Online Autism Story for Kids

A cute, animated story about being friends with a classmate with autism. Click "Book 2" on this page: http://klondikefamily.klondikebrands.com/

There is also a puzzle coloring activity to go with the story.

Articles Explaining Autism to Peers/Siblings

I had a request for articles on explaining an Asperger's diagnosis to siblings, and here are a couple of articles I found from kidshealth.org. I like the article for teens better, as it is a little more positive and it addresses Asperger's directly. The article for kids is a little more basic, and just addresses autism in general.

For kids: http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/autism.html

For teens: http://teenshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/autism.html

Amazon.com recommends...

My Friend with Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers and Siblings

Autism Awareness Activity Book (10 pages)

April is Autism Awareness Month. Here's an activity book of activities related to Autism awareness. Activities include a crossword puzzle, bookmarks to cut out, and an Autism awareness ribbon coloring page.

http://homeschooling.about.com/od/freeprintables/ss/autismprint.htm

Amazon.com recommends...

Autism Awareness Magnet

Temple Grandin Coloring Book

Temple Grandin: My Life in Pictures
A Coloring Book for Children about Autism
By Mary Carpenter
Illustrated by autistic artists from the Project Onward initiative

http://images.barnesandnoble.com/pImages/resources/pdf/temple_grandon_book.pdf

Here's one of my favorite quotes from the book:

"Temple’s mother tells her: 'Be proud you are different.' Even if you don’t do well in school or have a lot of friends, you can still be good at many things.

Using her special talents, Temple becomes a scientist working hard to improve the lives of cows."

Amazon.com recommends...

Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism by Temple Grandin