Isaac and his amazing Asperger superpowers!

Isaac’s brain works a bit differently, which gives him “superpowers”, such as being able to remember lots of things, having lots of energy and hearing noises that other people can’t hear. Although the term Asperger is no longer used in diagnosing people with autism spectrum disorder like Isaac, this book is still relevant and can be a great conversation starter with the children about how some people might react or behave differently.

Isaac sometimes forgets to talk to people, or, when he does, he comes across as rude. He also doesn’t always understand jokes and is reluctant to join in some activities. Encourage the children to think about their own experiences and support them in developing empathy and an awareness that everyone’s brain works differently. Talk about what the children could do to make Isaac feel comfortable. Can they understand some of his issues? Have they experienced some of this, for example not understanding jokes or being overwhelmed by loud noise? How did it make them feel?