{"product_id":"uniquely-wired-a-story-about-autism-and-its-gifts-paperback","title":"Uniquely Wired: A Story about Autism and Its Gifts - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJulia Cook\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnita Dufalla\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Some people say I have a disability. But I say that I'm UNIQUE \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This heartwarming story features Zak, a young boy living with autism who wants you to understand how he experiences the sights and sounds of the world around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Zak knows he's not quite like his siblings and classmates. Bright lights and big crowds send him into freak-out mode. Hugs make him uncomfortable too. His atypical behaviors, from flapping his arms to spinning his body, seem so out of place. But for Zak, that's just how he copes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDespite some uncommon behaviors, Zak's desires and disappointments are as ordinary as any child's.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As Zak describes his point of view, young readers gain a better understanding of his behaviors as he teaches them important lessons about fairness, patience, curiosity, and independence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eUniquely Wired\u003c\/i\u003e is written for K-6 students and all those who live, work, and play with children on the autism spectrum or those who have other special needs. Tips for parents, counselors and educators are included at the end of the book to help all children understand the unique gifts kids with autism have.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulia Cook, a former school counselor and teacher, has written many books on behavior and health for children. Julia has the innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through storybooks, giving parents and educators the \u003ci\u003ewhat to say\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ehow to say it to kids.\u003c\/i\u003e Her ultimate goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, parents and educators by teaching lifelong problem-solving skills to kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulia has received the \u003ci\u003eAssociation for Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, \u003c\/i\u003e and her books have been honored by the \u003ci\u003eNational Parenting Center\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMom's Choice Awards.\u003c\/i\u003e Julia has presented in more than 800 schools across the country and regularly delivers keynote addresses at national education, counseling and character conferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8.6 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniquely Wired: A Book about Autism and Its Gifts\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769815400736,"sku":"9781944882198","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7653f682b3645966ac170af29b67324f.webp?v=1780357485","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/uniquely-wired-a-story-about-autism-and-its-gifts-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}