Different Like Me

My Book of Autism Heroes

Jennifer Elder, Jennifer Elder, Marc Thomas

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
15 December 2005

Different Like Me introduces children aged 8-12 years to famous, inspirational figures from the world of science, art, maths, literature, philosophy and comedy. Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome, tells young readers about the achievements and characteristics of his autism heroes, from Albert Einstein, Dian Fossey and Wassily Kandinsky to Lewis Carroll, Benjamin Banneker and Julia Bowman Robinson, among others. All excel in different fields, but are united by the fact that they often found it difficult to fit in - just like Quinn. Fully illustrated in colour and written in child-friendly language, this book will be a wonderful resource for children, particularly children with autism, their parents, teachers, carers and siblings.

By: Jennifer Elder
Illustrated by: Jennifer Elder, Marc Thomas
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 244g
ISBN: 9781843108153
ISBN 10: 1843108151
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 15 December 2005
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction. Albert Einstein. Dian Fossey. Andy Warhol. Benjamin Banneker. Andy Kaufman. Wassily Kandinsky. Julia Bowman Robinson. Piet Mondrian. Alan Turing. Sophie Germain. Lewis Carroll. Isaac Newton. Nikola Tesla. Paul Erdos. Glenn Gould. Immanuel Kant. Barbara McClintock. Joseph Cornell. Hans Christian Andersen. Temple Grandin.

Jennifer Elder is assistant editor in an established book publishing company. She and her husband have two sons, one of whom has ASD. You can read more about their family in the memoirs Sixpence House and Note Even Wrong.

Reviews for Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes

"""This book will help inspire kids who are different and shows them that they too can succeed."" --Temple Grandin, Associate Professor of Animal Science, Colorado State University, and author of Animals in Translation"