Little Rainman: Autism--Through the Eyes of a Child

This is a really unique book from the perspective of a child with autism. It details how the child feels and why they exhibit certain behaviors. I think it would be a terrific book for teachers to read so they can be more understanding of some of the behaviors exhibited. I guess middle and high school students could be enlightened as well.

This book really touched my heart. Not everything in it is comparable to what my son has but there were some similiar attributes. It is so nice to know that there are similiar people in the world going through what we do. It really warmed my heart and let me know that we are not alone. I recommend this book as a gift for anyone in ASD.

Daughter (5) didn't like it, couldn't get into it.

I enjoyed reading this book. My grandson is autistic and I'm giving his mother and father the book after I read it

Excellent book from a child's point if view.

I was thoroughly disappointed in this book and plain didn't like it. The handwritten font was the least of my objections regarding this work. It is easy to see where and how the pictures could cause some confusion. One of the challenges many people on the autism spectrum have is being able to decode facial expressions.My chief complaint about this book is the title. I think the 1988 movie "Rain Man" has done more to reinforce stereotypes about autism than it ever did to foster understanding. The term "Rain Man" is considered highly offensive in many autism/Asperger's circles and is best avoided.I am good and tired of people with autism being portrayed as rocking; staring fixedly at something; spinning objects or watching anything that rotates; demonstrating savant abilities and having no viable social skills. That stereotypical behavior simply does not apply to the entire autistic population. Savantism applies to roughly a little less than 10% of the autistic population. Autism is a neurobiological condition that affects sensory processing and communication. The range and variations are as great as there are individuals with autism. Seriously, I rue the release of the movie "Rain Man" and sincerely hope the term and image of "Rain Man" will not be so liberally applied to people with autism. That hurts all and helps no one.I didn't think this one was helpful at all and would recommend "Autism Through a Sister's Eyes," "All About My Brother," "Views From Our Shoes: Growing Up With a Brother or Sister With Special Needs," "Ian's Walk" and "My Brother Kevin Has Autism" instead. These are excellent books that explore sibling issues and foster understanding and acceptance of autism.If this book helped others understand the underlying rationale for behaviors associated with the condition and provided understanding, that is to the good.

This book really provides an insight into Autism from a child's point of view. It provides the opportunity to see it from an alternative perspective and how a child might be feeling as a result of our own actions. I would definately recommend it to parents or those working with children on the Autistic Spectrum.

I absolutely loved this book. It lets you knowwhat a child with autism is going through