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My Friend Daniel Doesn't Talk (Paperback, New Ed)
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My Friend Daniel Doesn't Talk (Paperback, New Ed)
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Loot Price R460
Discovery Miles 4 600
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When outgoing Ryan meets Daniel, a boy who is too afraid to talk in
school or other places outside of his home, he befriends the silent
boy, defending him in school to the other children. Their
friendship grows, and Daniel feels comfortable enough to talk to
his new friend. Ryan's tendency to 'talk too much' enables him to
help Daniel in the classroom, and he hopes for the day when his
friend will be able to talk in school so that the other children
may get to know the 'real' Daniel. In the meantime, he is willing
to continue to be a friend to Daniel until that day. This
beautifully illustrated story book is for children with severe
shyness, social anxiety or selective mutism to see that they can
make a friend like Ryan. It is also a helpful tool for friends of
children like Daniel to understand why these children are unable to
talk in certain settings.The theme - of accepting others who are
different while trying to emphasise with them - is a universal one,
and therefore this book may be enjoyed by all children aged from 4
to 8. While the story should not be read to the class while the
child is present or without his or her permission, this book is an
invaluable tool for teachers trying to understand selective mutism,
and wanting to explain it to their students. For comprehensive
advice and information on selective mutism, please see "The
Selective Mutism Resource Manual" (Speechmark, 2001). BMA Medical
Book Competition Winner Highly Commended in the BMA Patient
Information Awards (Printed Materials), "My Friend Daniel Doesn't
Talk" really impressed the judges: 'This leaflet has been written
by a parent of a child with selective mutism who has written
numerous articles on the subject'.'It is written for children to
help explain some of the issues around children who 'don't talk'
and has been beautifully produced and introduces a sensitive topic
via a lovely story about friendship which is a great way to engage
with children and inform them about a subject without making it 'an
issue' and risk stigmatising a child even more...I loved the
illustrations and the characters were portrayed with a gentleness
and sensitivity which made the story very likeable. The humour in
the story is subtle and effective and unlike many 'stories with a
message' written for children, this book is a pleasurable read in
its own right, and stands up as a lovely story book, but with the
added bonus of including the universal theme of 'being different'
and in particular providing a basic explanation for selective
mutism. I really loved this book'.'What really came through, is
that it was written with real thought, care and from someone who
really understands and empathises with the subject matter. Well
done!'.
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