Isaac and His Amazing Autism Superpowers!
Age 3+
Personal & Social Issues: Disability & Special Needs
A groundbreaking picture book which explains Autism Spectrum Disorder in a simple, gentle and positive way to very young children.
Meet Isaac. He's a superhero! He might look like everyone else, but he has Autism Spectrum Disorder. Inside this book he'll tell you all about what it's like to have his Autism superpowers, like his superhero brain that remembers lots of facts. Or his super-vision which helps him spot interesting things no one else does. This is an essential book for anyone wishing to understand more about Autism.
Creators
Melanie Walsh studied at Harrow School of Art and the Royal College of Art. She has now written over forty children's books, which include My Green Day, Ten Things I Can Do to Help My World, Living with Mum and Living with Dad and Goodbye Grandma.
Melanie says, "This is the book my son didn’t have when he was young. I wanted to write a book that explained Asperger’s Syndrome to classmates, friends and relatives in a simple, gentle and positive way. Children who have ASD do have challenges, but also many amazing strengths.”
