Mr. Incredible and Incredible Adam (Autism)

Mr. Incredible and Incredible Adam (Autism)

Mr. Incredible shares the fictional story of Adam, a boy diagnosed with autistic disorder. On Adam’s first birthday, his mother recognizes that something is different about him: he recoils from the touch of his family, preferring to accept physical contact only in the cool water of the family’s pool. As Adam grows older, he avoids eye contact, is largely nonverbal, and has very specific ways of getting through the day; when those habits are disrupted, intense melt- downs and self-harmful behavior follow. From seeking a diagnosis to advo- cating for special education services, from keeping Adam safe to discovering his strengths, his family becomes his biggest champion. The journey to real- izing Adam’s potential isn’t easy, but with hope, love, and the right tools and teammates, they find that Adam truly is Mr. Incredible. The companion comic in this series, inspired by social stories, offers an innovative, dynamic way to guide children—and parents, educators, and caregivers—through some of the daily struggles experienced by those with autism.