While many young people know kids with autism, they often find it hard to relate to them. That s because the behavior of autistic kids can seem off-putting and antisocial, even though the person with autism wants to be friends. This is frustrating for autistic kids and for their peers, and often leads to avoiding, ignoring, excluding or bullying and teasing. In How to Talk to an Autistic Kid, a 14-year-old boy describes what it s like being autistic. With frankness and optimism, author Daniel Stefanski provides personal stories, clear explanations, and supportive advice about how to get along with kids with autism.

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While many young people know kids with autism, they often find it hard to relate to them. That s because the behavior of autistic kids can seem off-putting and antisocial, even though the person with autism wants to be friends. This is frustrating for autistic kids and for their peers, and often leads to avoiding, ignoring, excluding or bullying and teasing. In How to Talk to an Autistic Kid, a 14-year-old boy describes what it s like being autistic. With frankness and optimism, author Daniel Stefanski provides personal stories, clear explanations, and supportive advice about how to get along with kids with autism.

April 2011

ISBN: 9781575423654