Description: What a fun way to teach Autism Spectrum Disorders/Asperger Syndrome through the eyes of animals - all different in their sizes, origins, color and demeanors. The ASD Zoo of Kalamazoo, is an illustrated, rhyming children’s book that connects the characteristics of various zoo animals to the major social skills characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder. The book demonstrates how some animals exhibit specific characteristics, eccentric behaviors and special needs. The book capitalizes on their strengths. The goal of this book is for children to recognize their characteristics and learn how to capitalize on them or adapt for greater success in the social realm. Told through rhyme, this children’s picture book demonstrates how those with ASD and the neurotypical animals exhibit their specific characteristics, eccentric behaviors and special needs. This resource can be used with children and their peers to talk openly about diagnosis, challenges and differences, read by them or with an adult. Professionals can also use the resource in schools or clinics.

Publisher: AAPC Publishing(see supplierERS/PMS200501)

Qualifications: 618.92

Format: SOFTCOVER

Target: children;

Keywords: ASD; behaviour;