Playing by the Rules. A Story about Autism
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Manufacturer: Woodbine House
Author: Dena Fox Luchsinger
Binding: Hardcover
Publication Date: 2007-11-30
Publisher: Woodbine House
Label: Woodbine House
Number Of Pages: 32
Features for Playing by the Rules. A Story about Autism:
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Editorial Review
2007 Moonbeam Award Winner: Childhood Wellness Category, Silver Medal
When a long-distance relative comes for a visit, Jody and her brother Josh, who has autism, find themselves teaching Great Aunt Tilda the rules of the games they like to play. Josh loves Animal Sounds Bingo, but not with new people. Jody's delighted to have an adult to herself and gets out a game of her own, but Josh keeps interrrupting. Will Jody never win?
As the story progresses, Josh slowly warms up to Aunt Tilda as Jody helps her to understand her brother. But, as with many board games, the rules of autism are complicated. Still, through Jody's humor, complaints, exuberance, and wisdom, Playing by the Rules shows how siblings of children with autism bridge the gap of understanding between their brothers or sisters and other people.
With colorful, cartoon-like illustrations, Playing by the Rules is a funny, realistic story of having to tolerate interruptions and less attention because of a sibling's special needs. But as with all siblings, Josh and Jody's relationship is also positive and loving--most of the time!
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Customer Reviews
Excellent book for anyone touched by Autism 
2008-01-13
This book is insightful and a joy to read. It speaks to both adults and children alike and is a profound resource for anyone touched by Autism. The wonderful storyline and illustrations together with the humor and reality of life affected by Autism relay a meaningful and important message. This book is a must have.
Colorful, exuberant illustrations add the perfect touch to this delightful picturebook 2008-01-09
Playing by the Rules: A Story about Autism is a picturebook that introduces young readers ages 4-8 to dealing with autistic peers. Told from the perspective of young Jody, whose Great Aunt Tilda has come to visit her and her autistic brother Josh for the first time in years, Playing by the Rules chronicles the course of the day in which Jody has to teach Aunt Tilda her nephew's "rules" of the game. Josh has difficulty adjusting to loud sounds and new people; and adding any kind of disorder to his animal collection completely derails him. "Josh quickly rearranged his guys and calmed down. I know how he feels because I like to keep my crayons in rainbow order and I hate it when they get messed up. But it's even harder on Josh. 'What did I do?' Aunt Tilda asked. 'Nothing,' I told her. 'It's okay. You just don't know the rules to Josh's game yet.'" As Aunt Tilda learns to understand and appreciate Josh's likes and dislikes, the family is able to share more fully in the experience of being together. Colorful, exuberant illustrations add the perfect touch to this delightful picturebook, enthusiastically recommended for children's library collections.
