School Rules Are...? - Paperback

by Jennifer Lackgren (Illustrator), Ymkje Wideman-Van Der Laan (Author)

In this book for autistic children, Logan does not finish his tasks at school, so he has to do a lot of homework. After his grandma reads his daily report, she teaches him some important school rules to help him do better. Keeping to and focusing on a task, staying seated, and transitioning from one activity or place to another while in school, can be challenging for children with autism. It certainly was for Logan when he started attending school. To help reinforce the rules he was learning at school, the author wrote "School Rules Are...?" and also made some simple illustrated visual supports to go along with each rule. Logan soon caught on, and Good Eyes, Good Ears, Good Hands, Good Feet, Good Voice, Good Friends, became household words. The author hopes "School Rules Are...?" with its bold and bright illustrations can help do the same for other children on the autism spectrum.

Author Biography

Ymkje Wideman-van der Laan is a writer, editor, and autism resource specialist. In 2006, she assumed the care of her 6-month old grandson, Logan. There were signs of autism at an early age, and the diagnosis became official in 2009. She has been his advocate, and passionate about promoting autism awareness ever since. Logan is the inspiration behind "School Rules Are...?" and other books she wrote for him. You can contact her and find out more about her and her books at www.ymkje.com and www.autism-is.com.