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Books About Autism for Kids

Wondering how to explain autism to children? These books may give you a starting place!
Book Review: Autistic Planet by Jennifer Elder
Autistic Planet is a picture book that introduces autism to young readers.
Book Review: "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
Rules is a novel for 9-12 year olds written by Cynthia Lord, who happens to be the mom of a child on the autism spectrum. Rules won a Newbery Honor Award, and it certainly deserved it.
A Is for Autism, F Is for Friend
A Is for Autism, F Is for Friend, by Joanna L. Keating-Velasco, is a tool for introducing typical youngsters to autism. The subtitle -A Kid's Book on Making Friends with a Child Who Has Autism explains it all.
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