Author Elle McNicoll says "every child deserves to see themselves reflected positively in stories. I can tell you that inclusive children’s books encourage empathy and understanding” and TCA's librarian Miss Robinson wholeheartedly agrees. Students are reminded that they can send their suggestions for new books for the academy library via the book suggestions form at the bottom of the library page.

Here are a few titles of those available from the academy library to inspire your next read if you would like to find out more about the autistic spectrum, to read a book that features characters that you see yourself in, or understand more about how someone you know may feel:

Useful links

"I write about anything and everything, but I always write about neurodiversity": Elle McNicoll on being a neurodivergent author. 

Rachael Lucas on the many layers of the autistic experience. 

This booklist aims to provide a range of children's and teens' books that feature characters who are on the autistic spectrum. 

Some articles to watch or read:

I'm Just Me: Kenzi's poem about autism. 

What is Autism?

I'm A Celebrity contestant Anne Hegerty opens up about autism. 

Book suggestions from Louise Gooding, author of Just Like Me: