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Different Thinkers: Autism

by Katia Fredriksen

Understanding autism through children’s experiences

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Understanding autism through children’s experiences

Katia Fredriksen’s guide introduces autism through three vignettes about autistic children and how different aspects of autism can affect emotions, behavior, and relationships at home and school. Simple language and illustrations support the explanations, while prompts invite young readers to consider what an autism diagnosis means and reflect on their own strengths. The book also includes strategies for managing challenges and presents neurodivergence in terms of both vulnerabilities and opportunities. As the second title in the Different Thinkers series, it places autism within a broader effort to help children understand how their brains work.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Elementary-age children learning about autism or an autism diagnosis
  • Parents and educators seeking a child-centered resource for discussing autism
  • Clinicians looking for prompts and vignettes to support conversations with children

Themes

Autism and neurodiversityEmotions, behavior, and relationshipsStrengths and individual differencesSelf-understanding and self-acceptance

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Book overview

A child-centered guide that explains autism and highlights the gifts of being neurodivergent!

Using simple language, complemented by appealing and captivating illustrations, Different Thinkers Autism offers an accessible and uplifting message about what it means to have autism, how autism affects emotions and behaviors, and what children can do to manage any challenges while building on their individual strengths.

Written for elementary-age youth, parents, educators, and clinicians, the book features three vignettes of children who are autistic. Each vignette highlights various aspects of autism and how these can shape a child's behaviors and relationships at home and in school.

Thought-provoking prompts are included throughout the text to help young readers better understand an autism diagnosis, explore what it means to be a different thinker, and find empowerment and self-acceptance.

Different Thinkers Autism gives young children information and strategies that can help them flourish while reminding them that their strengths, interests, and abilities are what define them.

This is the second title in the Different Thinkers series, written to help kids understand their brains and the unique vulnerabilities and opportunities that come with being neurodivergent.
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