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Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap: NT is OK!
. Johnny is different. He is never exactly on time, he can’t seem to stick to a routine and he often speaks in cryptic idioms. Johnny is neurotypical, but that’s OK. A picture book with a difference, Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap turns the tables on common depictions of neurological difference by drolly revealing how people who are not on the autistic spectrum are perceived by those who are. The autistic narrator’s bafflement at his neurotypical friend’s quirks shows that ‘normal’ is simply a matter of perspective. .
What I love about this book: This book is a witty change in perspective and is a great addition to my special needs acceptance & awareness library! It can be used to help kids who are neurologically diverse to understand and appreciate each other. I love that this kids picture book is written from the perspective of a child with Autism and that the character is accepting of his neurotypical friend despite their differences. The “A Note for Parents” page has helpful tips for parents as they read the book with their child.
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A peek at a couple of pages inside the book:
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. • Age Range: 4 – 8 years • Grade Level: Preschool – 3 • Hardcover: 32 pages • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 1 edition (October 21, 2015) • Language: English • ISBN-10: 1849057214 • ISBN-13: 978-1849057219 • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.3 x 8.4 inches
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Available for purchase at: http://www.amazon.com/Why-Johnny-Doesnt-Flap-NT/dp/1849057214 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nt.is.ok/
. About the authors: Clay Morton is Associate Professor of English and Director of the Honors Program at Middle Georgia State University. Gail Morton (MLIS) is a Public Services Librarian at Mercer University. Clay and Gail research issues of neurodiversity, particularly in relation to higher education. They are parents to a child with autism and are both advocates for the neurodiversity movement.
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Check out this video review for the book by Autistic Genius. I had wondered what older individuals with Autism would think of the book. #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity . I only post reviews for books that I have in my personal library. If you are an author of a book or resource geared towards helping kids understand special needs and would like me to review your work OR if you have questions about any of the resources I have listed on my blog, the best way to reach me is via Facebook Messaging on my OMazing Kids Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/messages/174264525957894. (My e-mail is listed below but I am getting tons of spam mail due to using that account for social media and blogging…. to the point that I may not receive the e-mail or it being buried among the spam.) . Disclaimer: I received a free sample of this product to facilitate my review. Opinions expressed are my own. . Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC – inclusive wellness & educational activities for kids of all abilities Home E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook Messaging for OMazing Kids: https://www.facebook.com/messages/17426452595789 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OMazingKidsYoga AppPeeps Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OMazingKidsAppPeeps/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/amoorad YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/amoorad1 Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/OMazingKids/ Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/110305433538768736741 Boardmaker Share: http://www.boardmakershare.com/Community/FriendsProfile/10916/Angela-Moorad Blog: http://omazingkidsllc.com . Angela Moorad is the founder of OMazing Kids, LLC and is an ASHA certified & licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Kids Yoga Teacher with over 25 years experience working in a variety of settings (early intervention, schools, teletherapy & a nonprofit pediatric rehab hospital for children with developmental disabilities). She is an app beta tester for educational & therapeutic app developers and loves sharing info about great apps, products, books & toys to use with kids of all abilities. . {please ignore any ads that may appear below. This is a free blog. I have no control over ads nor do I profit from them}
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