Autism through a Sister's Eyes [Paperback]

Eve B Band PH.D. (Author), Emily Hecht (Author), Sue Lynn Cotton (Illustrator), Gary B Mesibov PH.D. (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001

When young people have questions about a brother or sister with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, clear answers can be hard to find. Written by Eve Band, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, this book gives voice to ten-year-old Emily's story: her questions about her brother, her search for answers about autism, and her exploration of her feelings as a sibling of a young man with autism. Told in her voice, Emily's story is as uplifting as it is filled with valuable information for parents and siblings, or any individual whose life is touched by a person with high-functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome.

Helpful chapters include:

• Finding Out About Autism
• Moderate and Severe Autism
• Learning About High-Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome
• Making Friends and Being With People
• Talking and Understanding
• Fun and Play
• Dealing With Changes
• Feeling Worried
• Learning to Cope
• Looking Ahead

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About the Author

Eve B. Band, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice, who specializes in working with individuals with high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, and their families. She is also the busy mother of two daughters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 67 pages
• Publisher: Future Horizons (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885477716
• ISBN-13: 978-1885477712
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #359,753 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a sister's response, June 2, 2005

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proud mom (encinitas CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autism through a Sister's Eyes (Paperback)

I am 10 and I have a 12 year old sister who has Aspergers Syndrome. My mom and dad have been trying to help me understand it for years. My sister always seems to get away with a lot of stuff and she embarrasses me a lot. I like this book because it really explains how I feel. I get annoyed just like Emily and then I feel guilty because my sister has autism and can't help what she is doing. This book let me know that it is OK to get annoyed and for some reason that makes me less annoyed with my sister. I don't know why but it does. Emily says that she feels like the big sister and that is exactly how I feel! I don't like worrying about my sister so I don't like it when we do the same activities. This made my mom understand a little better too. I really recommend this book because it is really true. I haven't really liked any of the other books my mom got me on autism because they weren't really about how I felt but this one is great.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, July 18, 2001

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This review is from: Autism through a Sister's Eyes (Paperback)

"I really liked the way this book presents information about autism and Aspergers in such a clear way for children. Kids will find it easy to read and relate to Emily's story and actual experiences. It's a real treasure for kids who have a brother or sister with high-functioning autism or Aspergers, and a heart-warming read for their parents, too."

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong Bonds, December 16, 2004

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This review is from: Autism through a Sister's Eyes (Paperback)

This is a sterling work that I highly endorse. This is an invaluable work for people who have siblings with autism; for families; for educators and other interested persons.

Emily's older brother Daniel has autism. She naturally wants to know why she cannot communicate with him consistently and what prompts him to behave and respond as he does. Emily's parents acknowledge Emily's anger, concern and other feelings and allow her to explore. I like the conversations they had. I also like the way Daniel is accepted and how some of his more outlandish behavior is explained and not condoned. Reasonable expectations are set for Daniel, always with the hope of contant, continued improvement.

The dynamics among this family are what makes this book so strong. It is a book that will resonate in one's mind long after finishing the last page.