Bøger af Linda Barboa

Albert Goes to Camp; Helping Children Learn About Autism is one in a series of books designed to help children understand autism. This book follows Albert, a young boy on the autism spectrum through his experience at camp. Albert's experiences will help prepare a young reader for his own upcoming trip to camp. This read-aloud book has engaging color pictures that will charm children and adults alike. Albert presents a positive attitude and is a must read for families and schools.

"Albert is mijn vriend: Kinderen helpen om autisme begrijpen" gaat over de vriendschap tussen een jonge jongen, Albert, die is op het autismespectrum en zijn vriend, Mary Louise. Samen zijn ze beschrijven en verklaren een aantal gemeenschappelijke autisme gedrag op het niveau van begrip van een kind. Dit lees-hardop boek heeft boeiende kleurenfoto's die de aandacht van kinderen en volwassenen zal houden. Dit boek presenteert een positieve houding en is een must read voor familieleden, leerkrachten en leden van de gemeenschap.

Hilfe für Kinder verstehen Autismus.

Based on a true story, My Name is CHIP! is a delightful story about a young dog's journey to find his forever home. It is uniquely written thru the dog's point of view. Have you ever wondered how a puppy feels when he is rescued and belongs to a new family? Or how he feels when he gets lost and has to adapt to another loving family? Or if he really likes his name? Follow Chip on his journey from family to family as he finds his true dog destiny. Another unique aspect of this book is the author. She is seven years old and met Chip along his adventure. She loved Chip but knew that his forever home was farther along the line. Young children 6-8 will enjoy hearing the story and children nine and over will love reading this book independently. Adults will enjoy sharing the adventure of an imaginative young writer.

Alberto es mi amigo "Ayudando a niños a comprender lo que es el autismo" . Este libro habla de una amistad entre un niño llamado Alberto, quien tiene autismo y su amiga Maria Luisa. Juntos ellos describen y explican algunos comportamientos comunes entre niños con autismo de manera que un niño de su nivel lo pueda entender. El libro tiene páginas a todo color con imágenes atractivas que acapararán la atención de niños y adultos. La información presenta una actitud positiva hacia el autismo y al igual podrá leerlo todos los miembros de la familia, maestros y miembros de toda la comunidad a entender lo que es vivir con autismo.

It's No Biggie: Autism in the Early Childhood Classroom is designed as an introduction for preschool teachers, childcare workers and others working with young children to best practices in working with all children, but most notably with those on the autism spectrum. The book contains background information on effective early childhoodpractices, with an emphasis on students who are or may be on the autism spectrum. The very knowledgeable and experienced authors present an overview of autism, specific strategies for the classroom teacher now dealing with those on the autism spectrum, as well as interesting and insightful vignettes that bring these strategies to life. Chapters on the special education process, working with parents and with other professionals, and facing the challenges presented in working with young special needs children provide practical suggestions for both experienced educators, and those new to the world of special education.

Have you ever wondered about the most memorable advice dads have given their kids over the past decades? The Best Advice My Dad Ever Gave Me is a fun companion book to The Best Advice My Mother Ever Gave Me. Dads over the years have given their sons and daughters a gamut of advice from practical "measure twice and cut once" to financial "You don't get rich by wishing", to personal, "Don't marry without love, but don't love without reason." Dr. Barboa knocks it out of the park again with advice that will make you think and smile as you reminisce.

"You have a healthy baby boy!" The words ring like church bells in the ears of new parents. But a child''s life does not always follow the road map created in the parents'' hearts. Small nagging signs give way to larger, scarier symptoms. Then the dreaded words: "Your child has autism." These words echo in their heads like a freight train blasting through their hopes and dreams. This is a moment that forever defines their family life. Despite the rapidly surging rate of autism, they feel alone. Questions flood their minds. They face an overwhelming search for educational, medical, and social information. Stars in Her Eyes is designed to help parents and teachers navigate the dizzying maze of autism. Dr. Barboa shares heartfelt narratives from parents and teachers who have gone before and paved the way. Each contributor gives practical advice from her own unique experiences. Stars in Her Eyes includes powerful yet light-hearted vignettes relating to each topic. The reader will feel that he is sitting in the same room with these authors, enjoying the enlightening conversation of those living with autism on a daily basis.