This book would be a great resource to use with autistic children. It has a very visual format with lots of helpful explanation. It would be a great introduction to some age appropriate vocabulary like "strengths vs. challenges" and "insight" and had some great strategies on developing your challenges. I also really loved the games and reproducible worksheets at the back of the book. It would be great to use 1-on-1 at home or in a small group setting for elementary special educators.

This is the first time I have read a book for children on the Autism spectrum and I was amazed, excited, and thankful that authors are broadening the scope of the books they write. All people should have access to information and reading and the author has use simple icons to consolidate the information so it is user friendly to those on the spectrum.

Overall I found the book to be positive and encouraging the reader to assess their unique qualities. I really like that the book doesn't point out people's differences but highlights that everyone is good at different things. On the other hand it highlights that sometimes people find some tasks hard and call these challenges rather than pointing out their differences. I also thought a strength of the book was the worksheets, getting the reader scale their strengths then working through these step by step.

The book is bright in colour, and set out simply, easy to follow. The addition of other suggested reading is helpful for those who are not sure what to read next and are user friendly.

I am so pleased I got to read this book and get an insight into everybody having strengths and challenges.

This is a really useful book with great ideas for families, teachers, therapists and individuals with ASD. I love the way the wide range of topics are introduced and explained, as well as activities and games which provide the opportunity for addressing the concepts and skills in a practical and interactive manner. Some of the pictures may be a little abstract for some children, but with support this can be overcome. As a Speech Pathologist, I will certainly be using this resource with some of my older, more able students with a diagnosis of ASD. In fact, I think that this resource can be used with all students, not only those who are on the Autism Spectrum. Thanks to Jessica Kingsley Publishers and Netgalley for the ARC.