Kids books about autism

Hello everyone, I have a 7 year old who is approaching his final diagnostic step, and I'm trying to find some empowering books about autism suitable for 7-10 year olds. He's a good reader and I'd love to get him some engaging books to help him relate to his diagnosis when it finally comes. I'm autistic too and would have loved to have these books when I was younger (if I wasn't only diagnosed at 34!) I've googled this of course, but can't find anything that doesn't seem like a community centre pamphlet disguised in illustrations.

What books do YOU, the people, know of, for our little autistic sweethearts?

Parents
  • Hiya,

    'M is for autism' and 'a different sort of normal' are aimed at his age

    Libby Scott has 3 books which i highly recommend however they are aimed at 9-14, you know his reading ability more than me so have a look.

    The curious incident of the dog in the nighttime. is about an autistic character, it's really interesting. it's 10-14 though due to the content. maybe look into that one too.

    the thing about jellyfish is 9-13

    Colin fisher is 10+

    some picture books which he is a bit too old for, but he might enjoy them anyway are

    • My brother Charlie
    • Uniquely wired
    • We’re amazing 1,2,3
    • Since we’re friends
    • The little senses series (this beach is loud)
    • Just right for you
    • Talking is not my thing
    • Do you want to play?
    • Why johnny doesn’t flap
    • Benny doesn’t like to be hugged

    Alisha xx

    P.S. i work in a library, in case you couldn't tellJoy

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  • Hiya,

    'M is for autism' and 'a different sort of normal' are aimed at his age

    Libby Scott has 3 books which i highly recommend however they are aimed at 9-14, you know his reading ability more than me so have a look.

    The curious incident of the dog in the nighttime. is about an autistic character, it's really interesting. it's 10-14 though due to the content. maybe look into that one too.

    the thing about jellyfish is 9-13

    Colin fisher is 10+

    some picture books which he is a bit too old for, but he might enjoy them anyway are

    • My brother Charlie
    • Uniquely wired
    • We’re amazing 1,2,3
    • Since we’re friends
    • The little senses series (this beach is loud)
    • Just right for you
    • Talking is not my thing
    • Do you want to play?
    • Why johnny doesn’t flap
    • Benny doesn’t like to be hugged

    Alisha xx

    P.S. i work in a library, in case you couldn't tellJoy

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