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Uniquely Wired
Zak is obsessed with watches. Before that it was trains. He owns hundreds of watches and is quick to tell everyone everything about them. Zak also has autism, so he sometimes responds to the world around him in unconventional ways. As Zak describes his point of view, young readers gain a better understanding of his behaviors and learn valuable lessons about patience, tolerance and understanding. Grades K-5.
31 pages, Paperback
Published February 1, 2018
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Julia Cook
147 books196 followers"In order to teach children, you must enter their view of the world."
~ Julia Cook
JULIA COOK, M.S. is a national award winning children’s author, counselor and parenting expert. She has presented in thousands of schools across the country and abroad, regularly speaks at national education and counseling conferences, and has published children’s books on a wide range of character and social development topics. The goal behind Cook’s work is to actively involve young people in fun, memorable stories and teach them to become lifelong problem solvers. Inspiration for her books comes from working with children and carefully listening to counselors, parents, and teachers, in order to stay on top of needs in the classroom and at home. Cook has the innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through storybooks, giving children both the “what to say” and the “how to say it”.
~ Julia Cook
JULIA COOK, M.S. is a national award winning children’s author, counselor and parenting expert. She has presented in thousands of schools across the country and abroad, regularly speaks at national education and counseling conferences, and has published children’s books on a wide range of character and social development topics. The goal behind Cook’s work is to actively involve young people in fun, memorable stories and teach them to become lifelong problem solvers. Inspiration for her books comes from working with children and carefully listening to counselors, parents, and teachers, in order to stay on top of needs in the classroom and at home. Cook has the innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through storybooks, giving children both the “what to say” and the “how to say it”.
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January 7, 2025
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ترجمهٔ جواد کریمی
نردبان
این کتاب از زبان یه کودک اوتیستیکه. خیلی برام جالب بود. نکاتی برای درک و تعامل بهتر داره. البته از تصویرگریش خوشم نیومد :)) ولی متنش اونقدری خوب بود که به این خیلی توجه نکنم.
فکر کنم برای خود بچههای اوتیستیک (طیف شدید و یا متوسط) هم خوب باشه. نمیدونم باز. یادم باشه بپرسم.
«ممنونیم زاک که هدیههایت را به ما هم میدهی!»
ممنون که خوندید.💙
۱۸ دی ۱۴۰۳، خونه.
ترجمهٔ جواد کریمی
نردبان
این کتاب از زبان یه کودک اوتیستیکه. خیلی برام جالب بود. نکاتی برای درک و تعامل بهتر داره. البته از تصویرگریش خوشم نیومد :)) ولی متنش اونقدری خوب بود که به این خیلی توجه نکنم.
فکر کنم برای خود بچههای اوتیستیک (طیف شدید و یا متوسط) هم خوب باشه. نمیدونم باز. یادم باشه بپرسم.
«ممنونیم زاک که هدیههایت را به ما هم میدهی!»
ممنون که خوندید.💙
۱۸ دی ۱۴۰۳، خونه.
December 19, 2021
Kind of scary illustrations, but otherwise a fine introduction to some aspects of neurodiversity
November 22, 2021
Uniquely Wired was published in 2018 by Julia Cook, a former educator and school counselor. I found this book by searching for books online that are about neuro-diversity because I feel that I need to add more inclusion books to my classroom library. I have a few already about physical differences, but not about neurological differences, so I was looking for some texts that I can add to my library on this topic. I read it as a digital ebook version on the hoopla app through my library.
Uniquely Wired is a picture book about a boy named Zak that is narrated from his point of view so that he can explain how things feel to him, why he does certain things or avoids others, as well as what he has learned about himself and his needs. It opens and closes the same way, which I really enjoyed. I think this really drove home the idea that Autism isn’t something that we should look negatively upon as a disability, but something that we should seek to understand and that by understanding those with Autism, we can learn many valuable lesson ourselves and see that they have many gifts to share with us. The opening and closing says, ¨I am Zak. I have Autism. Some people say I have a disability. I don’t see it that way at all. I am Uniquely Wired! I don't see the world the way most people do. I have an incredible brain, and I have a lot of gifts to share.¨ Throughout the text, the illustrations include actual wrapped gifts that have words on them that correspond with the lessons that the people around Zak have learned from interacting with him. I like this symbolism and found it to be helpful to younger readers to visually see all of the positive things that come from interacting and understanding someone with Autism. The illustrations are fun and playful. Things that are important to Zak are enlarged to show their importance like the watches that he brings to bed with him because he loves watches so much. Also, when he talks about having a personal bubble and remembering that others have them too, the illustrator put them in round, bubble shapes, symbolizing this imaginary bubble. Other items are also enlarged to show how they overwhelm Zak like his mom trying to make eye contact with him and his ears, showing that he hears a lot more than others do. I think these are helpful illustrations for younger readers to understand how Zak experiences things in his life and see from his perspective. The illustrator uses single and double page spreads, encouraging the reader to slow down during more important parts of the text that the author intends for the reader to reflect more heavily upon. They also use color as well as black and white to symbolize how Zak feels overwhelmed by certain things (light loud sounds), and when his sisters feel left out/isolated because Zak gets more attention.
