William Is Loading. (Hardcover)

Hardcover. William, who is autistic, is in his first week of second grade. He wants to make friends, but he processes speech slowly and he gets especially nervous in new situations. When a classmate thinks he is ignoring her, William and his teacher come up with a plan to help other kids understand that William just needs a little time. Includes a glossary of important words and tips for kids who struggle with processing speech. Every child with autism is different. But they struggle with many of the same things, including social interaction. This fictional story shows how an autistic child can cope with the daily challenges created by neurodiversity. Designed for elementary-aged kids, this title encourages understanding and acceptance--essential parts of social-emotional learning (SEL). William, who is autistic, processes speech slowly and has trouble making friends at school until he and his teacher come up with a plan to help the other kids understand that he just needs a little extra time. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…