A NEW approach to helping special needs children thrive!As an Autistic adult and school psychologist with an emphasis in neuropsychology, Amy Bodkin has had the opportunity to support children with a wide range of needs and diagnoses: in public schools, private practice, private schools, and home schools worldwide. Her motivation has always been to make the world a more friendly and truly accepting place for children like herself.

But how do we do this? Society has been working at increasing awareness and acceptance for a while, and yet children are still falling through the cracks. But pushing for awareness and acceptance isn't enough.

We need a road map forward. And that road map must, at its foundation, include seeing and appreciating each child as an individual.

Can we combine that with what we currently know from the research about pediatric brain development? Yes!Special Needs Kids Are People Too: Seeing the Possibilities Through a Neurodiverse Lens seeks to chart just such a path forward and takes you to the intersection of child development, neuropsychology, and education, making these dense subjects more accessible for parents and practitioners alike. This remarkable book provides a road map for parents and practitioners attempting to help children labeled with:AutismADHDLearning DisabilitiesSensory Processing DisorderGenetic ConditionsAnd children who experience or have experienced:AnxietyTraumaStressSerious Health ConditionsIn this book, you will find:Strategies for seeing each child as an individual, not just a diagnosis, and how this can positively impact growth and development.

Insight into the neurodiverse perspective and how it can help you rethink your approach to education. Tips for advocating for children with special needs and encouraging others to see their potential.

Expert guidance on navigating the challenges and celebrating the strengths of children with special needs. The unique expertise of Autistic adult Amy Bodkin, who holds an Educational Specialist degree with an emphasis in Neuropsychology, a Master's degree in Educational Psychology, and works as a Consultant for both families and professionals.

Brilliantly blending personal experience with decades of wisdom from the fields of child development, neuropsychology, and education, Special Needs Kids Are People Too is an invaluable contribution to the discussion of what acceptance truly looks like. This timely and important book shows parents and practitioners the innumerable ways in which they can help children truly thrive.

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