A Book About What Autism Can Be Like
Published on 15. November 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-84310-940-2 (ISBN)
Description
Chris and Andrew are very good friends, but sometimes Chris does things that Andrew doesn't understand.
Chris can hear a fly buzzing when it's a mile away! But he doesn't like bright flashing lights like the ones on Andrew's favourite arcade game. Chris and Andrew have lots of fun together, but at times they laugh at completely different things - it doesn't matter though, because everyone is different, and being different can be rather cool!
Chris and Andrew are here to help people understand the experiences of a child with autism, and how others can help by understanding how they are different, and recognising their many unique talents.
This fully-illustrated book is targeted at boys and girls aged 5+, and also serves as an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
Chris can hear a fly buzzing when it's a mile away! But he doesn't like bright flashing lights like the ones on Andrew's favourite arcade game. Chris and Andrew have lots of fun together, but at times they laugh at completely different things - it doesn't matter though, because everyone is different, and being different can be rather cool!
Chris and Andrew are here to help people understand the experiences of a child with autism, and how others can help by understanding how they are different, and recognising their many unique talents.
This fully-illustrated book is targeted at boys and girls aged 5+, and also serves as an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
Reviews / Votes
This excellent book is aimed at the primary school age group. The whole book is autism-friendly with not too much information on a page and clear, uncluttered line drawings... If you have ever thought 'How do I explain autism to youngish children?' then this is the book you need. Every parent and teacher should have a copy. -- Asperger East Anglia NewsletterMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
43 (b&w)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
93 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84310-940-2 (9781843109402)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Sue Adams
A Book About What Autism Can Be Like
E-Book
11/2008
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
€12.19
Available for download
Persons
Sue Adams is the mother of three sons with two-and-a-half cases of autism between them. When a friend of her son asked, 'What is wrong with Christopher?' she decided to write this book to explain how autistic people are different. Sue is a secondary school teacher and lives with her husband, Russell, and children in Victoria, Australia.