CRRL My Librarian: Books Featuring People on the Autism Spectrum

The Remarkable Story of Andrew and Frightful

by Adams, Kristin Jarvis

eBook - 2017

Andrew's best friend is an Araucana chicken named Frightful. Talking with Frightful allows Andrew, who is autistic, a way to figure out how to live in the...Show more Andrew's best friend is an Araucana chicken named Frightful. Talking with Frightful allows Andrew, who is autistic, a way to figure out how to live in the often confusing world. But after telling Frightful one day that he thinks his body is trying to kill him, Andrew's life changes drastically as he, his family, and Frightful all begin to help Andrew fight to survive. [teens] Show less

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The Day the World Stopped Turning

by Morpurgo, Michael

Book - 2019

In the 1980s, an 18-year-old Englishman, Vincent, falls ill in the marshlands of Camargue and is rescued by Lorenzo, a man whose autism causes him to repe...Show more In the 1980s, an 18-year-old Englishman, Vincent, falls ill in the marshlands of Camargue and is rescued by Lorenzo, a man whose autism causes him to repeat words, have difficulty regulating emotions, and fixate on animals--such as the flamingos Lorenzo had been out looking for. Lorenzo takes Vincent back to his farmhouse where he and his friend, an elderly Roma woman Kezia, nurse him slowly back to health. As he recovers, Kezia tells him the tale of how she and Lorenzo came to live alone on the farm. [adults] Show less

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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic

A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum

by McCreary, Michael

eBook - 2019

During a difficult time in junior high, Michael McCreary started journaling, eventually turning his pain into something empowering and funny. Now a 20-som...Show more During a difficult time in junior high, Michael McCreary started journaling, eventually turning his pain into something empowering and funny. Now a 20-something stand-up comic, Michael has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn't "look" autistic. But, as he's quick to point out in this #OwnVoices memoir, autism "looks" different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). [adults] Show less

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House Rules

A Novel

by Picoult, Jodi

Book - 2010

Jacob Hunt is a teenager with Asperger's syndrome and a morbid fascination with forensic science. He can recite all the intricacies of fingerprint analysi...Show more Jacob Hunt is a teenager with Asperger's syndrome and a morbid fascination with forensic science. He can recite all the intricacies of fingerprint analysis and recall everything about the episodes of his favorite TV crime show, but he can't feel your pain or emotions. For emotional intelligence, Jacob has a tutor--until the tutor is found murdered. When Jacob is questioned, the same hallmark signs of his Asperger's that made him quirky also make him look very guilty--even to those who love him. [adults] Show less

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In A Different Key

The Story of Autism

by Donvan, John

Book - 2016

In an inspiring (and at times dark) history spanning 75 years, In a Different Key tells the story of how autism has been viewed over time, examining the d...Show more In an inspiring (and at times dark) history spanning 75 years, In a Different Key tells the story of how autism has been viewed over time, examining the debates on what causes autism and how it is best engaged through the lens of the children who have been diagnosed as being on the spectrum and their parents. [adults] Show less

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Look Me in the Eye

My Life With Asperger's

by Robison, John Elder

Book - 2007

If one looked at only Robison's sense of humor or his success as a classic car restorer, it might be impossible to believe he has Asperger's. But his odd ...Show more If one looked at only Robison's sense of humor or his success as a classic car restorer, it might be impossible to believe he has Asperger's. But his odd habits had led to Robison being variously labeled lazy, weird, and, worse, sociopathic by the time he was a teenager. No guidance ever came from his parents, and it wasn't until Robison was 40 that he was finally diagnosed. His memoir offers an unblinking glimpse into the life of a person who had to wait decades for the medical community to catch up with him. [adults] Show less

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The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily

by Creedle, Laura

Book - 2017

Lily loves reading and learning but, owing to dyslexia and ADHD, she struggles with high school's structure and deadlines. Abelard finds happiness in stra...Show more Lily loves reading and learning but, owing to dyslexia and ADHD, she struggles with high school's structure and deadlines. Abelard finds happiness in straightforward absolutes, such as mathematics and robotics, though his sensitivity with light, sound, and physical touch--as part of his Asperger's--keeps him from having many close friends. Like the real-life medieval lovers Peter Abelard and Heloise before them, the pair find ways to communicate and connect as they face complex medical treatments and life choices that ask them to define what living with "disabilities" means for them. [teens] Show less

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Mockingbird

by Erskine, Kathryn

Book - 2010

Ten-year-old Caitlyn hates recess, with all its noise and chaos. Her kind, patient counselor, Mrs. Brook, helps her to understand the reasons behind her d...Show more Ten-year-old Caitlyn hates recess, with all its noise and chaos. Her kind, patient counselor, Mrs. Brook, helps her to understand the reasons behind her discomfort, offering advice about how to cope with her Asperger's, make friends, and deal with her grief over her older brother's death in a recent school shooting. She eschews group projects in class, but solitude is neither good for her or her grieving father, and, when Caitlyn hears the term closure, she turns to her one trusty friend, her dictionary, and sets out on a mission to find it for both of them. [teens] Show less

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Neurotribes

The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity

by Silberman, Steve

Book - 2015

Endorsed by autism activist Temple Grandin and the late neurologist Oliver Sacks, this historical, cultural, and medical treatise combines meticulous rese...Show more Endorsed by autism activist Temple Grandin and the late neurologist Oliver Sacks, this historical, cultural, and medical treatise combines meticulous research with a deep understanding and a lively presentation to make an impressive chronicle of what autism is, along with examples of the lives of those with autism, their families, and the variety of treatment resources. [adults] Show less

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The Reckless Oath We Made

by Greenwood, Bryn

Book - 2019

Zee is on her way back from a drug deal when the news breaks: her sister, a volunteer at the local prison, has been kidnapped by two escaped inmates. Imme...Show more Zee is on her way back from a drug deal when the news breaks: her sister, a volunteer at the local prison, has been kidnapped by two escaped inmates. Immediately, her world, already beset by the motorcycle wreck that injured her hip and by her hoarder mother's thin grip on reality, becomes a nightmarish mess. Zee turns to the man who has been shadowing her since they met at physical therapy: Gentry Frank, 24, who is on the autism spectrum, hears voices, only speaks in Middle English, spars with real swords, and is building a castle in the woods. [adults] Show less

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Uniquely Human

A Different Way of Seeing Autism

by Prizant, Barry M.

Book - 2015

Drawing on his over 40 years of experience working with those with autism, Dr. Barry Prizant describes and explores how into how families can meaningfully...Show more Drawing on his over 40 years of experience working with those with autism, Dr. Barry Prizant describes and explores how into how families can meaningfully engage with autism instead of viewing it as a set of symptoms that have to be fixed. Fascinating and sensitive, Uniquely Human was a recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in Autism. [adults] Show less

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