Keating-Velasco, Joanna L.

A is for autism, F is for friend : a kid's book on making friends with a child who has autism / Joanna L. Keating-Velasco. - Shawnee Mission, Kan. : APC, c2007. - vii, 54 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p.42-50.)

Greetings from Chelsea -- What in the World Is Autism? -- "Sensing" the Differences -- Can You See What I Am Thinking? -- Look Deep into My Eyes -- Echo, Echo! -- What Are You Doing? -- From Frustrations to Friendships -- Want to Give It a Try? -- Want to Know More?

Eleven-year-old Chelsea explains what autism is, what it is like to live with autism, and how to make friends with an autistic child.

Audience: ages 8-12.

ISBN: 9781931282437 (pbk.) 1931282439 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2007922523

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Autistic children
Friendship
Social acceptance in children

LC Class. No.: HQ773.8 / .K43 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 618.92/85882