Cover Image: I Think Differently: What I Speak Matters

I Think Differently: What I Speak Matters

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The book follows JAB as he works through his difficulties with speech and being non-verbal. It shows how his family helps him and stands by him despite his differences. The book is meant to be inspiring and achieves that goal.

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Take a journey with Anthony as he opens up about his life with Autism. From his struggles with communication, to his family's highs and lows, Anthony invites you to experience his personal growth and triumphs. With the support of his loved ones, he has come to embrace his unique abilities and challenges and is proud to be himself. This is a heartwarming and inspiring story of one person's journey towards self-discovery and acceptance.

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Join Anthony on his journey with Autism, as he shares his personal experiences and growth through the lens of his disorder. From his early diagnosis, to the challenges and triumphs he faces with verbal and nonverbal communication, Anthony invites you to be a part of his journey towards self-discovery and pride. With the support of his loving family and community, he embraces his unique identity and encourages others to do the same.
Great Read.

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This is about a young boy named Anthony who has autism. This story touched my heart because for 20 years I've worked with children with disabilities. The illustrations were life-like, colorful, and detailed. I am glad they have books like this to let kids know it's okay to be different. I wish they would put this book in elementary and middle school libraries. I recommend this to parents and children who are in elementary and middle schools. I give this book four stars.

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This is a lovely children's book told from the perspective of Anthony who has been diagnosed with autism. Anthony tells the reader about his journey through school and with his family from the age of six onwards. Anthony tells us of his difficulties and frustrations in not being able to tell people how he is feeling. This is quite an emotional story with beautiful and colourful illustrations which makes it attractive to a child. I read this with my 10 year old son who enjoyed reading it along and with me. My son says that he thinks the story is sad and he feels sorry that Anthony isn't able to tell people how he feels but it is f good that he has alot of support in school and with his family. The book focuses alot on the support Anthony gets, his frustrations in his life and about his family. It also includes a list of charities that support people with autism at the end which I thought was a fantastic addition. I enjoyed the book and my heart went out to Anthony when he just wanted to tell his Dad that he loved him to. A lovely insight into how a child with autism feels and what they are going through. This book should be made available in all schools, playgroups and nurseries. Amazon's recommended age of reading is from baby to twelve but I would say there is no upper age limit as my son who is 10 enjoyed it as did myself and I am 34. I am looking forward to reading other books in this collection.

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