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Recommended by other parents and autistic adults.

Autism: How to raise a happy autistic child

Jessie Hewitson

Written by a UK journalist and mum of an autistic son. Practical, warm, and covers the UK system.

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Uniquely Human

Barry M. Prizant

Explains the reasons behind behaviours like meltdowns and repetition, so you can respond with understanding.

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Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

Ellen Notbohm

Short and easy to dip into. Sees the world from the child’s side.

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The Reason I Jump

Naoki Higashida

Written by a nonverbal autistic teenager. Explains stimming and other behaviours in his own words.

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The Autistic Brain

Temple Grandin

An autistic scientist explains how autistic brains think and process the senses differently.

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NeuroTribes

Steve Silberman

A deeper read on the history of autism and why “different, not broken” matters.

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My Brother Is Different

Louise Gorrod

A simple picture book to help brothers and sisters understand.

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People to follow

Autistic adults and parents sharing real life.

Chris Bonnello · Autistic Not Weird

Website · autisticnotweird.com

Autistic UK author and former teacher. Clear, kind explanations for parents.

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Paige Layle

TikTok · @paigelayle

Autistic creator explaining how autism can look different from person to person.

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Reena Anand

Instagram · @asian_autism_mum

A mum sharing resources and advice, especially for families where autism is hard to talk about.

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Emily · 21andsensory

Instagram · @21andsensory

Funny, honest illustrations about autism and sensory differences.

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Andreana Tay

TikTok · @andreananna

Life with her nonverbal autistic sister, including tips for calming meltdowns.

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Other parents' stories

Hearing from families who have been where you are.

Parents talk about their child’s diagnosis

Real parents describing the early days, the waiting, and what helped.

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A day in our life with an autistic child

Families sharing everyday routines, meltdowns and good days.

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National Autistic Society

The UK autism charity. Guides, local groups and a parent helpline.

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