Author(s): JON ROBERTS

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Through the Eyes of Me is a beautiful, colourful, illustrated book for children that allows a glimpse into the world of a child with autism. Readers will meet 4-year-old Kya who loves to run, read, look at and rip up stickers. Discover why Kya does certain things, doesn't like some things, and really, really loves other things. This wonderful book is an ideal and engaging tool for teaching children about autism and about life as a child with autism. Through the Eyes of Me was written by Jon Roberts when his 4-year-old daughter, Kya, was diagnosed with severe autism. Together with his wife Sarah they hope that, by recording and sharing Kya's lovely little quirks, they will help encourage a greater degree of understanding amongst siblings, classmates .in fact anyone who knows someone on the autism spectrum. AGES: 5 to 7 AUTHOR: Jonathan Roberts has based his sensitive description on his experiences of raising his own daughter, who has severe autism. This is his first book. Hannah Rounding is an artist and creative development advisor, and has worked in these fields with groups and organizations all over the world.