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ContentsSensory Offaly Book Collection............................... Children's Fiction................................................ Children's non-Fiction......................................... Young Adult Fiction............................................ Adult Fiction........................................................ Adult non-Fiction.................................................Contact our libraries................................................126891020
Sensory Offaly Book CollectionThe Sensory Offaly Book Collection has been created to support and assist people with additionalneeds in Offaly, and their families, educators, and carers. Tullamore, Birr, Edenderry, and Clara libraries each havea collection of Sensory Offaly books. The books may beborrowed and requested by any library patron, and thecollection comprises both fiction and non-fiction for allages.1
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?By Bill Martin Jr.A beautifully illustrated book with a poetic story thatwill fascinate children as they explore language andvisual cues. This book has simple, short sentences and lots ofpictures, which are suited to newer readers andreading aloud. Can I Play Too?By Samantha CotterillPart of Samatha Cotterill's Little Senses series, thisbook helps children understand how to navigatefriendships and cooperation using lovely illustrations.The sentences in this book are simple and short, suitable for newer readers, and the colourfulillustrations will appeal to readers of all abilities.Sensory Offaly CollectionChildren's FictionBenji, The Bad Day, and MeBy Sally J. PlaIn this lovely story, two brothers share the experienceof having a bad day - neurotypical Sammy and autisticBenji. With wonderful illustrations, it demonstrates thatwe are all more alike than we may realise. This book has lots of pictures, but some of thesentences are a bit longer, so it's a great book to readtogether!2
The Chill SkillBy Niall BreslinThis book accessibly explores mindfulness for youngchildren, walking them through the experience of notgetting what they want. It has lots of pictures and longer sentences in simplelanguage, so it's a good book for newer and developingreaders, and for reading aloud together.Emily's Sister: A Family's Journey With Dyspraxiaand Sensory Processing DisorderBy Michele GianettiThis book is aimed at children to help them understanddyspraxia and sensory processing difficulties.It has pictures, but mainly text and is suited to more fluentreaders. The text uses simple and accessible languagehowever, so it's great for reading aloud together. Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger AdventureBy Kathy HoopmannJessica KingsleyA fantasy novel with an autistic protagonist named Ben, who gets pulled into a mystery after finding an old bottle in the school yard.This short book is suited to more fluent readers, as it hasplenty of text and only a few illustrations. Sensory Offaly CollectionChildren's Fiction3
The Real BoyBy Anne UrsuA fantasy novel about Oscar, a magician's assistant who must find answers when the magician abandons his town.This story is suited to more advanced readers, with lots of textand no illustrations. The Guggenheim MysteryBy Robin Stevens A sequel to Siobhán Dowd's The London Eye Mystery, thismystery adventure features an autistic protagonist whoseunique world-view enables him to solve the puzzle.This story is suited to more advanced readers, with lots of textand no illustrations. Planet Earth is BlueBy Nicole PanteleakosA heartrending and hopeful debut novel about a non verbal girl and her passion for space exploration.This story is suited to more advanced readers, with lots oftext and no illustrations. Sensory Offaly CollectionChildren's Fiction4
Al Capone Does my ShirtsBy Gennifer Choldenko Set on Alcatraz island, this historical fiction novel followsMoose as he navigates his relationship with his sister,Natalie, who is autistic.Forever NeverlandBy Susan AdrianA contemporary sequel to J. M. Barrie’s timeless classic PeterPan, perfect for kids who loved THE LAND OF STORIES anddream of going to Neverland. The story follows Clover andFergus, the great-great-grandchildren of Wendy Darling, asthey go on an adventure to Neverland with Peter Pan. Cloverworries about her brother, who has autism, but Fergus isn'tworried at all!This story is suited to more advanced readers, with lots of textand no illustrations. Lisa and the Lacemaker: An Asperger AdventureBy Kathy HoopmannLisa becomes fascinated by lace-making under the kind eye ofher great-aunt Hannah, and gains greater understanding of herAspergers as she is drawn into an old mystery.This graphic novel has beautiful illustrations accompanied byplenty of text and dialogue. Al Capone Does My ShirtsBy Gennifer CholdenkoSet on Alcatraz island, this historical novel tells the story of Mooseand his relationship with his sister, Natalie, who is autistic.This book is suited to more advanced readers, with lots of textand no illustrations.Sensory Offaly CollectionChildren's Fiction5
