My Name is Sean and I Have Something to Share

by Sandra Assimotos McElwee

Overview

Sean McElwee was successfully fully included in elementary school with all of the supports, accommodations and modifications he needed to succeed. This book introduced him to all of the first grade classes, and facilitated his acceptance. Sean McElwee was successfully fully included in elementary school with all of the supports, accommodations and modifications he needed to succeed. This book introduced him to all of the first grade classes, and facilitated his acceptance. A great book for introducing Down syndrome to peers, siblings and children who have Down syndrome by pointing out that they are just like Sean. Many photos and short sentences make this a children’s book that will be read over and over again. At the end there is a letter to parents of typical children who may have a child with Down syndrome included in their child’s classroom, explaining how to talk to their children and even encouraging them to invite the child with Down syndrome for a play date or to a birthday party. He was included in all aspects of his school, learned to read, excelled in math, performed in talent shows and most of all made many friends. Sean continued his education and graduated from high school at 17 years old. You can read about his education experiences in Who’s The Slow Learner? A Chronicle of Inclusion and Exclusion.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940149566303
Publisher:	Outskirts Press, Inc.
Publication date:	02/12/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sandra Assimotos McElwee is an advocate for unborn babies with Down syndrome and
the author of Who’s The Slow Learner? A Chronicle of Inclusion and Exclusion.
Married over twenty-one years to Sean’s father, Rick they enjoy traveling and
participating in Sean’s sports activities. A medical sales professional,
McElwee’s most important job is being Sean’s mother.