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Nathan's Autism Spectrum Superpowers (One Three Nine Inspired) Paperback – October 12, 2018
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The superhero of this book, Nathan, explains his Autism Spectrum superpowers, how they affect him, and ways his friends can help out when his superpowers spiral out of control.
This book is a TOOL written by a mom/pediatric physical therapist to help kids, family, friends and caregivers understand Autism Spectrum and some of the struggles and superpowers associated with it.
- Print length40 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 12, 2018
- Dimensions8.5 x 0.1 x 11 inches
- ISBN-101732638101
- ISBN-13978-1732638105
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Rebecca Maney
*****What a Wonderful Book!
One of the best, yet simplest, conversations about a topic that touches the lives of so many children, their families, their friends, their teachers. The "Helpful Hints for Friends" sprinkled throughout the book are insightful and practical!
Chris Wade
*****Great way to encourage the appreciation of diversity in the classroom!
As a special education teacher I found this book very valuable not only in reminding myself of the special aspects of the child with autism (in particular the part about energy drainers and energy builders), but a great introduction for all students in the classroom to gain an understanding of some of the peers in their midst who might seem a bit different. I especially enjoyed the bits of humor throughout and the end where Nathan's states "That was exhausting" and goes to his room to play with blocks by himself. Such a great representation of student's with this disability, while still stressing the individuality of each child.
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Sue Stone
*****Great book with awesome tips. For all ages.
I was gifted this book by a friend. I have a grandson on the spectrum and this really helped me to understand what is happening with him. I've read several books but all were geared to adults and very clinical. This gave great tips and suggestions and will help us going forward. I bought 2 more copies for the other set of grandparents and his parents. I think it will really allow his big brother learn to help too. Love it.
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Nathan's Autism Spectrum Superpowers, the first book in the One Three Nine Inspired series,offers a unique perspective on how kids with autism see the world. Each superpower also comes with a "Helpful Hints" section for friends, families, and caregivers because sometimes superpowers can spiral out of control.
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Why this new perspective? I wanted my son to know that just because he reacted to things differently than his friends, that didn't make him odd, it made him special. So I came up with an idea to explain autism in a way that made sense to him. After I told Nathan about "Supersonic Hearing," he finally understood why noises could be so loud and overwhelming, and he wanted to know ALL his superpowers.
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All kids need to believe they're wonderfully made. Nathan's Autism Spectrum Superpowers helps show them their value and encourages them to believe in their own worth.
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- Publisher : One Three Nine Inspired Press (October 12, 2018)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 40 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1732638101
- ISBN-13 : 978-1732638105
- Item Weight : 6.1 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.1 x 11 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #49,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #14 in Children's Biography Comics
- #65 in Children's Autism Spectrum
- #92 in Children's Books on Disabilities
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About the author

Lori Leigh Yarborough is a physical therapist and graduate of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She lives with her husband and their four children in Texas. Her second son, Nathan, was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum when he was young. She came up with a creative way to explain to Nathan why he didn't respond to things like other kids did. This book turned into an advocate series that helps kids understand their own superpowers and how they are wonderfully made.
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Customers find the book helpful for learning about autism and understanding it. They appreciate the helpful hints and empowering approach. The illustrations are cute, colorful, and friendly. However, some readers find the text difficult to read at times, while others consider it well-written and easy to understand.
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Customers find the book helpful for learning about autism and what it means. They say it's a great way to introduce vocabulary and help children understand autism better. The book is written by a mom for her autistic son to help him understand himself better. It helps explain some things in an easy manner and explains common words in a friendly way.
"...It does a great job of explaining things and making them sound special...." Read more
"Love the perspective! I read it by myself. Loved it. Will be reading with my family." Read more
"...book for your little one, and was also an amazing tool to help his older siblings better understand ASD and not only the challenges our youngest son..." Read more
"This book explains autism from a strengths based perspective which is vital. It is the best kids book on autism I’ve found and I’ve looked at a lot...." Read more
Customers find the book helpful and empowering. They say it provides useful ideas for reacting to situations in daily life. The book offers practical suggestions on how others can help children with autism. Readers appreciate the author's awareness-raising work and realistic tools.
