Publisher about the book
Autism is not a disease, but a developmental disorder. This means that children with autism, including Žan, develop differently, especially in those areas that are important for life in the community. The picture book beautifully shows that Žan is not different because he would choose or want to be, but because he does not know how to be otherwise. He withdraws into his own world because it is the only one where he finds himself and feels safe. There are no "words" in it that he does not understand, no stimuli that are painful for him, and no changes to which he has difficulty adapting.
The picture book about Žan will help children and adults to look at the special features of children with autism differently and thus give these "special ones" the opportunity to become part of our common world. This will make this world richer and more beautiful for everyone.