Some people say I have a disability. But I say that I’m UNIQUE This heartwarming story features Zak, a young boy living with autism who wants you to understand how he experiences the sights and sounds of the world around him. Zak knows he’s not quite like his siblings and classmates. Bright lights and big crowds send him into freak-out mode. Hugs make him uncomfortable too. His atypical behaviors, from flapping his arms to spinning his body, seem so out of place. But for Zak, that’s just how he copes. Despite some uncommon behaviors, Zak’s desires and disappointments are as ordinary as any child’s. As Zak describes his point of view, young readers gain a better understanding of his behaviors as he teaches them important lessons about fairness, patience, curiosity, and independence. Uniquely Wired is written for K-6 students and all those who live, work, and play with children on the autism spectrum or those who have other special needs. Tips for parents, counselors and educators are included at the end of the book to help all children understand the unique gifts kids with autism have. This book touched me not just as a pediatrician, but also as the mom of a son with autism. It captures the beauty and uniqueness of these kids. I recommend this book to patients, colleagues, family members, friends, teachers, or anyone who wants to understand more about autism. – Dr. Melissa Reinhardt, pediatrician. My son has autism so when he started asking questions, I found this book to be the perfect way to explain what autism is. It's like this book was written about him for him. I highly recommend for anyone who has or knows someone with autism. It's truly for all ages - Verified Purchaser
Details e-book Uniquely Wired
🗸 Author(s): Julia Cook
🗸 Title: Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts
🗸 Rating : 4.7 from 5 stars (497 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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