We have curated a collection of recommended reads on Autism and Aspergers, this book list contains non-fiction, aimed at families.
Resources for Parents
The Autistic Spectrum by Lorna Wing
![The Autistic Spectrum: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Lorna Wing](https://i0.wp.com/baneslibraries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/4-9.png?resize=642%2C1024&ssl=1)
The Autistic Spectrum: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Lorna Wing
This guide explains how someone with autism experiences the world, the reasons for their disturbed behaviour and resistance to change. It also describes how to improve communication skills and enlarge social experience.
Lorna Wing is a psychiatric consultant for the National Autistic Society.
Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children by K.I. Al-Ghani
![Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children by K.I. Al-Ghani](https://i0.wp.com/baneslibraries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/7-7-e1718727383644-1024x797.png?resize=1024%2C797&ssl=1)
Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children by K.I. Al-Ghani
An illustrated children’s storybook written for children aged 5+. It presents an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to ‘tame the red beast’ and guidance for parents on how anger affects children with Asperger’s Syndrome.
The Growing Up Guide for Girls by Davida Hartman
![The growing up guide for girls: what girls on the autism spectrum need to know! by Davida Hartman](https://i0.wp.com/baneslibraries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/8-5.png?resize=642%2C1024&ssl=1)
The Growing Up Guide for Girls: What Girls on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know! by Davida Hartman
The pre-teen and teenage years are a bumpy time when bodies change, emotions are high and peers are developing at different paces. Using simple, literal language and delightful colour illustrations, this book explains the facts about body changes such as growing hair in new places, periods, wearing a bra and keeping spots away!
It gives cool tips on what makes a real friend, what it means to have a crush on somebody, and how to stay safe online. Most importantly, it explains that every body is beautiful and unique and encourages young girls with autism to celebrate difference! Perfect preparation for the teenage years for girls aged 9-14.
The Growing Up Book for Boys by Davida Hartman
![The growing up book for boys: what boys on the autism spectrum need to know! by Davida Hartman](https://i0.wp.com/baneslibraries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-5.png?resize=642%2C1024&ssl=1)
The Growing Up Book for Boys: What Boys on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know! by Davida Hartman
This growing up guide for boys is full of facts, tips and colour illustrations explaining puberty, body image, hygiene, friendship, crushes and more!
Written in literal language and addressing sensory issues, safety, and social skills throughout, it offers an ideal introduction to the teenage years for boys with autism aged 9 to 14.
Speak, Move, Play and Learn with Children on the Autism Spectrum
![Speak, move, play and learn with children on the autism spectrum: Activities to boost communication skills, sensory integration and coordination using simple ideas from speech and language pathology and occupational therapy by Maciej Zawadzki and Corinda Presley Lois Jean Brady, America X Gonzalez](https://i0.wp.com/baneslibraries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/10-5-e1719223094164-794x1024.png?resize=794%2C1024&ssl=1)
Speak, move, play and learn with children on the autism spectrum: Activities to boost communication skills, sensory integration and coordination using simple ideas from speech and language pathology and occupational therapy by Maciej Zawadzki and Corinda Presley Lois Jean Brady, America X Gonzalez
This practical resource explains how to use simple ideas from speech and language pathology and occupational therapy to boost communication, sensory integration and coordination in children on the autism spectrum.
For use in the classroom or home, and in community settings, it contains easy-to-follow goal-oriented activities and lesson plans.
Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome
![Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome by Brenda Boyd](https://i0.wp.com/baneslibraries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/11-5.png?resize=642%2C1024&ssl=1)
Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome by Brenda Boyd
325 astute and practical ideas, insights, tips and strategies address how to maintain an open and healthy relationship with your child as they become independent adults, designed to foster understanding between family members and help the young person with issues such as social vulnerability and peer relationships, self-esteem, anxiety and change.
From Here to Maternity by Lana Grant
![From Here to Maternity: pregnancy and motherhood on the autism spectrum by Lana Grant](https://i0.wp.com/baneslibraries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/13-7.png?resize=642%2C1024&ssl=1)
From Here to Maternity: pregnancy and motherhood on the autism spectrum by Lana Grant
Exploring the challenges of becoming a mother with autism, Lana Grant draws on her experience of pregnancy and motherhood before and after diagnosis to offer advice to other women and the professionals working with them.
Her stories, humour and personal reactions to her experiences offer real insight into this aspect of life on the spectrum.
