Taking Autism to School [Paperback]

Andreanna Edwards (Author), Tom Dineen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

These beautifully illustrated and fun-to-read storybooks simplify and normalize complicated childhood conditions, like autism. When read aloud, other children can identify why a peer may be treated differently and begin to empathize with them. In addition, children whose conditions set them apart as being different begin to feel accepted and safe. Each book includes a Kids' Quiz to reinforce new information and Ten Tips for Teachers to provide additional facts and ideas for teacher use. This book educates children about autism, a complex and often misunderstood condition. The story describes what life is like for a child with autism.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: JayJo Books; 1 edition (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891383132
• ISBN-13: 978-1891383137
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #276,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book. Good for inclusion classes., August 28, 2004

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S. Parker-Price "Dr. Mom" (VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taking Autism to School (Paperback)

This is a fictional story about a girl named Angel and her friendship with Sam, a classmate who has Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Angel explains how Sam thinks and behaves in school and at home. She describes characteristics, such as sensory differences, repetition, and communication difficulties. Written in very positive language, this book also includes tips for teachers.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Her Brother's Keeper, December 17, 2004

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BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taking Autism to School (Paperback)

Angel is nonplussed when she meets her new classmate, Sam. Sam has autism and Angel is naturally curious about Sam's behavior and responses.

In time, Angel learns more about the sensory world as Sam experiences it and how Sam came to be fortunate to be mainstreamed, or "included" in her class. I like the way autism is described and explained in this book. A must have for the early grades and for educators and other interested professionals. Cheers to this book!

I also highly recommend "Looking After Louis" by Ely and Dunbar. That book together with this one paves the way down the Long & Winding Road to Inclusion.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for inclusive classrooms and school libraries, January 18, 2007

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Autism Society Of NC "www.autismbookstore.com" (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taking Autism to School (Paperback)

This is a fictional story about a girl named Angel and her friendship with Sam, a classmate who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). From her own point of view, Angel explains how Sam thinks and behaves in school and at home. She describes characteristics such as sensory differences, repetition, and communication difficulties. Written in very positive language, this book also includes tips for teachers. For children ages 5-10. Please visit our website to obtain a copy of this educational resource for children.