Melting Down: A Comic for Kids with Asperger's Disorder and Challenging Behavior (The ORP Library) Contributor(s): Krukar, Jeff (Author), Gutierrez, Katie (Author), Balestrieri, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1939418208 ISBN-13: 9781939418203 Publisher: Writers of the Round Table Press OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Family & Relationships | Children With Special Needs - Comics & Graphic Novels | Nonfiction - General |
Physical Information: 0.16" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (0.31 lbs) 78 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Based on dozens of intensive interviews with parents, clinical psychologists, teachers, and more, Melting Down is the illustrated fictional story of Benjamin, a boy diagnosed with Asperger's disorder and additional challenging behavior. From the time Benjamin is a toddler, he knows he is different: he doesn't understand social and emotional cues, does not know how to play with his sister or other children, and dislikes making eye contact. And his tantrums are not like normal tantrums; they're meltdowns that will eventually make regular schooling-and day-to-day life-impossible. Told from Benjamin's perspective, Melting Down gives a unique glimpse into the journey taken by children with Asperger's disorder and additional challenging behavior, demonstrating that the path toward hope isn't simple--but with the right tools and teammates, it's possible. |