Reflection Post of Books as a Set

I believe that these three books bring up many issues about children with autism that people can learn from. First of all, I thought it was interesting that each book dealt with a male child with autism. I was kind of surprised at this because in my work with autistic children, I have seen females with this disability as well. While more males are diagnosed with autism than females, I thougth it was interesting that each book had the child with autism as a male. Also, each book brought up the fact that the child with autism was in their own little world much of the time. Each child needed their own personal space and this made them happy. If the space was to be invaded, they may feel uncomfortable and become very upset. Along with that, each child had something that they, in a way, had an obsession with in order to feel comfortable. Whether it be a yellow frisbee, soccer, or a straw, they felt much better when they had their comfort object around them. Next, the set as a whole deals with not only the child with autism, but how the people around the child react and learn to accept the differences of the individual. The stories deal with how people make exceptions and sacrifices, along with accepting who they are as an individual.

Overall, these books do a good job explaining some of the aspects of autism and how it causes children to act. This kind of information can be valuable to young learners reading these stories. It also shows how the autistic children react in certain situations, and also how regular education students may react to the autistic children. They may not understand everything at first, but with some explaining and being around the child, they eventually understand more of what is going on. I also think that these books promote caring among people, whether it is through family or friends. Each book has their own way of showing how someone cares for the autistic child, and I think that this is a very important aspect of these books. These types of lessons can go beyond just autistic children as caring for others and understanding them is a crucial aspect of life. I would definitely recommend these books because of the many areas that it covers and the different ways that they can be read to children. The questions and discussions that may arise from these books would promote meaningful learning for many students.