About the Book: My Brother has Autism is a story about Richard, whose younger brother Kevin is autistic. Richard wants to help his brother overcome his fear of insects, but Kevin isn't quite ready! The story is based on true life events from the author's life and that of his brother, the illustrator. About the Author: Richard Carlson is an author of children's books and coming-of-age romances. He has paranoid schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. You can learn more about him at www.richardcarlson.com. About the Illustrator: Kevin Carlson is a talented artist. He has autism, which is a serious brain disorder. Kevin loves art and works at a crafts store that employs mentally handicapped individuals. www.autismchildrensbook.com My Brother has Autism: A True Story About a Boy with Autism