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The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents)
This positive, straightforward book offers kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day. Some children with ASDs are gifted; others struggle academically. Some are more introverted, while others try to be social. Some get "stuck" on things...more
Paperback, 240 pages
Published
March 22nd 2012
by Free Spirit Publishing
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Apr 27, 2012
Aerin
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From the author of "Hands Are Not For Hitting" is a new book that talks to kids about what they experience because they are on the autism spectrum.
Shocking! Revolutionary!
Wait....why aren't we talking to our kids about autism? That's something I've thought during most IEP meetings, at which my son is not present. Granted, he's 7. Then again, he's 7. Not stupid. And this is his life.
Elizabeth Verdick ("Hands Are Not For Hitting") and Elizabeth Reeve, MD are both mothers of sons on the autism spe...more
Shocking! Revolutionary!
Wait....why aren't we talking to our kids about autism? That's something I've thought during most IEP meetings, at which my son is not present. Granted, he's 7. Then again, he's 7. Not stupid. And this is his life.
Elizabeth Verdick ("Hands Are Not For Hitting") and Elizabeth Reeve, MD are both mothers of sons on the autism spe...more
From the back cover (pretty much sums it up):
"I have to work hard to pay attention to what is happening."
"I have trouble communicating. Like it's hard for me to say 'what's up?"
"It's really easy to lose focus when I look people in the eye."
"Is there something I'd like to tell people? Yes: I don't bite."
These are the words of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Some of these children are gifted; others struggle academically. Some are more introverted, while others try to be social. Som...more
"I have to work hard to pay attention to what is happening."
"I have trouble communicating. Like it's hard for me to say 'what's up?"
"It's really easy to lose focus when I look people in the eye."
"Is there something I'd like to tell people? Yes: I don't bite."
These are the words of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Some of these children are gifted; others struggle academically. Some are more introverted, while others try to be social. Som...more
The colors and layout of the book make you want to pick it up and thumb through it. The realistic, honest info with real life stories about how other kids with autism deal with day to day situations makes you not want to put it down. As a teacher, I come across students on the autism spectrum every year. This is a great resourse to reccommend to a parent of a child with autism. A perfect book for parent and child to read together and open the door to some conversations that will help the autisti...more
Feb 29, 2012
Joseph
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I am hoping this book is as good as it sounds. Having a child with different needs, dealing with schools and doctors, we need all the help and valid advice we can get!
finally got my copy yaay
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Elizabeth Verdick has been writing books since 1997, the year her daughter was born. Her two children, now ages 13 and 8, are the inspiration for nearly everything she writes. Before becoming an author, Elizabeth edited books for children and parents.
These days she writes books for toddlers to teens, and everything in between. She especially loves creating new board book series for toddlers—the l...more
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These days she writes books for toddlers to teens, and everything in between. She especially loves creating new board book series for toddlers—the l...more
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