
Written by Marvie Ellis · Illustrated by Jenny Loehr
Book #2 in the An Autism Story/Una Historia de Autismo series
A brother learns to connect with his autistic sibling through play.
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Thomas struggles to understand his autistic brother, Michael, until a therapist shows him how to engage through play. As their bond grows, sibling time transforms into a joyful adventure. Can Thomas embrace this new way of connecting and make their relationship thrive? This bilingual tale offers insights for families navigating autism.
Summary: Michael is a four year old boy with autism. His older brother, Thomas, doesn’t understand why Michael behaves the way he does. The therapist teaches Thomas how to play with Michael, making sibling time fun again. This fully color illustrated, bilingual (English and Spanish) children’s book is written for young readers, parents, siblings, family members, and professionals who work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Recipient of the 2005 Barbara Jordan Media Award.
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