Miriam C Owens

Writes of Passage: Social Illustrations to Illuminate the Paths of Individuals with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders Miriam C Owens

The acquisition and mastery of social skills and etiquette is an attainable goal for many people with autism or other developmental disorders. Writes of Passage is a guide that will assist them as they seek to express their unique thoughts, feelings and emotions in a world that can be very socially confusing! Story topics are appropriate for people of all ages and the casual, workbook-style layout of the book makes it easy for readers to follow and insert their own thoughts into each social story as they go along. Many of the stories are followed by an Activity Page or an Art Gallery Page. These pages include hands-on activities that give readers a way to bring the social lessons that they've learned to"life". Opportunities to draw pictures, create collages, and select words to complete sentences are just a few of the interesting activities that are included throughout the book. Helpful hints, called "Stepping Stones" and inspiring biblical references are also included to further encourage readers.