Amy Bodkin

Gebundenes Buch

Special Needs Kids Are People Too

Beschreibung

A NEW approach to helping special needs children thrive! As an Autistic adult and school psychologist with an emphasis in neuropsychology, Amy Bodkin has had the opportunity to support children with a wide range of needs and diagnoses: in public schools, private practice, private schools, and home schools worldwide. Bodkin takes you to the intersection of child development, neuropsychology, and education, making these dense subjects more accessible for parents and practitioners alike. This remarkable book provides a road map for parents and practitioners attempting to help children labeled with: AutismADHDLearning DisabilitiesSensory Processing DisorderGenetic ConditionsAnxietyTraumaSerious Health Conditions In this book, you will find: Insight into the neurodiverse perspective and how it can help you rethink your approach to education.The unique expertise of Autistic adult Amy Bodkin, who holds an Educational Specialist degree with an emphasis in Neuropsychology, a Master's degree in Educational Psychology, and works as a Consultant for both families and professionals. Brilliantly blending personal experience with decades of wisdom from the fields of child development, neuropsychology, and education, Special Needs Kids Are People Too is an invaluable contribution to the discussion of what acceptance truly looks like.

Autor

Amy Bodkin is a Consultant and Public Speaker serving families with needs that fall outside the norm. She is uniquely qualified to help families with a wide variety of special needs. Amy is an Autistic Adult, has an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology, a Master's degree in Educational Psychology, and she homeschools her two Autistic kiddos. In all of her work, Amy takes a developmental approach paired with the educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason that "children are born persons" and are worthy of the respect due to all persons. You can check out all that Amy does to advocate for the better treatment of children at her website, AmyBodkin.com. It's as easy as ABC: Ally, Boost, and Connect! Ally with Amy through her podcast, "Special Needs Kids Are People Too!" Get a boost with her educational resources. And connect through her Special Needs Membership group as well as private consultations for families and professionals. Amy lives in Florida with her husband, two children, two cats, and a dog. You can also find her on Facebook and Instagram.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Neurodiverse Press
• Seitenzahl: 170
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 456g
• ISBN-13: 9798990512832
• Artikelnr.: 71541685