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Therapy Shoppe Giveaway, Yes…AGAIN!

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I am going to open this up again…just in case anyone missed it. Deadline is the end of November.

It is the giving season and Therapy Shoppe has another giveaway for you!

I have talked before about Social Stories and the benefit they have for children with Autism, PDD, or sensory issues. Jim, at the Therapy Shoppe knows you, my readers, can benefit from these Social Stories and is in the giving spirit once again.

A Social Story is a short story that is presented visually that helps to describe a situation, concept, or social skill to a child with Autism. Back in August I wrote that we used Social Stories to help AJ transition into his new school and onto the bus. They worked great and this year we had no trouble transitioning him from school to summer school and then to a brand new school again. He loves riding the bus (but he also loves to throw his shoes and socks at the bus driver…one step at a time, right?)

Traditionally, the Social Story helps address the need of the child in a manner in which the child can understand, a story. So, basically, it is a story written for the child. The goal is to describe and help ease the child, perhaps into doing something they fear.

According to Polyxo, the goal of the story is to “is to increase the individual’s understanding of, make him more comfortable in, and possibly suggest some appropriate responses for the situation in question.”

This particular book is wonderfully illustrated and developed as a teaching tool for children with language challenges. The colorful pages feature a simple and clearly illustrated topic and each has a sentence to describe what the scene is. A comprehension question follows the story to reinforce learning and understanding. The book is 20 pages and includes 2 different stories.

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Now I Get It! Children’s Social Story Books “Talking About My Day”/”When Things Change”

To win this:
1. You need not be a blogger to win.
2. Leave your email address where I can find it (either in the comments or readily available on your blog) so that I may contact you if you win. If I can’t contact you - you don’t win.
3. Leave a comment in the comments section telling me why you think your child could benefit from this book.
4. If you have a blog I encourage you to link back to this Discussing Autism as well as Therapy Shoppe.

Giveaway ends November 20

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Posted in General, Giveaway, Sensory Systems on November 27th, 2007

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10 Responses to “Therapy Shoppe Giveaway, Yes…AGAIN!”

  1. Tara Robertson Says:
    November 14th, 2007 at 1:31 pm

    This sounds amazing. My 5 year old son is in the process of being diagnosed with sensory integration disorder. He has a terrible time trying to figure out what it is he is feeling. He has difficulty explaining his emotions to anyone else and is constantly having inappropriate responses to challenges. I am always open to anything that can help.

  2. dori Says:
    November 14th, 2007 at 5:17 pm

    That book looks great. I am going for my masters in ESE and an endorsement in autism. This book will be a big help in my classroom.

  3. Cindi Hoppes Says:
    November 14th, 2007 at 7:05 pm

    Hi, Please enter me in your wonderful contest. I appreciate it! Sincerely, Cindi

  4. Angela Says:
    November 15th, 2007 at 1:35 am

    My cousin is going to school currently to be a speach therapist (she will graduate this spring) she would LOVE to have this book for her new office as she is specalizing in children.

  5. kailani Says:
    November 15th, 2007 at 1:53 am

    I think this book is a great teaching tool for kids. Thank you for submitting this post to the Carnival of Family Life. It will be included in the upcoming edition on Nov 19th at An Island Life.

  6. sarah Says:
    November 15th, 2007 at 5:20 pm

    Thank you for this giveaway…such a meaningful book. I would like to be entered, please.

    Thanks!
    sharvey at connections-etc dot com

  7. Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings Says:
    November 16th, 2007 at 2:46 am

    Souns interesting!
    Count me in!

    blogged ya: http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/11/thursday-edition-of-contests-galore_15.html

  8. Caryn Says:
    November 16th, 2007 at 4:21 pm

    I think this would be a wonderful book! Count me in please!

  9. An Island Life  Welcome Home to the Carnival of Family Life Says:
    November 19th, 2007 at 4:40 am

    [...] tips in dealing with the situation in How to Manage the Holidays with Newly Adopted Children. Discussing Autism is giving away Now I Get It! Children’s Social Story Books “Talking About My Day”/”When [...]

  10. Amy Says:
    November 27th, 2007 at 10:13 pm

    My son Jack would benefit from this book because he quickly becomes out of sync in social situations. It’s also difficult to calm him down once he’s riled up. We’ll take all the help we can get with his SPD.

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