To help further develop an understanding of self, including strengths and challenges related to an autism diagnosis, the book ‘I am Special 2’ by Peter Vermeulen may be helpful.
Sensory processing book: When My Brain is Messy book by Tania Wieclaw
Other suggested parent books:
“Autism – How to Raise a Happy Autistic Child,” by Jessie Hewitson, is a great read for parents.
Supporting Spectacular Girls by Helen Clarke
Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person by Cathy Wassell
Aspergirls by Rudy Simone
Asperger's and Girls by Tony Attwood and Temple Grandin
The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome by Tony Attwood
Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome by Nancy J Patrick
Can I tell you about Asperger Syndrome? A guide for friends and family by Jude Welton
Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-Teen and Teenage Years by Gina Marie Moravcik, Samara Pulver Tetenbaum, and Shana Nichols
Education and Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Developing an Integrated Approach by Judith Hebron and Caroline Bond
Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson
The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (and Their Parents) by Elizabeth Verdick and Elizabeth Reeve.
Resources by Kay Al-Ghani relating to emotional literacy/regulation (e.g. The Red Beast, The Panicosaurus, The Green-eyed Goblin, The Disappointment Dragon).
My Family is Different (a workbook for siblings of autistic children).
Alis Rowe: ‘The Girl with the Curly Hair Project’ (web-based support and books) by Carolyn Brock.
My Friend Sam by Liz Hannah (a story about introducing an autistic child to nursery).
Autism: Talking about a Diagnosis: A Guide for Parents and Carer of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder by Rachel Pike.
To help further develop an understanding of self, including strengths and challenges related to an autism diagnosis, the book ‘I am Special 2’ by Peter Vermeulen may be helpful.
The National Autistic Society autism.org.uk is an excellent source of information and advice for parents of autistic children, young autistic people and autistic adults: www.autism.org.uk (or call: 0808 800 4104)
Some Local UK Authorities can provide advice and support for schools from specialist teams such as Autism Outreach teams. Further information can be found about such teams through the Local Offer pages of the Local Authority website.
Ambitious About Autism is an organisation which provides practical information and resources about autism. They have an online community for adults with autism, parents, carers and professionals: ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk (or call: 20 8815 5444)
Mapping the landscape of fear’ (based on the work of Kate Ripley) in ‘Autism from Diagnostic Pathway to Intervention: Checklists to Support Diagnosis, Analysis for Target-Setting and Effective Intervention Strategies.’
The resource ‘Autism in the Primary Classroom’ by Joy Beaney and Penny Kershaw may be helpful.
Carolyn Brock: My Family is Different (a workbook for siblings of autistic children). Alis Rowe: ‘The girl with the curly hair project’ (web-based support and books).
Liz Hannah: My Friend Sam (a story about introducing an autistic child to nursery). Rachel Pike: Autism: Talking about a Diagnosis: A Guide for Parents and Carer of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
