break glass in case of autism diagnosis
a collection of autistic coded characters in fiction [ recommendations welcome! ]






books by disabled authors ๐
books written by disabled authors






But you donโt look autistic
Middle grade, YA and Adult fictional books with canon autistic main characters






Disability Rep Books
Book with main characters that are disabled. Both physical and mental included. Eg chronic/terminal illness, physical disabilities, mental illness, neurodivergance, addiction, injury and injury recovery, symptoms causing health issues etc. Doesn't have to be a diagnosed condition. Not necessarily by authors with shared experiences. Books any be any genre. Added only 1st book of series unless there are different characters.
Feel free to leave suggestions in the comments! No "magic cure" books.






Autism Rep by Autistic Authors | YA Books
YA books written by autistic authors that include autistic characters, usually as the protagonists of the story. You know they'll get the representation right!






autistic rep
canon and coded autistic characters






Neurodivergent Romance Books
Romance books with neurodivergent characters. This primarily includes ADHD and autism but I also included some with dyslexia and sensory processing disorder representation as well.






Autistic Characters โจ๏ธ
Lots of women, sapphic romance, and cozy reads - but not all!






From the River to the Sea
Reading is resistance. Palestine WILL be free!






๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ โ.ห๐ฆเผโ
: ฬฬโ๐ป๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ป๐ฉ๐น โกโงโหยทห เผ






YA books with autism rep!!!!
YA fiction books with prominent autistic characters!!!! (all cannon, in text, or confirmed by author)






autistic representation in fiction
YA, middle grade, & adult books!






These Teens' Neuros are Diverging
YA contemporary books with neurodivergent MCs
(So far, we've got autism, ADHD, dyslexia, OCD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and schizophrenia)






Canadian/Turtle Island Reads






disability rep
non fantasy version






YA Autistic Lit
YA books featuring Autistic characters and written by Autistic authors.






Characters who feel utterly alone
These books represent characters who feel disconnected, alone or isolated. They experience neglect, exclusion or loneliness due to varying reasons. Multiple genres included. Beware of triggers.
โDaddy, Iโm so aloneโ โ Yelena Belova






World Reading Canada Literary Escapes
Explore Canada's landscapes, culture, foods, activities and more in these books set in Canada or written by Canadian authors.





