Autism Answer: A Back-to-School Must Have! My sixteen year old son told me just the other day,Mom, everyone should be given a copy of The WingMaker for back-to-school. That way theyll start off the year with a good attitude toward each other. What a brilliant point!! The WingMaker, by Lynette Louise aka The Brain Broad, is a rhyming picture book written for both a young and older audience--layered with fun and insight that reveals itself accordingly. Its the true story of a girl with cerebral palsy and her desire to play and be a bigger part of her own world. Her mom is challenged to believe in her, for fear of false hope, until a fabulous therapist (called Happy-Ness!) shows up. When mom explains that the little girl cant talk or play or walk, Happy-Ness declares,Well thats okay. Maybe well pretend she can day upon day. Recreating! And just as skills and play are learned, and life is full of living, grief visits in the form of a death. Once again we are reminded about challenge, and then offered gifts for actively handling it, learning from it, and living life fully once again. The book encourages an attitude of belief, acceptance, and fun. It also examples healthy ways to deal with hurt and grief. For students its a lovely way to begin the year, seeing their peers--regardless of ability--as equals and valuable. And gifting them with ways to grow healthy in the face of hardships. Start the school year off with The WingMaker. And encourage your local school to buy in bulk for every student! Hugs, smiles, and love!!! amazon/The-Wingmaker-Lynette-Louise/dp/1628650567
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:50:00 +0000
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