When an autistic child joins a mainstream school, many children can find it difficult to understand and cope with a student that is somewhat different to them. This story encourages other children to be mindful and patient of the differences that exist and to also appreciate the positive contribution that an autistic child can make to the group.
By Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan Elizabeth Peete
Callie is very proud of her brother Charlie. He’s good at so many things — swimming, playing the piano, running fast. And Charlie has a special way with animals, especially their dog, Harriett. But sometimes Charlie gets very quiet. His words get locked inside him, and he seems far away. Then, when Callie and Charlie start to play, Charlie is back to laughing, holding hands, having fun. Charlie is like any other boy — except he has autism.
One of the problems faced by graduates interested in working with autistic children is the lack of access to consistent resources and specialized courses. This book has unique content. By reading it, anyone can get helpful information about working with an autistic child, understand the cause of the child’s behavior and know how to communicate with it.
In this book, no treatment method is preferred over another treatment method.
Dr. Prizant’s respect for his work with individuals with autism and their families is evident on every page of this valuable book, enabling him to tell the story of autism in a deeply personal way that is both inspiring and informative.
These fun, real examples throughout the book both shed light on the experience of autism from the inside out and show that it is unwise to look at behaviors without regard to the motivation behind them. .
Many people have introduced this book as a different and influential work. Dr. Prizant is a clinical science expert who has written his experiences in this book in an intimate and attractive way.
In this book, he has moved us away from a traditional and fixed mentality of autism and leads us to a comprehensive view that includes exploring the world of this spectrum and meeting the needs of people. Reading this book is highly recommended for professionals, parents and researchers.
