Autistic Revolution Books

"Do the best you can untill you know better and when you know better, do better" - Maya Angelous

Family friendly neurodiverent affirming

What it is: "More You is more than okay, never less" is a book for both children (and adults) that explores not only Autistic experiences but also many Neurodivergent profiles that can overlap with this, as well as explaining these individual profiles from the perspective of those who matter - the people who are experiencing them. The book not only seeks to validate these experiences, but also inform others of how to best accommodate the needs of Neurodivergents and why... In all settings from early education in childhood to the more complex environments that adults also often face. Brett J Cole - Autistic Words & Art

Slipper the Penguin: A Story About Embracing Neurodivergence ~ Slipper is a bird who lives in the jungle with her bird friends. She wonders why some things that come so easily to her friends are so difficult for her. “Why am I so bad at being a bird?” When the weather changes, Slipper meets other birds like her, called penguins. Slipper’s new penguin friends teach her that she is a perfectly wonderful bird, just a different type of bird than she thought before! By Abby L

'When My Brain Is Messy' by Tania Wieclaw (Author), Rahul Chakraborty (Illustrator) - about an autistic dinosaur with sensory processing differences: 'I've Always Had a Voice' - validating all forms of non-speaking communication:

When My Brain Is Messy is a gentle, neuro-affirming picture book created to help young children make sense of sensory overwhelm and big feelings. Written in rhyme by an autistic mum, this story follows a young dinosaur who feels everything deeply and learns simple ways to feel safe and settled again. Through soothing language and relatable experiences, children are given the words and tools that help them understand what’s happening when everything around them feels too much, and grown-ups are offered an easy way to build emotional connection through story. Ideal for ages 2–8, this book is especially loved by families of autistic, ADHD, sensory-sensitive children, and kids who feel big feelings. Whether you’re reading it at bedtime, after a meltdown, or during quiet moments together, When My Brain Is Messy helps children feel seen, and reminds them that there’s nothing wrong with them. Sometimes, their brain just gets a little messy. And that’s okay.

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More you is more than ok. Never less

What it is: "More You is more than okay, never less" is a book for both children (and adults) that explores not only Autistic experiences but also many Neurodivergent profiles that can overlap with this, as well as explaining these individual profiles from the perspective of those who matter - the people who are experiencing them.
The book not only seeks to validate these experiences, but also inform others of how to best accommodate the needs of Neurodivergents and why... In all settings from early education in childhood to the more complex environments that adults also often face.
The characters within this book are drawn in the same style as my previous books, however they are portrayed as wearing animal onesie costumes to represent those traits.

I am the sunshine

I am the sunshine is the second in a series of colourful rhyming story books about positive autistic identity. In this story you can explore some lovely qualities of this autistic character with your child. Can your child spot some similarities?

Every autistic child is unique, there is two pages in the back of the book for your child to personalise and encourage them to think about their own individual amazing qualities and what support they may need or already have in place that helps them.

‘I am the sunshine and the sunshine is me’ has been written with neuro-affirming language, from a perspective of looking at differences as being something to nurture, embrace and celebrate.

Positive autistic identity leads to better self-esteem for our children, so let’s support children of all neurotypes in embracing the beauty that comes from neurodiversity.

Written by a late diagnosed Autistic, ADHD & PDA parent of autistic children. Alice is an Autistic Consultant, Coach and Advocate, who runs the page Neurodiverse Journeys.

I am the rainbow and the rainbow is me

This colourful rhyming story book gives children an insight into one little girls positive autistic identity. In this story you can explore some lovely qualities of this autistic character with your child. Can your child spot some similarities?

Every autistic child is unique, there is two pages in the back of the book for your child to personalise and encourage them to think about their own individual amazing qualities.

‘I am the rainbow and the rainbow is me’ has been written with neuro-affirming language, from a perspective of looking at differences as being something to nurture, embrace and celebrate.

Positive autistic identity leads to better self-esteem for our children, so let’s support children of all neurotypes in embracing the beauty that comes from neurodiversity.

Written by a late diagnosed Autistic, ADHD & PDA parent of autistic children. Alice is an Autistic Consultant, Coach and Advocate, who runs the page Neurodiverse Journeys.

Actually, Owltisitc The first 100 Comics about Owls

Just a bunch of Queer, Autistic owls trying to get through life via comics. Join Cupcake and friends in relatable content.

Written by an actually Autistic and Queer person.