"...looking for a book from a kids perspective with explanation and tools to help." Read more
"...detailed explanation of Nathan's ASD characteristics and put a very positive spin on it...." Read more
"...way through, but it’s worth it because it gives great details and helpful hints. Absolutely love it." Read more
"...It was very empowering tool him!" Read more
Customers appreciate the book's strength-based approach to autism. It explains the positive aspects of autism and its challenges in a way that is engaging and positive. The book details each aspect of the super power, making children feel like they have superpowers too. Readers also appreciate the clear explanations of Nathan's ASD characteristics and how it puts a positive spin on them.
"Loves that there was a very detailed explanation of Nathan's ASD characteristics and put a very positive spin on it...." Read more
"...It details each aspect of his/her super power, ie: like "super sniffer." It explains why he/she may be repelled or seek certain smells...." Read more
"...It even has a section to work through and write down his own superpowers and his own power drained (or kryptonite as they put it) His dad and I..." Read more
"...I love the strength-based approach that this book takes on and the uplifting scripture that emphasizes the heart behind the creation of this book...." Read more
Customers enjoy the illustrations in the book. They find them cute, colorful, and friendly.
"Awwww... what a beautiful book. I was paraphrasing the pages out loud and my son (with autism) came over and said “all done book”...." Read more
"Wonderfully executed and beautifully illustrated...." Read more
"First of all, the illustrations are really cute!..." Read more
"Great book, colorful drawings and good message however, for those who are not religious there is a page at the back of the book with a bible versus..." Read more
Customers have different views on the book's readability. Some find it well-written and easy to understand, with wonderful illustrations. They appreciate the author's good intent and how the book conveys autism from a child's perspective. However, others find the text difficult to read at times, with too many words and explanations on each page. There are also long paragraphs on some pages.
"...It’s a long read, so I don’t think that it would be good for younger kids. For my eight year old who was recently diagnosed, he took to this well...." Read more
"I thought this book was very well written and put together...." Read more
"...when reading on a cell phone though as it was very tiny and difficult to read at times...." Read more
"...The author had good intent, but they just suck at relating to kids. There are too many big words and too much explanation on one page...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023My son thinks like scientist in this book was a great fit from the perspective of a peer. It’s a long read, so I don’t think that it would be good for younger kids. For my eight year old who was recently diagnosed, he took to this well. It does a great job of explaining things and making them sound special. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a book from a kids perspective with explanation and tools to help.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024Love the perspective! I read it by myself. Loved it. Will be reading with my family.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2019Loves that there was a very detailed explanation of Nathan's ASD characteristics and put a very positive spin on it. Our Autistic son is 7 years old, and though younger than the child who this story was about it was worded in a way even he could understand. It was great to see our son was able to identify his own ASD characteristics, and instead of feeling down about his condition was able to finally see it in the positive way we, his parents, had already felt. Seeing this through the eyes of another Autistic child was very beneficial. I do wish that the font was able to expand when reading on a cell phone though as it was very tiny and difficult to read at times. Otherwise a tremendous book for your little one, and was also an amazing tool to help his older siblings better understand ASD and not only the challenges our youngest son faces, but, also help get a glimpse into the mind and see the positives as well. Great read for the entire family.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024This book explains autism from a strengths based perspective which is vital. It is the best kids book on autism I’ve found and I’ve looked at a lot. It also gives tips for kids that aren’t autistic as to how they can help their autistic classmates or friends! Love this book!!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2022We have a family with multiple people on the spectrum. It’s perfect for letting the kids know although they all have the same diagnosis they are special in their own ways. It also helps them look at autism in a positive light. Looking at the “able” not the label. The only negative is it’s a little long so it took a couple reads to read it all the way through, but it’s worth it because it gives great details and helpful hints. Absolutely love it.
We have a family with multiple people on the spectrum. It’s perfect for letting the kids know although they all have the same diagnosis they are special in their own ways. It also helps them look at autism in a positive light. Looking at the “able” not the label. The only negative is it’s a little long so it took a couple reads to read it all the way through, but it’s worth it because it gives great details and helpful hints. Absolutely love it.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2019When we introduced our (almost) 6 year old to his autism, we used this book and family superhero shirts (the body of the batman symbol is a puzzle piece). This is a picture of us after we read through the book for the first time. You'll see our son holding a framed poster of a Bible verse, which was the last page of the book.
There were some big words, but he really enjoyed the book. Our 8 year old clearly understood the book and really liked the "helpful hints for friends" sections at the end of each page. Our biggest issue was that one of the pages talks about taking things literally, and yet another page introduced his metaphorical tool box that was stocked with a "Plan A," but not a "Plan B." He had a lot of trouble grasping that concept. Everything else in the book was clearly understood. It's not a one-time story/conversation to have with him. I appreciate that the book was a little over his comprehension level so that he can keep reading it and keep talking about it as he grows. In the meantime, he proudly wears his autism superhero shirt while hugging this book. He took it to school and his teacher read the book to his entire class. It was very empowering tool him!
4.0 out of 5 starsWhen we introduced our (almost) 6 year old to his autism, we used this book and family superhero shirts (the body of the batman symbol is a puzzle piece). This is a picture of us after we read through the book for the first time. You'll see our son holding a framed poster of a Bible verse, which was the last page of the book.Perfect for my little superhero
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2019
There were some big words, but he really enjoyed the book. Our 8 year old clearly understood the book and really liked the "helpful hints for friends" sections at the end of each page. Our biggest issue was that one of the pages talks about taking things literally, and yet another page introduced his metaphorical tool box that was stocked with a "Plan A," but not a "Plan B." He had a lot of trouble grasping that concept. Everything else in the book was clearly understood. It's not a one-time story/conversation to have with him. I appreciate that the book was a little over his comprehension level so that he can keep reading it and keep talking about it as he grows. In the meantime, he proudly wears his autism superhero shirt while hugging this book. He took it to school and his teacher read the book to his entire class. It was very empowering tool him!
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2022This is the best book to help your autistic child understand his/her special super powers and all those involved with them on how to help them! It details each aspect of his/her super power, ie: like "super sniffer." It explains why he/she may be repelled or seek certain smells. Then there's a little box at the bottom for friends (or family) on how they can help their friend if he/she is overwhelmed by their super sniffer. Another great tool is the Over-reaction chart! It helps your autistic child by explaining that they may be exhibiting a level 5 reaction of "Total emergency- you can freak out" and it needs to be a 2 "Unexpected situation- bummer- not a big deal." Can I tell you what a lifesaver this has been?! Wherever we are I can help my son react properly to any situation by using this chart. It's in his classroom and SPED class as well! An absolute must have book.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020I’m giving this 5 stars because my recently turned 3-year-old son with mild to moderate ASD loves it. I’ll admit that I was skeptical when I looked at the pages initially before reading it to him (he was 2 at the time). The pages do have a lot of information, and the paragraphs on some pages are long; however, it’s not substantially different from Dragons love Tacos (which my son also loves).
He is in speech 5 days a week and has only begun acquiring some language in the last few months, but “superpowers” is a word that he uses proactively to say he wants to read this book. He also likes to sit alone in his teepee and look at it.
As with all books, I think you have to gauge your kid’s level of interest and adjust how you use the book. You don’t have to read every word on every page, and many of the pages are written such that you can read 1-2 sentences. I like it because it introduces tools and language that we can use with him in everyday life that he remembers from the book, so he is more receptive.
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- Randy WiebeReviewed in Canada on February 19, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a 10 Star!!!!!
This book is awesome! It explains autism's unique attributes as superpowers!! It gives hints and tips for others to understand better and help out. Seriously amazing book!!! Will you write more??? PLEASE!!!!!!!
- FlorReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing (Nathan from Portugal)
We have a 7y old Aspie Nathan! This is amazing, Our Nathan is over the moon searching and learning about another Nathan, just like him, all the way to the other side of the ocean in Texas!! !We live in Portugal. I’m in tears ! myself family brothers the school teachers,all in wow with this wonderful wonderful finding!
How magical, specially finding a book with his name! I’m just awwwwwwww thank you
- LouReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
My son loves reading this book he
recognises himself in it
- Asa.Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Very important children's book!
The illustrations of the book are beautiful. We had fun and educational reading!
- I am MeReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant purchase
Really good book with lovely illustrations. My son and I read it together, it explains autism very well. Great tips as well for siblings and friends to help someone who is autistic.