The text also included thoughts from others in Zak’s life like his sisters, teacher, schoolmates and parents, giving voice to the lessons they have learned because of Zak. One of my favorite lines of the text comes from his little sister who says, ¨Because of Zak, I have learned that fair doesn't always mean equal...and that’s okay. Thank you, Zak, for sharing your gifts with Me!¨ I think this is a very important message, especially for children to learn. His sister says this because Zak is allowed to bring his watches to bed with him because they help him sleep, but his sister can’t bring her toys to bed with her because they will distract her. These lessons are voiced throughout the text and put difficult situations that Zak experiences in a positive light. I really enjoy the positive viewpoint that the text has on what we can learn and how our lives can be positively impacted by being around others with Autism.
The end of the text includes a few tips for understanding children who are Uniquely Wired and gives a website for more resources on children with Autism. I would put this book in an Inclusion or Appreciating Differences topic section in my classroom library. I think the author does a great job of creating a realistic fiction character that is believable to be a real human being and that is dynamic by sharing his interests as well as things that he has learned throughout his life and dealing with his brain which is uniquely wired. I would recommend this text to be used in the K-5 classroom. In younger grades, I might have students compare and contrast Zak with another realist fiction character that we have read about, focusing on their likes, dislikes and character traits. Into 4th and 5th grade, I would use RL.5.2 (Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.) to have students determine the theme and intended lesson we can learn from reading about Zak. I would also challenge them to make connections in their own life if they have ever interacted with someone who needed a little extra patience and understanding. I think this book could create some really valuable conversations about inclusion.
Uniquely Wired is a picture book about a boy named Zak that is narrated from his point of view so that he can explain how things feel to him, why he does certain things or avoids others, as well as what he has learned about himself and his needs. It opens and closes the same way, which I really enjoyed. I think this really drove home the idea that Autism isn’t something that we should look negatively upon as a disability, but something that we should seek to understand and that by understanding those with Autism, we can learn many valuable lesson ourselves and see that they have many gifts to share with us. The opening and closing says, ¨I am Zak. I have Autism. Some people say I have a disability. I don’t see it that way at all. I am Uniquely Wired! I don't see the world the way most people do. I have an incredible brain, and I have a lot of gifts to share.¨ Throughout the text, the illustrations include actual wrapped gifts that have words on them that correspond with the lessons that the people around Zak have learned from interacting with him. I like this symbolism and found it to be helpful to younger readers to visually see all of the positive things that come from interacting and understanding someone with Autism. The illustrations are fun and playful. Things that are important to Zak are enlarged to show their importance like the watches that he brings to bed with him because he loves watches so much. Also, when he talks about having a personal bubble and remembering that others have them too, the illustrator put them in round, bubble shapes, symbolizing this imaginary bubble. Other items are also enlarged to show how they overwhelm Zak like his mom trying to make eye contact with him and his ears, showing that he hears a lot more than others do. I think these are helpful illustrations for younger readers to understand how Zak experiences things in his life and see from his perspective. The illustrator uses single and double page spreads, encouraging the reader to slow down during more important parts of the text that the author intends for the reader to reflect more heavily upon. They also use color as well as black and white to symbolize how Zak feels overwhelmed by certain things (light loud sounds), and when his sisters feel left out/isolated because Zak gets more attention.
The text also included thoughts from others in Zak’s life like his sisters, teacher, schoolmates and parents, giving voice to the lessons they have learned because of Zak. One of my favorite lines of the text comes from his little sister who says, ¨Because of Zak, I have learned that fair doesn't always mean equal...and that’s okay. Thank you, Zak, for sharing your gifts with Me!¨ I think this is a very important message, especially for children to learn. His sister says this because Zak is allowed to bring his watches to bed with him because they help him sleep, but his sister can’t bring her toys to bed with her because they will distract her. These lessons are voiced throughout the text and put difficult situations that Zak experiences in a positive light. I really enjoy the positive viewpoint that the text has on what we can learn and how our lives can be positively impacted by being around others with Autism.
