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Emily's Sister: A Family's Journey With Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder
This story, written by the parent of a child with Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), paves the way for parents, teachers and medical professionals to discuss these specific learning difficulties with children (aged around 7-9).
Unlike most other books on the subject, this book has been written from a child's perspective: enabling young people to ask questions of the story in a non-threatening way and encouraging them to discover how it relates to them.
This book can be shared with children having special needs, their family, or their classmates.
As with all of its books, the publisher aims to help people know they are not alone with what makes them different. If a young person or adult can relate to a story, it gives them hope and encourages them to share their concerns. The publisher aims to provide free teaching resources for all of its books that can be used in schools, to help improve understanding and celebrate differences.
Unlike most other books on the subject, this book has been written from a child's perspective: enabling young people to ask questions of the story in a non-threatening way and encouraging them to discover how it relates to them.
This book can be shared with children having special needs, their family, or their classmates.
As with all of its books, the publisher aims to help people know they are not alone with what makes them different. If a young person or adult can relate to a story, it gives them hope and encourages them to share their concerns. The publisher aims to provide free teaching resources for all of its books that can be used in schools, to help improve understanding and celebrate differences.
- GenresChildrens
66 pages, Paperback
Published January 30, 2017
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About the author
Michele Gianetti
3 books2 followersI am a mom to three amazing children, one has special needs. She has Sensory Processing Disorder and dyspraxia She has made wonderful gains in life with therapy and hard work. I wrote a book about her life and journey, to help others and to offer hope! The title of the book are the very words I have said to Elizabeth everyday of her life since she was one year old .
Throughout Elizabeth's life, I have learned to become a strong advocate for her.
I graduated from college, magna cum laude, with a BSN in nursing.
I love to be with my family, read, exercise and try to sneak in a bit of relaxing each day.
To me a nice treat involves chocolate and catching up with my husband
I believe each day is a gift to be thankful for.
Throughout Elizabeth's life, I have learned to become a strong advocate for her.
I graduated from college, magna cum laude, with a BSN in nursing.
I love to be with my family, read, exercise and try to sneak in a bit of relaxing each day.
To me a nice treat involves chocolate and catching up with my husband
I believe each day is a gift to be thankful for.
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May 29, 2017
Emily is having a day without her crying sister Elizabeth.
What a cleverly written book Emily’s Sister is. Pitched for children so that they can understand through a child’s perspective what it means for a sibling to have dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), the story also helps adults unfamiliar with the conditions to realise the challenges facing those for whom the world can be a distressing place. I think Emily’s Sister would make a smashing story to share with all children, regardless of their abilities.
Although I would have preferred a more British use of language with perhaps Mum instead of Mom and wardrobe instead of closet these are very minor personal questions of taste and do not affect the overall quality of the book. Presented in reader friendly font with plenty of white space that in itself has a calming effect, the book has illustrations that enhance the story. I liked the future depiction too when Elizabeth has learnt some more traditional skills so that there is a positive message throughout.
Emily’s Sister is a smashing book for children and adults alike.
https://lindasbookbag.com/2017/05/17/...
What a cleverly written book Emily’s Sister is. Pitched for children so that they can understand through a child’s perspective what it means for a sibling to have dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), the story also helps adults unfamiliar with the conditions to realise the challenges facing those for whom the world can be a distressing place. I think Emily’s Sister would make a smashing story to share with all children, regardless of their abilities.
Although I would have preferred a more British use of language with perhaps Mum instead of Mom and wardrobe instead of closet these are very minor personal questions of taste and do not affect the overall quality of the book. Presented in reader friendly font with plenty of white space that in itself has a calming effect, the book has illustrations that enhance the story. I liked the future depiction too when Elizabeth has learnt some more traditional skills so that there is a positive message throughout.
Emily’s Sister is a smashing book for children and adults alike.
https://lindasbookbag.com/2017/05/17/...
February 7, 2017
This book explains what it is like to be dyspraxic and have sensory processing disorder (SPD) in the form of a short children's novel (with some lovely illustrations). The story is written from the point of view of the neurotypical older sister trying to find out more about her younger sister and why she is so different, and often distressed.
There aren't enough books out there aimed at children and families about what it is like to be a child with Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder in the US). By telling the story from the family's point of view, this book complements the medically-oriented books already out their written for the practitioner or parent about how to deal with children with the 'condition'.
Even though written as an easy-to-read story, the book includes real practical advice, as well as offering hope to children and families dealing with Dyspraxia / DCD or SPD by letting them know they are not alone. Where schools do not know enough about the conditions, families should take a copy of this book into their child's school. Schools may want to use this book to educate other children in school about the condition by sharing it as a class book.
