hi, My nAMe is MiLLY

by Heather Zeissler, Rebecca Michael Zeissler (Illustrator)

Overview

Older sister Milly shares a special connection with Malcolm who has Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Through her words, learn how their family is affected by Malcolm's underdeveloped verbal skills and, in exchange, how his development is positively impacted by his family. In addition to providing awareness of this condition, this delightful story reveals the intelligence of apraxic children, which is sometimes masked by their challenge to verbally communicate.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940150128699
Publisher:	THEAQ LLC
Publication date:	02/14/2015
Series:	hi, My nAMe is , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	28
File size:	16 MB
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Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Heather Zeissler graduated from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, with Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Accounting degrees. Zeissler has served on several non-profit advisory and executive boards. Most importantly, she is a parent of a child diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. You can learn more at heatherzeissler.com.

Editorial Reviews

What a wonderful story involving CAS from a family perspective.

MS, CCC-SLP, Elementary School Speech Language Pathologist - Dawn Aase

This book gives any family with young children who are new to the world of CAS a child friendly way to talk about the unique, supportive and vital role that siblings play in the day to day life of a child learning and growing with CAS.

MA, SLD and EBD, Parent of child with CAS - Rachel Baumann