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Children are often curious about others and ask questions or form assumptions about those they perceive as different in less than ideal ways. By introducing characteristics of autism in a manner that promotes understanding and inclusion, assumptions based on fear or confusion can be avoided, and attitudes of acceptance, kindness, and empathy can be fostered.
This book allows the discussion to go one step further by enabling families to share about their child with autism, if they choose, in a personalized, authentic way.
As coaches for special education teams in West Central Ohio, we’re always seeking good resources to increase the understanding and appreciation of autism. The PEERspective books for middle and high school have been wonderful tools for building student skills and facilitating inclusion. We are excited to now have a PEERspective resource for our elementary schools. Common characteristics of autism are presented in rhyme and accompanied by visually appealing illustrations. We love the extension activities and resources to further develop student skills and understanding. Teaching young children acceptance, kindness, and empathy is important and we are happy to add this book to our library. — Carol Dittoe, Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Autism Specialist - Autism and Low Incidence Coaching Team
Be a Friend: Perspective on Autism is another brainchild of Jennifer Schmidt and Sara Woolf Anderson. This lovely book describes autism in an easy-to-understand, non-limiting way. While gently describing the strengths and needs of autistics, the authors encourage readers to understand that all people are different and yet share many commonalities. The book strongly states that autistic children and, indeed, every individual is worthy of our attention. — Brenda Smith Myles, PhD - author, national speaker and world-class researcher
As a Professor of Teacher Education, I think this book is a wonderful resource for future teachers. The engaging rhymes, informative text, beautiful illustrations and extension activities make for a valuable and heartwarming book that should be in every classroom! — Jennifer T. Christman, Ed.D.