Autism Through a Sister's Eyes - by Eve B Band & Emily Hecht (Paperback)

About the Book

Subtitle on cover: A young girl's view of her brother's autism.

Book Synopsis

When young people have questions about a brother or sister with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, clear answers can be hard to find. Written by Eve Band , Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, this book gives voice to ten-year-old Emily's story: her questions about her brother, her search for answers about autism, and her exploration of her feelings as a sibling of a young man with autism. Told in her voice, Emily's story is as uplifting as it is filled with valuable information for parents and siblings, or any individual whose life is touched by a person with high-functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome.

Helpful chapters include:

Finding Out About Autism

Moderate and Severe Autism

Learning About High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

Making Friends and Being with People

Talking and Understanding

Fun and Play

Dealing with Changes

Feeling Worried

Learning to Cope

Looking Ahead

About the Author

Eve B. Band, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice, who specializes in working with individuals with high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome, and their families. She is also the busy mother of two daughters.