"Clearly explains the difficulties with communication and social interactions that frequently accompany autism, while urging readers to reach out to and stick up for autistic children." - Publishers Weekly In How to Talk to an Autistic Kid , a 14-year-old boy describes what it's like being autistic. With frankness and optimism, author Daniel Stefanski provides personal stories, clear explanations, and supportive advice about how to get along with kids with autism. How to Talk to an Autistic Kid answers many questions readers might have about their autistic peers, like: Why does my autistic friend sometimes talk too loud or stand too close? Why does she talk so much about the same topic over and over? He won't even look at me. Does he really want to be friends? Why does she complain about the lights (or the noise, or the smell)? Why does it seem like my friend doesn't understand what I'm saying? Is he smart? How should I act when we're together? What can we do together? What can I do to help autistic kids? Always straightforward and often humorous, How to Talk to an Autistic Kid will give readers (kids and adults alike) the confidence and tools needed to befriend kids with autism. They'll also feel like they've made a friend already.