Children's Non-fiction
Harry is cheeky, funny, playful, clever and kind. He loves playing with his brother, koala cuddles and playgrounds. He is also autistic.
Discovering Harry’s Autism is a book written by six year old Harry. Journey through this book with Harry to discover his own experience of autism, and to explore his unique world of imagination and marshmallows!
When Harry received his autism diagnosis his family could not find a book that would help him understand what it meant, so they decided to make their own. They soon realised that Harry didn’t need a book to tell him about autism, he already knew about autism because he was living it every day. Instead, they created this book with Harry so that he could teach people about autism and share his unique experience.
Through Harry’s own words, and vibrant illustrations drawn by his Mum and coloured in by Harry and his family, you will discover a very personal, individual and heart-warming insight into Harry’s world.
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
Discovering Harry’s Autism is what we need more of – us getting to tell our stories in our own way. What’s beautiful is the collaboration of Harry and his Mum and family, showing if we choose to listen, we can all communicate with each other in ways that work for us.
Quite apart from its value as a conversation-opener in families where a child has autism, "Discovering Harry's Autism" is a delightfully simple way to introduce children to the idea that not everyone experiences the world in the same way. It's also a wonderful reminder for parents that our children are navigating a unique path and have their own ways of seeing and being. What's not to love about a book that inspires better communication and more empathy?
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