- Learn how a boy with autism from the U.K. uses his interests, abilities, and skills to create a diary where he communicates about his adoration and keen understanding of Nature. Also, create a painting of birch trees as a way of developing observation skills. Includes a discussion guide. A wonderful resource for Special Education Teachers and classroom teachers.-Make your own journal using a mandala as a way of observing Nature and of understanding your relationship to the universe. Includes