I Know Someone with Autism

Understanding Health Issues

by Sue Barraclough, Ashley Wolinski (Consultant), Matt Siegel (Consultant)

This series presents common behavioural and physiological health issues in a simple and inclusive way. It demystifies common health issues and also helps afflicted children feel as though they aren't alone.

Genres: Nonfiction, Autistic Spectrum Disorder

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[GreenOlive · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really made me understand everything of the Autistic Spectrum.

[Pennie · Rating 5 out of 5]

6 year old: it was amazing

[Karen Pajot]

This is an informative book that helps people understand Autism. I would use this to help classmates understand a fellow student who has autism and I could also use it as a way to learn about non-fiction text features.

[Angela Hutchinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be a great book to read to students during discussions about diversity. In this book, there are many things that people do help individuals who struggle with autism. It is a good book to help teach students that everyone is equal and how to help students with diverse issues.

[Dawn Robson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally a book to share that gives more than the vague description "kids with autism are different". Helpful to students who want a better understanding of a classmate. Good for your collection.

[Keegan Thorpe]

This non-fiction book is part of a series called "Understanding Health Issues" written by Sue Barraclough which explains different mental illnesses, such as Autism. Using age-appropriate visuals and language, the author explains how the brain of someone with Autism may function differently than someone without this illness. The visuals depict people of different ages and ethnicities with Autism to emphasize the fact that mental illness can affect anyone. One of the most important aspects of this book is that they emphasize the fact that Autism does not make someone inferior, it just makes them who they are. They do not use any negative stereotypes or generalizations, only facts. This children's book also provides ways to "be a good friend" and support people who have Autism, which I think is very important as many young students do not understand how to support someone with a mental illness. I would personally love to own each book in this series to help students begin to understand different type of health issues.