Can’t Eat, Won’t Eat by Brenda Legge
![Can't Eat, Won't Eat: Dietary Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorders by Brenda Legge](https://i0.wp.com/baneslibraries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/14-6.png?resize=642%2C1024&ssl=1)
Can’t Eat, Won’t Eat: Dietary Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorders by Brenda Legge
Finding out that your child has Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism can be devastating enough, but when you discover that he or she won’t eat 99.9 per cent of all food and drink in the known universe, the fun really starts.
This was the situation the author found herself in a decade ago when her son first took a dislike to milk, and then to virtually every other substance she attempted to feed him. Her book was written to reassure other parents that there are lots of people out there in the same boat, and to suggest practical methods of dealing with the problem.
As well as drawing on her own experience, the author has spoken to parents, children, and professionals with first-hand knowledge of dietary difficulties, and their advice and comments form a key part of the book.
The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray
![The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray](https://i0.wp.com/baneslibraries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/15-6-e1719223184396-821x1024.png?resize=821%2C1024&ssl=1)
The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray
Offering ready-to-use stories that parents and educators can depend on, this edition of ‘The New Social Story Book’ features over 25 additional social stories and ground breaking new strategies for creating custom stories.
The Autism Revolution
![The Autism Revolution by Martha Herbert MD, PhD; Karen Weintraub](https://i0.wp.com/baneslibraries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20-3.png?resize=642%2C1024&ssl=1)
The Autism Revolution by Martha Herbert MD, PhD; Karen Weintraub
After years of treating patients and analyzing scientific data, prominent Harvard researcher and clinician Dr. Martha Herbert offers a revolutionary new view of autism and a transformative strategy for dealing with it.
Autism is not a hardwired impairment programmed into a child’s genes and destined to remain fixed forever, as we’re often told. Instead, it is the result of a cascade of events, many seemingly minor: perhaps a genetic mutation, some toxic exposures, a stressful birth, a vitamin deficiency, and a series of infections. And while other doctors may dismiss your child’s physical symptoms—the diarrhea, anxiety, sensory overload, sleeplessness, immune challenges, and seizures—as coincidental or irrelevant, Dr. Herbert sees them as vital clues to what the underlying problems are, and how to help.
In The Autism Revolution, she teaches you how to approach autism as a collection of problems that can be overcome—and talents that can be developed. Each success you achieve gives your child more room to become healthy and to thrive.
Autism with Severe Learning Difficulties by Rita Jordan
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Autism with Severe Learning Difficulties by Rita Jordan
Autism can exist with any level of general ability, but it often occurs with additional severe learning difficulties. Rita Jordan has a lifetime of experience of working with individuals with autism and in this practical guide she uses techniques from a variety of programmes to outline how to develop the strengths of individual children while reducing problem behaviour.
Covering topics such as the implications of the dual diagnosis, characteristic behaviour and development, fostering social interaction, understanding, preventing and managing challenging behaviour as well as how to support parents and how to deal with sexuality and the transition to adulthood this is a complete guide. This book will be invaluable to parents and key workers.
Resources on Relationships
The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome by Maxine Aston
![The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who is on the Autism Spectrum Second Edition by Maxine Aston](https://i0.wp.com/baneslibraries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/5-9.png?resize=642%2C1024&ssl=1)
The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who is on the Autism Spectrum Second Edition by Maxine Aston
Does your other half have Asperger Syndrome or do you suspect that he or she is on the autism spectrum?
This title explains Asperger Syndrome, discusses whether or not seeking an autism diagnosis will help, and offers simple strategies for coping with a range of relationship challenges including communication, social, and intimacy difficulties.
Love, Sex and Long-Term Relationships by Sarah Hendrickx
![Love, Sex and Long-Term Relationships: What people with Asperger syndrome really really want by Sarah Hendrickx](https://i0.wp.com/baneslibraries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/6-7.png?resize=642%2C1024&ssl=1)
Love, Sex and Long-Term Relationships: What people with Asperger syndrome really really want by Sarah Hendrickx
What are the motivations and desires behind relationship choices and sexual behaviour? Are they very different for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) than for anyone else?
This book explores such questions. It covers issues such as gender, sexual identity and infidelity.
Online Resources
Autistic and Unapologetic – Blog
WNDB – Diverse Books.Org – Blog
National Autistic Society – Charity Website
B&NES Rainbow Resource – Local Council Support
Sendias Bathnes – Local Council Support
Project Search – Local Support/Work Placement
Bath College – Independent Living Courses
Good Reads – Book List with ASD rep
Faces Autism Support – Family support in Bath
Adult Social Care for Adults with Autism – Local Council Support
BASS Autism Services for Adults – NHS Local Support
Specialist Autism Support Service – Local support