Articles
Teen Vogue’s article on young Autistic women promoting positive narratives around Autism on social media: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/tiktok-creators-paige-layle-autism
Books
Picture Books
Just Right for You by Melanie Heyworth
A Day With No Words by Tiffany Hammond
Tiffany Hammond shares A Day with No Words on YouTube
Remarkable Remy by Melanie Heyworth, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom
Children’s Fiction
Can You See Me? by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott – Based on diary entries written by eleven-year-old Libby Scott, based on her own experiences of being Autistic, this novel was written in collaboration with author Rebecca Westcott.
Do You Know Me? by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott – The second book in the series. Tally is autistic and proud. She used to feel like she had to hide her autism, but now Tally is determined to make sure people see who she really is.
Ways to Be Me by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott – A prequel to the first two books in the series, this third book follows Tally’s experience of being diagnosed as Autistic in primary school as she struggles to navigate life at school and at home
All the Pieces of Me by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott – Tally navigates the confusion of life as an Autistic teenager in this fourth book in the series.
Children’s Non-Fiction
A Different Sort of Normal by Abigail Balfe -An illustrated memoir giving lots of useful information about autism for young people, written by an Autistic writer and illustrator
The Awesome Autistic Guide to Being Proud by Yenn Purkis and Tanya Masterman
Graphic Novels
I Go Quiet by David Ouimet – Graphic novel not specifically about autism but very relatable particularly for those who experience situational mutism
Young Adult Fiction
Afrotastic by Kala Allen Omeiza (Young Adult Fiction)
The Worst Saturday Ever by Kala Allen Omeiza (Young Adult Fiction)
Young Adult Non-Fiction
Different, Not Less: A neurodivergent’s guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after by Chloe Hayden
The Awesome Autistic Guide for Trans Teens by Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose
Siena Castellon’s book, The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide
The Awesome Autistic Go To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens by Yenn Purkis and Tanya Masterman
Children and Young People’s Book Lists
Children’s books about autism – a useful book list from Not an Autism Mom
UK Services
The Mix – support for the under 25s including a chat service and a counselling service
Scotland Services
Salvesen MIndroom – advocacy and support for Neurodivergent children and young people up to 25, with or without a formal diagnosis
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland – provides information about children’s human rights in Scotland and investigates in situations where their human rights have not been upheld