How to Talk to an Autistic Kid

We’re thrilled to announce that How to Talk to an Autistic Kid is a finalist for the 16th Annual Books for a Better Life Awards, sponsored by the New York City–Southern New York Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society. The awards honor authors of self-improvement books.

How to Talk to an Autistic Kid is 14-year-old Daniel Stefanski’s first-person account of what it’s like to have autism, with his advice on how to be a good friend to someone who’s autistic. The Autism National Committee called How to Talk to an Autistic Kid “one of the best children’s books on autism . . . This book will help the children and teens of today become the compassionate adults of tomorrow, as they learn how to relate to the increasing numbers of people being diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorders).” Publishers Weekly said the book “clearly explain[s] the difficulties with communication and social interactions that frequently accompany autism, while urging readers to reach out to and stick up for autistic children.”

The Books for a Better Life Awards recognize self-improvement, self-help, and motivational books in ten categories, with five finalists in each. How to Talk to an Autistic Kid is a finalist in the “Relationships” category. The winners of the Books for a Better Life Awards will be announced during a ceremony at The TimesCenter in New York City on Monday, March 12, 2012.

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Also, this just in: How to Talk to an Autistic Kid is a 2012 Learning magazine Teachers’ Choice Awards for the Family winner. This award celebrates children’s products that teachers recommend to parents for continued learning at home.

Teachers’ Choice Awards for the Family is the only awards program that requires every evaluator to be both a teacher and a parent. The judges evaluate products on educational value, originality and creativity, ease of use, safety and durability, and high-interest level and motivation for children. How to Talk to an Autistic Kid will be featured in the Spring 2012 issue of Learning magazine.