The end of the text includes a few tips for understanding children who are Uniquely Wired and gives a website for more resources on children with Autism. I would put this book in an Inclusion or Appreciating Differences topic section in my classroom library. I think the author does a great job of creating a realistic fiction character that is believable to be a real human being and that is dynamic by sharing his interests as well as things that he has learned throughout his life and dealing with his brain which is uniquely wired. I would recommend this text to be used in the K-5 classroom. In younger grades, I might have students compare and contrast Zak with another realist fiction character that we have read about, focusing on their likes, dislikes and character traits. Into 4th and 5th grade, I would use RL.5.2 (Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.) to have students determine the theme and intended lesson we can learn from reading about Zak. I would also challenge them to make connections in their own life if they have ever interacted with someone who needed a little extra patience and understanding. I think this book could create some really valuable conversations about inclusion.
December 13, 2023
Great book to teach kids about autism! Highly recommend for anyone who knows anyone on the autism spectrum.
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January 28, 2019
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A good picture book for learning about some of the common-ish characteristics of autism spectrum disorders. As the book mentions, "Once you've met one autistic child, you have met ONE autistic child." I have been working with children on the spectrum for the past six years and have never met two children who have the same combination of strengths and deficits or the same needs. Just like all children, children on the spectrum are all unique from one another, an important thing to keep in mine since it's easy to want to characterize one thing as "true autism."
Because of this, it's difficult to characterize behaviors and ways of thinking. This book goes through some of the main traits associated with autism such as hand flapping, difficulty reading emotions and respecting person space, sensitivity to sounds, fixation on certain objects, and difficulty learning through imitation.
The thing I really liked about this book was that it focuses on how Zak's autism acted as a "gift" for others, teaching them such lessons as acceptance, tolerance, patience, and that fair doesn't mean equal. Nowadays, it's pretty common to refer to autism's "gifts" but I like that this book goes into detail about how interacting with Zak influenced the lives of those around him and made them better people.
I do think this book was a bit lengthy. There is so much information about autism spectrum disorders, which is great, but I think it may be difficult to read with some children. The information given is good, but could have been condensed. Likewise, the pictures are very busy, making it kind of hard to focus, which may be an issue for some children as well.
At the end of the book is a section of tips for understanding children on the spectrum, which I think is very helpful for parents who have children on the spectrum as well as those who have children who are neurotypical. I think some of the tips were very helpful, such as framing lessons around whatever the child is interested (i.e. teaching turn taking using cars stopped at stop signs).
A good book about how those on the spectrum are uniquely wired, which poses some difficulties, but also comes with an array of gifts. For adults interested in learning more about autism spectrum disorders, I highly recommend Ellen Notbohm's Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew and Temple Grandin's Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism.
A good picture book for learning about some of the common-ish characteristics of autism spectrum disorders. As the book mentions, "Once you've met one autistic child, you have met ONE autistic child." I have been working with children on the spectrum for the past six years and have never met two children who have the same combination of strengths and deficits or the same needs. Just like all children, children on the spectrum are all unique from one another, an important thing to keep in mine since it's easy to want to characterize one thing as "true autism."
Because of this, it's difficult to characterize behaviors and ways of thinking. This book goes through some of the main traits associated with autism such as hand flapping, difficulty reading emotions and respecting person space, sensitivity to sounds, fixation on certain objects, and difficulty learning through imitation.
The thing I really liked about this book was that it focuses on how Zak's autism acted as a "gift" for others, teaching them such lessons as acceptance, tolerance, patience, and that fair doesn't mean equal. Nowadays, it's pretty common to refer to autism's "gifts" but I like that this book goes into detail about how interacting with Zak influenced the lives of those around him and made them better people.
I do think this book was a bit lengthy. There is so much information about autism spectrum disorders, which is great, but I think it may be difficult to read with some children. The information given is good, but could have been condensed. Likewise, the pictures are very busy, making it kind of hard to focus, which may be an issue for some children as well.
At the end of the book is a section of tips for understanding children on the spectrum, which I think is very helpful for parents who have children on the spectrum as well as those who have children who are neurotypical. I think some of the tips were very helpful, such as framing lessons around whatever the child is interested (i.e. teaching turn taking using cars stopped at stop signs).
