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Tag Archives: autism
Ian’s Walk
Ian’s Walk: A Story about Autism by Laurie Lears Ian’s Walk is prefaced by a note about autism from a child psychologist and a sibling program director from Illinois Masonic Medical Center. It contains valuable information about what siblings of … Continue reading
Rules
Rules by Cynthia Lord Rules is also a recipient of the Schneider Family Book Award which honors an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences. After spending … Continue reading
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Anything But Typical
Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin Anything But Typical is one of two books I’m reviewing this month that have received the Schneider Family Book Award which honors an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic … Continue reading
Mockingbird
Mockingbird by Kathryn Eskine I love this book. I know you’re supposed to say that sort of thing about books that have won the National Book Award, but I am not one to love a book just because someone smacked … Continue reading
My Brother Charlie
My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete (and Ryan Elizabeth Peete) Holly Robinson Peete wrote this book with her daughter Ryan. It’s about their family’s experience when Ryan’s twin brother was diagnosed with autism. With brightly colored pictures and simple … Continue reading
April – Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month. As we see more and more children who have been diagnosed with these spectrum disorders I’m thrilled to see that there are fiction books out there that address the topic, whether it be writing from … Continue reading
