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    I’m a Doctor by Ellen Viola Thalhamer III

    I’m a Doctor

    Written by Ellen Viola Thalhamer III

    Ages 4-8 | 36 Pages

    Publisher: Authorhouse | ISBN-10: 1449074871

    Book overview: “Let’s Play Doctor” is a social story book that was created in order to teach children with autism how to pretend play. For children who are learning to pretend play and socially interact with their peers, this book will be helpful in guiding them through the motions of pretending to be a doctor. For those parents who focus on generalization, and receptive and expressive language, real life pictures associated with the story has been added to the back of the book.

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    About the author: Ellen Viola Thalhamer III MS ED., B.C.S.E., is a teacher of Special Education, who specializes in teaching children on the autism spectrum. Over the years, she has learned how important social stories are for children with autism. She is hoping her book, which has been created much like a social story, will be a valuable resource for both parents and teachers.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    14 Comments

    3. steve b on

      very interesting idea for a book. only recently found that social stories help small children learn and develop. keep up the good work

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    4. LLong on

      I would love to win this book, I homeschool and always need new books. My son is diagnosed with autism and this book would benefit him greatly.

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    14. Bianca Schulze on

      These two entrants can now say, “I’m a winner!”

      Callie: I’d give this to my godson b/c his dad’s a doctor!

      steve b: very interesting idea for a book. only recently found that social stories help small children learn and develop. keep up the good work

      Updated winner due to unclaimed prize (December 23, 2010): Sara Heller

      Look out for your winning notification. It’s coming via e-mail.

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