Oh wow. Thank you for this. My son is autistic and I've been rather surprised at how seldom autistics are portrayed in fiction, TV, and movies considering how prevalent the diagnoses is.
I think that's why I was surprised to see this as well. As I said, it does simplify, because it covers birth to grade 5 in 2 volumes, but while it simplifies, it does touch on all of the problems and difficulties. I really liked them. I think what she got absolutely right is the way that younger children will adapt -- and help out -- if they are encouraged to do so; that they're more forgiving and more understanding in a supportive environment, and that their understanding and the social network it provides makes the autistic child's life -so much- easier.
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Date: 2008-03-25 03:42 am (UTC)I think that's why I was surprised to see this as well. As I said, it does simplify, because it covers birth to grade 5 in 2 volumes, but while it simplifies, it does touch on all of the problems and difficulties. I really liked them. I think what she got absolutely right is the way that younger children will adapt -- and help out -- if they are encouraged to do so; that they're more forgiving and more understanding in a supportive environment, and that their understanding and the social network it provides makes the autistic child's life -so much- easier.
How old is your son?