Review of Understanding autism with Rupert the snail

[Dianë Godwill]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Understanding autism with Rupert the snail" by Willow Foster-Thorpe.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you heard of autism? What do you think about it? Most people whom we think of as selfish are actually not selfish. They simply have autism. A good understanding of autism will help us judge others less. Understanding autism with Rupert the Snail gives us insight on this matter.

In this story, we find Rupert, a snail who lives alone in a large baked bean-tin house in Creatureville. His favorite vegetable is lettuce, and his favorite room is the sensory room, where he plays with his sensory toys and jumps on his trampoline. Then we find Stanley and Betty, Rupert's cousins. They live in a village called Park Town. One day, Rupert goes to visit them, and they welcome him with smiles. They go to the park, and Stanley quickly rushes to the slide. He was so engrossed in going down the slide that he didn't notice other animals who were in a queue waiting for their turn. A big brown mouse, visibly annoyed at his actions, asked him to allow others to take their turn on the slide. But was Stanley selfish with his actions? No. He simply has autism. The others just didn't understand this. According to this book, autism is a spectrum disorder, which means everyone is different. What else is there to know about autism? Read this book to find out.

In the real sense, most people have autism without realizing it, and they often appear self-centered to others. Understanding autism with Rupert the Snail has done justice to this issue using the lives of Rupert and his cousins. I learned something new! I must commend Willow Foster-Thorpe for presenting this book in such a simple format that even children can understand.

I rate this book five out of five stars. It is devoid of errors, and the use of language is unambiguous. The graphics are very eye-catching. It was exceptionally well edited. There's absolutely no reason to deduct a star from my rating. I recommend this book to children and even adults. It can be read as a bedtime story.

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[Chandrakant Patel]

Your review provides a thoughtful and concise overview of the book "Understanding Autism with Rupert the Snail." You effectively convey the message that autism is a spectrum disorder and emphasize the importance of understanding and not jumping to conclusions about others' behaviors. Your appreciation of the book's simplicity and the way it addresses a complex topic, making it accessible even to children, is evident in your review. Well done!

[Kigen Valarie]

It would be complicated to explain autism to a child with all the complicated jargon, and the idea of this book is amazing. It is easy for them to understand through such scenarios and they gain a lot of knowledge. It would also be a book for parents to easily understand autistic children.