Taking Autism to School

• Teach children to empathize with peers who have autism
• Help children with autism or similar conditions feel safe and accepted
• Includes a quiz for students and tips for teachers
• Grades: Pre-K-3

Written by Andreanna Edwards and illustrated by Tom Dineen, this book is part of The Special Kids in School Series and is a must-have for every counselor, teacher, school nurse, parent, or caregiver. This beautifully illustrated and fun-to-read storybook tells the story of Angel, a kid living with Autism. This book educates children about autism, a complex and often misunderstood condition. The story describes what life is like for a child with autism.When read aloud, other children can start to identify why a peer with Autism may be treated differently and begin to empathize with the peer. In addition, children with Autism or children who have conditions that set them apart as being different begin to feel accepted and safe. Book includes a Kid Quiz to reinforce new information and Ten Tips for Teachers to provide additional facts and ideas for teacher use. 32-pages, softcover.