Review of Sander’s Stories I love Autism

Post by **Caroline Anne Richmond** » 29 Oct 2024, 13:11

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Sander's Stories I love Autism" by Jeanette Medina.]

4 out of 5 stars

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Sanders’s Stories: I Love My Autism by Jeanette Medina is a children’s book following the activities of Sander, a young boy who has autism. The author is a Registered Behaviour Technician and uses her experience to help others understand life with autism through the words in this book.

The introduction to the book discusses autism. Autism is a spectrum, and each person with autism is different. Autistic people process information differently and have hypersensitivities, underdeveloped social skills, and repetitive behaviours, all ranging in severity. There is a vast amount of misinformation surrounding autism, and the author is keen to address this.

Sander experiences a variety of activities with his Registered Behaviour Technician, Jina. The reader gets an insight into these activities through Sander’s point of view. Sander goes shopping with Jina. Jina helps Sander enjoy the trip by preparing his backpack filled with items to keep Sander calm and happy. Jina uses flashcards frequently to show Sander what to expect from new experiences. Flashcards are crucial before they go to the petting zoo so Sander can see the animals he will meet. Jina uses methods to ensure Sander feels comfortable in new situations. Sander dislikes sand, so she takes him to a pebble beach, creating a better experience.

This book expertly describes the thoughts and feelings a person with autism may have in day-to-day life. The author has given a great insight into sensory issues, speech and language difficulties, and social differences. Jina uses flashcards, headphones, weighted blankets, and stopwatches to ease stressful situations. The book is educational and informative to both children and adults. It is an excellent idea to write the book through the thoughts and feelings of Sander and give an informed and accurate explanation of autism.

There are many interactive parts of the book for children to enjoy. Counting, colours, and other tasks are included in most pages, along with great pictures and photographs. The book is entertaining for children and visually appealing. It is educational and a unique learning experience about neurodiversity. I recommend everyone to read this book, as we can all learn something from it.

The book offers some fantastic methods and strategies to help people with autism cope in situations that may cause anxiety. Also, there is great insight into the triggers of anxieties. Having the unique perspective of Sander is fantastic as you see the world through his eyes. Excess noise, overcrowding, and overstimulation are commonplace, and this book reminds us that our hectic, fast-paced world can be very stressful for our neurodiverse friends.

I love this book. My only complaint is the spelling and grammar mistakes, which is a shame in a relatively short book for children. These errors did detract from my enjoyment of the book, so I give it 4 out of 5 stars. Without the editing errors, the book would be perfect. I admire the concept and the wealth of experience shared by the author.

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Nneka Bridget · Post by **Nneka Bridget** » 02 Nov 2024, 08:31

"Sanders’s Stories: I Love My Autism" provides a valuable perspective on autism through Sander's experiences. The book effectively combines education with engaging activities for children, helping to foster understanding and empathy. While the interactive elements are appealing, the spelling and grammar errors slightly detract from the overall experience. It's a commendable effort that offers important insights into neurodiversity.