"Temple Grandin wasn't officially diagnosed with autism until she was in her 40s, but she knew at an early age that she was different from her family and classmates. She couldn't show affection, she acted out when noises or other stimuli overwhelmed her, and she only felt comfortable when spending time with the animals on her aunt's ranch. But instead of seeing her differences as limitations, Temple used them to guide her education and career in animal...

My friend Zack has a disability called autism. But that doesn't matter to us. We talk about airplanes, build models, and enjoy hanging out at each other's house. I'm glad Zack is my friend!

There has been an alarming increase in the number of kids diagnosed with autism each year. Information can be a useful tool in calming fears, and this book provides just such a tool. Signs to watch for, different kinds and severities of autism, and various treatments are all included in this book. Your bookshelves need this straightforward and handy guide to some of the major questions a child, or adult, might have about this disease.

"Meet Zen! He loves to draw and play video games. He also has autism. Zen is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"--

"Explains some of the challenges and rewards of having a friend with ADHD using everyday kid-friendly examples--in both English and Spanish"--

Psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas puts her gentle, yet straightforward approach to work in this new picture book aimed at helping children understand what autism is and how it affects someone who has it.

Follows 14-year-old Jenny as she describes her day-to-day life with her younger autistic brother, Ezra.

A boy named Tom describes what life with autism is like, explains the challenges he faces, and suggests ways for parents and educators to help those who suffer from the condition.

In conversation, children on the autism spectrum often struggle to select topics of interest to others. Many have strong, narrow interests and feel compelled to introduce these subjects when they talk. This book provides a simple visual model to help children experience more success in finding common ground in conversation. The ""Green Zone"" is a visual representation of finding common ground between one person (blue) and another person (yellow)...