Autism Fiction
Books featuring Autistic children and adults
"A very interestingly-written exploration into an unlikely protagonist, a seemingly mediocre / dark plot, and unusual writing styles. I had so much fun reading this and was captivated by our dear writer, Christopher, who is somehow whimsical and engaging while being relatively bereft of the emotions we consider "normal." Bravo."
"I really enjoyed the book Rules. I think it is an honest look at how siblings feel about one another especially if one sibling has a disability. I think this book is a great read for young children because it delivers a great message that having an autistic brother can be hard, yet the reader leaves with a sense of the love Catherine feels for her brother. I recommend this book to my 5th grade students. So far they all have enjoyed reading the book. Some background knowledge may be needed as..."
"Moose Flanagan left his home, his school and his baseball team behind when his dad was hired as a guard on Alcatraz Island in 1935, prompting a move for the whole family. Moose's older sister, Natalie, is severely autistic, and his dad took the job to put them all closer to a program that claims to be able to "cure" her. Now Moose is working to make new friends, including the warden's daughter who has a knack for getting into trouble, and find his place in his family while coming to terms with..."
"As an educator who works with young children with autism and an inclusion specialist who educates typical students about disability awareness, I must caution about the stereotyping risk of this book. Autism is too complicated to simplify into one boy and his spinning frisbee. The book portrays a boy who, "wanted to be in his own world just about all the time." True, many kids with autism prefer to play alone, but also there are many who would like to play with others but do not know how to..."
"Joshua Parker, 13 is not anticipating the summer of 1998. His maternal grandmother is near death and he does not relish the thought of spending the summer in her house instead of home. Joshua's mother insists he join her on this mission as Joshua's older sister Maggie and father have prior commitments.
Joshua literally walks into a house of secrets. He learns that he had an uncle named Patrick who supposedly died the late summer of 1959. His Uncle Paul and mother Joanna have..."
"Reviewing is an interesting profession. You get to read an amazing selection of books- never one particular style, genre or subject. There is never an expectation going into the first page, the first chapter or the book itself. itself. A clever cover, a slick media package or lack of media blitz, subject matter or author web site can create no preconceived notions, no assumptions. So when a truly unique book appears with creative characters, an engrossing plot and a message appears it is moment..."
"this book is great. i loved it and loved the chacters in too bad it was so short. i am hoping for a sqeul"
"Are you Alone, On Purpose is a telling story of how deeply grief settles in the heart of teenagers, especially when adults are unable or unwilling to listen. Both Allison and Harry harbor feelings of grief, resentment, isolation and desparation. Both want to "feel" loved. Ms. Werlin has tapped into the teen heart for this one."
"As an educator who works with young children with autism and an inclusion specialist who educates typical students about disability awareness, I must caution about the stereotyping risk of this book. Autism is too complicated to simplify into one boy and his spinning frisbee. The book portrays a boy who, "wanted to be in his own world just about all the time." True, many kids with autism prefer to play alone, but also there are many who would like to play with others but do not know how to..."
"I loved, loved, loved this book for so many reasons...
o it was a great adventure that started right away, you want to keep reading because you can hardly wait to see what happens next
o it's not a sickly sweet, sugar coated kids book...it's funny using words and expressions that will crack up the kids who read it
o my kids loved it even though my 12 year old said "There was a sad part but then it turned out OK."
o in a very compassionate and yet totally entertaining and clear..."
"Both the teacher (emotionally demanding) and the parent (materialistic and shallow) are presened in a very bad light. While the book is fiction, the resolutions (without giving any portion of the book away) are not in any way practical to the very real challenges of raising a child with special needs. While AS does have it's challenges, it should simply be presented as a "different way of being", so that the child with AS may prepare him/herself for life in an appropriate and practical way,..."
"This book was a really good book about a boy with Asperger's and an Asperger's adventure. I am a 10 year old boy with Asperger's and this was a great book with a great title. It was kind of an adventure and a mystery. I think parents with kids with Asperger's should read these 2 books, because they help explain how a kid with Asperger's thinks."
"One of the best mysteries featuring a protagonist with Asperger's Syndrome. I like this one even better than the Ben books!
Lisa, a tween (8-12) has Asperger's Syndrome (AS) which is the spectrum partner to autism. Readers are introduced to her as she suffers the sensory agony of wearing a dress with a scratchy neck (one can really feel for her there) and the loud guests at her grandmother's party. Lisa does not get the point of small talk; considers it a waste of time and often..."
"As the mother of a teen with Aspergers, I am well-versed in the clinical diagnosis and behavioral descriptions. Instead of describing symptoms, Kathy Hoopmann introduces a human being with feelings and hopes. This is a must read for anyone who wants to better understand Aspergers as well as the uniqueness and value of all people."
"I have a child with autism and his kindergarten year was much like Louis's. He was in a classroom learning nothing. Like Louis, the other students viewed him as more of a pet than a peer.
In first grade, he was taught in a way that he can learn (much like in the book "Taking Autism to School") and his teachers focused on what our child COULD do, and how we all have things we are good and bad at when talking to my son's classmates. The kids understood Sam was different, but..."
"I really got a kick out of reading "Jackson Whole." The book gives a funny, yet relevant look into the world of Jackson, a student identified with Asperger's syndrome. The story line moves quickly as one episode after another unfolds revealing Jackson's personality, thought process and unconventional actions. A fun and insightful read. "
"The week I first met Herb Heiman this book was published. I met him in his "other life," as a 40-year veteran of TaiChi. His ability to see the gifts in every human being shows up just as strongly in this book as it does in his teaching.
Running on Dreams is a beautiful story that will clean the windows of your heart. Having lived this story with my own child, I know, first hand, the joys, the frustrations, and the terrific sadness that comes with the territory Herb has so..."
"What an adventure! I had no idea this book would be so much fun. When I saw the cover I thought it would be for little kids, but I was wrong. I think anyone over the age of 10 would get a kick out of this story. Well-written and definitely entertaining."
""The day you were born...the morning sun was very beautiful." WITH THE LIGHT begins like a love letter from a mother to a child, and in a way, it is, although a fictional one. More than that, though, it is an in-depth analysis of a young mother discovering that her son, who came into the world at the first light of day, is different from the other children she knows. He doesn't talk. He cries often, and for hours on end. He doesn't like to be touched or held. He is difficult to understand and..."
"I'll keep this review short and to the point...
I read volume 1 and 2 of With The Light, Raising an Autistic Child. The author states this story is fiction but she did alot of research on autism and it applies to many families raising an autistic child on what they go through. How they found out, what the family learned about autism and what they do to help him with his surroundings and deal with life.
It is really slow moving story and interesting. I learned alot..."
