Description
Book SynopsisThis book's vivid illustrations and charming storyline will foster tolerance and understanding among peers, while the printable coloring pages will enlighten and engage learners!
My Friend with Autism, Enhanced Edition is the exceptional result of parent Beverly Bishop's determination to educate her son's classmates about autism, thus helping her son fit in at school. A peer narrator explains that his friend with autism is good at some things and not so good at others-just like everyone else! In an informative, positive tone, he addresses issues such as:
- Sensory Sensitivity
- Communication Differences
- Unique Ways of Playing
- Insistence on Routine
- At the end of the book are page-by-page notes for adults, which supplement the text with facts and explanations to further educate teachers and classmates' parents.
The FREE companion CD contains a printable coloring page for every page of the book, including the page-by-page notes for adults, and other features such as: 18 Signs and Symptoms of an Autism Spectrum Disorder, 10 Quick Strategies for Helping a Child with Autism, Recommended Reading, And more!
Trade Review"A creative and wonderful resource!" — Carol Gray, author, speaker, and creator of Social Stories
"My Friend with Autism celebrates the perspective and unique abilities of children with autism and offers classmates concrete ways to develop connections and friendships." — Angela Telfer, Teacher Consultant for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
