4 Great Kids Books Celebrating Autism Acceptance & Awareness

April is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month, a wonderful prompt to talk to our kids about our differences and how they make us special. These books promote inclusion and celebrate neurodiversity...

My Brother Otto by Meg Raby. Piper has a lot of love for her little brother Otto, who is on the autism spectrum. A child-friendly book about love, acceptance and sibling kindness. Recommended for infants.

A Friend for Henry by Jenn Bailey. A beautiful book from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum that celebrates the every day magic of friendship. Recommended for toddlers.

How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine by Amy Guglielmo. Temple Grandin found hugs unbearable. We learn the true story behind Grandin’s “squeeze machine," her many scientific contributions and how autism has shaped her life. Recommended for elementary schoolers.

Tornado Brain by Cat Patrick. Frankie’s first-person narration explores her feelings about her attention-deficit and sensory-processing disorders. Recommended for tweens.