A good book about how those on the spectrum are uniquely wired, which poses some difficulties, but also comes with an array of gifts. For adults interested in learning more about autism spectrum disorders, I highly recommend Ellen Notbohm's Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew and Temple Grandin's Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism.
February 3, 2018
I got an advanced copy of “Uniquely Wired” courtesy of NetGalley
I’ve previously worked at an elementary school and have a few friends with children on the autism spectrum, so I approached this particular book with high expectations and some hesitation. I’m happy to say I was very happy by the end of it.
The overall message throughout was one of understanding, patience, and tolerance. I loved the way Cook took aspects of Zak’s autism and showed how they can serve as a positive in people’s lives.
My one concern was that, while Zak has autism, he’s not like every other autistic child. Every child is different and responds differently to rest of the world. That concern was addressed at the end, where Cook acknowledges this very fact. I sincerely hope word of this book spreads, especially to those who do not have children on the spectrum. I have seen too many instances of adults being so intolerant and cruel towards those children and to their parents. More knowledge and understanding is a necessity and Cook’s book is definitely a great step forward!
I’ve previously worked at an elementary school and have a few friends with children on the autism spectrum, so I approached this particular book with high expectations and some hesitation. I’m happy to say I was very happy by the end of it.
The overall message throughout was one of understanding, patience, and tolerance. I loved the way Cook took aspects of Zak’s autism and showed how they can serve as a positive in people’s lives.
My one concern was that, while Zak has autism, he’s not like every other autistic child. Every child is different and responds differently to rest of the world. That concern was addressed at the end, where Cook acknowledges this very fact. I sincerely hope word of this book spreads, especially to those who do not have children on the spectrum. I have seen too many instances of adults being so intolerant and cruel towards those children and to their parents. More knowledge and understanding is a necessity and Cook’s book is definitely a great step forward!
November 27, 2021
I found Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism & It’s Gift by Julia Cook on a teacher’s website which listed out 60 books about disabilities and differences. I was especially interested in this one, because I have had many students on the autism spectrum and would love a book that I feel comfortable sharing with my 2nd grade classes. In this story, the main character Zak narrates his perspective of the things he does/why he does them and his inner feelings. He talks about things such as his extensive love for watches, arm flapping and spinning items. After he talks, the author follows up (in red ink) with what we can learn from Zak’s gifts and a thank you. Although every person falls very uniquely on the spectrum, it is very insightful. Thinking of autistic student I’ve had in the past, I wish I had known of this story to share with classmates. I listened to this story online as a read-aloud and found It is a bit lengthy. I would break it down over a couple of days to share it with my class.
October 10, 2023
"Some people say I have a disability. I don't see it that way at all."
Autism is 100% a disability! Stop treating being disabled like it's a negative thing!
Autism is 100% a disability! Stop treating being disabled like it's a negative thing!
December 25, 2025
I have a lot of thoughts but going to summarize:
I love that this takes a respectful, dignity-based approach and does not portray autism as a burden, but simply a different way of life. It does so without going too over the top on most pages and going into dreaded “autism is a superpower” territory. What most of us want, at the end of the day, is not for autism to be perceived as a curse OR superpower, but that it just is. It has strengths and it has issues, just like being neurotypical, and 9 times out of 10, the issues that arise are not autism being a problem but how society is looking at the issue and trying to force it into a neurotypical framework. So the book does a good job of that.
Of course, this is about ONE child, and if you’ve seen one person with autism, that means you’ve seen one person with autism, so it might be helpful when reading this to your child to help them understand that some people with autism may view things differently (ie this one has a stereotypical train interest, I HATE trains because of the noise and they’re too slow, but it’s a good description of how special interest works). This is a good introduction on how to respect people with autism and view them as a whole person who can contribute to the world in their own unique way.
There is one line where it says sometimes I exhaust my parents or something along those lines. I think it would be better received if it said “sometimes my parents don’t have the same energy I do and they need a break to take care of themselves as well.”
I will say I do not like the illustrations. The colors are bold and abrasive, the characters have creepy bobble heads, and way too much is going on in each page. But because this is a neurotypical information book and not a book FOR autistic children, I can see where my opinion on the art might differ from a neurotypical child.
I will be adding this to my social work tag board, I think it’s one of the better books explaining autism to children, and is a great starting point for opening the discussion if there is a child coming into your child’s class so they can better understand them.
