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| Book | Searching... Milton Public Library | 616.85882 THO | Juvenile | Searching... Unknown |
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Are there kids in your life who need a gentle way to learn about autism? This book will show what autism is and how it affects someone who has it. This is a wonderful catalyst for discussion that will help children to better understand and support autistic classmates or siblings.
Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:
questions and concerns about autism simple and easily accessible material for younger children a helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselor a whole series of books for children to explore emotional issuesThe A First Look At series promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.
Author Notes
Pat Thomas is a trained psychotherapist, naturopath and journalist. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of child development and writes for various publications including Practical Parenting".
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Booklist Review
Though the picture books in the A First Look at . . . series deal with a wide range of conditions, they all begin with respect for children. Thomas doesn't define individuals by their differences, instead discussing their physical, mental, and emotional challenges in a straightforward, kindly manner. Meanwhile, appealing pencil-and-watercolor illustrations show situations arising in familiar school, home, and neighborhood settings. The appended section for parents and teachers offers a good deal of sound, practical advice as well as suggested books and online resources. Aimed at siblings and classmates, I See Things Differently comments on how and why kids with autism see things differently and on behaviors that may seem puzzling. Some unusually positive features include apt discussion questions, illustrations showing children with autism sometimes looking happy, and even girls with autism (often only boys are depicted). A worthwhile series of helpful picture books.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2014 Booklist
