A Book About What Autism Can Be Like

by Sue Adams

Chris and Andrew are very good friends, but sometimes Chris does things that Andrew doesn't understand. Chris can hear a fly buzzing when it's a mile away! But he doesn't like bright flashing lights like the ones on Andrew's favourite arcade game. Chris and Andrew have lots of fun together, but at times they laugh at completely different things-it doesn't matter though, because everyone is different, and being different can be rather cool! Chris and Andrew are here to help people understand the experiences of a child with autism, and how others can help by understanding how they are different, and recognising their many unique talents. This fully-illustrated book is targeted at boys and girls aged 5+, and also serves as an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder

48 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2008

Reviews

[Tony Braithwaite · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book reveals different characteristics of best friends, Chris and Andrew. Chris has super sensitive hearing and visual sensory processing experiences. He easily hears a buzzing fly that is miles away whereas Andrew doesn’t. Chris is stressed with bright flashing lights on arcade games, computer and TV screens whereas Andrew doesn’t. Both friends describe their different characteristics and how they can help and understand an autistic child.