
Personal Stories
Looking for insight into your child’s mind, or real-life inspiration from people with Autism who have thrived? A list of truly remarkable stories told from the perspective of either people with Autism, or their caregivers.
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Autism Out Loud – Life with a Child on the Spectrum, from Diagnosis to Young Adulthood
Author: Kate Swenson, Carrie Cariello, Adrian WoodPublishing Info: Hardcover 304 pages / April 1, 2025Kate, Adrian and Carrie have children with very different autism profiles, and in Autism Out Loud they write about their unique experiences on a variety of topics, from diagnosis to caregiving, schooling and aging. Through their varied stories and lessons they’ve learned, these incredible women provide a glimpse of what to expect on the autism journey and show parents that they are not alone.
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Autism, Identity and Me – A Professional and Parent Guide to Support a Positive Understanding of Autistic Identity
Author: Rebecca DuffusPublishing Info: Paperback 134 Pages 23 Color & 8 B/W Illustrations / February 2023This informative and engaging guidebook provides key adults – parents, school staff and therapists – with the tools needed to support children and young people as they develop a positive understanding of their autistic identity.
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Connecting with the Autism Spectrum: How to Talk, How to Listen, and Why You Shouldn’t Call It High-Functioning
Author: Casey VormerPublishing Info: Paperback 144 pages / October 2020For a friend, family member, or coworker with autism, communication can be challenging. But Connecting with the Autism Spectrum can help you find common ground with expert tips and helpful insights about talking (and listening) to neurodiverse adults so you can make your interactions more transparent, meaningful, and rewarding for all.
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The Accidental Teacher: Life Lessons from My Silent Son
Author: Annie Lubliner LehmannPublishing Info: Paperback 184 pages/ 2009A child teaches without intending to… Having severe autism does not stop Annie Lehmann’s son Jonah from teaching her some of life’s most valuable lessons. “The Accidental Teacher”, a heartfelt memoir about self-discovery rather than illness, uses insight and humor to weave a tale rich with kitchen-table wisdom.
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The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum
Author: Temple Grandin and Richard PanekPublishing Info: Paperback 256 pages / April, 2014When Temple Grandin was born in 1947, autism had only just been named. Today it is more prevalent than ever, with one in 88 children diagnosed on the spectrum. And our thinking about it has undergone a transformation in her lifetime: Autism studies have moved from the realm of psychology to neurology and genetics, and there is far more hope today than ever before thanks to groundbreaking new research into causes and treatments. Now Temple Grandin reports from the forefront of autism science, bringing her singular perspective to a thrilling journey into the heart of the autism revolution.
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