Published on 12, July, 2020
Hey there
I just finished a audiobook called Unmasking Autism by Devon Price. I really enjoyed it and this was my first experience of an audible. I struggle to read books as I find I read and then track back and read again, I struggle to concentrate and take it all in basically.
Is there a must read book that anyone can recommend for self discovering as a newly recognised autistic?
That's a good book. I own it as a physical book, though I'm tempted to try audiobooks as I don't remember what I've read. Autism and ADHD make it harder to retain what I read. Not a great trait lol.
A book I can recommend is Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant. It's an excellent read and was eye opening for me in many ways. I got it after being diagnosed last year and enjoyed reading it.
Here's a link about it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Uniquely-Human-Different-Seeing-Autism/dp/1788164024
It has a full 5 stars rating on Amazon.
I seem to have to listen to audiobooks twice for it to go in. I’m just reading untypical by Pete Wharmby which is quite easy to understand and a good read.
Just wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a book for a 13yr old to read to understand a little more about autism?? His younger brother is autistic but we haven’t yet had the talk with him… just wanted to be armed and ready with something he can read to back it up really.
he’s a keen reader so I’m sure he will get it.
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much
Take5 said:Just wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a book for a 13yr old to read to understand a little more about autism?? His younger brother is autistic but we haven’t yet had the talk with him… just wanted to be armed and ready with something he can read to back it up really.
Hi! In terms of recommendations, there is a good series of fiction books about autistic and other neurodivergent characters called Underdogs which he may like.
Link to books below:
https://chrisbonnello.com/underdogs/
Alternatively if you think he wouldn’t be interested in that, what about a graphic novel called Frankie’s World. It follows an autistic young person as they go about their school day.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Frankies-World-two-colour-standing-out-fitting/dp/0702307351/ref=asc_df_0702307351?nodl=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=534814751902&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1015263172812285797&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007193&hvtargid=pla-1393283032050&psc=1&mcid=43f865922fab3125a97e5fe8253cf4fb&th=1&psc=1&dplnkId=2b267204-a6f1-4c20-81b1-12026f1a80e4
Just another thought, there is another brilliant book called Wired Differently which gives an introduction to different neurotypes including autistic experiences.
Link below:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wired-Differently-Neurodivergent-People-Should/dp/1787758427/ref=asc_df_1787758427?nodl=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=535918752477&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4541765133889651022&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007193&hvtargid=pla-1466054573031&psc=1&mcid=980c9aa4725f3b35ba026db4f5242319&th=1&psc=1&dplnkId=82b5ca94-25b9-47f1-a3cd-e60a4e108921
I hope these books interest your young person and help them understand their autistic sibling!