Something to Say about My Communication Device
Why we picked it
Written by a speech-language pathologist, this entry from the Something to Say Collection follows Kate, who uses a communication device to express herself, keeping her personality and strengths at the center while promoting self-advocacy and understanding.
Our review
Kate is friendly, loves to laugh, and is a little competitive. She also uses a communication device to express herself. Written by a speech-language pathologist, this book from the Something to Say Collection promotes self-advocacy, understanding of communication differences, and celebration of diversity. Kate's personality and interests are front and center, with her communication difference treated as one aspect of a full, interesting life.
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About this book
From the product listing
Kate is friendly and loves to laugh. Shes also a little competitive. Kate explains how she uses a communication device to help her express herself.The Something to Say Collection promotes self-advocacy, understanding of speech and language differences, and conversation about embracing diversity. Written by a speech-language pathologist, each book features a character with a communication difference. Characters strengths and interests are highlighted, while the reader gains an increased understanding of how to support communication. Readers can feel a connection to the characters as they reflect on their own experiences and enjoy the sweet and colorful illustrations.
Resource details
- Resource type
- Book
- Age ranges
- Elementary, Middle School
- Careers
- Speech-Language Pathologist
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