Annie Oakley, the Little Black Labrador's twin sister, Lily, has Autism and Annie explains it to friends.
ANNIE OAKLEY The Little Black Labrador
LILY HAS AUTISM
By: KATE WALKER
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Once upon a time, in Tasmania, there lived a lively little black Labrador named Annie Oakley. Annie had a beautiful shiny coat and the brightest brown eyes you could ever imagine.
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She loved going on adventures, sniffing out new smells, and making friends with everyone she met.
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Annie has had a twin sister named Lily, who was slightly different from her. Lily had autism, which meant she experienced the world in a unique way.
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Lily was just as beautiful and loving as Annie, but she expressed her thoughts and feelings in a different way.
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Sometimes, noises and busy places made her feel overwhelmed.
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Lily had special talents too, such as being amazing at puzzles and having an incredible memory.
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Annie adored her twin sister and always made sure to include her in their adventures.
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One sunny day, as they played fetch in the park, Annie noticed a group of children staring at Lily, whispering to each other.
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Annie picked up the ball and ran over to her sister, giving her a soft nudge.
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"Hey, Lily," Annie whispered, gently leading her away from the crowd. "Those children were curious about you. Let me explain what autism means, so they can understand you better."
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Annie sat Lily down under a shady tree and began to explain. "Lily, autism means your brain works in a unique and special way.
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Sometimes, things that are easy for others might be a little challenging for you, and that's okay. You see the world differently, which is pretty amazing if you ask me!"
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Lily listened intently, her eyes gleaming with understanding. But she still felt a bit sad about the children whispering.
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Annie continued, "Remember, Lily, it's important to help others understand autism. They might not know what it means, but we can teach them.
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Let's show them that we should celebrate differences and practice empathy."
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With newfound confidence, Annie and Lily returned to the children who had been whispering. Annie said, "Hi there, friends! This is my sister, Lily.
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She has autism, which means her brain works in a very special way. Just like you're great at certain things, Lily has her own amazing talents! Would you like to get to know her better?"
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The children's curious faces turned into smiles as they sat down with Annie and Lily. Annie and Lily explained everything they knew about autism.
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They taught their new friends how to respect boundaries, celebrate differences, and most importantly, how to be good friends.
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From that day on, Annie, Lily, and the children became inseparable. They learned that everyone is different, but everyone deserves respect and friendship.
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They celebrated each other's unique qualities, talents, and perspectives.
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Annie and Lily became champions for empathy and understanding, spreading a message of love and acceptance throughout the town.
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All because they knew that being different was something to be proud of.
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And so, Annie Oakley, the lively black Labrador, and her twin sister, Lily, filled the town with kindness, embracing the power of friendship, empathy, and learning from one another.
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Miss Annie Oakley
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