A Friend Like Simon

<p>Irish publishing house Special Stories Publishing in conjunction with Irish Autism Action has released an exciting and unique new children’s book focusing on young children with Autism/ASD.  The book is beautifully illustrated by Irish artist Caitriona Sweeney and is designed to introduce all children especially those in mainstream school to a child with ASD.  The story begins with Matthew greeting his new classmate Simon on his first day at a new school. When Mathew realises Simon is a little different to his other friends he’s just not sure if he wants to have ‘a friend like Simon’. However a school trip to the funfair soon helps to change his mind!  This new book will be a very welcome resource for Irish parents and teachers alike as an introduction to Autism/ASD for other young children.</p>