Author

Sautter, Elizabeth

Wilson, Kristen

Hutchison, Eric (ill.)

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Socialthinking.com

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Softcover: 28 p.

Subject

Language/Communication

Developmental Disability

Abstract

In this charming comic book, told in poem, the authors, Sautter and Wilson explore how two siblings, Leah and Luka struggle to focus their brains and bodies during the school day. Kindly, a peer mentor helps to explain to these students how they need to use their eyes, hands, feet, heart, brain, etc. to listen in group environments to not only access the information but to work as part of a group.

ISBN

9780982523186

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 850 SAU 2011

Copies

Author

Binnion, Jane

Shelbourn, Colin [ill.]

Place of Publication

Lancaster, England

Publisher

Your Stories Matter

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Paperback; 40 pages

Subject

Developmental Disabilities

Abstract

Charley always seemed to get into trouble, though he didn't mean to. He was getting fed up of going to school because he felt different from most of the other kids. Then he met his Aunty Bella. And everything changed.

This illustrated children's story explains what it feels like to be a child who is different from other children. Charley seems to keep getting into trouble all the time for doing things wrong. While not labelled in the story, Charley has a specific learning difficulty. In particular, he shows dyspraxic tendencies such as clumsiness.

It is Charley's specific learning difficulty that makes him feel different and therefore unhappy at school, because he doesn't understand it. Thankfully, when Charley learns he is not alone, things begin to get better for him.

This book can be used with young children to discuss how neurodiversity (e.g. dyspraxia, dyslexia, ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome) is not a bad thing and that in fact it can have its strengths. This illustrated book helps parents, teachers, and other adults who support children, have a non-threatening discussion about specific learning difficulties with children of primary school age. Children find it easier to relate to, and discuss, the character in the story rather than have all the attention focused on them.

ISBN

9781909320666

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 270 BIN 2013