Provides information and advice for kids who have an autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, including what these disorders are, ways to make things better at home, at school, and with friends, taking medicine, eating healthy foods, and more.
a father, a son, and one family's journey with autism
Peete, Rodney
2010
Former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete discusses the challenges he and his family faced when they had a child with severe autism, covering how he and his wife altered their expectations and found appropriate medical and therapeutic treatment for their son.
Identifies the top ten characteristics that influence the hearts and minds of children with autism, with tips and information to help parents, social workers, therapists, doctors, and educators better understand what it means to be autistic.
an eight-year-old sister's introduction of her brother who has autism
Peralta, Sarah
2002
Eight-year-old Sarah Peralta discusses life with her younger brother, Evan, who has autism and is nonverbal, describing the things he likes to do, the ways they play together, and how much she likes to teach him.