A free book club for parents & professionals looking to expand their understanding of autism with a community of like-minded people.
By Naoki Higashida
The Reason I Jump is an extraordinary memoir by 13-year-old Naoki Higashida, a boy with autism who offers rare insight into how autistic minds think, feel, and perceive the world. Using an alphabet grid to communicate, Naoki answers questions many have but are afraid to ask—like why he jumps, avoids eye contact, or lines up toys—revealing his inner world with honesty and heart. Bestselling author David Mitchell, who translated the book with his wife KA Yoshida, writes that Naoki’s words gave him a deeper understanding of his own autistic child. Poignant and eye-opening, this book is a powerful, compassionate look into the life and mind of someone who experiences the world differently.
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.
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?
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.
In all things in life, consistency is key. Our book club helps you build that positive momentum and connections with others in the group.
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.
Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing UP, Acceptance, and Identity
Divergent Mind:
Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You
Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children's Behavioral Challenges
Life on the Bridge: Linking my World to Yours as an Autistic Therapist
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.
Widely praised,
Uniquely Human
reassures families that autistic individuals aren’t broken—they’re uniquely human.
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.
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.
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