Visual Recipes: A Cookbook for Non-Readers - Hardcover

Tabitha Orth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0966526627 ISBN 13: 9780966526622

Publisher: Different Roads to Learning Inc, 2001

Synopsis

This unique cookbook, written for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders, will foster independence and confidence for anyone in the kitchen. The clear photographs, which include all of the small details that a person with autism or a nonreader needs to be successful, are easy to understand. The book features 35 recipes grouped into the following categories: breakfast, lunch, side dishes, snacks, desserts, and drinks. The recipes consist of picture-based directions, and each step is framed for visual clarity. Simple text directions also accompany each step, and the importance of safety is highlighted.

About this title

About the Author

Tabitha Orth lives in Beaverton, Oregon, with her husband Jim, son Matthew, and Hialeah, Matthew's assisted service dog. In 1996, Justin Dart, best known as the Father of the Americans with Disabilities Act, honored her with the Justin Dart Award for advocacy, which resulted in the creation of an intensive early intervention program for young students with autism. In 1998, she received the Community Partnerships Award in recognition for her collaborative achievements in advocacy, which led to an increased public awareness and better quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Her days are filled homeschooling her son.

Review

Mrs. Orth uses effective principles in her presentation. This creative book will be very good contribution to people with autism. -- Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor and Director, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division TEACCH Adminstration and Research

Mrs. Orth uses effective principles in her presentation. This creative book will be very good contribution to people with autism. --Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor and Director, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division TEACCH Adminstration and Research

The clear photographs are easy to understand. People with autism will like this book. -- Temple Grandin, Author, "Thinking in Pictures"

The clear photographs are easy to understand. People with autism will like this book. --Temple Grandin, Author, "Thinking in Pictures"

With its photos and easy-to-follow directions, Visual Recipes will enable independence and confidence for anyone in the kitchen. -- Elizabeth King Gerlach, Author, "Autism Treatment Guide" and "Just This Side of Normal"

With its photos and easy-to-follow directions, Visual Recipes will enable independence and confidence for anyone in the kitchen. --Elizabeth King Gerlach, Author, "Autism Treatment Guide" and "Just This Side of Normal"

Mrs. Orth uses effective principles in her presentation. This creative book will be very good contribution to people with autism. --Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor and Director, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division TEACCH Adminstration and Research

With its photos and easy-to-follow directions, Visual Recipes will enable independence and confidence for anyone in the kitchen. --Elizabeth King Gerlach, Author, "Autism Treatment Guide" and "Just This Side of Normal"

Edition details

• Publisher: Different Roads to Learning Inc
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0966526627
• ISBN 13: 9780966526622
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 107