Dear Charlie: A Grandfather's Love Letter - Paperback

by Earle P. Martin (Author), Gary B. Mesibov (Foreword by)

In this heartwarming book, a grandfather offers loving advice in a series of letters to his grandson Charlie, who has autism. His letters educate and inspire, while painting a beautiful, positive portrait of children with autism. He explains what autism is and what it is not, offers social dos and don'ts, and encourages Charlie to be who he is and follow his dreams. Makes a great gift for young adults on the spectrum!

Helpful chapters include:

• What Does It Mean for You to Be Autistic?
• Our Brains
• Accepting Your Autism
• Being Different
• Time Alone and Time with Others
• Mistakes
• Friends
• God in Your Life
• Seeing Autism as a Challenge

Author Biography

Earle P. Martin, Jr. is grandfather to Charlie, a young man with autism. Charlie's diagnosis inspired Earle to become active in the autism community, and he remains active today. He believes in taking a positive, proactive approach to autism and hopes to help his grandson and others on the autism spectrum live full and rich lives, while still embracing the uniqueness that makes them who they are.