Looking for books to have 23 yr. old with autism read?
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Usbourne books, a company that uses home parties similar to Tupperware and the like, have a large selection of science and technology books, well written and illustrated.  The have text for a variety of grade levels, but none of it is written in a way that sounds childish or condescending.  They have some wonderful biographies as well on several historical figures.  You can look them up online to find a rep near you or order from the website.\n\nAnother place to look is Scholastic books.  You may remember them as the company that sent home those book flyers every month.  You can order from thier current catalog online, it is broken down by grade level and again, they often have great fiction, tech and biographies. \n\n It will be tougher to find books at that level that do not have children as central characters.  I would suggest looking for adaptations of classic novels done for younger students.\n\nA last suggestion is to look for books published by Doris Kindserly publishing (DK Books).  This is another company that produces top notch science and tech based books, with wonderful illustrations and photos, written for the mid-grade school level.\n\nHope these help!!
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I haven't heard of this particular book, but this past summer I had the pleasure of reading "Twitch and Shout: A Touretter's Tale" by Lowell Handler.\n\nIt's Handler's memoir of a trip looking for people as unique as himself. It's not destined to be a classic, but it sounds like you might find it interesting.
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There are several networking services and autism discussion forums in your area. Some you may want to check out include:\nhttp://www.autismlink.com/discussion/\nhttp://www.autismlink.com/states.php?state=CT\nhttp://www.autismsocietyofct.org/\nhttp://www.ctfeat.org/\nhttp://www.ct-asrc.org/\nhttp://www.ctautism.org/\nBest wishes!\n~Shanynn
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Get some children's books  in any store , starting with the most simple words .\nA little book is much easier to take in your hands and go through all the words over and over again .
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Go to Google.com and type in "Mark McEwen or Sean McEwen's Autism"
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What are his interests? Find something he is interested in then go to the library and get tons of books about that. If he is young, even picture books to start out just to get him familiar and comfortable with books. When I was in the Master's program for Education at Ohio State, I tutored a 3rd grade boy who was on a Kindergarten reading level and soon he was able to read anything I gave him. It was because I made it fun, relevant to his life and interactive. Give him games to work on comprehension and let him write his own stories to read back to you. If he is not old enough to write his own, then you dictate for him, letting him write whatever he is able to and help him read it back. Just make him want to do it. This is the key to teaching anything. Try Harry Potter, most kids get into that. :)
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Try the Chicken Soup books and Erma Bombeck.  I am sorry you are hurt.  Maybe these will bring a smile.
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My favourite books are The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold, One Child, Ghost Girl, The Twilight Children, and The Tiger's Child, by Torey Hayden, and George and Sam by Charlotte Moore.\n\nThe Lovely Bones is fiction, beautifully written - an enjoyable and touching read.\n\nThe Torey Hayden books are non-fiction about Torey's experiences with troubled children (a recommended read if you like The Dave Pelzer books, Sickened, The Little Prisoner, The Kid, and Moving on, Behind closed doors, etc.\n\nGeorge and Sam is non-fiction about brothers with autism, as told by their mother.\n\nI'm a bit of a reader.  I'll read anything except girlie trash about shopping and crushes.  Don't mind a bit of Chaucer or Shakespeare even, but my preferences are clear from above.
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I got mine into the American girl books.  She loves them we also read classics like the Secret Garden and Little Princess.  Then the books like Twinkle the Tooth Fairy (there is a whole series and the are great for beginning readers) The Princess and the Locket (another reason she loved these books is they come with charm necklaces), The Magical Ballet Slippers. Baby sitter's Club - Little sisters.\n\nAlso try your public library.  We could go up and spend hours there and the whole time she having fun and learning.  The people that work in the Library are usually very helpful and can show you where you should get books from.  At most libraries they are now also sectioning some books off in levels and your librarian can explain this better as it differs from publisher to publisher.  But you find the level of book your daughter is at and have lots more availiable at the same level.  And it's free!
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My step son is 11 and he's autistic... mild and high functioning but he still has a lot of the autistic traits. My step daughter is 6 and we recently had her tested for autism since she was showing traits of autism as well. Come to find out, she's not autistic, she's emulating her brother. \n\nAny 3-year-old is going to pick up traits from those that he is around. If his issue is one merely of delayed speech, then he needs to be working with a speech therapist. I'm rather surprised that he is placed with autistic children as any health care or educational professional worth their salt knows that young children are extremely impressionable. \n\nHowever, if you have concerns of autistic behavior at all...and if your son has not been diagnosed by a psychologist who specializes in autism, then I would highly suggest you bite the bullet and have him evaluated... if nothing else for you peace of mind.
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When I worked with an autistic child in college he loved puzzles and drawing.  He was happiest with his puzzles or a sketch book.  It depends on your brother's interests.\nClothes are always nice too  (sweater, jacket, etc.)
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Here are some books that might help:\nAutism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide by \nChantal Sicile-Kira, Temple Grandin\n\nAlso, a look at applied behavioural analysis, one of the most commonly used and reliable treatments is seen in the book\n\nApplied Behaviour Analysis and Autism: Building a Future Together ~ by Mickey Keenan (Editor), et al\n \nthere are many good Yahoo groups for people with your questions:\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=autism&submit=Search\n\nYes, your child can have a normal adult life, with a whole lot of support from his family and friends.  The specifics of a driver's license depends entirely on his individual ability.  My non-autistic friend didn't get one until she was 30 years old, out of fear.  My autistic brother got one when he was 21, which is how long it took him to learn the skills he needed.
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Go to www.autismspeaks.com answers everything...
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If you have access to a library, check out this book.\n\nWhen Parents Have Problems: A Book for Teens and Older Children With an Abusive, Alcoholic, or Mentally Ill Parent (Paperback) by Susan B. Miller
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To start I think your daughter should read Junie B. Jones. The series is funny but also easy to understand. It does not include very hard vocabulary and is fun to read.
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I would recommend reading books written by adults with autism. The following authors have all written interesting and insightful books:\n\nTemple Grandin, "Thinking In Pictures and Other Reports from My Life with Autism" and "Emergence: Labeled Autistic" \n\nEdgar R. Schneider, "Living the Good Life with Autism"\n\nJerry Newport, "Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome"\n\nStephen Shore, "Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome" \n\nWilliam Stillman, "Demystifying the Autistic Experience"\n\nHope this helps!
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my little brother red a book that was something like that!\nthats funny how that happend.\ncheck a PUBLIC library in the kid section or my favourite EBAY!\ngood luck sweety