5 Best autism books (recommended for parents)

 In excess of 50% of all mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experienced depressive symptoms over the course of 18 months. Given the negative consequences of prolonged stress on health and mood, caring parents require remarkable emotional support in addition to the particular services for their child. A parent with depression increases the likelihood that children will have mental health and behavior problems. Having a child with autism might be difficult for the majority of us, but if we are aware of how to handle and comprehend them, it may be quite beneficial. the following list is the top 5 autism books for parents

1)  The New Social Story Book: Over 150 Social Stories That Teach Everyday Social Skills to Children and    Adults with   Autism and Their Peers

By Carol Gray

many chapters, articles, and books that tackle difficult subjects like how to educate social awareness and social skills, bullying, death and dying, loss and learning, classification, and generalization.

Since the early '90s, Carol Gray's world-famous Social Stories have helped thousands of children with autism spectrum disorders. This 15th Anniversary Edition of her best-selling book offers ready-to-use stories that parents and educators have depended on for years--with new sections added! Additions include how to most effectively use and apply the stories, how to improve the lives of younger children, and Social Stories for teens and adults with autism. Developed through years of experience, these strategically written stories explain social situations in ways children and adults with autism understand while teaching social skills needed to be successful at home, school, work, and in the community

2) Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes

By Jennifer Elder

The book, which was designed with youngsters between the ages of eight and twelve in mind, could be a helpful resource for outlining some of the impacts of autism and the experience of not fitting in or belonging.

Different Like Me introduces children aged 8 to 12 years to famous, inspirational figures from the world of science, art, math, literature, philosophy and comedy.

Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome, tells young readers about the achievements and characteristics of his autism heroes, from Albert Einstein, Dian Fossey and Wassily Kandinsky to Lewis Carroll, Benjamin Banneker and Julia Bowman Robinson, among others. All excel in different fields but are united by the fact that they often found it difficult to fit in just like Quinn.

Fully illustrated in color and written in child-friendly language, this book will be a wonderful resource for children, particularly children with autism, their parents, teachers, carers and siblings.

3)The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism

By Debby Elley & Tori Houghton

This easy-to-read guide was absolutely perfect to explain

Autism is a bit like an ice-cream sundae. There are lots of ingredients that go into it. There are so many types of sundae glasses out there. Some are plain and simple, some are loud and proud! In fact, sundae glasses are a bit like people - we're all different. Because we all have different personalities, autism doesn't look the same in everybody.

This picture-led book uses ice-cream sundae ingredients to represent various aspects of autism such as sensory differences, special interests or rigidity of thinking, explaining the different facets of autism in a neutral way. The reader can create their own individual 'ice-cream sundae' to illustrate their personal strengths and challenges, highlighting how it makes them unique and helping to build confidence and self-awareness. It includes colourful illustrations and workbook activities to help children cement their understanding of autism.

4)Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts

By: Julia cook

It is an effective technique to better understand autism and the reasons why neurotypical kids and students with autism may require different things.

This heartwarming story features Zak, a young boy living with autism who wants you to understand how he experiences the sights and sounds of the world around him.

Zak knows he’s not quite like his siblings and classmates. Bright lights and big crowds send him into freak-out mode. Hugs make him uncomfortable too. His atypical behaviors, from flapping his arms to spinning his body, seem so out of place. But for Zak, that’s just how he copes.

Despite some uncommon behaviors, Zak’s desires and disappointments are as ordinary as any child’s.

As Zak describes his point of view, young readers gain a better understanding of his behaviors as he teaches them important lessons about fairness, patience, curiosity, and independence.

Uniquely Wired is written for K-6 students and all those who live, work, and play with children on the autism spectrum or those who have other special needs. Tips for parents, counselors and educators are included at the end of the book to help all children understand the unique gifts kids with autism have.

5)  Autism and Me

By : Chris Wever 

In his books, Chris describes childhood mental health issues in a clear and precise manner, which is a crucial component of his successful and compassionate therapy practice.

Many children, teenagers and grown-ups see and interact with the world from a different perspective. They are often described as quirky or eccentric. They struggle with social interaction and are often upset by change or too much noise and activity around them. But they often have strengths in many areas-with extraordinary memories, attention to detail, extensive knowledge in specific subjects, and possess exceptional skills in many areas such as technology or creative arts. Many of these individuals are on the Autistic Spectrum or have been given the diagnosis with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

ASD is a different way of viewing and interacting with the world but it can cause distress for the child and their families. ASD is common with rates of 1 in 65 children, with a dramatic increase in diagnosis over the last decade, especially in females. When I started my child psychiatry training (over thirty years ago) colleagues used to laugh and say that I saw autism everywhere! Clinicians and educators are now recognizing the mild and moderate ends of the spectrum. There is also an awareness that many people have traits of ASD but may not qualify for a formal diagnosis.

Reactions to a diagnosis of ASD vary in children and their families but it is usually met with relief for both the child and their family. As a child psychiatrist, I see many young people with ASD and I have found children and families that embrace the diagnosis of ASD are able to focus on their strengths and manage their difficulties. This has the best outcomes because understanding and accepting something is the first step to better managing it.

Autism and Me explore some of the difficulties that a young person with ASD may encounter and helps to make them aware of their differences, embrace them, and learn the skills to cope with life's challenges. In this book, many different views are described, but each person and their experience is different so they may not identify with all the descriptions in the book or may think some things have been left out.

Conclusion 

No matter how challenging and challenging parenting children can be, every child is unique from birth, and as parents, we need to learn more and trust this. As long as we continue to strive for excellence, understand them, and stand by them, they are the young change-makers who will inspire this generation to improve.

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