by Julia Cook
Zak is obsessed with watches. Before that it was trains. He owns hundreds of watches and is quick to tell everyone everything about them. Zak also has autism, so he sometimes responds to the world around him in unconventional ways. As Zak describes his point of view, young readers gain a better understanding of his behaviors and learn valuable lessons about patience, tolerance and understanding.
Parents, teachers, and counselors can use this book to help teach kids tolerance and acceptance when meeting children living with autism spectrum disorder. Beautiful illustrations and tips added to the end of the book help kids understand the message of the story.
| Topics: | Autism Spectrum |
| ISBN: | 9781944882198 |
| Page count: | 32 |
| Recommended ages: | Ages 5 through 10 |
| Grade level: | Grades K through 5 |
| Printed in: | USA |
Customers describe this as a positive, well-written book that clearly explains elements of autism. It’s seen as useful for therapists, parents, and family members, offering specific examples of behaviors and what they may mean. Reviewers also note it can be used with children with autism and their classmates, and it helps highlight the gifts/positives of autism. No notable drawbacks were mentioned.
