The Broken Beautiful My life, so far, in poetry. Looking back on a traumatic and messy life that, like a mosaic, I'm putting back together, bit by bit, beautifully by Willow May
The author gives an incrediby moving account through poetry and illustration of her journey as an autistic woman, a traumatic journey which has included mental illness, mis-diagnosis, abuse, and explotation. Willow has come through these traumatic times to build a stable healthy life helped by her inner strength and her love of nature, poery and art. This inspiring book is self published.
Content warning: Covers mature themes, this book is aimed at an adult audience.
Content warning: Covers mature themes, this book is aimed at an adult audience.
A guide for parents and professionals to support children and young people with non-verbal language skills.
A comprehensive guide for parents and professionals to support sleep issues in children and young people. Includes nightmares, night terrors, bedwetting, bedtime routines and more.
A guide for parents and professionals to support children aged between 5 and 11 with dyspraxia.
Comprehensive guide aimed at primary school teachers to help improve understanding and support of speech and language difficulties in the classroom.
An essential guide looking at what dyspraxia is, and its assessment, plus information on play, dressing, language, feeding and more.
One of the most moving books you will ever read. Jonathan has severe cerebral palsy and is totally non-verbal yet he learned to communicate through eye-gaze, totally unlocking the world in and out. This is Jonathan's story, in his own words, at age 12.
A novel about confidence and body image, Jemima lacks confidence until she finds strength is not about how you look, but what you do, and can do.
Rosalind is a selective mute, but that doesn't mean she has nothing to say. Faced with difficulties she starts a blog, but that becomes a source of bullying which was not what she intended at all. A novel for young people with selective mutism about finding the best way to put across your voice.
American novel which may benefit autistic young people in bereavement and other situations. Caitlin is autistic, and her brother, who helped explain the world, has been killed in a school shooting. From a tragic situation Caitlin finds understanding and support from within herself and from others.
A book about being different. Sander is fifteen and has Silver-Russell Syndrome which means he is smaller than other kids in the class, but he has inner strengths which make him a great friend when needed.
This book is not neurodivergent specific, but it is a general guide for young people to help understand mental wellbeing, and how to help. Neurodivergent young people may need some support when reading this to see what strategies will help them.
YOUR CHILD IS NOT BROKEN: Parent Your Neurodivergent Child Without Losing Your Marbles by Heidi Mavir
Encouraging and supportive account from an autistic mum of an autistic teen to help other parents understand the realities of an a neurodivergent diagnosis for their child (or for themselves). Humourous and positive.
Book for young readers to see the positives of an autism diagnosis, such as being creative, having a really good focus and being a great friend, This lovely book has a very positive message and asks the reader to think about what makes them extra special and gives them their autism boost.
Second in the Inverbrudock series by autistic local author Katherine Highland. A Lattice of Scenes and Seasons continues from the first novel the House with the Narrow Forks, and follows the autistic characters including Lucy who is now at university and struggling with social pressures.
A story for autistic teenagers or young adults by local autistic author Katherine Highland. The story is the first part in the Inverbrudock series which follows autistic characters Bethany and Lucy as they understand more about their diagnosis, and navigate life.
A self-help guide for autistic teens and adults. Looks at independence, socialisation, sport, communication and education.
A book for parents and carers to give support and understanding following diagnosis of additional needs, autism or any other conditions. It offers practical advice with things like education, food, meltdowns and services as well as advice about building a support network and dealing with the diagnosis news. Highly recommended.
The Amazing Autistic Brain Cards: 150 Cards With Strengths and Challenges for Positive Autism Discussions by Glòria Durà-Vilà
A selection of 150 strength and challenge cards to support talking about an autism diagnosis with a child or young person. The cards can also be used with siblings and other family members to help understanding. The child identifies their own profile by sorting cards, this can be done with different children or the same child over time.
By the same author as the Diary of a Young Naturalist, autistic teen Dara McAnulty shows you how to explore habitats and use all your senses to identify plants, animals and insects. Full of stunning illustrations and lovely words this is a wonderful book for any young person with an interest in nature.
Diary of a Young Naturalist: WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2020 by Dara McAnulty
A beautiful book written by an autistic teenager with a passion for nature. In a diary format it looks through his eyes at the natural world, as well as touching on his mental health and family. Well deserving of the awards it has won, this is a great book for anyone with a similar love of nature, or anyone wanting to understand more about an autistic view of the world.
An excellent workbook for young people aged 7-14 (or older) to show how mind-maps can help with school work. Very clear and accessible and great for visual learners. Remember a picture is worth a thousand words!
Let's Talk Emotions: Helping Children with Social Cognitive Deficits Including AS, HFA, and NVLD, Learn to Understand and Express Empathy and Emotions by Teresa A. Cardon
Lots of ideas to help children and young people understand emotions and express themselves through facial expressions. Includes an emotion thermometer (similar to a 5 point scale) and lots of other fun activities for home or school.
A book from the excellent organisation www.suddendeath.org. Looks at the emotions of dealing with a sudden death and includes easy-read information about organ transplantation, emergency services, funerals and more. You can get your own workbook from Sudden.
A fun picture book to explain jealousy to young children.
An easy-read guide to dyslexia aimed at a young dyslexic child or to help understanding by peers and siblings. Reassuring information in a nice story.
Learn about anxiety from the perspective of 10 year old Megan. This easy-read guide looks at types of anxiety and how anxiety can be helped. Useful understanding for a young anxious child, peers and siblings.
Can I tell you about Eating Disorders?: A guide for friends, family and professionals by Bryan Lask and Lucy Watson
A short book aimed at 7-15 year old girls and boys to explain more about different types of eating disorders, and what it feels like to have them. This would be a useful resource for peers and siblings to understand more about anorexia, bulimia, selective eating, food avoidance and functional dysphagia.
What your child eats can hugely impact their behaviour and ability with schoolwork. This detailed book looks at the impact of nutrition, culprit foods and bringing in better dietary choices.
Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger's Syndrome by Sarah Attwood
A very factual and detailed guide for teenagers to understand more about the body, puberty, caring for the body, making healthy choices, understanding emotions, friendships, sex and pregnancy.





























