Slug Days

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Pub Date 27 Oct 2017 | Archive Date 17 Apr 2018

Description

Lauren, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (an umbrella term that has included Asperger Syndrome since 2013), navigates the ups and downs of school and home life. School friendships have always been a challenge, but Lauren finds she is exactly the friend a brand new classmate needs

On slug days Lauren feels slow and slimy. She feels like everyone yells at her, and that she has no friends. Today there is a different bus driver; Dan and Sachi are sitting in Lauren's seat on the bus; and Lauren's teacher interrupts her reading time. It is definitely a slug day. But not every day is like this. On butterfly days Lauren makes her classmates laugh, or goes to get ice cream, or works on a special project with Mom.

Lauren has Autism Spectrum Disorder (an umbrella term that has included Asperger Syndrome since 2013), and she sees the world differently from many people. Sometimes this can be frustrating and makes Lauren want to flip her lid, especially at school where she learns differently from her classmates. But with support and stubbornness and a flair that's all her own, Lauren masters tricks to stay calm, to understand others' feelings, and to let her personality shine. She even manages to find common ground with her sticky, slobbery baby sister. Best of all, it is being different that gives Lauren insight into the insecurities of the new student, Irma.

Award-winning author Sara Leach writes Lauren's endearing story with empathy and humor, and sends her flying off like a butterfly into a new chapter of life with a new friend.

Lauren, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (an umbrella term that has included Asperger Syndrome since 2013), navigates the ups and downs of school and home life. School friendships have always been a...


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ISBN 9781772780222
PRICE $16.95 (USD)
PAGES 120

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This is a story that can be read by anyone of any age. Lauren is a young girl who has Asperger's syndrome. She does not see things the same way as everyone else. She has problem with social cues, change, and takes things literally. She wants to be liked and this is where she has the most problems. She has techniques to use when she gets upset or if she feels like she is going to blow like a volcano. Her teacher is usually supportive but I think she still has a way to go. The illustrations are well done and clearly show the emotions of all the characters in the story.

This book should be read to students so they can understand that everyone is different, some people have difficulties and what is fair for one is not necessarily fair for all. The children in this book do not accept Lauren and are not very understanding. If they had read this book and put themselves in her shoes things might have been different. You may not know anyone with Asperger's yet, but someday you probably will and if you have read this book, it will help you to understand and accept. A must for every school and professional library. Every teacher needs to read this as well.

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Autism is not protyed much in media, but slowly and surly becoming too. This book was amazing and held a personal level to live up to- i'm autistic. But this book protrayed it just right! I hope others on the spetrum and those wanting to know more aboit those with autism will learn from amd love this book as much as i did

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Slug Days is a valuable book that can help readers to empathize with ASD children. This book does an amazing job capturing Lauren's days and how she processes the world differently, and it all makes perfect sense to her even if no one else follows her thought patterns. As a parent and educator-in-training this book serves as a reminder that kids experience the world differently, add ASD and those experiences can be very hard on the child when they aren't met with consistent patience. It is important that adults and students understand the ASD experience and Slug Days can be a helpful tool for young readers to begin fostering empathy for their ASD classmates. Slug Days would be best read with an adult because it provides many opportunities for discussion which can help children to better understand the sometimes sad and frustrating subject matter.

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