Going to the SupermarketBy Avril WebsterThe Girl Who Thought In Pictures: The Story of Dr.Temple GrandinBy Julia Finley MoscaThis rhyming books tells the tale of Dr Temple Grandin, ascientist with autism whose unique perspective helps hersolve problems.The Autism Acceptance BookBy Ellen SabinThis is an interactive and educational book that showschildren some of the challenges faced by autistic people. Itincludes exercises to develop empathy and help childrenunderstand and respect people's differences."Say and Do" Social Scenes for Home, School andCommunityBy Susan Rose Simms Developed for children aged 5 to 9, this book supportschildren as they learn how to respond to a range of socialsituations. This books explain 'what comes next' on a trip to thesupermarket and can help children handle challengingexperiences easily.Sensory Offaly CollectionChildren's non-Fiction6
Different Like Me: my Book of Autism HeroesBy Jennifer ElderThis book introduces children to famous people from historywho were autistic, including Albert Einstein, and Dian Fossey.Why Johnny Doesn't Flap: NT is OK!By Clay Morton & Gail MortonThis book is from the perspective of an autistic child,remarking on the strangeness of neurotypicals' behaviour.When My Worries Get Too BigBy Karl Dunn BuronThis workbook provides a template on how to work throughbig feelings and help children find ways to calm themselvesand deal with anxiety. The Asperkid's Secret Book of Social RulesBy Karl Dunn BuronThis book is a funny approach to dealing with life as a youngperson with Aspergers by an author who has Aspergers. Itlooks at managing often unseen social rules and cues, andmaking and maintaining friendships.Sensory Offaly CollectionChildren's non-Fiction7
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeBy Mark HaddonThis mystery novel stars a teenage autistic protagonist,who knows a lot about numbers and not so much aboutpeople. When his neighbour's dog is found murdered, itsets in motion a series of events that changeChristopher's life. His different perspective on eventsenable him to see patterns and issues no one else can,and empower him to solve the mystery.MockingbirdBy Kathryn ErskineCaitlin's brother was the one who explained theconfusing parts of the world to her. Now that he'sdead, 11-year-old Caitlin is adrift, struggling to makesense of the world. She seeks closure and, in theprocess, gains a better understanding of herself as aperson and as a person with Aspergers.Sensory Offaly CollectionYoung Adult Fiction8
This collection of essays, short stories and art is an opportunity to listen and seethe voices and experiences of a variety of people with autism. Aiming torepresent the diversity of the UK neurodiverse community, this book is a chancefor autistic people to speak for themselves.Stim: An Autistic AnthologyBy Lizzie Huxley-JonesSensory Offaly CollectionAdult Fiction9
M is for AutismBy The Students of Limsfield Grange School & VickyMartinThis book is written by the students of Limpsfield Grange, aschool for girls with autism and communication andinteraction difficulties. Filled with their experiences, it offersexcellent insight into the lives of people with autism andtheir families.The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with AutismBy Naoki HigashidaThis memoir is the story of Naoki, aged thirteen, who isautistic and eager to share his experience. Written in aquestion-and-answer style, Naoki explains why hebehaves in particular ways and how he sees the world in acompelling manner.Talking With Your Child About Their Autism DiagnosisBy Raelena DundonThe author is a psychologist specialising in childhood autismand the parent of two autistic children. This book offersadvice on talking to your child about their diagnosis andincludes case studies and examples. Sensory Offaly CollectionAdult Non-Fiction10
Life, Animated - A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes andAutismBy Ron SuskindPulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Suskind tells the storyof how his autistic son lost his ability to communicateverbally at three but, using his love for Disney films,regained the ability.Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum DisorderBy Sarah HendrickxThis heavily-researched book discusses how autismpresents in girls, explaining how different it can be totraditional expectations and the difficulties in gaining adiagnosis. It examines the impact it can have throughout agirl's life and deals with misconceptions .Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mid and Later LifeBy Scott D. RightThis well-researched book examines issues facing autisticpeople as adults, and looks at historical and currenttheories and perspectives. Sensory Offaly CollectionAdult Non-Fiction11
Talk To MeBy Heather JonesThis book is a guide to supporting your autistic child incommunicating with others. Positioning communicationas central to life skills, it offers advice, tips and strategies. Carly's Voice: Breaking Through AutismBy Arthur Fleischmann & Carly FleischmannThis memoir follows the experiences of CarlyFleischmann and her family as Carly, who is autistic,defies expectations and learns to communicate at theage of ten. The Parents Guide to Managing Anxiety in Children withAutismBy Raelene DundonThis guide for parents is a thorough introduction to autismand anxiety. The author is a psychologist specialising inchildhood autism and the parent of autistic children. Sensory Offaly CollectionAdult Non-Fiction12
