For Kids
Autism Resources
Library Accessibility Guides
These Library Accessibility Guides are useful tools to prepare and support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and ensure that they have a safe and positive experience at their library.
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Helpful Websites
Autism Digest »
This national magazine for the autism community provides informative articles, tested teaching strategies and stories to uplift and motivate.
The Autism Program of Illinois »
The largest statewide network in the nation provides help with diagnosis, treatment and support for families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Autism Society of America »
This national organization works to improve the lives of all affected by autism. Offers an online course on the basics of autism, information on current research, local support groups and free downloadable resources.
Autism Speaks »
These easy-to-use resources for newly diagnosed families include video information and the “first 100 days kit.”
Have Dreams: Helping Autistic Voices Emerge »
Have Dreams works to assist children with autism to learn, socialize and live independently. The center offers classes to children age 2 and up and their families.
Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays »
Part of UIC’s Center for Literacy, this program provides resources, referral information and training for families and educators of children with developmental disorders.
We Recommend
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Books For Parents
Autism 24/7: A Family Guide to Learning at Home and in the Community
By Andy Bondy
The Autism Answer Book
By William Stillman
Could It Be Autism?: A Parent's Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps
By Nancy Wiseman
Hints and Tips for Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Useful Strategies for Home, School and the Community
By Dion E. Betts
Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism
By Roy Richard Grinker
Books for Kids
Al Capone Does My Shirts
By Jennifer Choldenko
Andy and His Yellow Frisbee
By Mary Thompson
The Boy Who Ate Stars
By Kochka
Clay
By Colby F. Rodowsky
Crow Boy
By Taro Yashima
The Flight of the Dove
By Alexandra Day
Friends Learn About Tobin
By Diane Murrell
The Heart's Language
By Lois-Ann Yamanaka
How to Talk to an Autistic Kid
By Daniel Stefanski, illustrated by Hazel Mitchell
Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism
By Laurie Lears and Judith Mathews
Kristy and the Secret of Susan
By Ann M. Martin
The London Eye Mystery
By Siobhan Dowd
Looking After Louis
By Lesley Ely
My Brother Charlie
By Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete, illustrated by Shane W. Evans
My Brother Is Autistic
By Jennifer Moore-Malinos
My Brother, Matthew
By Mary Thompson
My Brother Sammy
By Becky Edwards and David Armitage
Piggy
By Mireille Geus
Rules
By Cynthia Lord
Tobin Learns to Make Friends
By Diane Murrell
Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome
By Clarabelle van Niekerk and Leizl Venter
Waiting for Benjamin: An Autism Story
By Alexandra Altman
A Wizard Alone
By Diane Duane
Books for Teens
Anything But Typical
By Norma Raleigh Baskin
Are You Alone on Purpose?
By Nancy Werlin
The Aspie Teen's Survival Guide
By J. D. Kraus
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
By Mark Hadon
Growing Up on the Spectrum: A Guide to Life, Love and Learning for Teens and Young Adults with Autism and Asperger's
By Lynn Kern Koegel
Marcello in the Real World
By Francisco Stork
Take Control of Asperger's Syndrome: The Official Strategy Guide for Teens with Asperger's Syndrome
By Janet Price and Jennifer Engel Fisher