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Ten things every child with autism wishes you knew

Ellen Notbohm

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Ten things every child with autism wishes you knew

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ellen Notbohm

Reading Level 6 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

By simply defining autistic children's minds and hearts, this iParenting Media Award-winning guide is written for everyone who is not autistic but comes in contact with a child who is.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Ten things every child with autism wishes you knew Level 0

Ten things every child with autism wishes you knew is written at a Level 6 reading level across 204 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ten things every child with autism wishes you knew works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Ten things every child with autism wishes you knew as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

204 pages
ISBN
9781935274650
Pages
204
Publisher
Future Horizons
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Autism in ChildrenAutistic ChildrenCareFamily RelationshipsChild RearingDiet TherapyDiet Therapy for ChildrenAutismGluten-free DietRecipesCasein-free Diet