My Sister Katie
My 6 Year Old's View On Her Sister's Autism
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"My mom talked to me about Katie. She said Katie is autistic. That is a hard word to say. Mom says that means Katie is different in some ways than me. She learns differently and thinks differently. There is a lot that she doesn't understand yet. That is why she doesn't talk, but she is trying."
"Daddy says I can help eveyone by looking out for my sisters and making sure that they are safe. He said I shouldn't force Katie to do things she doesn't want to because some autistic kids don't like to be held too tight or looked at too long. Sometimes they don't like the feel of things or to touch things. That means I have to see how Katie reacts and help her to be happy."
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About the Book
How do you explain autism to a child? What do you say to a little girl or little boy when they don't understand why their sister acts different, or why their cousin doesn't talk? With so many children being diagnosed with autism, soon every child will know someone who is affected by this condition. This book speaks to children on their level, with friendly words to explain how autism makes a child different, and how they themselves can deal with it. It also shows how different each autistic child is from the other, so they are not thought to be all the same.
About the Author
Mary Cassette is a wife and mother of 3 daughters. Her middle child is autistic, and this book was written to help her other children understand the condition and how it affects them. Mrs. Cassette is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and a registered nurse on a Mother Baby Unit. She lives in Woodhaven, Michigan with her husband, Kevin and children, Kacey, Kaitlyn, and Kelly. She has enjoyed writing her whole life, along with photography, reading, and traveling.