April is Autism Awareness Month
Parents of children with special needs are often seeking information and support for the difficult tasks they face on a daily basis. We carry books on a variety of special needs, such as ADHD, OCD, dyslexia, sensory disorders, and many others. But since April is National Autism Awareness Month, I thought I would showcase a few of our books on autism. These five books are all in stock at MudPuddles, as well as quite a few others. If you as a parent know of a specific book that has been helpful to you, please let me know and I will add it to our assortment. Sometimes just reading that someone else has struggled with a particular situation can be incredibly comforting – even before reading to find out a possible solution.
Our staff is also trained to help you find toys that will fit your child’s specific needs and help him or her find delight in playing. We want to be a partner in helping you raise your special needs child.
How to Talk to an Autistic Kid By Daniel Stefanski
The author, a fourteen-year-old boy with autism, has written a heartfelt book to help readers understand why autistic kids act the way they do. He offers suggestions on how to get along with autistic kids by telling personal stories, and giving knowledgeable explanations and great advice, along with delightful illustrations.
This unique book is bound to be of great help to siblings, friends and classmates of autistic kids.
A is for Autism; F is for Friend: A Kid’s Book for Making Friends With a Child Who Has Autism by Joanna Keating-Velasco
This book explores the world of eleven-year-old Chelsea, who has severe autism. We see what it’s like for Chelsea to go to the park or the playground, or to be in a classroom surrounded by kids. We learn both about the differences for a child with autism and the similarities to everyone else, and how to relate, get along, and enjoy each other. A great book for opening up discussion!
Autism Book: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Early Detection, Treatment, Recovery and Prevention by Robert Sears
Well organized and easy to read, this resource book gives an excellent overview of the current research thoughts on the causes and treatments of autism. It is especially helpful for parents who have children newly diagnosed with autism.
Autism 24/7 by Andy Bondy
Often autistic children have troubles with everyday activities like going to the park or helping out with family chores. Andy Bondy offers clear step by step strategies to help parents integrate their autistic child into family and community life as much as possible.
Bondy stresses how early learning experiences lead to independence and successful adult living.
It is an excellent resource for professionals, parents and other caregivers.
Children With High Functioning Autism: A Parent’s Guide By Claire Highes-Lynch
“There are literally hundreds of books on autism but what distinguishes this one is the breadth of information relayed in a very personable style. The Appendix lists an amazing number of references; Chapters offer detailed guidelines for getting help from professionals; and the intimate stories of a mother’s experiences make this book one of the very best to read, and then re-read, and then use as a reference as a situation arises.
Some of the very helpful sections include how to get the most from your IEP meeting, terminology that is useful to use with professionals, an overview of mainstream and alternative therapies and treatments, and practical strategies that can make life easier at home.” (review from Children With High Functioning Autism: A Parent’s Guide)
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