Since We're Friends: An Autism Picture Book

Description

Matt's autism doesn't stop him from having fun! Even when Matt struggles to navigate social situations, his friend is there to help him out. The two boys enjoy playing sports, watching movies, reading books, and talking about animals. Working together, a best friend's compassion and understanding turn Matt's frustration into excitement. Whether on the basketball court, the playground swings, or at the neighborhood pool, the two friends enjoy each other's company. David Harrington's colorful illustrations complement Celeste Shally's touching story of friendship to create a book that is the perfect guide for children and parents to better understand those with autism spectrum disorders.

Celeste Shally holds a bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Northern Illinois University. Her oldest son was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of three and she wrote Since We're Friends in response to her need for more children's books that help typical kids understand and relate to their autistic peers. Shally lives with her husband and two sons in Centerton, Arkansas. David Harrington is illustrator of numerous children's books, include Maccabee! The Story of Hanukkah. He graduated with a degree in fine arts from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. He owns a studio in Orange County California, where he has worked as a freelance illustrator since 1993. He lives in Laguna Hills, California.