About Books & Literature: Autism Awareness

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Books & Literature From Erik Wander, your About Books & Literature Editor April is Autism Awareness Month, and most people have been touched in some way by this complex developmental disability. Whether or not that's the case for you, you'll have plenty of opportunity this month to show your support for families whose lives have been profoundly changed by autism. Harried Parent? Try These Books About Autism Reviewed by the Harried Parent's Book Club, the books on this list are sure to advise, educate and arm parents with at least a little more insight into autism spectrum disorders in children. From essays and poetry to books by doctors, advocates and parents of autistic children, these books just might help. Pediatrician Reviews Thinking Person's Guide to Autism A Spectrum of Light: Parents Speak For Themselves Search Related Topics:  autism  developmental issues  medication Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism This children's picture book includes plenty of useful information about autism, but it's told by the titular character's big sister. Julie's brother, Ian, is autistic, and this brings on a rash of often conflicting emotions for Julie. Our Children's Book guide calls Laurie Lears' work engaging reading for six- to 10-year-olds. Brothers and Sisters of Kids with Autism Temple Grandin Thinks in Pictures ... ... Translates for Animals Search Related Topics:  children's picture books  children's books that support character education  A Curious Incident, A Moving Story Christopher John Francis Boone, a 15-year-old boy with Asperger's Syndrome, knows more about world capitals, prime numbers and animals than most people. He knows that he hates yellow and being touched. And readers get to see the world from Christopher's unique point of view - "I was brave and I wrote a book and that means I can do anything," he concludes - after he discovers something curious in the night-time. Grandin's 'Unwritten' Social Rules Could It Be Autism? Search Related Topics:  the curious incident of the dog in the night-time  mark haddon  autism Asperger's at Center of Picoult's 'House Rules' According to our Contemporary Literature reviewer, this book may well have been "the most painful, yet rewarding and educational novel" of 2010. "Jodi Picoult places us squarely in the life of a boy with Asperger's Syndrome so that we can see the painful effects this condition has on him, his family, and those around them," writes John M. Formy-Duval in this glowing review. Autism, Humane Tuna Fishing Converge in the Heart of the World Born On a Blue Day: Autobiography of Daniel Tammet Search Related Topics:  literary fiction  asperger's syndrome  Related Searches Asperger Autism Autism Children Child Autism Autism Awareness Autism and Families Featured Articles Freaks and Geeks Guide to Adolescence Vaccine Debate Continues New DSM-5 Could Change How Autism is Diagnosed, Treated True Story of Autistic Boy and his Cat Before You Look: Comprehensive Autism Information Take the Autism Screening Quiz   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement