There has never been a cookbook like this, nor has there been a book that could improve the lives of families with special needs members more than this book has the potential to do. After a futile search to buy a book for teaching her daughter to cook, the author eventually wrote the book she had sought to buy. The first in a series of four cookbooks for budding chefs with special needs including autism, attention deficit disorder, Downs Syndrome, Alzheimers disease, illiteracy, advanced or young age, The Picture Cookbook is the result of the authors four years of efforts teaching her own autistic daughter to cook and bake. <td The title says it all, but the book is not simply a series of pictures leading the potential chef through the steps. All aspects of avoiding injury and ensuring success have been cleverly thought through. Using modern kitchen tools, the authors have written recipes that are safe for anyone to use, be they young children, confused adults or people with special needs. Furthermore, for the benefit of teachers and caregivers, instructions on the process of teaching someone to use the cookbook are detailed, as well as discussions of issues that can arise.

The picture index allows cooks to easily spot their favourite recipes without the need to read or understand names. The book boasts lay-flat binding, extensive colour-coding, and beautifully laid out colour photography.

About the Author

Joyce Dassonville has worked as a registered nurse, family law and personal injury litigation lawyer, appeal commissioner and dispute resolution specialist. She spent five years advocating on behalf of special needs children. She is the mother of three. Her youngest daughter, Dominique, is a low-functioning autistic girl (aged 12 at the time of printing). Joyce ultimately gave up her career in law to ensure that her daughter becomes functionally independent by learning life skills. Joyce lives in South Surrey, BC.

* * *

Ehren McDow is a trained chef and professional baker. He is Joyce s son and Dominique s older brother. At his insistence, he began cooking with his mother at age two. He applies his culinary arts training to modify and create recipes appropriate for people with special needs. An avid reader of cooking books and science fiction, Ehren lives in Vancouver, BC.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

SHIMEDIA
NY, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Shipping Terms

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	5 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 0.00	US$ 14.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.