National Autism Acceptance Month | Resources
National Autism Acceptance Month, or World Autism Month, is celebrated every April! Along with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, this international observance is dedicated to highlight autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The month is an opportunity educate, celebrate the contributions of autistic individuals (or those on the autism spectrum) and advocate for greater understanding, and acceptance within society. The United Nations General Assembly established a day for ASD in 2007 because of the need for increased awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder. Autism affects millions of people worldwide, impacting social, communication, and behavioral skills in varying degrees.
As Jodi Murphy wrote in one of our blog posts, “we are in the midst of a paradigm shift when it comes to understanding and learning about autism. It’s happening thanks to the growing numbers of autistic and neurodiverse individuals who are finding their voices, telling the world about their firsthand experiences, and speaking out about.”
Below are some of these books and resources for children and families to learn more about ASD!
Book Lists
- 8 Children’s Books About Autism (Growing Book by Book)
- 15 #OwnVoices Books about Autism (PragmaticMom)
- 16 Multicultural Children’s Books About Autism (Colours of Us)
- Autism Books for Siblings (The Jenny Evolution)
- Children’s Books with Characters on the Autism Spectrum (What Do We Do All Day?)
For more, visit or pages on Special Needs Books for Kids.
Blog Posts
- Neurodiverse and Autistic Voices Are Your Best Autism Resources
- Meet Author and Illustrator Sivan Hong
- IG Live Series for #MCBDAutismAcceptanceMonth
- Neurodiverse and Autistic Voices Are Your Best Autism Resources #MCBDAutismAcceptanceMonth
- #OwnVoices Autism book by Adriana White, an Autistic Librarian #MCBDAutismAcceptanceMonth
- How Is an Autistic Feminist Fairytale Breaking New Ground in Kids’ Podcasting?
- Understanding One’s Worth is at the Heart of Sally J. Pla’s New Middle Grade Novel
- ASD, Idioms, and Figurative Language
- Mystery Recipe Podcast Includes an Authentic Autistic Character in Season 3
- A New Picture Book Series for Neurodiverse Kids
- Wiggles, Stomps and Squeezes: a Picture Book about Sensory Differences
- An Author and Teacher’s Tips on Motivating Autistic Learners
- What do you want? Books For Kids with Disabilities
- 9 Kidlit Books that Share Physical and Developmental Challenges {Part 1}
- Kidlit Books that Share Physical and Developmental Challenges {Part 2}
- Diverse Books about Inclusion that Make the World a Better Place
Classroom Kit
- Classroom Books that will help Readers Understand Physical and Developmental Challenges for ages 4 -12
- Classroom or Home Activities “Physical and Developmental Challenges” Classroom Poster thanks to the talents of award-winning illustrator, SKlakina
- HelpfulPhysical and Developmental Challenge Talking Points for Teachers
- Links, resources, and services available to families facing the challenges of coping with Physical and Developmental Challenges in the U.S.A
Click this image to access the Instagram Livestream Interviews!
