Blog #247: Summer Reading Ideas for Anyone Interested in Learning more about Autism/Neurodiversity
Well, it’s that time of year again when schools let out for the summer and both students and teachers recharge for the upcoming school year in late August/early September. However, this is also the time for the aspect of Summer Reading to take hold.
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If you are looking for some reading material to keep you occupied this summer with the subject being autism/neurodiversity, there are plenty of books to choose from ranging from books written by professionals to the individuals themselves. Some of these topics can include the following:
Autism/Neurodiversity
General/Special Education
Employment
Transitioning
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Given that the diagnosis ratio is 1 in 44 nowadays, I think that books about autism/neurodiversity and the other topics I have mentioned above are the first step in getting the public more acquainted for what autism/neurodiversity is supposed to be. I will discuss more in the next blog, but it would be nice if public and private schools make these kinds of books as part of a required school wide summer reading objective.
As for reading suggestions, I have a few listed below as a starting point. Some of them have been reviewed by me in the past and if you want to check those out, go to the book reviews section on this website:
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These books are just a few examples of what you can find in reading material. Each one tells a definite story about autism/neurodiversity and helps the outside world understand what autism/neurodiversity is and how acceptance can be found.
In addition to Amazon, you can find copies in person or online at Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million or even at your local library. So don’t wait, get reading today!
Catch you all later!!
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