Everyday OT Library

Autism books and resources we trust

Each one gives clients, caregivers, and our clinicians a strong, neuroaffirming foundation.

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  • Book · Autistic author

    Unmasking Autism

    Devon Price, PhD

    A warm, readable overview of Autism. It’s our first recommendation for caregivers and adult clients who want a positive, neuroaffirming introduction, and every Everyday OT clinician reads it.

  • Book · Autistic authors

    Welcome to the Autistic Community

    Autistic Self Advocacy Network

    A plain-language book by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, written for Autistic people, though anyone can read it. It covers what Autism is, how it shapes lives, and Autistic history, community and rights. If you’re not Autistic, it’s a good place to start learning how to support the Autistic people you know.

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Lived Experience

Autistic authors, personal stories.

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    But You Don’t Look Autistic at All

    Bianca Toeps

    Bianca Toeps · 2020

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    What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic

    Annie Kotowicz

    Neurobeautiful · 2022

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    Different, Not Less

    Chloé Hayden

    Murdoch Books · 2022

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    What I Want to Talk About

    Pete Wharmby

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers · 2022

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    Ido in Autismland

    Ido Kedar

    Ido Kedar · 2012

Rethinking Autism

Embracing neurodiversity and changing the Autism conversation.

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    Uniquely Human

    Barry M. Prizant, PhD, with Tom Fields-Meyer

    Simon & Schuster · 2015

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    Divergent Mind

    Jenara Nerenberg

    HarperOne · 2020

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    NeuroTribes

    Steve Silberman

    Avery · 2015

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    We’re Not Broken

    Eric Garcia

    Harvest · 2021

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    I Will Die on This Hill

    Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers · 2023

Intersectionality

Multiple identities, unique perspectives.

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    Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults

    Finn V. Gratton

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers · 2019

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    Uncomfortable Labels

    Laura Kate Dale

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers · 2019

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    Autistic and Black

    Kala Allen Omeiza

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers · 2024

PDA

Parenting kids with demand avoidance: low-demand, interest-led and relationship-focused.

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    Low-Demand Parenting

    Amanda Diekman

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers · 2023

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    Declarative Language Handbook

    Linda K. Murphy

    Linda K. Murphy · 2020

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    Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors

    Robyn Gobbel

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers · 2023

Gentle Skill Building

Practical tools and exercises for ND folks.

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    The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills

    Sonny Jane Wise

    Lived Experience Educator · 2022

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    Self-Care for Autistic People

    Dr. Megan Anna Neff

    Adams Media · 2024

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    How to Keep House While Drowning

    KC Davis

    Simon Element · 2022

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    What to Say Next

    Sarah Nannery with Larry Nannery

    Simon Element · 2021