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My Autism Book

A Child's Guide to their Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
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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 Autistic 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 childrens 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 childs likely strengths and differences using clear language that speaks directly to the child. The colourful pictures throughout show how the world looks from the childs perspective and the book ends with a summary checklist to encourage the child to record and discuss how autism affects them.

Opening Letter to Parents. I have Autism, what does that mean? Why do some people call their ASD by another name? My Strengths andDifferences. Strengths and Differences Checklist. Closing Letter to Parents.

Hats off to Dur+á-Vil+á and Levi for this book designed for parents to share with children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder... Their straightforward, no-nonsense approach strikes the perfect note... The checklist given at the end of the book for children to note their own particular characteristics and to spell out their own strengths and differences... I would urge all Primary and Secondary schools to order a copy of this book and put it immediately to good use.

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