Book Suggestions


The following are books one or more clinicians has read and found helpful. We strongly advocate reading the blurb and other reviews before deciding to purchase any books. Most books relate to a specific diagnostic term, but people can have different terms they prefer to describe their neurodivergence.

Autism (General)

Note: some older books use the term “Aspergers” or “Asperger’s Syndrome”. This was a diagnosis which fell under the umbrella of the Autistic Spectrum, but is no longer used.

  • Everyday Aspergers, by Samantha Craft
  • The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome, by Tony Attwood
  • Autism in Adults (Overcoming Common Problems) by Luke Beardon
  • What Works for Autistic Children, by Luke Beardon
  • Autism: A New Introduction to Psychological Theory and Current Debate by Sue Fletcher-Watson and Francesca Happe
  • Been there. Done that. Try this!: An Aspie’s Guide to Life on Earth, Edited by Tony Attwood, Craig R Evans and Anita Lesko
  • A Friend and Relatives Guide to Supporting the Family with Autism, by Ann Palmer
  • Uniquely Human: A Different Way Of Seeing Autism by Barry M Prizant and Tom Fields-Meyer

 Autism (Women and Girls)

  • Spectrum Women: Walking to the beat of Autism, edited by Barb Cook and Michelle Garnett
  • Aspergirls, by Rudy Simone
  • Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age, by Sarah Hendrixx

 Autism (Explaining to children)

  • All Cats are on the Autistic Spectrum by Kathy Hoopmann
  • Why Johnny Doesn't Flap: NT is OK! by Gail and Clay Morton

Intellectual Disability

  • Supporting Positive Behaviour in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism, by Tony Osgood
  • Developing Differently: A guide for parents of young children with Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, or Autism, by Joshua Muggleton*

 ADHD

  • ADHD is our Superpower: The Amazing Talents and Skills of Children with ADHD, by Soli Lazarus
  • Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents, by Russell Barkley

 Executive Functioning

  • “Late, Lost & Unprepared: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning” by Joyce Cooper-Kahn and Laurie Dietzel

 Sleep

  • Teach your child to sleep (2020 edition) by Mandy Gurney

Parenting (general)

  • The Joy of Parenting: an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Guide to Effective Parenting in the Early Years, by Lisa Coyne and Amy Murrell
  • The Incredible Years, by Carolyn Webster-Stratton

Communication

  • Successful Social Stories for Young Children/school and college students/into adulthood, by Dr Siobhan Timmins
  • Socially Curious, Curiously Social: A Social Thinking Guidebook for Bright Teens & Young Adults by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke

 Sensory

  • Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Signals: A Practical Daily Use Handbook for Parents and Teachers, by Angie Voss

 * Conflict of Interest: Dr Muggleton reports being the author of this text and receiving royalties.