I love that this takes a respectful, dignity-based approach and does not portray autism as a burden, but simply a different way of life. It does so without going too over the top on most pages and going into dreaded “autism is a superpower” territory. What most of us want, at the end of the day, is not for autism to be perceived as a curse OR superpower, but that it just is. It has strengths and it has issues, just like being neurotypical, and 9 times out of 10, the issues that arise are not autism being a problem but how society is looking at the issue and trying to force it into a neurotypical framework. So the book does a good job of that.
Of course, this is about ONE child, and if you’ve seen one person with autism, that means you’ve seen one person with autism, so it might be helpful when reading this to your child to help them understand that some people with autism may view things differently (ie this one has a stereotypical train interest, I HATE trains because of the noise and they’re too slow, but it’s a good description of how special interest works). This is a good introduction on how to respect people with autism and view them as a whole person who can contribute to the world in their own unique way.
There is one line where it says sometimes I exhaust my parents or something along those lines. I think it would be better received if it said “sometimes my parents don’t have the same energy I do and they need a break to take care of themselves as well.”
I will say I do not like the illustrations. The colors are bold and abrasive, the characters have creepy bobble heads, and way too much is going on in each page. But because this is a neurotypical information book and not a book FOR autistic children, I can see where my opinion on the art might differ from a neurotypical child.
I will be adding this to my social work tag board, I think it’s one of the better books explaining autism to children, and is a great starting point for opening the discussion if there is a child coming into your child’s class so they can better understand them.
June 11, 2024
Subtitle: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts.
Published by Boys Town Press.
c 2018
A young man named Zac shares what it's like to be autistic. A refrain from schoolmates and teachers says, "Thank you, Zak, for sharing your gifts with us."
A book to encourage children to be accepting of their differently-wired peers.
All or most stereotypical autistic traits (intense focus, expert knowledge, sensitivity to noise, flapping etc.) are included.
Art looks c0puter-designed (I'm no expert) with an overly large head and eyes.
One page tells readers that other people are "just the same" as Zac because they all get hungry and don't like being excluded.
The last 2 pages include "tips for understanding" written by a doctor and mother of an autistic child.
No plot arc.
A "Social Problems" book.
Published by Boys Town Press.
c 2018
A young man named Zac shares what it's like to be autistic. A refrain from schoolmates and teachers says, "Thank you, Zak, for sharing your gifts with us."
A book to encourage children to be accepting of their differently-wired peers.
All or most stereotypical autistic traits (intense focus, expert knowledge, sensitivity to noise, flapping etc.) are included.
Art looks c0puter-designed (I'm no expert) with an overly large head and eyes.
One page tells readers that other people are "just the same" as Zac because they all get hungry and don't like being excluded.
The last 2 pages include "tips for understanding" written by a doctor and mother of an autistic child.
No plot arc.
A "Social Problems" book.
health
June 17, 2021This book is very kid friendly. I like how it really explains Autism through the vison of a little boy. It explains what people with Autism go through and how they deal with it. It explains different scenerio and how to deal with them. It explains what a person with Autism thinks other people feel about them. Lot of great coping skills you can use on an everyday bases. Also like how they call the disibilites a gift this will make kids feel better about whats going on with them. I cant imagine what a child feels like but after reading this book I understand. And I think this is a good book for teachers to read to their class to explain what and how to handle their friends who may have Autism and use acts of kindness.
June 13, 2019
This was an alright children's book about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It seems targeted toward younger children, perhaps 3 through 8 years of age. The author, Julia Cook, uses person-first language (child with autism rather than autistic child). Cook focuses on how Zak, the main character, behaves outwardly with some discussion of sensory sensitivity and differences in thinking. Mostly, Zak teaches life lessons to the neurotypicals around him, such as patience and acceptance. That felt a bit too close to using him for inspiration for my tastes. The sing-song style repetition of "Zak shares his gifts with us. Thank you Zak" was unpleasant for me as an adult.
November 23, 2021
I absolutely relate to having a singular interest. When I was a kid with undiagnosed autism, my focus was comic books. This was before it was “cool“ and acceptable. I rode my bike over a scary bridge every other day without telling my parents that I did that. Oh I read everything that I could, until I was told to leave because they were closing. I didn’t know that what I was doing was a thing, until I was 30 years old. I have a cousin who was similarly affected who was obsessed with trains.
January 16, 2022
A story about autism and the various gifts of autistic children. Zac is obsessed with everything about watches. He proudly shares his collection and expertise about hundreds of watches.
