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 March 19th at 7pm
Our Current Read!
Divergent Mind:
Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You
By Jenara Nerenberg
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. Through personal stories and research, she challenges misconceptions and provides practical strategies to help neurodivergent individuals thrive. This eye-opening book is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt “different” and seeks to understand the power of embracing diverse minds.
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!
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: Chloé Hayden
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
By: Steve Silberman
I Will Die On This Hill
Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World
By: Meghan Ashburn & Jules Edwards
Uniquely Human
A Different Way of Seeing Autism
By: Barry Prizant, PhD
Autistics on Autism
Stories You Need to Hear About What Helped Them While Growing Up and Pursuing Their Dreams
Edited By: Kerry Magro
The Out-of-Sync Child
Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Differences
By: Carol Stock Kranowitz, MA
What do you say? Wanna join us???
Here's to learning, growing and reading together!
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