Understanding Sam
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2008

Understanding Sam

By Clarabelle van Niekerk, Liezl Venter MA CCC-SLP

A boy's world changes with an Asperger's diagnosis, revealing new challenges and support.

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48 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Sam struggles with everyday life, from pancakes touching to a coat that irritates his skin. When he wanders off to the fair alone, his parents seek answers. A diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome brings clarity and a new path forward. Can Sam and his family navigate this journey together, finding understanding and acceptance along the way? Discover how teamwork and empathy transform Sam's world, offering hope and connection in unexpected ways.

From the publisher

When Sam, a young boy who has trouble making friends at school, wanders away from home to the fair alone, his parents take him to the doctor where he is diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about autismBooks about disabilitiesBooks about social scienceBooks about aspergers
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 1, 2008
Publisher
Skeezel Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780974721712

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