This new book was created by Miriam Smith and Afton Fraser, a mother and daughter team whose grandchild and son has autism. It combines a picture book and a pointer – a soft, molded hand on a wand – to create a breakthrough way to reach children who communicate best through pictures. It has clear and easy to understand text and photographs so that autistic children and children with special needs can learn to express their wants, needs, and feelings. Pictures in the book include everyday rituals of going to bed and getting ready in the morning by illustrating moods, activities and everyday objects. The wand also becomes an effective tool to help the child focus while helping the parent and child communicate better.
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