Everybody Is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters With Autism [Paperback]

Fiona Bleach (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Many young people have a hard time understanding the complexities of what autism Is and why people with autism engage in the behaviors that they do. This book gives answers to the many questions brothers and sisters of young people on the autism spectrum have about their siblings. In addition to explaining in basic terms the characteristics of autism, this little book is full of helpful suggestions for making family life more comfortable for everyone. The many illustrations make this a warm and accessible book for young people.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Fiona Bleach, the author, is an art therapist who has worked for many years at the Sybil Elgar School. She has real insight into living and working with people with autistic spectrum disorders and her many illustrations make this a warm and accessible book.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company (February 11, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931282064
• ISBN-13: 978-1931282062
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Siblings

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63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MARCHING TO YOUR OWN DRUMMER, October 14, 2003

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BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Everybody Is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters With Autism (Paperback)

This is an excellent teaching tool that paves the way towards acceptance of persons who display autistic behavior. Autism and its related neurobiological condition, Asperger's are spectrum conditions. Common spectrum behaviors include a myriad of sensory issues such as strong aversions for loud noises; strong reactions to certain smells and tastes and distinctive speaking styles. Many spectrum behaviors overlap and Asperger's, while considered at the higher end of the autism spectrum does indeed share common neuro-sensory ground with autism.

This book does a heroic job in explaining and addressing these issues to young children. It is a good way of empowering children on and off the spectrum with knowledge that will in turn pave the way to greater acceptance.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids, June 26, 2006

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no fear granny (Wilmington NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everybody Is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters With Autism (Paperback)

My granddaughter loved the explanations about autism in this book. She is 9, and it is written where she can understand more about the behaviors of her brother with autism. She was even going to take it to school for her teacher to read, and some of her classmates. Many adults would benefit from reading it also.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars recommend for siblings of children with autism, April 5, 2007

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Tracy Dailey "special needs mom" (ARCADE, new york United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Everybody Is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters With Autism (Paperback)

I also read this book with my daughter. I found it really helpful for the both of us. Some of the suggestions she has taken to heart and has started to practice them with her brother who is high function autisic.

I would reccemond this to anybody who has other children that needs to uderstand about what autism is and can learn about different ways to do things