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Joanna Keating-Velasco follows her successful book A Is for Autism, F Is for Friend, in which tweens learn basic information about autism, with In His Shoes, where readers meet Nicholas, a 13-year-old boy who has severe autism. As readers join Nick during his transition from elementary to middle school, they share his challenges and celebrate his successes both at home and at school. The book lends itself well to youth-friendly discussions for students ages 11-15, helped by a series of Points to Ponder at the end of each chapter. It is a valuable tool for classrooms, community groups and families to promote discussions about life on the autism spectrum.
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Joanna Keating-Velasco has been working with students with various challenges since 2000, including positions as instructional aide, independence facilitator and job coach. But it is students diagnosed with severe autism who have touched her heart. Being able to spend one-on-one time with these individuals has allowed her to look deeper into their eyes and discover their unique personalities, qualities, and talents. Joanna s first book titled A Is for Autism, F Is for Friend A Kid s Book on Making Friends with a Child Who Has Autism was written from the perspective of a young girl with severe autism. Written primarily to introduce typical peers to autism, this book has proven to be a great resource for promoting discussions about autism in the classroom and community.
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. . . middle school students as well as adults to understand and appreciate individuals with autism, their unique qualities and strengths, as well as their social and sensory challenges. Highlighting the similarities between middle school students and their peers with autism through everyday, common experiences such as school and community situations allows teens to relate to their classmates with autism in many ways. The Points to Ponder at the end of each chapter set the stage for great discussions and provide opportunities for better understanding. --Laura Pellegrini, speech/language pathologist
As a middle school teacher, I would strongly encourage my students to read this book. It is sometimes difficult to empathize with people who are different from us. This book, by giving the perspective of a boy with autism, helps readers not just to understand better what the experience is, but to care more. I recommend it strongly. --Stephanie Matheny, middle school language arts teacher
As a sister of an individual with autism I can most definitely say In His Shoes gives a realistic insight to the world of autism. Joanna Keating-Velasco shows readers that there is so much more to people with autism than just the disorder. The book chronicles an adolescent boy named Nick and his journey through junior high and the challenges he faces and obstacles he has to overcome related to his autism. You will come to love Nick, an adolescent with autism just starting middle school, and through him come to appreciate those who have autism and those who work with them. After reading this book you may think twice before judging someone because he or she is different. --Kaitlin Lanning, high school student who has a brother with autism
As a middle school teacher, I would strongly encourage my students to read this book. It is sometimes difficult to empathize with people who are different from us. This book, by giving the perspective of a boy with autism, helps readers not just to understand better what the experience is, but to care more. I recommend it strongly. --Stephanie Matheny, middle school language arts teacher
As a sister of an individual with autism I can most definitely say In His Shoes gives a realistic insight to the world of autism. Joanna Keating-Velasco shows readers that there is so much more to people with autism than just the disorder. The book chronicles an adolescent boy named Nick and his journey through junior high and the challenges he faces and obstacles he has to overcome related to his autism. You will come to love Nick, an adolescent with autism just starting middle school, and through him come to appreciate those who have autism and those who work with them. After reading this book you may think twice before judging someone because he or she is different. --Kaitlin Lanning, high school student who has a brother with autism
As a middle school teacher, I would strongly encourage my students to read this book. It is sometimes difficult to empathize with people who are different from us. This book, by giving the perspective of a boy with autism, helps readers not just to understand better what the experience is, but to care more. I recommend it strongly. --Stephanie Matheny, middle school language arts teacher
As a sister of an individual with autism I can most definitely say In His Shoes gives a realistic insight to the world of autism. Joanna Keating-Velasco shows readers that there is so much more to people with autism than just the disorder. The book chronicles an adolescent boy named Nick and his journey through junior high and the challenges he faces and obstacles he has to overcome related to his autism. You will come to love Nick, an adolescent with autism just starting middle school, and through him come to appreciate those who have autism and those who work with them. After reading this book you may think twice before judging someone because he or she is different. --Kaitlin Lanning, high school student who has a brother with autism
As a middle school teacher, I would strongly encourage my students to read this book. It is sometimes difficult to empathize with people who are different from us. This book, by giving the perspective of a boy with autism, helps readers not just to understand better what the experience is, but to care more. I recommend it strongly. --Stephanie Matheny, middle school language arts teacher
As a sister of an individual with autism I can most definitely say In His Shoes gives a realistic insight to the world of autism. Joanna Keating-Velasco shows readers that there is so much more to people with autism than just the disorder. The book chronicles an adolescent boy named Nick and his journey through junior high and the challenges he faces and obstacles he has to overcome related to his autism. You will come to love Nick, an adolescent with autism just starting middle school, and through him come to appreciate those who have autism and those who work with them. After reading this book you may think twice before judging someone because he or she is different. --Kaitlin Lanning, high school student who has a brother with autism
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- PublisherAapc Inc
- Publication date2008
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- ISBN 13 9781934575260
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