From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2—An unnamed child tells about his friendship with Matt, a boy with autism. Matt’s condition is addressed directly, but then glossed over, as if his behavior were not really a problem. For example, when talking about playing basketball, the narrator says, “Sometimes Matt has a hard time following directions at practice…. Since we’re friends, I show Matt what to do.” Children who are autistic don’t simply have a hard time following dire (more…)
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great book
Understanding your child’s challenges and special gifts can help your child be the best they can beA Moment of Peace: Relaxation for Parents AudiobookA Moment of Peace: Relaxation…
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Please share this book!
This book has been a wonderful educational tool for the kids who interact with Alex. It has been to mainstream, cub scouts, religious ed, etc…
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Picture book about Autism
Great pictures and story about a boy who is friends with another boy with Autism. Good for explaining Autism to young children.
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A great way to show others how they can be a good friend!
I first bought this for my son who has Autism. Then I decided to loan it out to all his teachers so that they could read it to his classmates.
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Not the best for young children
Since We’re Friends presents the friendship between a normally developing young boy and his friend Matt who has autism.
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O.K. for young friends
Our mom’s group had a problem with this book….the boy with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) is on a basketball team.
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Great!
This is a great book for kids! my son is 5 and he loved the story, and each page offers enough information that parents can expand and ask questions.
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A must have for your child’s school!
As a teacher of regular education and the mother of an autistic child, I cannot sing enough praises for this book.
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Teaching Autism Awareness to Little Kids! BRAVO
As an author of children’s books that teach autism awareness to typical peers, I found this picture book to be a refreshing introduction tool to use for preschool through younger…
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Great for teaching kids
This was a great book to give to my son’s preschool teachers, so that they can read and help the other students understand.