5 Must-Read Books about Autism

There are plenty of unanswered questions about autism. The medical community continues to research the condition, trying to answer some of these common queries of both parents and children. The factors that cause autism as well as the best methods to treat it are probably some of the most pressing questions today. While those questions are certainly important, and answers to them would definitely change the way we treat and interact with people with autism, at present, there’s still a great deal of mystery surrounding the condition itself.

Sometimes, all of these unanswered questions can seem like a giant wall with no gate. The scientific literature about autism is ever-developing, but it’s not the only genre of autism-focused writing that’s grown in recent years. We’ve compiled a short list of books about autism. Authors range from loved ones to autistic individuals themselves, and they all offer a unique perspective that fosters a more empathetic understanding of the condition.