Books About Autism

By Devon Price, PhD

A fantastic introduction and self-exploration for late diagnosed/self-diagnosed autistics. A great book for putting words to the autistic experience and introduction to living more authentically. 

By  Dr. Megan Anna Neff 

A clear and easy-to-read guide to physical, emotional, mental, social, and professional self-care written specifically for the unique needs of autistics. 

By ASAN

A quick and easy-to-read introduction to the autistic community. Learn the terms, the basics about autism, and disability and self-advocacy. 

By Niamh Garvey

Autistic self-care often looks different from neurotypical self-care. This book introduces ways to identify and regulate emotions, as well as taking care of mental health on a daily basis as an autistic person. 

By Steve Silberman

This book is a dense read, but an amazing treasure trove of autism history. Learn about where the autism diagnosis came from, what being autistic has meant in the past, how autistics have been treated, and hints to where the neurodiversity movement is headed. 

Edited By: Lydia X. Z. Brown 

One of the few books created by and for autistics of color. A fantastic collection of writings (poems, short stories, and art) from autistic people of color. 

By Chanelle Moriah

What does it mean to be autistic? What does MY autism look like? This beautifully illustrated workbook is a great way to get to know your autistic self. 

By Casey "Remrov" Vormer

An easy-to-read basic intro to autism to share with non-autistic family and friends. The book covers the basics of autism, ableism, neurodiversity, and common communication differences. An opportunity for non-autistics to help bridge the double-empathy-gap. 

Edited By Morenike Giwa Onaiwu, Emily Paige Ballou, and Sharon daVanport 

A collection of letters written by adult autistics to parents of the youngest generation of autistics. Informative for parents and cathartic for grown autistics wishing they had the words to tell their own parents and to start healing.