Books, links and support
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Books & reading lists
Uniquely Human — Barry Prizant
Read a clinician’s account of understanding autistic behaviour through communication, coping and trust, with stories that may change the questions you ask about your child.
Welcome to the Autistic Community — ASAN
Read a plain-language book written by autistic people about autistic lives, community and rights, with free online access to share with family members.
Differently Wired — Debbie Reber
Use this parent’s account to rethink expectations, school advocacy and family decisions when conventional parenting advice does not fit your child.
The Out-of-Sync Child — Carol Stock Kranowitz
Explore descriptions of sensory differences that can help you put everyday difficulties into words when discussing your child’s needs with an occupational therapist.
Sensory descriptions can inform a conversation; proposed therapies need separate evidence review.
Taking Charge of ADHD — Russell Barkley
Consult this ADHD-focused parent guide for explanations of assessment, treatment choices and home-and-school support when attention and impulsivity are also concerns.
ADHD-specific; recommendations are not automatically applicable to every autistic child.
NeuroTribes — Steve Silberman
Read the history of autism and neurodiversity to understand how diagnostic ideas and public attitudes shaped the services families encounter today.
How to ADHD — Jessica McCabe
Explore an adult’s practical account of managing attention, time and daily tasks if your own ADHD is making family life harder to organize.
Autism Books by Autistic Authors — reading catalogue
Find books by autistic authors by topic and audience, including picture books, nonspeaking perspectives and resources for siblings.
The catalogue’s author currently reports a break from updates.
About this directory
Within each section, we put direct, practical starting points first, followed by more specific needs and perspectives. This is an editorial reading order, not a rating of treatment effectiveness.
Links and descriptions reviewed September 24, 2026. Language labels describe the linked material; ask providers about service languages, eligibility, fees and availability. An autism diagnosis alone does not guarantee benefit eligibility or a service place.
Books, podcasts and personal accounts offer perspectives; clinical guides help you prepare questions for your care team. Research papers are kept in the separate Research & Evidence library.