Actress Holly Robinson Peete is perhaps most well known for her role in the Fox television drama, 21 Jump Street, or Hangin' with Mr. Cooper on ABC. Besides her appearance in these popular television shows, she is also known for authoring the picture book My Brother Charlie with her daughter, Ryan. This story is written based on their own experiences because Ryan is the fraternal twin of a brother with autism. This story is written from the point of view of a little girl whose brother, Charlie, has autistim.
This story can be a great tool to use when teaching students more about what it is like to interact with someone who has autism. This book will show readers having a sibling with autism can sometimes be difficult, but can also bring joy and love. Kid friendly language like, “I love cuddling and snuggles from Mommy, but Charlie doesn’t.” is used to show the experiences someone may encounter with a child with autism. The sweetest part of this book is descriptions of Charlie's strengths and characteristics that make him unique. These characteristics make Charlie so lovable, like his special way with animals and his shell collection. For many youngsters, getting to know someone who has autism may seem difficult. My Brother Charlie would be a wonderful resource and great introduction of the autism disorder to use in any classroom.
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