Autism School

Unlock the secrets of raising a happy, empowered child with autism, even if you’ve felt overwhelmed and uncertain for years. Are you exhausted from sifting through loads of information only to find generic advice that doesn’t address your child's unique needs? Do you find yourself dreading IEP meetings, unsure how to advocate effectively for your child? Struggling to manage sensory overloads and meltdowns in public while feeling the weight of judgmental stares?

Best-selling author and special needs educator, Richard Bass, provides evidence-based practices and empathetic insights garnered from years of experience in the field to help both new and seasoned teachers develop the skills to foster academic success for neurodivergent students.

Transform Meltdowns into Breakthroughs: Your Complete Guide to Parenting Children with PDA and Autism. Are you exhausted from parenting a child who seems different, but you're not sure why? Whether you're struggling to get a diagnosis or tired of advice that doesn't work, this guide offers real solutions.

Updated June 2017.Revised and expanded, June 2016, this second edition more than doubles the size of the original edition with updated and new resources.This book, written in Dr. Turner’s unique college lecture style, has real world, practical suggestions that can be immediately implemented. His straightforward, “matter of fact” approach effectively conveys important points without “fluff.” As a former teacher, counselor, and academic dean, his perspective on education is well rounded. His formal education includes two master’s degrees, a doctorate in psychology and post-...

Unlock Social Confidence and Thrive—A Practical Guide for Teens on the Spectrum Navigating social situations as a teen on the autism spectrum can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. "Social Skills Workbook for Teens on the Spectrum" is your step-by-step guide to building confidence, making friends, and handling real-world interactions with ease. Packed with practical exercises, engaging activities, and real-life scenarios, this workbook provides clear and structured guidance to help teens develop essential communication, friendship, and problem-solving skills—all while staying...

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick! From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper’s Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed comes a daring new mystery about a foster teen claiming her heritage on her own terms. Ever since Lucy Smith’s father died five years ago; “home”...

Autism's challenges from self-harm and anxiety, to trouble with eating, sleeping, or self-care, can be disruptive and draining. Additionally, with limited support from schools and healthcare systems, parents often have to step in to fill the gaps. Unlock Autism guides you through a clear, research-backed 7-Step Autism Action Plan, offering practical tips, step-by-step guidance, and worksheets to unlock their potential and achieve their milestones within 12 months.

Coping Skills for Teens with Autism provides essential guides and tips for helping teenagers with autism develop the skills they need to navigate life's challenges and improve their quality of life. The coping skills shared here are not just for immediate relief—rather, they will become an integral part of the teenager and fortify them with a lifetime of knowledge and self-help tools.

Embracing the Spectrum: A guide to Living Happily with Autism A compassionate guide to creating comfort, confidence, and connection on the autism spectrum. Embracing the Spectrum: A Guide to Living Happily with Autism is a practical and uplifting resource for autistic individuals, parents, teachers, and caregivers. Instead of focusing on limitations, this book celebrates neurodiversity and offers real-world strategies to build a supportive, autism-friendly life that promotes joy, independence, and resilience. Drawing on key insights into sensory processing, communication, and emotional well...

A New York Times Bestseller In the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family. Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and...

This audiobook is passionately and evocatively read by the author, Heidi Mavir. An updated edition of the Sunday Times bestseller. Your Child Is Not Broken is THE book for parents who need permission to do things differently. An unapologetic, deeply moving manual for parents of neurodivergent...

A body-positive guide to help boys ages 8 to 17 navigate the changes of puberty and grow into men. Puberty can be a difficult time for a young boy―and it’s natural not to know who (or what) to ask. The Care and Keeping of you for Boys is a reassuring entry into puberty books for boys that encourages them to face puberty and their body’s changes with excitement and empowerment. From broad chest to mysterious hair in new places, this age-appropriate sex education book has the answers young boys are looking for―in a way that they can relate to. Covering everything from deep voice to ...

As the parent of a child recognised as autistic as a pre-teen or teen, it can often feel difficult to find the answers you need. Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network, has tailored this handbook to support parents with older children or teenagers who are at the identification stage, walking them through the basics in an engaging and accessible manner. She addresses key challenges for this age group, including co-occurring conditions, puberty, and safeguarding, as well as looking to the future, advising on schooling options, and beyond.

Discover your body’s awesomeness with a puberty guide for tween and teen boys ages 10 to 18 Puberty is one of the first signs that you’re growing up―and that’s something to be celebrated. If you’re looking for body-positive puberty books for boys but aren’t sure where to start―The Care and Keeping of you for boys provides the support needed to navigate this whole puberty thing with confidence. From broad chest and pubic hair to budding romantic feelings, this guide stands out among puberty books for boys as you become an expert on everything from pimples to peer pressure. Of ...

The #1 New York Times Bestseller! Be a smart cookie—and don’t miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to...

Waiting for the Light Bulb is a true story that follows the life of a little girl over the course of 10 years. Told from a mother’s perspective, it begins with a pregnancy, high hopes and dreams for the future but as diagnoses are made the fear of the unknown is tangible. Follow a determined, gritty mother as she navigates the world with a daughter who has an incredibly unique subset of autism. Listen as she learns how to maneuver her way through medical mediocrity, broken public school systems, past stigmas and preconceived notions of what a special needs child is like.

A body-positive guide to help boys ages 8 to 17 navigate the changes of puberty and grow into men. Puberty can be a difficult time for a young boy―and it’s natural not to know who (or what) to ask. Celebrate Your Body For Boys is a reassuring entry into puberty books for boys that encourages boys to face puberty with excitement and empowerment. From deep voice to mysterious hair in new places, this age-appropriate sex education book has the answers you’re looking for―in a way you can relate to. Covering everything from chest to braces, this body-positive top choice in books about ...

Rain Reign meets Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World in this heartfelt novel about a neurodivergent thirteen-year-old navigating changing friendships, a school trip, and expanding horizons. Thirteen-year-old Ellen Katz feels most comfortable when her life is well planned out and people fit...

Understanding human emotions can be difficult! Did you know that the human face has about 43 muscles? All of these muscles work together to form expressions that let us know how people are feeling. Some people immediately figure out which muscle combinations are connected to specific feelings. Other people learn to read the human face and look at body language clues to figure it out These people look for clues and other signs, just like detectives! This feeling detective book can help you learn to find the clues about how people are feeling!

A #1 New York Times bestseller! Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique. Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants...