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• A Day With No Words

  Hammond, Tiffany,

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  Experience the world from the perspective of a non-speaking boy as he and his mother spend a typical day together. Based on the experience of Aidan, written by his mother, who is also autistic.

• Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur

  Mora, Kyla,

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  Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur is a delightful, empathetic picture book that helps children understand big feelings through playful metaphors. As the boy’s brain turns into dinosaurs, submarines, and other creatures, young readers see that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Too Much!

  An Overwhelming Day.

  Gutiérrez, Jolene

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  A gentle picture book that shows what sensory overwhelm feels like for a child. It offers reassurance, validates big feelings, and introduces simple ways to find calm when everything becomes “too much.”

• Flap Your Hands

  a Celebration of Stimming

  Asbell, Steve, 1983-

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  A joyful celebration of stimming and self‑expression, this story follows a child who finds comfort and confidence in moving their body in ways that feel right. It’s an affirming reminder that everyone deserves space to be themselves.

• Bitsy Bat, Team Star

  Windness, Kaz, 1974-

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  Bitsy Bat learns how to be a good friend to new classmate Enzo the Owl, who is nonspeaking, in this sweet book about friendship and communication across differences.

• How Are You, Verity?

  Duff, Meghan Wilson,

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  A thoughtful look at a literal‑minded autistic child navigating everyday social questions. Verity’s perspective helps readers appreciate neurodiversity and rethink what “normal” communication looks like.

• Benji, the Bad Day, and Me

  Pla, Sally J.

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  A heartfelt story about two brothers—one autistic, one not—learning to understand each other. This gentle, relatable book shows how empathy and small acts of care can turn a hard day around.

• Together, a Forest

  Drawing Connections Between Nature's Diversity and Our Own

  MacLean, Roz,

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  A beautifully illustrated tale about a diverse group of animals learning to value each other’s differences. The story gently highlights inclusion, community, and the strength that comes from supporting every kind of mind.

• All Sorts

  Goodhart, Pippa

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  A gentle, imaginative story about a child who loves sorting the world in their own unique way. It celebrates different ways of thinking and finding comfort in patterns, order, and creativity.

• Talking Is Not My Thing

  Robbins, Rose,

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  Told from the perspective of a nonspeaking autistic girl, this warm story shows how communication can happen in many forms. It highlights understanding, patience, and the power of connection beyond words.

• A Rainbow in Your Cloud

  a Book About Self-acceptance

  Mucciolo, Amina,

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  A bright, affirming picture book that celebrates neurodiversity and self‑expression. Through vibrant art and gentle words, it encourages kids to embrace their feelings, honor their unique ways of being, and find beauty in every part of themselves.