Autism awareness for preschool and early elementary ages from Multcolib FamiliesLike this list

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• I See Things Differently

  a First Look at Autism

  Thomas, Pat, 1959-

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  A gentle, yet straightforward approach aimed at helping children understand what autism is and how it affects someone who has it.

• My Life With Autism

  Schuh, Mari C., 1975-

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  "Meet Zen! He loves to draw and play video games. He also has autism. Zen is real and so are his experiences."

• Talking Is Not My Thing

  Robbins, Rose,

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  A girl with autism who almost never speaks demonstrates how easily she communicates with her brother and grandmother through facial expressions, gestures, flashcards, and drawings.

• Benji, the Bad Day, and Me

  Pla, Sally J.,

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  Sammy is having a very bad day at school and at home until his autistic brother, Benji, finds a way to make him feel better.

• Too Sticky!

  Sensory Issues With Autism

  Malia, Jen,

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  With help from her family and teacher, Holly overcomes her dislike of having sticky hands to participate in a science experiment. Includes author's note about living with autism and sensory issues and a recipe for making slime.

• Little senses series

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  Four books about children feeling anxious or overwhelmed with sounds, textures, taste, changes or new things.

• Ways to Play

  Miller-Lachmann, Lyn, 1956-

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  Cousin Emma thinks Riley's way of playing is wrong. With the help of his dog, Riley shows Emma that there are many ways to play.

• Next Level

  a Hymn in Gratitude for Neurodiversity

  Doyon, Samara Cole,

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  A loving mother celebrates the unique and powerful way her son with autism communicates.

• Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down

  Parker, Lindsey Rowe,

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  The vibration in her feet when she runs, the tap-tap-tap of her fork on the table at mealtime, the trickle of cool water running over her hands -- these are the things that calm her jitters down.

• Too Much!

  An Overwhelming Day

  Gutiérrez, Jolene

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  Too loud, too bright, too many people, too itchy-- all just too much! The girl's mom carries her home and she finds refuge in her bedroom where she begins to feel relief.

• Flap Your Hands

  a Celebration of Stimming

  Asbell, Steve, 1983-

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  Four neurodivergent kids, who face stressful moments throughout their day, use body movements, called stims, to self-regulate their emotions.

• My Friend Julia

  a Sesame Street Book About Autism

  Cook, Jennifer, 1975-

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  Julia is an autistic girl who loves art and her family.

• Henry, Like Always

  Bailey, Jenn, 1965-

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  Henry, a first grader on the autism spectrum, attempts to navigate friendships, and sudden changes in classroom routines--like a parade on Friday instead of share time.

• Charlie Makes a Splash!

  Peete, Holly Robinson, 1964-

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  Charlie, a boy with autism, describes what his life is like with his twin sister Callie, who does not have autism, and explains how water is like a warm hug and calms his mind, allowing him to focus and cope.

• Bitsy Bat, School Star

  Windness, Kaz, 1974-

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  Everyone at school tells Bitsy she's doing things wrong, so she tries harder and ends up having a five-star meltdown. With help from her family, Bitsy comes up with a new plan, and discovers that being a good friend is just one of the ways…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Big Truck Playdate

  Carmody, Laurie,

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  When Corey's school hosts a semi-truck event, he cannot believe it, but the crowd of classmates quickly leaves him feeling overwhelmed.

• My Brain Is Magic

  a Sensory-seeking Celebration

  Sooful, Prasha,

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  A sensory-seeking child describes her sensational life. Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud and roar like a lion, celebrate the many things that it can be!

• Juan Has the Jitters

  Cruz, Aneta,

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  Juan copes with first day jitters by concentrating on routine things and clapping. When his teacher has come up with a series of math games and makes Juan the judge, it helps him cope with his anxiety about the new situation.

• A Day With No Words

  Hammond, Tiffany,

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  A boy who is nonverbal and his mother spend their day using only his tablet to communicate with each other and others they meet during their day.

• Thunder and the Noise Storms

  Ansloos, Jeffrey Paul,

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  When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy's grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead.