The Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone with Autism

Name: The Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone with Autism
ISBN: 9780975986820

by Ellen Sabin

Subject: Disabilities & Special Needs
Age: 6-8 years
Format: Spiral Bound
Pages: 64
Publisher: Watering Can Press
Size: 23.5 cm × 24.9 cm
ISBN: 9780975986820

The Autism Acceptance Book: Being A Friend to Someone with Autism is an interactive, educational and character-building book that introduces children to the challenges faced by people with autism while also supporting their personal journey toward appreciating and respecting people's differences. The book offers information, conversation-starters, and engaging exercises that invite children to “walk in someone else's shoes” as they learn to treat others the same ways they would like to be treated themselves.

While focusing on autism, ultimately, this book teaches broad life lessons about accepting and embracing people’s differences. This is a great book to help family members, peers, and classmates better understand autism.

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What reviewers said

“The quality of life of children with autism can be enhanced when the people in their lives better understand them. This book does a tremendous job of helping children form an idea of what it is like to be autistic and how their patience and understanding can help those who are. I hope it is shared far and wide.”

– Suzanne Wright, Co-founder, Autism Speaks

“I was delighted to have Ellen participate in our Meet the Author event, as part of the United Nations' first ever World Autism Awareness Day. UN staff, diplomats and visitors were in attendance to hear Ellen's heartfelt remarks about teaching kids to be kind and accepting of their peers with autism. I sincerely hope her book gets spread around the world; it carries a universal message full of hope and compassion.”

– Juan Carlos Brandt, Chief, Advocacy and Special Events, United Nations

“Good character involves the head, the heart, and the hand-knowing, caring, and acting. The Autism Acceptance Book develops all three: children's understanding of autism, their empathy for those facing this challenge, and their ability to befriend them in helpful ways. Any young reader who develops these sensitivities toward people with autism is likely to become more empathetic and kind toward people in general. Parents, teachers, and others who care about character will be grateful for this excellent resource.”