Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes, written by Jennifer Elder.

Excerpt taken from Amazon

Different Like Me introduces children ages 8 to 12 years to famous, inspirational figures from the world of science, art, math, literature, philosophy and comedy.
Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with Asperger’s Syndrome, tells young readers about the achievements and characteristics of his autism heroes, from Albert Einstein, Dian Fossey and Wassily Kandinsky to Lewis Carroll, Benjamin Banneker and Julia Bowman Robinson, among others. All excel in different fields, but are united by the fact that they often found it difficult to “fit in,” just like Quinn. Fully illustrated in color and written in child-friendly language, this book will be a wonderful resource for children, particularly children with autism, their parents, teachers, careers and siblings.

This children’s book is a good tool to promote literacy and self-development in your child while bringing awareness to the autistic community. Enjoy-