Join The Powerful Autism-Focused Book Club
Rebecca's Ausome Reads
A free book club for parents & professionals looking to expand their understanding of autism with a community of like-minded people.
The Virtual Book Club is currently on pause, BUT stay tuned! We'll have more information coming soon.
Ausome Reads Book Club Is Now In-Person!
Located at Towne Book Center in Collegeville, PA!
Our next meeting is November 19th at 7pm
Our Current Read!
We're Not Broken:
Changing the Autism Conversation
By Eric Garcia
With a reporter’s eye and an insider’s perspective, Eric Garcia reveals what it’s really like to be autistic in America. Frustrated by myths and narrow portrayals—like the idea that autism is caused by vaccines or only affects white men in tech—Garcia set out to tell a different story. As a Latino journalist and autistic person, his experience looks nothing like those stereotypes. In We’re Not Broken, Garcia uses his own life to highlight the systemic gaps autistic people face in education, healthcare, and society at large. He amplifies the voices of autistic people from diverse backgrounds—those with higher support needs, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals—showing that autism is not something to be “fixed,” but an integral part of identity.
Our September Read!
Different Not Less:
A Neurodivergent's Guide to Embracing Your True Self and Finding Your Happily Ever After
By Chloe Hayden
I'm so excited to be revisiting this book for our meeting on September 17th!!
A Community for Learning, Growth, and Connection Through Books
For those passionate about autism acceptance, advocacy, and understanding, Rebecca’s Ausome Reads Book Club is a place to dive into compelling reads, engage in meaningful discussions, and connect with like-minded individuals.
📍In-person gatherings at Towne Book Center in Collegeville, PA
📅 Meets every third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Our book club aims to read books in order to understand autism, neurodiversity, and the neurodiversity movement better so that we as parents and professionals can make the world a more inclusive place for our neurodiverse friends and family.
Come join us to deepen your knowledge of autism and learn how to connect with your neurodiverse loved ones in more meaningful ways.
Here's What You'll Get
Have you been wanting to expand your knowledge about autism but just find it hard to carve out the time? Use the power of a like-minded group to keep you motivated to stay on track! Plus, we can all use some more community in our life, right?
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Curated Reading Schedule
I know life is busy, so I've broken up our reading schedule into manageable chunks so that it's easy for you to stay on track with the reading.
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Regular Meetings
In all things in life, consistency is key. Our book club helps you build that positive momentum and connections with others in the group.
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Like-Minded Community
Sometimes navigating your autism journey can feel lonely. One of the goals of our book club is to help parents & professionals just like you have a place to form connections with others going through it, so that you feel less alone.
Here's what we've read so far!
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
For every openly Autistic person you meet, there are many more who hide their traits to fit in. This coping mechanism—known as masking—often comes at the cost of mental health, as Autistic individuals suppress stims, mimic neurotypical behavior, and push themselves into overwhelming situations just to appear “normal.”
In Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price blends personal experience, research, and powerful stories to explore how masking shapes Autistic lives—and how to break free from it.
By: Devon Price, PhD
The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Neurodivergent Brain 2nd edition
From ADHD and dyslexia to autism, the number of diagnosis categories listed by the American Psychiatric Association has tripled in the last fifty years. With so many people affected, it is time to revisit our perceptions of people with disabilities. With an emphasis on positive niche construction for each area, The Power of Neurodiversity is a manifesto as well as a keen look at disability, as well as a must-read for parents, teachers, and anyone who is looking to learn more about neurodivergence.
By: Thomas Armstrong PhD
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism
A powerful memoir by 13-year-old Naoki Higashida, a non-speaking autistic boy who shares what it’s like to experience the world through his eyes. Using a letter board to communicate, he answers common questions with honesty and insight, offering a rare and compassionate window into the autistic mind.
By: Naoki Higashida
Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing UP, Acceptance, and Identity
A diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are. This book represents an authentic resource for parents written by autistic people themselves.
By various autistic authors and edited by Emily Paige Ballou, Sharon daVanport & Morénike Giwa Onaiwu
Divergent Mind:
Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You
Divergent Mind is a groundbreaking exploration of neurodivergent women including those with ADHD, autism, synesthesia, and sensory processing differences, whose traits are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. Journalist Jenara Nerenberg, misdiagnosed with anxiety for years, uncovers how societal norms and flawed diagnostic systems fail women, leading to unnecessary struggles with self-esteem, anxiety, and shame.
By: Jenara Nerenberg
Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children's Behavioral Challenges
A must-read guide for understanding and addressing challenging child behaviors. With practical worksheets and charts, it equips parents, educators, and professionals with tools to foster resilience and secure relationships.
By: Mona Delahooke
Life on the Bridge: Linking my World to Yours as an Autistic Therapist
Experience autism from the inside out through a rare fusion of professional skill and personal understanding. Reshape what you know about the autism spectrum and increase your ability to give support. Varied perspectives among autistic individuals, their families, and professionals have often been difficult to reconcile. Now, you can bridge that divide with guidance from someone who’s lived in multiple worlds. Find immediate, actionable options to build connections, foster communication, navigate challenges, and enhance interactions.
By: Kaelynn Partlow
The Framed Women of Ardmore House
Our second fictional story, this novel is a murder mystery with a diverse cast of neurodivergent characters.
By: Brandy Schillace
Different Not Less
This book “is a moving, at times funny story of how it feels to be neurodivergent as well as a practical guide, with advice for living with meltdowns and shutdowns, tips for finding supportive communities and much more.”
By: Chloé Hayden
In Two Worlds
Seven-year-old Anthony, who has autism and cannot speak, undergoes endless therapies and treatments with little improvement, until a transformative event alters his life. In "In Two Worlds," offers a rare perspective into life in silence with warmth, humor, and insight.
By: Ido Kedar
NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
Is autism a disorder, a difference, or a form of hidden genius?
NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman explores the history of autism, revealing how early researchers shaped our understanding and how the concept of neurodiversity is transforming it today. This powerful book reshapes how we see neurodiversity and its role in our future.
By: Steve Silberman
I Will Die On This Hill: Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World
There is a significant divide between autistic advocates and parents of autistic children. This book unites both perspectives, exploring the rift between these communities and encouraging them to work towards a common goal. It provides context to dividing issues, and the authors use their experience to illustrate where they've messed up, where they've got things right, and what they've learned along the way.
By: Meghan Ashburn & Jules Edwards
Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism
This book explores identity-first language, neurodiversity, and the future of autistic advocacy by amplifying autistic voices. Dr. Barry M. Prizant redefines autism not as a set of deficits but as a different way of experiencing the world.
Widely praised,
Uniquely Human
reassures families that autistic individuals aren’t broken—they’re uniquely human.
By: Barry Prizant, PhD
Autistics on Autism: Stories You Need to Hear About What Helped Them While Growing Up and Pursuing Their Dreams
What happens when autistic children grow up? This collection of stories from 100 autistic adults offers insight into diagnosis, education, acceptance, and success.
Edited by Dr. Kerry Magro, an autistic self-advocate and speaker, the book highlights real experiences and lessons learned. These powerful stories offer insight, hope, and inspiration from the next generation of autistic voices.
Edited By: Kerry Magro
The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Differences
Some children over respond to sounds, avoid touch, crave movement, or struggle with coordination—signs of Sensory Processing Difference (SPD), where the brain misinterprets sensory input.
The Out-of-Sync Child
helps parents and professionals recognize SPD and support children with practical, drug-free strategies. This book also covers related conditions like ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities.
By: Carol Stock Kranowitz, MA
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Here's to learning, growing and reading together!
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