This section contains further information regarding autism. It is divided into:
Autism Websites: For further information and resources
Further Reading: Downloadable PDFs
Autism Professional Development: Courses & Webinars
Talking to Students about Autism: Useful Books and Stories
Autism Websites
The buttons for each website link you directly to them.
The National Autism Association has a lot of useful information and resources.
The National Autistic Society also has a lot of useful information and resources.
Embrace Autism is a website with extensive information about autism. It is presented in an easy read and visually engaging format.
Autism: Further Reading
Click on the top right corner to download PDFs.
Autism: Professional Development
The National Autistic Society has a range of modules available for online study.
The Open University is a well-established online learning university. It offers a free course on Autism.
Future Learn offers a range of courses on Autism. They are offered by accredited institutions.
The National Autism Association has a library of free webinars you can access if you register on their website.
Talking to Students about Autism
Some suggetsed books to discuss Autism with students.
Bat is a unique character and the story offers a deeply heartfelt glimpse into the life of a boy on the autism spectrum, presented realistically in this touching (and surprisingly informative) novel.
Twins Callie and Charlie have a lot in common, but they are also very different: Charlie has autism. Callie narrates the story, describing what autism is and exploring the issues that come along with it. The theme is of love, patience, and acceptance. Endnotes give a few basic facts for children unfamiliar with autism. The authors, a mother-daughter team, based this story on personal experience.
When an autistic child joins a mainstream school, many children can find it difficult to understand and cope with a student that is somewhat ‘different’ to them. This story encourages other children to be mindful and patient of the differences that exist and to also appreciate the positive contribution that an autistic child can make to the group.
A sensitive, gently illustrated book about helping a child understand autism in a sibling, playmate, or classmate. The storyline is simple and easily accessible to younger children, who will learn that exploring the personal feelings around social issues is a first step in dealing with them.
When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one expected her to talk, let alone become one of the most powerful voices in modern science. Yet, the determined visual thinker did just that. Her unique mind allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe. Also included are fun facts, a timeline of events, and a note from Temple.
A picture book that shares what life can look like for families who use nonverbal communication, utilizing tools to embrace their unique method of speaking. The story is written from the boy’s first-person perspective and highlights the bond between mother and child and follows them on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others. Written by an autistic mother of two autistic sons.