Below find a comprehensive list of non-fiction of books about autistic twins, triplets and quadruplets. You can also find fiction recommendations. If you are an author and would like to have your book added, please get in touch.
Non-fiction books
My Journey with Twin Angels: An Inspirational Story of Hope for Mothers of Special Needs Children and Their Loved Ones by Gifty Kwaku-Addison (2023)
Has being labelled as a special needs mum or caregiver reshaped your identity? There is no reason to buy into your fears or allow limiting beliefs to take hold of your life. Whether you are a special needs mum, family member or friend experiencing burnout or going through challenging times who wants to prioritise self-worth, this inspirational resource is for you. In this book, Gifty takes us along her complex and highly challenging journey of mothering her autistic twin girls and how she nearly loses her identity. Gifty highlights in her book that although the storms may rise, it’s important to keep pressing and focusing on ones’ dreams and aspirations.
Footsteps of Two – Never Give Up: One Mum’s Journey of Twins on the Autism Spectrum by Joanne Copeland (2021)
In this must-read book, Joanne Copeland shares her journey and the life-altering moment when her twins, Zalie and Flynn, were diagnosed with autism. Joanne shares the challenges she faced following the unexpected double diagnosis in her honest, heartfelt account of what life has been like since – without hiding any of the raw emotions of denial, blame and guilt she encountered along the way.
Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism by Debby Elley (2018)
What if the things people need to know about autism is not the information they’re getting? Combining myth-busting advice with personal experience, this book from the mother of autistic twins shares simple strategies to build children’s confidence, communication, and independence.
From sharing the joy of yodelling around shops at the weekend, to finding creative ways to communicate with both her verbal and her non-verbal sons, Debby Elley gives practical and fun tips for everyday living and shows that being autistic is just another way of being. Both witty and candid, the book discusses labels, meltdowns, acceptance, happiness and much more.
One Tear at a Time: A Mother’s Journey with Raising Autistic Twins by Andrea Reid (2018)
This book shares the life of a mother who lives her daily life holding on to hope for her autistic twin sons. As she cares for her sons, she strives to break down the barriers and survive through obstacles of all kind. She is a mother who leans strongly on faith but has faced her share of dead ends and disappointments. She believes that persistence and determination can bring about a change so she never gives up, even when it seemed that all is lost.
Her life is filled with autism, which comes with one tear at a time. With life trials and tribulations, she prepared to give up and throw in the towel. She wondered if it was worth it. When society displayed doubt and offered little support, she had to reach deep within herself for strength to carry on. She’s a mom of autistic twins whose hands are definitely full, but if you think her hands are full, you should see her heart.
Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express by Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan Elizabeth Peete and RJ Peete (2018)
Being a teen is hard enough. But when you have autism–or when your brother or sister is struggling with the condition–life can be challenging. It’s one thing when you’re a kid in grade school, and a playdate goes south due to autism in a family. Or when you’re a little kid, and a vacation or holiday turns less-than-happy because of an autistic family member. But being a teen with autism can get pretty hairy–especially when you’re up against dating, parties, sports, body changes, school, and other kids who just don’t ‘get’ you. In this powerful book, teenagers Ryan Elizabeth Peete and her twin brother, Rodney, who has autism, share their up-close-and-personal experiences on what it means to be a teen living with autism.
The Warner Boys: Our Family’s Story of Autism and Hope by Ana & Curt Warner (2018)
Seahawks star running back Curt Warner and his wife, Ana, were prominent figures in Seattle in the early 1990s. When they dropped from the public eye after Curt’s retirement, everyone assumed it was for a simpler life. But the reality behind their seclusion was a secret they hid from even their closest friends: their twins, Austin and Christian, had been diagnosed with severe autism. What followed was a painful struggle to hold their family and their marriage together in a home filled with chaos, emotional exhaustion, and constant fear for the safety of their unpredictable but beloved boys.
Worn Like a Badge: One Family’s Heartfelt, Humorous and Sometimes Harsh Account of Life with Twin Daughters with Autism by J.L. Verita (2018)
Worn Like a Badge is the best way to describe my ownership of my daughters’ diagnosis with autism. It illustrates my desperate need to embrace and accept this truth, which hopefully would prepare me for the battle ahead. Keeping this a secret, pretending this was not as bad as it was, was not an option for the girls or for me. There was no time for fear or shame. I needed to be free from the weight of this disease in order to attack it with all my will. I wish I had this book when the girls were diagnosed. It may have hastened my transformation from victim to victor. It is a must read for anyone who has or is caring for a child with a disability. I hope that it proves as helpful to the reader as it has been to the writer.
