This 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" 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 SensitivityCommunication DifferencesUnique Ways of PlayingInsistence 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 Disorder10 Quick Strategies for Helping a Child with AutismRecommended ReadingAnd more!