All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism - Hardcover

by Shaina Rudolph (Author), Danielle Royer (Author), Jennifer Zivoin (Illustrator)

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Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Awards. Foreword by Alison Singer, President, Autism Science Foundation

"It teaches us to embrace not only who we are, but also to embrace the people around us who are brilliantly different thanks to their own amazing, colorful stripes."--Stan Lee, Chairman emeritus of Marvel Comics

A warmhearted picture book that helps children with autism see their differences as strengths

Zane the zebra feels different from his classmates, and he worries that the only stripe anyone notices is his "autism stripe." School can feel overwhelming and confusing, and some days it's hard to believe that the things that make him different could also make him special. But with the help of his Mama, Zane begins to see all of his stripes, his curiosity stripe, his honesty stripe, his caring stripe, and yes, his autism stripe, as the unique strengths that make him exactly who he's meant to be.

Told through the eyes of a child navigating everyday school challenges, All My Stripes gives kids on the spectrum a character who looks and feels like them, while giving siblings, classmates, and friends a window into what that experience is actually like. Whether read at home, in a classroom, or in a therapist's office, this is a book that opens up real conversations about autism, acceptance, and what it means to celebrate every part of who you are.

Key features:

• helps children with autism feel seen gives kids on the spectrum a relatable character who learns to embrace all parts of himself, including his autism, as strengths
• builds understanding for siblings, classmates, and friends offers neurotypical children a clear, compassionate way to understand the daily experiences and challenges of a peer with autism
• a go-to tool for parents, teachers, and therapists ideal for IEP conversations, autism awareness lessons, social skills groups, inclusive classroom libraries, and family discussions about neurodiversity
• includes expert resources features a Reading Guide with background on autism spectrum disorders and a Note to Parents and Caregivers with tips for finding support
• trusted publisher from Magination Press(R), the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association, dedicated to emotional well-being and healthy development

Front Jacket

This is the story of Zane, a zebra with autism, who worries that his differences make him stand out from his peers. With careful guidance from his mother, Zane learns that autism is only one of many qualities that make him special. Contains a "Note to Parents" by Drew Coman, PhD, and Ellen Braaten, PhD, as well as a Foreword by Alison Singer, President of the Autism Science Foundation.

Author Biography

Shaina Rudolph has been educating children in urban and suburban settings for 12 years. Working in different socioeconomic environments has allowed her the rare capability to develop close relationships with students from all walks of life. These relationships, in turn, have taught her the importance of reaching one's potential. She lives near Los Angeles, CA.

Danielle Royer has had a passion for teaching and working with children from a young age. Inspired by her two youngest brothers, both of whom have learning differences, she has always felt it extremely important that children feel comfortable and empowered in their own skin. Over her career, she has cultivated this message of empowerment to cater to her students' individual needs, no matter their stripes. She lives in Santa Monica, CA.

Jennifer Zivoin has always loved art and storytelling, so becoming an illustrator was a natural career path. She has been trained in media ranging from figure drawing to virtual reality, and earned her bachelor of arts degree with highest distinction from the honors division of Indiana University. During her professional career, Jennifer worked as a graphic designer and then as a creative director before finding her artistic niche illustrating children's books, including Something Happened in Our Town, Did You Hear?, and A World of Pausabilities. She lives in Indiana.Visit her at www.jzartworks.com.