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"Readers are introduced to different characters who have autism, how autism may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who have autism." --

A boy discusses his autistic brother, including his home life, foster home, schooling, and how the disease affects the whole family.

"Experts say that as many as 1 in 68 American kids may fall somewhere on the autism spectrum. Autism affects people's ability to communicate and socialize. The disorder can be a challenge sometimes, but people with autism are also capable of amazing things. Learning as much as you can about the disorder can make it easier to cope with it. The lives of millions of kids are affected by mental illness. And yet it's all too common for kids to feel like...