Being Seen: Memoir of an Autistic Mother, Immigrant, AndZen StudentBy Anlor DavinThis memoir is the story of Anlor Davis, a woman withautism who struggled in early life with sensory difficultiesand social interactions. Diagnosed later in life, Anlor'sexperiences of masking and challenges eventually led toher taking up meditation and using those practices as ameans of living more comfortably in the world.AspergirlsBy Rudy SimoneThis book looks at girls' and women's experiences ofhaving autism and the issues involved in gainingdiagnoses, masking, and finding acceptance. Written byan author with Apsergers, it provides a guide to life as agirl with autism.Can I Tell You About Sensory Processing DifficultiesBy Sue AllenNarrated by Harry, this book offers insight into the impact ofsensory processing difficulties - from issues with washingand eating to the barriers created by large groups,educational settings, and loud noises.Sensory Offaly CollectionAdult Non-Fiction13
Odd Girl Out: An Autistic Woman in a NeurotypicalWorldBy Laura JamesLaura James was diagnosed with autism in her 40s,having spent her life feeling different and out of place.This memoir follows her journey to diagnosis and herexperiences.Engaging AutismBy Stanley I. Greenspan & Serena WiederThis book offers guidance and evidence-based researchon the highly recommended Floortime approach fortreating autistic children. It also offers insight to parentson navigating the controversies surrounding thetreatment of autism. Autism, Anxiety and Me - A Diary in Even NumbersBy Emma Louise BridgeThe author is an autistic woman in her 20s, providing herown perspective on the issues in her life, fromemployment and relationships, to anxiety and sensorydifficulties. Sensory Offaly CollectionAdult Non-Fiction14
Understanding Your Child's Sensory SignalsBy Angie VossThis useful reference book offers tools and strategiesfor parents, teachers, and caregivers to interpret andunderstand the sensory signals given by a child.Camouflage: The Hidden Lives of Autistic WomenBy Dr. Sarah BargielaThis graphic novel provides insight into the lives andexperiences of autistic women, using real life examplesto examine the difficulties in gaining a diagnosis and thechallenges they face.An Adult With An Autism Diagnosis: A Guide for the Newly DiagnosedBy Gillian DrewThis book does exactly what it says on the tin - offeringguidance to adults who are processing their autismdiagnosis.Sensory Offaly CollectionAdult Non-Fiction15
How To Be MassiveBy Aoife DooleyIrish author and artist, Aoife Dooley, has written her ownfunny, insightful fictional take on growing up on thenorthside of Dublin. Aoife was diagnosed with autism asan adult.Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children &Adolescents with Autism Spectrum DisordersBy Davida HartmanThis sex education resource is focused on children andteenagers with autism, offering practical advice andstrategies on sharing information about puberty,sexuality, and relationships. Autism & Asperger Syndrome In ChildrenBy Dr Luke BeardonThis accessible book is an introduction to autism for parentsand caregivers. It offers insight into issues, controversies,myths, and challenges that a newly diagnosed child mayface.Sensory Offaly CollectionAdult Non-Fiction16
Just Take A Bite - Easy Effective Answers to Food Aversionsand Eating ChallengesBy Lori Ernsperger & Tania Stegen-HansonThis book offers insight into picky eating, a common issue forautistic people. It provides information on the sensorydifficulties involved and tips for helping picky eaters eat abalanced diet. Nerdy, Shy and Socially InappropriateBy Cynthia KimThis accessible and funny guide to living in the world as anautistic adult is by Cynthia Kim, who was diagnosed withautism as an adult. her diagnosis enabled her to see herown interactions with the world with new perspective andto better understand herself and her environment.Loud Hands: Autistic People, SpeakingBy The Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkThis collection of essays is written by and for autistic people. Itsprings from the Loud Hands Project, a project by the AutisticSelf Advocacy Network in the US, and covers diverse personalexperiences and foundational community documents.Sensory Offaly CollectionAdult Non-Fiction17
Autism WorksBy Adam FeinsteinThis book looks at the challenges facing autistic peopleregarding employment, and draws attention to the greatcontributions autistic people have made and can make tothe working world.Spectrum WomenBy Barb Cook & Dr. Michelle GarnettThis book contains the personal experiences of fifteenautistic women as they detail their lives from a femaleautistic perspective, looking at issues of identity,relationships, parenting and self-care.Uniquely HumanBy Dr. Barry M. PrizantThe author takes an alternative viewpoint on autism - ratherthan a disorder or condition, he views it as behaviours todeal with an overwhelming world. This book celebratesautism as having strengths and coping mechanisms that canbe built upon and supported.Sensory Offaly CollectionAdult Non-Fiction18
In a Different Key - The Story of AutismBy John Donvan & Caren ZuckerNearly seventy-five years ago, American Donald Triplettbecame the first child diagnosed with autism. In a DifferentKey is the fascinating story of the impact of his diagnosis,early theories about autism, and modern controversies andapproaches.Look Me In The Eye - My Life With Asperger'sBy John Elder RobisonThis memoir charts the author's challenging childhood, wherehe felt misunderstood and different from his peers. Diagnosedas Aspergers in his 40s, John Robison gained insight into hisown behaviour and outlook, and better understood how heinteracts with the world. Sensory Offaly CollectionAdult Non-Fiction19
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