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Imagine spending a year in middle school without being able to talk with friends or understand the concept of "hanging out." Joanna Keating-Velasco's In His Shoes - A Short Journey Through Autism gives readers an opportunity to follow Nicholas Hansen, a 13-year-old boy with autism, as he transitions to middle school and faces all kinds of new experiences-new teachers, new friends, sounds and smells. But there's more to life than school. Accompany Nick to the beach, the mall, his birthday party, a track meet and his first school dance. As we view the world through Nick's eyes, we soon realize that, despite his challenges in many areas, particularly communication, his everyday life is very similar to that of other kids his age. In His Shoes offers a valuable tool for classrooms, community groups and families to promote discussions about life on the autism spectrum. Through a series of "Points to Ponder" after each chapter, young readers learn ways to offer support and encouragement to individuals with autism disorders and similar challenges. This book is great
for students ages 11-15.
"In reading In His Shoes, I felt Nick's 'voice' was the same as the voice I hear in my own son. Joanna did a great job of conveying the thoughts and feelings of those who are nonverbal and affected with autism. This book is a must read for all those who have been touched by autism."
"In His Shoes is a valuable resource for helping 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."
"As a mother of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, I know firsthand how important it is that we see the child before we see the diagnosis. In His Shoes - A Short Journey Through Autism is an accurate portrayal of what living with autism looks like. Autism affects the way a child interprets the world around him, and by educating ourselves on autism and the struggles these children may face, the better chance we have of breaking through and forming a relationship with them. Joanna Keating-Velasco helps us do just that."
"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."
"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.'"
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In
His Shoes - A Short Journey Through Autism