As Zac reveals and explains his autistic unconventional characteristics, readers become aware about the need for patience, tolerance and understanding of people with autism.
This exceptional book written by an author, counsellor and parenting expert, won the Learning Magazine 2019 Teachers’ Choice SM Award for Children’s Book.
This book reminds us that everyone has an interest or hobby. However, not everyone becomes totally fixated or obsessed with a favourite interest or hobby whereby our daily lives revolve around this item. This behaviour can be classified as extreme which is connected with autism.
It is vital that children with a fixation with a particular item or activity are accepted by others. Many highly successful people e.g. Einstein, displayed obsessive characteristics that allowed his accuracy and curiosity to create scientific theories that influenced other scientists.
As Zac reveals and explains his autistic unconventional characteristics, readers become aware about the need for patience, tolerance and understanding of people with autism.
This exceptional book written by an author, counsellor and parenting expert, won the Learning Magazine 2019 Teachers’ Choice SM Award for Children’s Book.
This book reminds us that everyone has an interest or hobby. However, not everyone becomes totally fixated or obsessed with a favourite interest or hobby whereby our daily lives revolve around this item. This behaviour can be classified as extreme which is connected with autism.
It is vital that children with a fixation with a particular item or activity are accepted by others. Many highly successful people e.g. Einstein, displayed obsessive characteristics that allowed his accuracy and curiosity to create scientific theories that influenced other scientists.
January 24, 2023
Zak, a boy on the autism spectrum, shares with readers how his mind works and why he does certain things.
This is packed with information so it takes a little longer to read than you might first think. Zak is a fictional kid, but may definitely help readers better understand those on the autism spectrum.
This is packed with information so it takes a little longer to read than you might first think. Zak is a fictional kid, but may definitely help readers better understand those on the autism spectrum.
May 16, 2018
The book is told by Zak - a young boy with autism. He shares how he sees and interacts with the world. I like the positive spin while acknowledging the frustrations too. The author shares the gifts we can receive when we take time to interact with people.
August 27, 2019
A good representation of what a child on the spectrum might experience. Useful for explaining to other children what a child might be going through.
Awkward and pedantic writing limit this as a choice for all shelves.
Awkward and pedantic writing limit this as a choice for all shelves.
March 16, 2022
This book would be a great tool for an adult to use with an autistic child. It would make it easier for the child to indicate similarities and differences to the character and share their own experiences. It is also perfect for siblings too.
February 4, 2018
As a teacher as well as a parent with two children an the autism spectrum I had high hopes for this book. It was great!
This is a great introduction to the struggles and gifts of autism and is written in a very positive way. The pictures were also amazing.
* Thank you to Julia Cook, Boys Town and Netgalley for providing a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a great introduction to the struggles and gifts of autism and is written in a very positive way. The pictures were also amazing.
* Thank you to Julia Cook, Boys Town and Netgalley for providing a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 15, 2018
I nicely-written book about anyone on the spectrum, and even those who aren't but still have quirks that are a challenge for some people to understand.
January 18, 2019
A picture book exploring the life, triumphs and struggles of a young boy named Zak who has Autism.
April 17, 2019
This book was just so wonderful. Working in the ABA field, this was a fun book to read to some of our volunteers. When you've met one autistic kid, you've met ONE autistic kid.
May 27, 2021
More geared towards high autism spectrum.
The drawings were meh, the best part was the very end.
The drawings were meh, the best part was the very end.
May 28, 2021
Such an informational book! It also has good lessons for both adults and children.
December 7, 2021
This book was so well written and very fun to read! I think it gives a good depiction of children on the autistic spectrum to other children that are not. I would highly recommend!
January 22, 2022
I was able to picture a kiddo that I know that has autism while I was reading this. If you ever wonder how to best interact with someone with autism, please read this to better understand how.
June 6, 2022
The writing is great, but the illustrations are really overwhelming and distracting.
December 3, 2023
کتابی آموزشی که برای شناختن اختلال اوتیسم و چگونگی نحوه برخورد با مبتلایان مفید است. به نظرم برای بالای هفت سال مناسب است.
عنوان فارسی: سیمپیچی مخصوص مغز من
عنوان فارسی: سیمپیچی مخصوص مغز من
February 9, 2024
Great book about autism and how it presents.
December 15, 2024
This is one of the books that I choose for my neurospicy library. It has been awesome and the kids love it.
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