Myomancy ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism

Andy and His Yellow Frisbee

Mary Thompson

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Andy and His Yellow Frisbee is a heartwarming and educational children’s book about a boy with autism. Like many children with autism, Andy displays a fascination for objects in motion. He spins things-coins, dinner plates, and when at school, his yellow frisbee. It’s Andy’s special talent, combined with a new student’s curiosity about his behavior that sets this story in motion. Rosie, the watchful and protective sister supplies background information about Andy and autism, as well as a sibling’s perspective.

Beautiful watercolor illustrations enhance the story. Recommended for elementary school-aged children, Andy and His Yellow Frisbee is of particular interest to siblings of children with autism, and friends and classmates.

People who have brought this book wrote:

As an educator who works with young children with autism and an inclusion specialist who educates typical students about disability awareness, I must caution about the stereotyping risk of this book. Autism is too complicated to simplify into one boy and his spinning frisbee. The book portrays a boy who, "wanted to be in his own world just about all the time." True, many kids with autism prefer to play alone, but also there are many who would like to play with others but do not know how to initiate play or respond to typical play situations. Others love to be hugged and enjoy some social interaction. There is such a wide spectrum of autism, and I'm really not sure how one book could capture it, so maybe it's not fair to criticize. The book could certainly begin a discussion. But it should be noted that, without follow-up discussion or further education, the wording in this book could lead some people to believe that all people with autism want to be left completely alone. Simply not that simple.

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