Interview with Seth Fowler

Posted in Autism/Aspergers, Developmental Issues, Interviews, Special Needs Children by - May 19, 2012
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Interview with Seth Fowler

We have twenty-seven interviews for our Author Interview Series and only one of those is by a man.  Woven throughout Look at my Eyes: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Autism and PDD-NOS  are sections called Seth Says… where we get a glimpse of how the father feels, about his fears, his dashed dreams, his shaky hopes for the future, and his wise words of encouragement.  It is refreshing to get a father’s view point and counsel as often these books are written by moms.  Therefore, if you are a father of a child with autism Look at my Eyes will appeal to …

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Gardening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs

Posted in Autism/Aspergers, Developmental Issues, Down syndrome, Educational, Mental Health, Reviews, Sensory Issues, Special Needs Children, Special Needs Teens by - May 18, 2012
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Gardening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs

By Natasha Etherington

What is this book about? The descriptive title says it all, Gardening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs – Engaging with Nature to Combat Anxiety, Promote Sensory Integration and Build Social Skills by Natasha Etherington.  Does gardening work to help children with special needs? Is it practical and enjoyable?  Ms. Etherington, a horticultural therapist, does a fine job of convincing her readers that not only do the children with special needs benefit from gardening but so do their peers, caregivers and educators. Is it doable in our present, public educational facilities? Read the review …

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Interview with Kim Reuter

Posted in Autism/Aspergers, Developmental Issues, Down syndrome, Educational, Interviews, Sensory Issues, Special Needs Children by - May 16, 2012
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Interview with Kim Reuter

How did the authors of The Whole Shabang! Vol.1 living in the UK meet Lorna at Special Needs Book Review?  Twitter brought us together. Then I had the pleasure of reviewing Kim Reuter and Russ Elias’s resource book and 17-track music CD. You can read the review here.  I was so pleased when Kim agreed to participate in our Author Interview Series because like I said in my review, “It really IS a small world! It’s not so much the size but how similar we all are with the same challenges, hopes, and attempts at finding enrichment activities and solutions …

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Meet Annie

Posted in Down syndrome, Reviews, Special Needs Children by - May 11, 2012
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Meet Annie

by Heather J. Scharlau-Hollis

Bravo to Heather J. Scharlau-Hollis for her adorable children’s picture book, Meet Annie! In her 24 page book, the author tells her young readers about Annie who is just like them.  All children will love her story learning about all the things Annie enjoys, from her family, to her toys and mac and cheese.  Children will see how Annie loves to count to 10 and how she can get dressed all except for her zipper.  They will be able to relate to Annie because she is just like them.

Then we are told Annie has Down syndrome and …

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Interview with Jolene Philo

Posted in Autism/Aspergers, Developmental Issues, Interviews, Special Needs Children, Special Needs Teens by - May 07, 2012
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Interview with Jolene Philo

The cover of Different Dream Parenting has, “A Practical Guide to Raising a Child with Special Needs” and I can assure you Jolene Philo accomplished just that!  Jolene has published numerous articles on parenting a special needs child and preparing children for a hospital stay. She is also the author of A Different Dream for My Child: Meditations for Parents of Critically or Chronically Ill Children. We are so pleased she agreed to participate in our Author Interview Series.

 Lorna: Congratulations on your fine parenting book, Different Dream Parenting! I read you have been a teacher for more than twenty-five years …

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