All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism

by Shaina Rudolph, Danielle Royer (Illustrator)

Overview

"Nobody gets me, Mama!" In All My Stripes, Zane the zebra feels different from the rest of his classmates. He worries that all they notice about him is his "autism stripe." With the help of his Mama, Zane comes to appreciate all his stripes - the unique strengths that make him who he is! Includes a Reading Guide with additional background information about autism spectrum disorders and a Note to Parents and Caregivers with tips for finding support. Foreword by Alison Singer, President, Autism Science Foundation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433819179
Publisher:	American Psychological Association
Publication date:	03/28/2015
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	153,212
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

Does your child feel different from or misunderstood by his or her peers? If so, he or she will relate to Zane, an adorable zebra who is having a hard day at school. From not wanting to get paint on his hooves during an art project, to being overwhelmed by the sound of the fire alarm to having trouble socializing with his classmates, Zane is having a tough time fitting in. “How come all anyone sees is my autism stripe?!” he asks his mama, who explains that we all have many different stripes that make us unique and special. Zane, for instance, has a pilot strip, a caring stripe, an honesty stripe and a curiosity stripe, to name a few. Zane realizes all of his stripes—including his autism stripe—make him who he is, and he loves each one. Authors Rudolph and Royer have created an endearing story about a zebra on the autism spectrum and the common sensory and social difficulties that leave some children feeling upset, sad and frustrated. They show Zane trying to process situations that are common for children. A story of empowerment, Zane shows how we can accept our differences, and learn to embrace our unique attributes, and thrive. Zivoin brings this cute zebra to life with endearing illustrations in vibrant colors. A reading guide discusses Zane’s dialogue and actions in the story. A note to parents and caregivers discusses diagnosis and treatment.This story is a wonderful teaching tool for initiating a helpful dialogue about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Reviewer: Alison Johansen; Ages 4 up.

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