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Title: Book perpetuates the myth that autistics are invalids
Review: About eight years ago I was very heavily into the Baby-Sitter's Club, as were many people my age. This was one book many of us read back in middle school. Last year I was diagnosed with autism. I have a more mild form of the disease, which is the case for the majority of autistics. Unfortunately, many people still believe that autistics are unreachable, locked in their own world. The case of the girl in this book is extremely rare. My best friend had heard of autism from this book. When I told her I had it, she refused to believe me because this picture of a helpless girl was what this book had given her. Needless to say, her response was very hurtful. Please do those of us with autism a favor and don't read this book without the full knowledge that it is not accurate. Better yet, leave this book on the shelf; it isn't worth your time.
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