A small number of books about autism, written by Autistic authors, have been made available by the authors for free to either download as a PDF or view online. These books are listed below.
Many books by Autistic authors are available on Kindle Unlimited. These are not included on this list because their availability on the platform can change at any time, and Kindle Unlimited also requires a subscription fee, therefore I do not consider these books to be free.
Please note that some of these links directly open a PDF.
There are currently 30 books on this list.
Updated April, 2024.
The website aims catalogue all (or more accurately, as many as possible) books about, and related to autism that have been written by Autistic authors. This provides a resource for those interested in authentic Autistic representation on topics about autism and in books with Autistic characters. Please note that inclusion of a book does not indicate endorsement — Autistic people are incredibly diverse, as are our views. Reader’s should use their discretion when selecting books to read.
Books are included when at least one author or editor is Autistic. Many books are authored or edited by both Autistic and non-Autistic people. Please do not assume every author that appears on the website is Autistic.
While care has been taken to ensure the books listed on the website meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria, it is possible mistakes will be made. If you believe a book has been included in error, or an author incorrectly identified as Autistic, please advise via the Contact page, and provide any relevant details. The Contact page may also be used to suggest books for the website. Further information about the website and associated social media accounts can be found on the About and FAQs page.
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