Ethan Rice

The book was bland and geared more toward those with high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome than more severe or lower-functioning levels of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The biggest problem that I have with this book is that it speaks of God in the "autism is a gift" and "God won't give you more than you can handle" sense. This reeks of the disgusting attitude worn by those who have no idea what it's like to have a child who has a lower level of functioning and possibly even other show more syndromes/illnesses/disabilities that make life extremely difficult for the the individual, if not almost impossible without multiple medical, therapeutic, etc interventions.

If you are looking for a book to read to your child with high functioning Asperger's and you are a christian family that believes this is some sort of gift that plagues your child's social/developmental skills but your god will see you through this...buy the book.

If you have a child with any sort of autism that impairs the development and severely impairs their social skills and your beliefs are secular or anything other than chrstinan, then this book is not for you. show less

Let me start off by saying- this is a wonderful book, especially since it is done by an 8 year old! The illustrations really help with what is being said from his point of view of living with autism. I read this to my children before bed, and they enjoyed it as well (ages 4 and 6). This is a must-read, especially for young children who may have classmates, friends, or family with autism, but not quite sure what it is about. Very cute! I look forward to reading more from this talented young man.

I am the mom of a 3 year old on the autism spectrum. so when I heard about this children's book written by an autistic child about living with autism, I had to pick it up and read it to my child, as well as my older children.

I am impressed with the fact that this young man is so willing to share his story so that purple will better understand autism. Reality is that autism is not widely understood. this story is well written and beautifully illustrated. I think this is one that all parents show more should share with their child. show less

I am the mom of a 3 year old on the autism spectrum. so when I heard about this children's book written by an autistic child about living with autism, I had to pick it up and read it to my child, as well as my older children.

I am impressed with the fact that this young man is so willing to share his story so that purple will better understand autism. Reality is that autism is not widely understood. this story is well written and beautifully illustrated. I think this is one that all parents show more should share with their child. show less