"Aesop’s fables: The science behind what the stories got wrong" at BBC Science Focus examines the real-world behavior of animals versus their fictional portrayals, such as whether foxes are actually "sly" or if crows are as clever as the fable " The Crow and the Pitcher " suggests.

"Aesop | History, Fables, & Facts" from Britannica provides a detailed overview of the legendary figure of Aesop, his possible origins as a slave in Samos, and how his stories were first compiled by Demetrius Phalareus in the 4th century BCE.

“Aesop's fables provide a good beginning in a classical education for any child, but for a child on the autism spectrum... Aesop's disarming lessons are especially valuable.” Memoria Press · 7 years ago Key Fables to Explore

If you are looking for specific stories to read, the Library of Congress hosts a digital collection of classic fables. Common favorites include: Simple Yet Profound: On the Timelessness of Aesop's Fables