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| |  | Dress Up & Pretend Play/Sets | Home » » I Am Utterly Unique: Celebrating the Strengths of Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism | | | | | | | Description: | | Discover the unique characteristics and abilities of children with Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning autism from A to Z. This book, laid out in an A-to-Z format, celebrates the extraordinary gifts and unique perspectives that children with ASD possess. Each page of this playful alphabet book presents one of the children s many talents and abilities. The kid-friendly illustrations and clever text create a positive portrayal of children with ASD. | | | Features: | |
• ISBN13: 9781931282895
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| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Elaine Marie Larson | | Paperback:
| 56 pages | | Publisher:
| Autism Asperger Publishing Company | | Publication Date:
| June 06, 2006 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1931282897 | | Product Width:
| 2.68 centimeters | | Product Height:
| 2.12 centimeters | | Product Weight:
| 0.02 pounds | | Package Length:
| 11.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 19 reviews |
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35 of 39 found the following review helpful:
 Celebrate the Autism Experience!Jun 16, 2006
By BeatleBangs1964
This is the kind of book that deserves a place of honor. I want more books like this.
All too many cooks try to spoil the broth, in this case neurotypicals (NT) trying to "repair" people on the autism/Asperger's (a/A) spectrum. What is so terrible about being on the spectrum? Granted, the social difficulties are the worst part of it. When you consider the original way of thinking and the wonderful gifts of abstraction, then why try to force people with autism to fit a Procrustean bed of complied responses to appease the NT population? The world is for everybody and not just the NT population and this book does an exemplary job of stressing this point.
I love the way this book emphasizes the originality people with autism have; I love the way this author appears to be totally accepting and not trying to fix anyone.
The Byrds' 1965 classic, "All I Really Want to Do" seems so a propos; the lyrics "I ain't looking for you to see like me, feel like me or be like me." How about applying that fair minded approach to the a/A world? Instead of making people with autism continue trying to appease the NT world, just accept that there is no need to make others "see like, feel like or be like" what and who they are not.
This book is not limited to children; many adults will love it, especially those on the spectrum and/or those who have children who are on the spectrum. It makes me want to do a parody of the dreadfully inane "If You're Happy And You Know It" which I have never liked, by saying, "If You're Autistic And You Know It, Celebrate!" That's right, celebrate! Do an individual dance and just be true to yourself. Beat on a different drum and play a unique and individual tune.
Being able to give one's honest opinion instead of echoing the prevailing sentiment to appease others ("giving the desired response," as Donna Williams so aptly says in her books about autism) is empowering; it is the key to self respect.
I wish I had this book when I was a child. It is a giant step towards teaching acceptance and in enjoying one's own individual quirks; perks and creativity.
21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
Charming and EducationalJun 15, 2006
By Kristi A. Sakai
Our family finds this book incredibly touching and engaging. So often when we discuss kids with Asperger Syndrome it is about the things that are "wrong", problem behaviors that adults are seeking to fix. Rarely do we sit down and see the beauty of our kids on the spectrum. This book does just that. It highlights the charming quirks and interesting qualities many of them have. In addition, the pictures are fabulous! They are charming and colorful with a hint of humor. My personal favorite simply must be the pizza puzzle.
After reading this book together, for the first time my daughter felt proud to have Asperger Syndrome. She identified with the kids in it and laughed with delight at the pictures of things she loves. At age six she has memorized it and recites if often as she comes across objects that remind her of it. Just this morning as petting the cats she said once again, "K for kitty!"
This book is such a delight! We all have so much to learn from these amazing individuals and this book conveys it in a way that is easy to understand. I highly recommend it for building self-esteem in children who have Asperger Syndrome, for increasing awareness in the classroom or daycare and even for teaching adults in a simple way about our kids on the spectrum.
-Mother of three children with Asperger Syndrome and author of
Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Especially recommended for families with Asperger Syndrome children.Oct 07, 2006
By Midwest Book Review
Written by Elaine Marie Larson and illustrated by Vivian Strand, I Am Utterly Unique: Celebrating The Strengths Of Children With Asperger Syndrome And High-Functioning Autism is a very special alphabet book with each letter of the alphabet corresponds to a positive quality or a strength found among children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism. From A for "I am an Animal Lover" to L for "I like to Learn" to T for "I Tell the Truth", the alphabet, phrases and simple color pictures offer an overall message of positive self-esteem. Especially recommended for families with Asperger Syndrome children.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 The most overrated book I've ever seen!Sep 19, 2009
By A. Tingle
"Mother of Autistic Child"
Because I have a daughter with high functioning autism, I contiualy search for quality products which will help her and those who share her life. I bought this book because of the rave reviews it received. Instead, I was "utterly disappointed". This alphabet book could be written for ANY population - not just those with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. There is nothing that informs the child - nothing that helps explain. Feeling good about themselves is a critical component of their journey to self awareness - but WHERE is there anything in this book that helps them make them more aware? For professionals to recommend this book is a huge disservice to those who are searching for real tools and help on this journey.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Great book despite writer's confusion over readers' ageMar 04, 2008
By Kaeli Vandertulip
The traits commonly associated with Asperger's syndrome (one of the autism spectrum disorders) are listed out in alliterative alphabetical order-I Like to Learn, I am Utterly Unique, I am a Knowledgable Kid...etc. What I love about this book is the positive spin it puts on children with AS. It doesn't attempt to fix them, it's a moral booster. The only thing I don't like is that, by the time a child with AS gets to the point of appreciating a book like this, an alphabet book can be seen as insulting to his intelligence.
Other than that, this is another great motivational book for a child with AS-or really, any highly-funtioning form of autism-that shows the benefits of being a kid who's really good at a number of things. Great job done by the author not trying to "fix" the children reading this book.
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