A lot of parents ask me for books that are written for autistic kids or neurodivergent kids.
The language that is used for many of these books is person-first and not identity-first. So I am still seeing a lot of books targeting children with Aspergers, as well as for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (these tend to be the ones written by health professionals).
And if you’re a little unsure about what you could be talking about, then have a look at my age-specific guide to sex education.
You can find more books about different topics in the main list of Sex Education Books for Children.
You’ll find more information about sex education in my Sex Education 101 page.
NOTE: Before passing any book to your child or reading the book with your child, you should read it yourself first. I might think it is a great book for a certain age child or that the information is valuable, but you may disagree. You need to choose books that reflect your values and the messages you want your child to receive.
Children’s books for neurodivergent kids (or Autistic kids)
Below you’ll find all the individual books for children (with an occasional book being for young adults). Just click the book that interests you to learn more.
The Boys’ Guide to Growing Up by Terri Couwenhoven
Piper Gets Her Period by Sarah Hausler
Special Growing Girl: A guide to puberty for girls with special needs by Jodi Wise Thayer
Queerly Autistic by Erin Ekins
What is Sex? A guide for people with Autism, special educational needs and disabilities by Kate E. Reynolds
What is Pregnancy by Kate E. Reynolds
Making Sense of Sex by Sarah Attwood
The Autism Spectrum Guide to Sexuality and Relationships by Emma Goodall
The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods by Robyn Steward
What’s Happening to Ellie? by Kate E. Reynolds
Special Girls’ Business by Fay Angelo, Heather Pritchard and Rose Stewart
Tom Needs to Go book by Kate E. Reynolds
The Growing Up Guide for Girls by Davida Hartman
The Growing Up Book for Boys by Davida Hartman
Things Tom Likes by Kate E. Reynolds
What’s Happening to Tom by Kate E. Reynolds
Things Ellie Likes by Kate E. Reynolds
These are some of the many sex education books for autistic and neuro-divergent kids. As I find more, I will add them to this list. They are all really good books that you will find useful for starting sex education.
Oh, and please do let me know if you know of a book to be added to this list!
Happy reading!