Reviews
"The art in these comics are vibrant and adorable! I have been a fan of Actually Owltistic for some time and now we get to have a book with her comics!!! I Love her original characters. The kiddos also adore the comics. *I think they may keep stealing my copy 🤣 may have to buy them their own. Thank you Abby!!!!!"

'When My Brain Is Messy' - about an autistic dinosaur with sensory processing differences: 'I've Always Had a Voice' - validating all forms of non-speaking communication:

When My Brain Is Messy is a gentle, neuro-affirming picture book created to help young children make sense of sensory overwhelm and big feelings.

Written in rhyme by an autistic mum, this story follows a young dinosaur who feels everything deeply and learns simple ways to feel safe and settled again. Through soothing language and relatable experiences, children are given the words and tools that help them understand what’s happening when everything around them feels too much, and grown-ups are offered an easy way to build emotional connection through story.

Ideal for ages 2–8, this book is especially loved by families of autistic, ADHD, sensory-sensitive children, and kids who feel big feelings.

Whether you’re reading it at bedtime, after a meltdown, or during quiet moments together, When My Brain Is Messy helps children feel seen, and reminds them that there’s nothing wrong with them. Sometimes, their brain just gets a little messy. And that’s okay.

Key Features:

Neuro-affirming language and soothing rhyme

Supports emotional regulation and self-understanding

Designed with sensory-sensitive readers in mind

Loved by over 15,000 families worldwide

Perfect for homes, schools, therapy rooms, or anywhere children need to feel understood. This is more than just a book. It’s a tool for empathy, connection, and calm.

Unlocking the power of my brain.

Unlocking the Power of My PDA Brain is a vibrant, engaging, and educational book designed to help children and their parents understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). This self-help and parent education guide features interactive activities that can be completed by children independently or with the assistance of a parent.

The book aims to empower neurodivergent minds, particularly those with Autistic PDA, by enhancing their understanding of their unique brain functions through the analogy of being a "Brain Detective." It presents information in a child-friendly manner to support self-advocacy, effective communication, and the development of personal agency. The book also focuses on helping children recognize their strengths and navigate challenges both at home and in school.

Drawing from years of experience working with neurodivergent individuals, Dr. Jennifer Huffman, known on social media as the Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist, has crafted this book to share essential insights and strategies. Dr. Huffman is a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist and a formally trained lifespan neuropsychologist with a private practice in Champaign, Illinois. She and her husband, Dennis, are developing the Neurodivergent Guide series to support neurodivergent individuals in exploring various careers. They have three children, three dogs, one cat, and a turtle named Dave.

The Secret Life of Rose My first book, co-authored with my daughter. A new, updated version is now available to buy. Stop The World I Want To Get Off My second book. Young, Autistic and Burnt Out My third book, co-authored with young autistic people

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Jodie
I'm an independent specialist working with autistic children, their families and their schools.

I have many years experience of working with autistic children as well as having autistic children of my own. I hold a honours degree in psychology, a post graduate certificate in autism and hold a Masters in Autism from Sheffield Hallam University; where I studied under Dr Luke Beardon.

I am dedicated to continuous professional development and do so through regular CPD and immersing herself within the autistic community.

I am passionate about advocating for the children I work with and ensuring that those around the child have a full understanding of needs and support in a way that ensures positive autistic self identity and positive emotional well being.

Jodie

AM I ACTUALLY AUTISTIC? Am I Actually Autistic?: Your Guide to Processing the Identity Shock of a Late Autism Discover & Living Unmasked by Dr. Angela Kingdon

Finding out you’re autistic later in life can feel like the ground shifting beneath you. For many of us, the realization doesn’t come with relief at first—it comes with identity shock. Suddenly, the struggles you’ve carried for decades make sense, but the world still expects you to carry on as though nothing has changed. This chapter opens with Angela Kingdon’s story: growing up without access to a diagnosis, being misjudged as difficult or morally flawed, and only later discovering that autism is not a defect but a culture.

Identity shock, Angela explains, mirrors culture shock—like moving to a new country where your instincts and habits suddenly feel “wrong.” The difference is that autistic culture isn’t rooted in geography but in neurology. By reframing autism as a culture with its own values, traditions, and ways of being, Angela finally found belonging and self-acceptance. This introduction sets the stage for the rest of the book: a guide for embracing autistic identity, rejecting harmful stereotypes, and learning to live as if you’ve always been in the right place all along.

