Have you ever been in a situation where knowing that someone else went through the same thing just helps to make you feel better?
For me, who tends to avoid social media, I found parent groups really helpful when I was getting ready to send my kids off to college. I could learn from other parents everything from what would be most helpful for my student to have a successful first year, as well as things like what size refrigerator is in the dorm room!
Recently, friends of mine came back from a vacation. Every year on this vacation, they stop at the local bookstore. A particular book caught their eye because it was all about popular people, such as celebrities who have autism or are on the spectrum.
I had never heard of this book, but I thought it might be really helpful both for kids who might know some of the famous people and for their parents who might be concerned or worried about their child’s future.
Here’s the summary of the book from the publisher. If you think it might be helpful for you as you navigate your child’s diagnosis, maybe check it out:
“From Dan Aykroyd to Bobby Fischer, Temple Grandin to Greta Thunberg, Autistic Legends Alphabet presents a wide-ranging A to Z of inspiring people on the Autism spectrum. Beautifully illustrated and movingly written, this unique Alphabet Legends title is a ‘must read’ for every young person on the spectrum, and their family.“
If you have other books that you would recommend, please let us know as well. We love having these resources for our families.
Autistic Legends Alphabet Book
Pam Pulizzi, Orange Effect Foundation Co-Founder
