Authors Share Story of Autism Awareness
Jeffery and Laura May, authors of "Our Amazing Minds", shared their story of autism awareness at the Statesboro Kiwanis Club. Their son Jackson was diagnosed with autism at three and a half years old, prompting them to create a resource to help him and other children understand autism.
The book "Our Amazing Minds" is a children's picture book that introduces readers to four Autistic friends on a field trip to a children's museum. Through their experiences, the book highlights the beauty and complexity of living with autism, covering topics such as sensory sensitivities and communication differences.
The book helps families and educators navigate topics like sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and the unique ways children experience the world.
Authors Jeffery and Laura May, a husband-and-wife team from St. Augustine, Florida, aim to help children better understand autism in a meaningful and relatable way.
Author's summary: Book about autism awareness for children.