hi, My nAMe is MiLes

by Heather Zeissler, Rebecca Michael Zeissler (Illustrator)

Overview

Younger brother Miles shares a special connection with Malcolm who has Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Through his words, learn how their family integrates therapy into their daily routine. 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:	2940150128958
Publisher:	THEAQ LLC
Publication date:	02/15/2015
Series:	hi, My nAMe is , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	38
File size:	20 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

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.

About the Illustrator
Rebecca Michael Zeissler studied art at Eastern Illinois University and has been an illustrator for more than 20 years, working primarily with pen and ink and watercolor, but enjoys experimenting with other mediums and techniques. Zeissler’s work has been widely published in newspapers and magazines, most notably "Chicago Parent Magazine," for which her artwork won the 1994 Best Cover Illustration award from Parenting Publications of America. Although born and raised in the Midwest, Zeissler now resides on Florida’s Gulf Coast, where the making of art and the writing of poetry are the primary focus of her day.

Editorial Reviews

Readers will enjoy the caring, loving relationship between Malcolm, the child with CAS, and his siblings, as his siblings begin to understand and accept what Malcolm needs and why. The reader will also admire the strength of the family, as they balance the needs of Malcolm along with the needs of the entire family. This is a great resource for families of young children with special needs.

MS, CCC-SLP - Lisa Wilson