Russell Is Extra Special : A Book About Autism

Amenta, Charles A., III

ISBN 10: 0945354436 / ISBN 13: 9780945354437

Published by Magination Pr, 1992

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0945354436I4N00

Synopsis:

The author shares with the reader the extra special world of Russell, his autistic young son. The warm text and photographs give children a new understanding of autism and its effects on the families of autistic children.

From the Author: Russell' Birthday
Russell was born on February 27, 1980 which makes him a birth twin of Chelsea Clinton. Russell's life is pretty simple. He goes to a special program in the local high school. He works on academics, handicrafts and cleaning jobs. He is an honorary member of the high school orchestra and enjoys attending the rehersals. I guess his life is much less tumultous than Ms Clinton's. Russell does not talk and has limited communication skills. I wrote the above because many people wonder what Russell is doing now (the book was written when he was nine). I have no plans for "Return of Russell" or "Revenge of Russell." Given his present level of social skills, I doubt that "Son of Russell" is on the horizon.

Regarding the "Horn" review, it is the first pan that I have encountered. I think it would be difficult to write a children's book that wouldn't be confusing for some young children, yet not insulting for older children. I take the insulting to mean that upper grade children would not want to read an overtly "children's book" in the same way my other sons (Gregory and Benjamin who are also in the book) would be insulted if I suggested we see "Babe, Pig in the City" which may rate as the best movie of 1998 as per the late Gene Siskel, but which is overtly a children's movie. I would like to think that Russell is Extra Special is somewhat in the same category as Babe... Several Departments of Child Psychiatry (e.g., Vanderbilt, U of Chicago) use the book as a good introduction of autism to parents and other adult family members. My wife is the president of our local Autism Society of America Chapter and receives lots of comments on the Russell book. Judging from her experience, I would say that Russell is Extra Special is written at the "Grandma" level.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Russell Is Extra Special : A Book About ...
Publisher: Magination Pr
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket