Help your child learn more about autism by reading these children’s books about autism spectrum disorders for kids of all ages, from preschoolers to teens. Read the books during Autism Awareness Month (April) or anytime! More: 25 Children’s Books to Teach Kids About Race and Racism About 1 in 68 children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to the CDC, so your family probably knows someone who is autistic. Help your child learn more about ASDs by reading these children’s books about autism and asperger’s syndrome for kids of all ages, from preschoolers to teens. Read the books during Autism Awareness Month (April) or anytime you think your child could gain a better understanding of a classmate, neighbor, friend, or sibling who is “on the spectrum.”
Our Top Picks
What to Look for in Books About Autism
Is it authentic? To teach real compassion we have to talk candidly about what it really means to have Autism–the good parts and the challenges. Does it build understanding and compassion? Kids learn acceptance of others by meeting and interacting with a diverse variety of people in their lives. Books are a good supplement to help them learn to love others, neurotypical or not.
How We Chose Our Favorites
We talked with autistic children and adults as well as those with with Autistic loved ones to find out which books are best to help children understand those with Autism.
