Some Superheroes Wear Capes and I Wear Headphones (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798218098278)

Some Superheroes Wear Capes and I Wear HeadphonesA story for children with autism, told through the eyes of an autistic child

Sometimes we want to be just like everyone else until we discover that our strength lies within.

Clara is a third grader who is on a desperate search for her superhero cape. Everyone in her town has one-except her. Join her on her journey to discover her inner superpower.

A heartwarming story that teaches kids from age 2 to 99 about acceptance; each of us is dealing with something and sometimes our struggles don't show up on the outside for all to see. This story highlights sensory needs that some people deal with as well as teaches the reader that we all have special skills by just being ourselves.

Helping children to feel comfortable and confident and siblings, friends and classmates relate to their sensory differences.

Includes Q&A Discussion Section for parent, teacher and family support

• What are some challenges that Clara had to deal with on a daily basis?
• What does the word autism mean?
• A lot of times you will hear the word "spectrum" when talking about autism. What does the word spectrum mean?
• What can you do to show kindness to someone that is on the autism spectrum?
• How do you know if someone has autism?
• Does everyone who is autistic act the same way?
• What do kids on the spectrum want others to know?

Emily J. DykstraFor young readers, teachers, parents and family supportSimilar books: All My Stripes, My Brother Otto, A Friend for Henry, My Dragon Book series, M is for AutismKeywords: sensory processing disorder, spectrum, neurodiversity, children's fiction on disabilities, physical ailments health, emotions and feelings, self-esteem, self-respect

Author: Emily J. Dykstra
ISBN-10: 8218098275
ISBN-13: 9798218098278
Publisher: Emily Dykstra
Language: English
Published: 12/20/2022
Pages: 42
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d