Written by a parent of a child with autism, this book should be on the reading list for all parents and family members of children with autism, educators, and anyone who knows, lives with, or works on behalf of children with autism. This book, framed with both humor and compassion, helps readers "walk in the shoes" of children with autism. • Contents: I am first and foremost a child, My sensory perceptions are disordered, Distinguish between won't and can't, I am a concrete thinker, I interpret language literally, Be patient with my limited vocabulary, Because language is so difficult for me I am very visually oriented, Focus and build on what I can do rather than what I can't do, Help me with social interactions, Identify what triggers my meltdowns, Love me unconditionally. • Written by Ellen Notbohm. Paperback, 110 Pages, 2005.
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