There aren't enough books out there aimed at children and families about what it is like to be a child with Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder in the US). By telling the story from the family's point of view, this book complements the medically-oriented books already out their written for the practitioner or parent about how to deal with children with the 'condition'.
Even though written as an easy-to-read story, the book includes real practical advice, as well as offering hope to children and families dealing with Dyspraxia / DCD or SPD by letting them know they are not alone. Where schools do not know enough about the conditions, families should take a copy of this book into their child's school. Schools may want to use this book to educate other children in school about the condition by sharing it as a class book.
May 16, 2017
Emily has a little sister Elizabeth. Elizabeth isn’t like most other little children though. She cries all the time, and gets upset very easily.
Ever now and then, Emily’s mum leaves Elizabeth with a babysitter, so that the two of them can enjoy some alone time, and do things that may upset Elizabeth.
Whilst on one of these days out together, Emily want’s to know why Elizabeth cries a lot. Her mum sits her down and explains that Elizabeth has dyspraxia, and sensory processing disorder, and how they affect her.
Over time, Emily learns to understand her little sister better, and ways to help her sister cope in the big, noisy, fast world.
Emily’s Sister is a children’s book, but I would say for older children, as I’m not sure younger ones would fully understand the story.
It is beautiful, fluidly written, and engages with the reader. It explains via a delicate story setting, based on the authors real family life, what dyspraxia and sensory processing disorders are, and how they affect people.
Being the mum of a child who is autistic, and has a diagnosis of dyspraxia (although his symptoms have eased as he has gotten older), I can fully understand how Emily’s mum felt, and having to have that conversation with your other children.
This book is fully informative and is a great asset to help educate people about these conditions, whether that be via a class read, or privately at home. It creates a talking point, and gives parents tips on how to approach the subject, and what to say to their other children, about these conditions. I also feel that it would work just as well for a parent, relative of an autistic child too.
Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com
Ever now and then, Emily’s mum leaves Elizabeth with a babysitter, so that the two of them can enjoy some alone time, and do things that may upset Elizabeth.
Whilst on one of these days out together, Emily want’s to know why Elizabeth cries a lot. Her mum sits her down and explains that Elizabeth has dyspraxia, and sensory processing disorder, and how they affect her.
Over time, Emily learns to understand her little sister better, and ways to help her sister cope in the big, noisy, fast world.
Emily’s Sister is a children’s book, but I would say for older children, as I’m not sure younger ones would fully understand the story.
It is beautiful, fluidly written, and engages with the reader. It explains via a delicate story setting, based on the authors real family life, what dyspraxia and sensory processing disorders are, and how they affect people.
Being the mum of a child who is autistic, and has a diagnosis of dyspraxia (although his symptoms have eased as he has gotten older), I can fully understand how Emily’s mum felt, and having to have that conversation with your other children.
This book is fully informative and is a great asset to help educate people about these conditions, whether that be via a class read, or privately at home. It creates a talking point, and gives parents tips on how to approach the subject, and what to say to their other children, about these conditions. I also feel that it would work just as well for a parent, relative of an autistic child too.
Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com
May 16, 2017
This is a wonderful look at the life of a child with dyspraxia and sensory processing disorder, as well as the impact it has on the family, particularly a sibling. It is also a great tool for explaining to children in the target age group about these learning difficulties. It is poignant for adult readers who realize that it is a true story about a real family.
May 24, 2017
I received this book, and was invited to this blog tour, courtesy of the publisher/Authoright.
When I got the offer from the publisher, I just had to try out this book. I knew about SPD, but never heard of dyspraxia, so I was curious to read about it.
Review to come tomorrow. I will be having a blog tour on my blog. :)
When I got the offer from the publisher, I just had to try out this book. I knew about SPD, but never heard of dyspraxia, so I was curious to read about it.
Review to come tomorrow. I will be having a blog tour on my blog. :)
February 18, 2024
Written by a mom of child with SPD and Dyspraxia. It’s written in narrative by ND child’s sister asking questions about her ND sister. Questions like “will she get better?” Gave me a “yuck” feeling. I wouldn’t want a child with SPD or Dyspraxia reading it.
October 3, 2017
Often times the best stories are not about made-up people, events, and places, but are instead about the real life challenges of ordinary people Emily's Sister illustrates this point by delicately exploring Emily’s initial learning of Sensory Processing Disorder and Dyspraxia. This book is so poignant and enlightening as it focuses on Emily’s emotional journey as the sibling of an individual with a disability and her emotional growth. Emily and her family learn from Occupational Therapists’ how to implement strategies into their daily lives that improve all of their lives. This book is offering inspiration and hope to anyone who has a sibling with a disability. This book comes highly recommended.
-Dr. Lynne A. Oberle, Ph.D., MSOL, OTR/L
-Dr. Lynne A. Oberle, Ph.D., MSOL, OTR/L
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