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I must start off by saying that is an INCREDIBLE book!!! The author, Joanna L. Keating-Velasco, does such a great job of including all of the many different difficulties that an individual with Autism faces throughout the book. Every elementary and middle school library should have this book on their shelves. Autism is so prevalent [...]
is very valuable in teaching children about their peers who have Autism. I love how the book is told from Chelsea’s point of view. Chelsea is 11 years old and has “severe” Autism. This book uses a kid-friendly language, which makes it fun and easier for children to understand. In the book, author, Joanna [...]
is a coloring book that tells a story. Written by Annette L. Becklund, LCSW and illustrated by Ray Gulzeth, it describes the experiences of a young autism spectrum dinosaur named Warren. Warren has special interests that he enjoys: drawing, painting, and playing the piano. The story begins by showing his special interests and talents and [...]
I recently had the pleasure of “meeting” TheFowler4, Melanie and Seth Fowler, parents of two children, one of whom has autism. Melanie and Seth maintain Look at My Eyes, their blog that addresses “scientifically proven effective methods” for treating autism. I now have the pleasure of reviewing their new book, Look at My Eyes: Autism [...]
This post was previously titled “S-O-S Best of the Best, Edition 5: $1,100 Giveaway Bonanza!” The giveaway has ended, but there are still many wonderful book (and product) reviews below. Please take a look! ~Danette In honor of Autism Awareness Month and in honor of ALL invisible special needs, such as ADHD, SPD, and mental [...]
[fbshare] “A children’s book that will make your heart smile!” This tag line pretty much summarizes Alison Ainsworth’s book If My Dog Could Talk. This is the wonderful story of a day in the life of a child with autism. We are privileged to walk through her experiences with her service dog by her side. [...]
Many children with autism, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), and other special needs have difficulty experiencing situations that would seem quite normal to other children. Sounds can be too stimulating, crowds can feel overwhelming, and the unknown just too scary. Carol Gray, Director of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding, developed social stories to [...]
When you think of treatment options for autism, do you think of massage? I know I didn’t. So when I was offered the opportunity to review Virginia S. Cowen’s new book, Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers, I readily agreed. Virginia Cowen is a massage therapist, exercise [...]
by Julie McAllister, Reiki Master I have been fascinated by the psychic and spirit world for years. Apparently, I’m not the only one as shows about psychics and spirits have been popping up on television the last few years. My interest in it has increased this past year through a couple of friends who are [...]
