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The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism

An Interactive Kids' Book for Understanding Autism

Debby Elley author Tori Houghton author JC Perry illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:18th Jun '20

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This engaging book uses ice cream to explain autism's diverse traits, helping children understand their unique strengths and challenges.

The book The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism is designed for children aged 7-11, offering a unique perspective on the various ways autistic brains function. By using the delightful metaphor of ice cream flavors, the book illustrates different aspects of autism, such as challenges with language, social interactions, and rigid thinking patterns. This engaging approach helps young readers relate to and understand autism in a playful and accessible manner.

Through colorful illustrations and interactive workbook activities, The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism encourages children to explore their own strengths and challenges. The concept of creating a personal 'ice-cream sundae' serves as a creative tool for self-expression, allowing readers to visualize their unique traits while fostering confidence and self-awareness. The book emphasizes that, much like ice cream sundaes, every individual is different and has their own special ingredients that contribute to their personality.

This picture-led guide not only explains autism in a neutral and friendly way but also promotes empathy and understanding among peers. By presenting autism through the lens of something as universally loved as ice cream, The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism aims to break down barriers and misconceptions, making it a valuable resource for children, families, and educators alike.

The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism weaves autism awareness and education through a clever and holistically sound format perfect for young readers. Great discussions and acceptance can grow from the sharing of this book! -- Liane Holliday-Willey, EdD Author of Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome and Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life
What a clever little book! It simplifies the complex world of autism in the tastiest of ways. -- Kathy Hoopmann, Author of All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome and All Birds Have Anxiety

ISBN: 9781787753808

Dimensions: 252mm x 176mm x 10mm

Weight: 322g

64 pages

Illustrated edition