My Autism Book: A Child's Guide to their Autism Spectrum Diagnosis

by Tamar Levi, Gloria Dura-Vila

My Autism Book is a beautifully illustrated picture book that helps parents to explain an autism diagnosis to their child in a sensitive, positive and accurate way.

When a child is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), parents often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to communicate the diagnosis to their child. This book is designed to be read with the child as a simple introduction to their diagnosis. Written by a doctor and a children's author, the book is tailored precisely to the needs and experiences of the child with ASD aged 5 and up. It explains what an autism diagnosis means and encourages an exploration of the child's likely strengths and differences using clear language that speaks directly to the child. The colourful pictures throughout show how the world looks from the child's perspective and the book ends with a summary checklist to encourage the child to record and discuss how autism affects them.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Nonfiction

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Loraena · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book focuses on helping kids on the spectrum identify their “strengths and differences”. Probably designed for kids younger than my 12-year-old.

[Storm · Rating 2 out of 5]

Looking for a simple way to help a family member, book way ok.