talents and gifts of those on the Autism Spectrum.
Since April is National Autism Awareness Month in the U.S., I will be reviewing a few autism books this month and throughout the year.
Today I will share the titles and authors of 22 books that I have reviewed in the Autism Spectrum. You can click on Autism Spectrum and Asperger’s Syndrome in the “Topics” side bar to the right of my blog to find all the reviewed and recommended books. The titles include Picture Books (PB), Middle Grade (MG), Young Adult (YA) and books for Parents.
Picture Books
Anthony Best, Davene Fahy
Ellie Bean: The Drama Queen, Jennie Harding
Ian’s Walk, Laurie Lears
I’m Here, Peter Reynolds
In Jesse’s Shoes, Beverly Lewis
My Brother Charlie, Holly and Ryan Elizabeth Peete
Russel’s World: A Story for Kids about Autism, Charles A. Amenta, III, M.D.
Understanding Sam and Asperger’s Syndrome, Clarabelle van Niekerk & Liezl Venter, MA, CCC-SLP
Wings of Epoh, Gerda Weissmann Klein
Middle Grade
Autism, The Invisible Chord, Barbara Cain
Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes, Jennifer Elder
How to Talk to an Autistic Kid, Daniel Stefanski
Mocking Bird, Katherine Erskine
Rules, Cynthia Lord
The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, by Elizabeth Verdick and Elizabeth Reeve, M.D.
Young Adult Fiction and Nonfiction
Carly’s Voice: Breaking Through Autism, Arthur and Carly Fleischmann (YA/Adult)
I Am in Here: The Journey of a Child with Autism, Elizabeth M. Bonker and Virginia Breen
Marcelo in the Real World, Francisco X. Stork
Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World, Sy Montgomery (MG/YA/Adult)
Wild Orchid, Waiting for No One, and White Bicycle, Beverly Brenna (YA Trilogy)
Parents
A Friend Like Henry, Nuala Gardner
Carly’s Voice: Breaking Through Autism, Arthur and Carly Fleischmann (Also for parents)
Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism and Love from His Extraordinary Son, Tom Fields-Meyer
Not My Boy, Rodney Peete
Resources: There are many local and national organizations promoting Autism Awareness Month. Check out Autism Speaks, the Autism Society, The Arc, The Autism Now Center for information, resources, research and tool kits.
I read a LOVED Rules. I remember some of these titles, because of your reviews. Memorable. That’s good.
Yes, that is among my favorites. I’ve really enjoyed that sibling story.
Thank you for this important “round up”! Will share.
Thank you Nancy. I saw that you tweeted. I appreciate that.
Nice post Pat!
Thanks Cathy! Autism is among the most researched topics on my site, so it’s nice list them altogether in one place.
Awesome list, Pat! I will share too!
You’re welcome! Thanks for the mention on twitter.
Nice post and nice list. Thanks Ms Tilton!
I’m glad you found it helpful, Rhythm! Enjoyed your post too.
You have been doing this year on year with such dedication and consistency…Thank you for your constancy and commitment.
You are very welcome. I hope that it is appreciated. Autism is one of the most highly searched topics on my website. This list makes it easy for people searching for books.
What a wonderful list and a wonderful way to celebrate Autism Awareness Day! Thank you for all you do, and especially for promoting understanding and tolerance to young people!
Thank you! I’m glad you appreciated the list.
Great list, thanks Pat.
Thanks Catherine. Glad you liked it. And, thank you for the tweet.
My pleasure.
Great list. There are some really good books there. 🙂
Glad you like the list — I just alphabetized and categorized them so people could copy the list if the wanted. I receive a lot of searches for books on autism.
Great list. Lovely post, Pat.
Thanks Diane! Tried to bring some order to it so I could share the titles I’ve read with others.