Spaghetti is Not a Finger Food (and Other Life Lessons) (Hardcover)

“Using humor, warmth and understanding, Jodi Carmichael has done a wonderful job of bringing to life some of the common daily challenges and strengths of a child with Asperger Syndrome.”

If you are not familiar with Asperger’s Syndrome, Spaghetti is Not a Finger Food is a fantastic books to learn more about the syndrome and how it affects a child. Asperger’s Syndrome is basically a developmental disorder affecting a person’s ability to effectively socialize and communicate. The book is told in the perspective of an eight-year-old boy named Connor who is on the Asperger’s spectrum. Although Connor is quite bright, happy and energetic, he relates to the world in a very different way that seems to always get him into trouble.

Title Chapters Include:

Mrs. Winters Does Not Like to Be Interrupted
Girls Are Confusing
Mr. O’Brien Does Not Believe Rules Are to Be Broken – Ever
Smooth Things Are Calming
Lunch Time Can Be Tricky
A Library Voice Is Even Quieter Than an Inside Voice
Stools Are for Standing on and Chairs Are for Sitting On
Even Numbers Rule!
Mrs. Rosetti Has the Best Smiley Face
Feelings Are Confusing
Not All People Are Dog People
A Code Yellow Is Serious Business
Stomach Swirls Can Be Both Good and Bad at the Same Time
Kids Love Dog Tricks

Spaghetti is Not a Finger Food makes Connors incidences funny because of his innocence and ways of coping with his syndrome in his surroundings. Connor’s quirks are both amusing and informative as we understand how his day at school can turn into a trip to the principals office, a place he has been to many times, and he find his favorite blue chair to sit in as he waits to meet with his principal. This books is an accessible educational tool to help teach students about Asperger’s Syndrome and helps fostering diverse ways of thinking for other children. This is a must read!

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Spaghetti is Not a Finger Food (and Other Life Lessons) (Hardcover)

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