Leah's Voice

by Lori DeMonia, Monique Turchan (Illustrator)

Overview

Leah’s Voice is a story that touches on the difficulties children encounter when they meet a child with autism or special needs. Siblings may find it hard to explain to their friends or feel disappointed when others aren't understanding. This book tells the story of two sisters facing these challenges. Through her kindness and devotion, one sister teaches by example the importance of including everyone and showing acceptance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612440897
Publisher:	Halo Publishing International
Publication date:	10/04/2012
Pages:	28
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Lori is the recipient of the 2014 Temple Grandin Outstanding Literary Work of the Year Award for her book, Leah's Voice. The Autism Society presents this award to books that positively affect the life of an individual or family member impacted by autism.

Her articles have been published in Spectrums Magazine, The Autism Notebook Magazine, SEN Magazine, Autism Matters Ontario, Autism World Magazine, Autism Parenting Magazine, and Autism Spectrum Quarterly.

She serves as a parent consultant with PEAC - The Pennsylvania Education for All Coalition, an organization that supports inclusive classroom placement for special needs children. She also serves on the Walnut Street Theater's education advisory board located in Philadelphia, PA. She has worked as a Behavioral Health TSS for 9 years.