All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism

A helpful story for kids with autism spectrum disorders as they follow a young zebra who learns to understand how he is different from the rest of his classmates. It teaches us to embrace not only who we are, but also to embrace the people around us who are brilliantly different thanks to their own amazing, colorful stripes.--Stan Lee, Chairman emeritus of Marvel Comics Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Awards. Foreword by Alison Singer, President, Autism Science Foundation. Zane the zebra often feels different. He worries that his classmates don't notice his curiosity, honesty, or caring stripes, just his autism stripe. With the help of his Mama, Zane comes to appreciate all his stripes, including his autism stripe, as the unique strengths that make him who he is. Includes a Reading Guide with additional background information about autism spectrum disorders and a Note to Parents and Caregivers with tips for finding support. Excerpt: All My Stripes provides readers a small yet enlightening glimpse into a day in the life of a young, smart, caring, honest, and curious zebra named Zane. Zane is experiencing challenges at school often associated with autism spectrum disorders. This story can serve as a teaching tool for caregivers--such as parents, grandparents, and teachers--to help other children and family members understand the various challenges individuals on the autism spectrum face on a day-to-day basis. Those that are highlighted in this story are discussed in more depth in the Reading Guide.