Me, Myself, My Best Friend: Getting Ready for Friends and School for Kids with Autism — Paperback

Starting school is a big transition for any child — and for autistic children, the layers of newness that come with it can feel especially significant. New routines, new people, new expectations around friendship and connection, and the quiet work of figuring out where you fit. Me, Myself, My Best Friend: Getting Ready for Friends and School for Kids with Autism by Dr. Jessica J. Griffith is a 28-page paperback written from the perspective of a young boy with autism as he enters school and begins to learn what it means to be a friend to others — and to himself. Written at a primary and elementary school level, it is designed for caregiver-guided reading and classroom use with children who have sensory and developmental needs.

We carry this at EOWD because books that center the child's own perspective — not just the adult's view of the child — open up a different kind of conversation. Dr. Griffith brings both professional grounding (a Doctorate in Clinical and Forensic Psychology and a background in psychological science) and lived experience as the parent of an autistic child to this story. That combination shows in how the book is framed: not as a lesson to be delivered, but as a perspective to be shared. For caregivers looking for a gentle, acceptance-first starting point for friendship and school readiness conversations, this is a title worth having on the shelf.

This book supports caregiver-guided friendship conversations, school readiness awareness, self-awareness, social understanding, and connection-centered learning. It is one resource among many — each child has an individual communication style, social comfort level, sensory needs, support needs, and readiness for friendship and school routines that no single book can fully represent. This title is not intended to teach friendship, fix social skills, guarantee school success, improve behavior, treat autism, prevent anxiety, or replace professional social support, therapy, or individualized guidance. Always consult qualified professionals for educational, therapeutic, or developmental decisions.

Explore the story written for the child who is still figuring out that being their own best friend is a good place to start.

Product Specs

• Author: Jessica J. Griffith, DClinForPsych
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 28
• Reading Level: Primary / Elementary School
• Dimensions: 0.15×20.27×12.70 cm (0.06×7.99×5 in)
• Publication Date: May 5, 2014
• ISBN: 978-1-4993-5380-8
• Subject: Autism, friendship, school readiness, self-awareness, social understanding, children's neurodiversity
• Language: English

• Brand: Jessica J. Griffith
• Model/SKU: 9781499353808
• ISBN: 978-1-4993-5380-8
• Vendor/Supplier: Books by splitShops (via Shopify Collective)