Reading List: Picture Books about Autism Spectrum

Unfortunately, in my search for books about kids on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing challenges, I have discovered how limited a selection there truly is. Hopefully more books will continue to be published for kids on this topic. 

Note: As this diagnosis changes, and the terminology has changed, this can even create some limitations in the books we have to offer kids. Books using the term 'aspergers' are even fairly recent publications despite the DSM V removing the term and creating a wider 'spectrum' for autism.

Books about Autism Spectrum:

Bailey, Jenn - A Friend for Henry

Bulhak-Paterson, Danuta - I Am an Aspie Girl: A Book for Young Girls With Autism Spectrum Conditions

Carlson, Nancy L. - Armond Goes to a Party: A Book About Asperger's and Friendship

Cook, Julia - Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts

Cotterill, Samantha - Can I Play Too?

Cotterill, Samantha - Nope. Never. Not for Me!

Cotterill, Samantha - This Beach is Loud!

Ely, Lesley - Looking After Louis

Guglielmo, Amy -  How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine

Lears, Laurie - Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism

Malia, Jen - Too Sticky!: Sensory Issues With Autism

Mosca, Julia Finley - The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

Robbins, Lynette - How to Deal With Autism

Rudolph, Shaina - All My Stripes: A Story for Children With Autism

Shally, Celeste - Since We're Friends: An Autism Picture Book

Shapiro, Ouisie - Autism and Me: Sibling Stories

Squire, Ann - Autism

Books about Viewing the World Differently:

Carle, Eric - The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse

Cocca-Leffler, Maryann - Janine

Lionni, Leo - A Color of His Own

Litwin, Eric - Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

Sotomayer, Sonya - Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You