About Autism
Accepting Autism, by Theresa Agovino
Breaking the Spectrum is a documentary about people on the autism spectrum transitioning to adulthood. It includes testimony from adults with ASDs who have jobs, attend skills programs or go to college, experts in the field and founders of organizations who seek to decrease the unemployment rate.
I Have Been Buried Under Years of Dust by Valerie Gilpeer and Emily Grodin: Written by a mother and daughter pair, this new memoir tells the story of Emily, who was born with nonverbal autism, and did not speak for a quarter of a century. When Emily had a miraculous breakthrough at age 25, she was finally able to give insight into the life, frustrations, and joys of a person with autism.
My Disability Roadmap By Samuel Habib and Dan Habib, The New York Times
My Glass is Full: Stories of Putting Mental Health First, by Tom Iland: A compelling collection of personal stories navigating mental health issues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, showing the journey towards becoming the best version of oneself.
The PDA Paradox: The Highs and Lows of My Life on a Little Known Part of the Autism Spectrum by Harry Thompson: Harry Thompson believes that some people merely need to take a more “scenic route” to learn to flourish and reach their full potential. This witty story of Harry’s life: his struggles and triumphs with Pathological Demand Avoidance autism, family, relationships, and life, is a great read for anyone looking to learn more about life on the spectrum.
Why Autism Functioning Labels Are Harmful — and What to Say Instead, by Jessica Flynn
‘Autistic’ Or ‘Person With Autism’, by Michelle Diament
Here Are Some Dos And Don’ts Of Disability Language, by Andrew Pulrang
Unbound Minds: A Neurodivergent Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment, by Jason Bean: Through personal narratives interwoven with philosophical insights and research, author Jason Bean provides a nuanced exploration of the autistic experience and the challenges of navigating a world designed for neurotypical minds.
Suggested Reading about Asperger’s and Autism (books)
Asperger’s From the Inside-Out, Michael John Carley
Asperger Syndrome & Employment, Sarah Hendrix
Asperger Syndrome & Employment, ed. by Genevieve Edmonds and Luke Beardon
Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook, Roger N. Meyer
Asperger’s on the Job, Rudy Simone
Beyond the Wall, Stephen Shore
Developing Talents, Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy
Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, Yvona Fast
How to Find Work That Works for People with Asperger Syndrome, Gail Hawkins
For those younger
Amazing Things Happen
A charming new animated short geared towards kids aged 7-11 breaks autism down in just five minutes
How I use Minecraft to help kids with autism
The internet can be an ugly place, but you won’t find bullies or trolls on Stuart Duncan’s Minecraft server, AutCraft. Designed for children with autism and their families, AutCraft creates a safe online environment for play and self-expression for kids who sometimes behave a bit differently than their peers (and who might be singled out elsewhere). Learn more about one of the best places on the internet with this heartwarming talk.