THE STEADING A Story of Survival and New Beginnings (The Steading Trilogy Book 1)

The modern world has vanished, the human race is on the verge of extinction; Mother Nature is firmly back in charge.

A desperate band of survivors seeks out a place of possible safety, The Steading, where they hope to carve out a new life. However, simply staying hidden is not enough. It is a battle for survival in a world which is indifferent to their plight. Will mistakes of the past be repeated? Can this remnant of humanity find a different path and save itself?

This gentle tale is set in a world similar to our own, with various Nordic and Celtic influences, at some unspecified ‘post-modern’ point in the future. Society as we know it has long since vanished. The natural world has fully reasserted itself, leaving a few isolated pockets of human existence, teetering on the verge of extinction. Birth rates are very low and infant mortality very high; the cause is unclear. Remaining settlements are slowly withering out of existence.

The story is told almost entirely without spoken dialogue, as if it is being recounted around a campfire. It is a tale of new beginnings, which follows a small group as they carve out a new life. The story is intrinsically part guide to survival and the basics of homesteading, a blend of fiction and non-fiction. This unusual style of storytelling reflects the author’s preferred means of communication as an autistic person.

The tale sets out a more positive possibility for a future where rampant and destructive ‘modernity’ has vanished. With a natural check on the human population, Earth has become a properly functioning ecosystem and is mostly a near Eden. This book is therefore a somewhat idealised best-case scenario, a #cosyapocalypse. Book two, The Fallen, is it's counterpart!

Readers may recognise influences for some locations in the story, loosely based around the breath-taking landscapes of Snowdonia and beyond, the Author’s home in North Wales.

THE FALLEN The Last Days of Mankind (The Steading Trilogy Book 2)

This tale is set in a world somewhat similar to our own, with various Sami, Nordic, and Celtic influences, at some unspecified ‘post-modern’ point in the future. Society as we know it has long since vanished. The natural world has fully reasserted itself, leaving a few isolated pockets of human existence, all teetering on the verge of extinction. Birth rates are very low and infant mortality is very high, the cause unclear. Any remaining settlements are slowly withering out of existence.

This story is a prequel of sorts to Peter's first novel, The Steading, although much of the story takes place within a similar timeframe, overlapping with it towards the end. You don't need to have read The Steading to enjoy this novel, and feel free to read them in any order you like, but it is recommended you read this story second. This tale in the trilogy primarily sets out to explore the origins of a character who appears in the first book, while also expanding on the circumstances of the apocalypse in the wider world. The first book in the trilogy, The Steading, provides a somewhat idealised and best-case scenario of a post-apocalyptic world; this book is its counterpart where we finally meet the antagonists: the Fallen.

As with Peter's first novel, this book is an unusual blend of fiction and non-fiction. It is part guide to survival, the basics of living off the land, and homesteading. Here though, the settlement is somewhat more ‘primitive’ when compared to the Steading, akin to perhaps a stone-age Sami-type settlement. The story is told almost entirely without spoken dialogue, as if being recounted around the campfire by an old friend. This style of very descriptive storytelling also reflects Peter's preferred means of communication as an autistic person, being direct, detailed, and to the point.

TH The First Days of Mankind (The Steading Trilogy Book 3)ESTEADING SAGA

This book is set in a post-modern world that is broadly similar to our own, with various Nordic and Celtic influences. Society as we know it has long since vanished. The natural world has reasserted itself, so leaving behind just a few isolated pockets of human existence, teetering on the verge of extinction.

The interconnected stories in this book are diverse, and span several decades. They range from an adventure to find a fallen star, hunting a mythical beast, building up the settlement, and exploring the wider world. As with Peter’s first two novels, this book is a blend of fiction and non-fiction. Part guide to survival, and part guide to homesteading and living off the land. This book is set just after the end of the first two, which converged at the end. All three books are told without specific dialogue, as if being recounted around a campfire by an old friend. This style of very descriptive storytelling also reflects the author’s preferred means of communication as an autistic person, being direct, detailed, and to the point.

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Autistic Revolution Books

"Do the best you can untill you know better and when you know better, do better" - Maya Angelous

Family friendly neurodiverent affirming

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'When My Brain Is Messy' by Tania Wieclaw (Author), Rahul Chakraborty (Illustrator) - about an autistic dinosaur with sensory processing differences: 'I've Always Had a Voice' - validating all forms of non-speaking communication:

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