My Friend with Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers and Siblings [Paperback]

Beverly Bishop (Author), Craig Bishop (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

Written for classmates of spectrum students and the classmates' parents, this kid-friendly book explains in positive ways that children with autism are good at some things, not so good at others - just like everyone else! The narrator (a peer) notes that his friend's senses work "really well" - he can hear sounds no one else can hear; his eyes work so well bright lights can hurt them. In all cases, the differences are described in a kind, understanding manner. There are charming illustrations for readers to color. "Notes for Adults" offer parents more detailed information about the "kid's pages."

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 36 pages
• Publisher: Future Horizons; 1 edition (January 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885477899
• ISBN-13: 978-1885477897
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #692,150 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #49 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Issues > Special Needs > Nonfiction

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a "must have" for parents, educators and therapists, September 2, 2004

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Mari-Anne Kehler (Redondo Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Friend with Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers and Siblings (Paperback)

I bought this book. It was so fantastic, I bought two more for my son's friends (based on their parents' requests for information about autism). Then, I bought 4 more for teachers, administrators and my neice. I am about to purchase two more for the new school year. Nine copies in one year!! And I'm sure I'm not yet done.

What makes this book such a find is that is is geared to describe children with high-functioning "classic" autism, which tends to be an under represented, yet burgeoning, population. Many of our kids are being mainstreamed/fully included in regular classrooms, yet stand out as "different". This book is perfect in helping to shed light on how we are all different, yet the same. It encourages inclusion and acceptance of others. And it is done with sensitivity and with a light touch.

The added bonus is the appendix in the back which does an outstanding job of explaining and describing key aspects of autism in language well understood by the layperson.

I highly recommend that parents share this with their kids' teachers, parents of schoolmates, therapists and family members. At least one copy should be in every elementary school library!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Children and Adults, July 1, 2004

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Jennifer J. Hise "tom_hise" (Mc Kinney, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Friend with Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers and Siblings (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book for explaining what a child with Autism is like and how it might effect their behavior.

The children's coloring book section is really good and perfect even for the pre-school level.

The parent section is awesome. It is a wondeful section explaining to the parent how to discuss each page with their child and gives a wonderful understanding for the parent at their level as well.

We orginally bought to give to a couple of parents in our son's play group whose children were starting to ask questions about their friend and why his behavior was different.

We are now buying for all our friends and family (even the grandparents) to have for their own.

A must have book.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great first resource for children and adults, May 25, 2004

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"rlkain" (MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Friend with Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers and Siblings (Paperback)

My five-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with high functioning autism. It was no surprise to my wife and I as we had been dealing with the effects of autism for several years and had done much research on our own. The formal diagnosis made us realize it was time to try and explain to friends and relatives what autism is and why our daughter acts the way she does. This book has been extremely helpful. It was the first book we read with our eight year old who has been struggling with the fact her little sister is different. The adult section is also very well written and was also the first resource we used for grand parents and other adults in our daughters life. We plan to purchase many more copies. Thank You Beverly Bishop!