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Autism and Asperger Syndrome

All About My Brother All About My Brother
By Sarah Paralta
This book comes from the heart of a little girl who has grown up with a younger brother with autism.  It describes how she and her parents have helped him.
Andy and His Yellow Frisbee Andy and His Yellow Frisbee
Grades K-5
A sympathetic view of childhood autism from a young person's point of view. Rosie, the protective older sister, supplies background information about Andy.
The Autism Acceptance Book The Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone With Autism
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.
Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome? A Guide for Friends and Family
By Jude Welton
Ages 7-15
Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. In this book, Adam helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS.
Everybody Is Different Everybody Is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters With Autism
This book is specially designed to answer the many questions of brothers and sisters of young people on the autism spectrum.
Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence
A book for adolescents about Asperger Syndrome written by a 13 year old diagnosed with AS.
Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism
Through its simple plot, the story conveys a complex family relationship and demonstrates the ambivalent emotions Julie feels about her brother who is autistic.
Keisha's Doors Keisha's Doors (An Autism Story, Book 1) (An Autism Story)
Written for siblings of children with autism , this book is a poignant portrayal of family relationships. This book has a bilingual format in English and Spanish and the layout of the text makes it easy to follow no matter what your language choice.
Looking After Louis Looking After Louis
Louis is a child with autism, but through imagination, kindness, and a special game of soccer, his classmates find a way to join him in his world. Then they can include Louis in theirs.
Russell Is Extra Special Russell Is Extra Special: A Book About Autism for Children
Ages 4-8
Explaining autism to children can be a difficult task. This heart-warming portrayal of a boy with autism and his family will help children and their parents understand this developmental disorder.
Tacos Anyone? Tacos Anyone? (An Autism Story, Book 2) (An Autism Story)
Siblings of children with autism often struggle with understanding what autism is and why they don't have the same sibling relationship that their friends have with their brothers or sisters.

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