Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone with Autism

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Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone with Autism

(Spiral Bound - 3rd Edition)

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780975986820
Publisher:	Watering Can Press
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Edition description:	3rd Edition
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	9.45(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.33(d)
Age Range:	6 - 11 Years

About the Author

Ellen Sabin is the founder of Watering Can Press; a publisher committed to "growing kids with character." Her series of children’s books engage, inspire, and support children and families. She has infectious enthusiasm for the topics in her books, making her a regular speaker at conferences and events where she shares insights with adults. She also hosts reading events for children and families at schools, libraries, and other group settings. Prior to creating this award—winning series, she worked in public health and humanitarian endeavors— running nonprofit organizations in the US and Africa. She holds a master's degree in Public Health from Harvard; an MPA from NYU; and attended Emory and the London School of Economics studying political science and medical anthropology, respectively.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“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.” – Thomas Lickona, Ph.D, author, Character Matters; Director, Center for the 4th and 5th Rs, SUNY Cortland

“This book is a powerful tool for ensuring that our schools and classrooms are a positive place for children with special needs. It helps implement tenets of the Individuals with Disability Education Act and allows children to have fun while softening the stigma of autism.” – Rod Paige, former United States Secretary of Education

“I wish I'd had this book when I was a child. It sensitively and intelligently describes autism. Children, neurotypical (NT) and on the autism spectrum alike will get a lot out of it. It is the voice of reason and acceptance. If you get no other book for young people about autism, be sure to get this one. It is truly a shining gem! I love it!” – Reader Review

“What an impact this book has made for our family, friends and our community!! I have ordered several copies of this book and find that every time I order one, I am giving it to someone to have or pass on. I cannot imagine there is a better compliment of descriptions and illustrations for anyone (young or old) to understand autism. My son is autistic and I have given copies to family members as well as his special education teachers at school (who have utilized this material to enlighten other children in the school about autism)." – Reader Review

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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.”

– Thomas Lickona, Ph.D, author, Character Matters; Director, Center for the 4th and 5th Rs, SUNY Cortland

“This book is a powerful tool for ensuring that our schools and classrooms are a positive place for children with special needs. It helps implement tenets of the Individuals with Disability Education Act and allows children to have fun while softening the stigma of autism.”

– Rod Paige, former United States Secretary of Education

“I wish I'd had this book when I was a child. It sensitively and intelligently describes autism. Children, neurotypical (NT) and on the autism spectrum alike will get a lot out of it. It is the voice of reason and acceptance. If you get no other book for young people about autism, be sure to get this one. It is truly a shining gem! I love it!”

– Reader Review

“What an impact this book has made for our family, friends and our community!! I have ordered several copies of this book and find that every time I order one, I am giving it to someone to have or pass on. I cannot imagine there is a better compliment of descriptions and illustrations for anyone (young or old) to understand autism. My son is autistic and I have given copies to family members as well as his special education teachers at school (who have utilized this material to enlighten other children in the school about autism)."

– Reader Review From the Publisher