Darrin is different. He loves to color and play just like his classmates, but he is different. Darrin has autism.In Darrin Is Different, young readers can begin to explore how their classmates with autism see the world, and the importance of treating each other with love and understanding despite our differences. About the Author Bridget Scherm Kiley has worked with children all her life, beginning as a babysitter as a teenager, then in college studying child development and working in daycares. She currently works in an elementary school as a special education paraprofessional. Kiley has been married to her husband, Matt, for thirty-seven wonderful years, and together they have a son and a daughter.