Trainman

By:

Kavan, Stefan

ISBN:

9781934575703

Permission level: Books - GeneralSummary: As highlighted in this prestigious New England Book Festival (2010) honorable mention book, intense, all-consuming interest in a special topic is one of the core characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. While often viewed as a barrier to social interactions with others, special interests can be turned around to become strength, resulting in very positive social outcomes, even friendships. Beyond the potential for friendships, special interests have also been found to increase self-esteem and success in academic areas. In this warmly illustrated children's book, we meet Stefan, who has a deep interest in trains, roads, and maps. At first, Stefan's near-exclusive interest in transportation-related topics isolated him from other kids, but his parents and teachers helped turn his unique talents into an asset. His classmates now respect Stefan for his vast knowledge and have come to recognize that he is more like them than different. This book is an ideal addition to any autism awareness program at the elementary level.

List(s) this item appears in: Children's Books on Autism (Grade PK-5) - Family Focus | Children's Books on Autism (Grade PK-5) - Peers/Friendship | Children's Books on Autism (Grade PK-5) - Individuals with Autism | Children's Books on Autism (Grade 6-12) - Individuals with Autism

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Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Status	Barcode
Books - General	Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence	Books General	Available	2018-3873
Books - General	Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence	Books General	Available	2018-3170

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