A Pair of Miracles: A Story of Autism, Faith and Determined Parenting by Karla Atkins (2017)
Laced with humor and compassion, A Pair of Miracles is the heartwarming story of her journey rearing adopted twin sons, each diagnosed with autism and fetal alcohol disorder. This is more than a moving biography from a mom on the front lines, however. It is a powerful tool, full of practical help for parents, educators, and church members working with children who have intellectual disabilities, speech impairments, and other limitations on the autism spectrum. It is also a challenge to the church to welcome and celebrate all the members of their congregation, no matter their abilities.
Thanks to Karla’s determination, faith, and unconditional love–and contrary to the doctors’ predictions–her adult twins are now able to function independently in many ways. They help their dad install pools, do carpentry work, and serve in the church as ushers, sound engineers, and children’s ministry workers. For parents seeking hope, answers, and peace, Karla leads the way to all three down a path she’s already been.
My Picture Perfect Family: What Happens When One Twin Has Autism by Marguerite Elisofon (2016)
On December 26th, 1990 Marguerite Elisofon gave birth to premature twins: Samantha and Matthew. Marguerite and her husband soon noticed their daughter lagged behind her brother in ways that scared them. Samantha, they learned, was on the autistic spectrum. Most “experts” weren’t optimistic about her chances for leading a normal life and prepared the Elisofons for the worst. But Marguerite and her family refused to accept these limitations. Twenty-three challenging years later, Samantha graduated from Pace University . . . cum laude!
A Parent’s Guide to Coping with Autism by Sarah Ziegel (2016)
This is an essential guide for parents and carers with autistic children. When Sarah Ziegel’s twin boys were diagnosed with autism, aged almost three, she realized there was very little practical information about what to do. When her next two children were also diagnosed with the condition, she was even more determined to put that lack of information right.
Silent Running: Our Family’s Journey to the Finish Line with Autism by Robyn K. Schneider
Running is a way of life for the Schneider family, but for them, it’s about much more than fitness and competition. At 21 months old, identical twin brothers Alex and Jamie were diagnosed with autism. It was 1992, a time when autism was far from a household word, before online autism forums and advocacy groups even existed.
Schneider takes readers on an intimate journey from a double diagnosis of autism, through many years of heartache, to a place of joy. A story of unrelenting love, of parents who never stop chasing after the silver lining, intent on finding happiness for their sons. And find happiness they do–in running.
Autism Triplet Twist: Survival Stories of Triplets, Autism and Parenting by James E. Potvin (2013)
Do you have a child with autism or know someone who does? If you can read this book and apply the lessons learned to your life, life will be calmer and your kids will be happier. Congratulations, you are having triplets! Say what? Are you sure? Now what do we do? You must be kidding. Can you double check? You can’t be serious. How is that possible? Where can I escape? Do you realize this was not the plan? Why us? Why me? Why now? Can I still work? Will insurance cover this? Do you realize I have never been a parent before? It is shocking and overwhelming! If you have or know someone that has triplets, these are common questions.
Twin: A Memoir by Allen Shawn (2010)
When Allen Shawn and his twin sister, Mary, were two, Mary began exhibiting signs of what would be diagnosed many years later as autism. Understanding Mary and making her life a happy one appeared to be impossible for the Shawns. At the age of eight, with almost no warning, her parents sent Mary to a residential treatment center. She never lived at home again.
Three Times the Love: Finding Answers and Hope for our Triplets with Autism by Lynn & Randy Gaston (2010)
Lynn and Randy Gaston were overjoyed to discover they were having triplets after many arduous years of trying to conceive. But at eighteen months, the boys began exhibiting odd new behaviors-among them, toe-walking, arm-flapping, and in Nicholas, a sudden muteness. Terrified and dumbfounded, Lynn began researching their behavior on the Internet. The same glaring diagnosis kept popping up-each boy was displaying symptoms of autism, though each at a different point on the spectrum. Receiving little support from their own pediatrician, Randy and Lynn hired their own therapists and began intensive behavioral treatment, not covered by their health insurance.
Twin Brothers: Worlds Apart by Kevin Healey (2008)
Twin brothers living in an Autistic world-two worlds apart. Identical twins Shaun, who has autism, and Kevin, who has Asperger s syndrome, living in their own worlds. A journey of sadness and happiness. Kevin Healey, founder of NSAAA and SAAS, writes about his experience living with this condition. So take a step into their world of autism.
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