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When Maya, a young girl with autism, faces the unbearable frustration of waiting for her 5th birthday party, she must master creative coping strategies, introduced by her Bloom Buddy Jasmine, to prevent her impatience from ruining her special day.
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Written by award-winning author Grace Ledden, a board-certified Behavior Analyst, 'Watch Me Bloom When I Learn to Wait' equips young readers with practical strategies for emotion regulation through fun, creative ways to handle waiting, making it an essential resource for children learning to practice patience and manage anticipation.
"I'm so proud of you, Maya. Sometimes things don't happen exactly when we want them to, but that doesn't mean they won't happen at all."
With beautiful illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book is suitable for all children who need a little help mastering patience and regulating the emotions that come with anticipation. Explore the entire Bloom Buddies series for more coping skills adventures!
Inside Watch Me Bloom When I Learn to Wait, you will find:Relatable and Engaging Storyline: Witnessing challenges and victories as told by Maya, helps every child see themselves in the narrative, understanding that their big feelings are valid and heard and they too can blossom.
Practical Coping Strategies: Through engaging storytelling, your child will learn actionable techniques to manage their emotions-tools they can use in real-life situations.
Championing Neurodiversity: Written by Grace Ledden, a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst, this book not only entertains but educates, fostering a world that embraces neurodiversity and every child's uniqueness.
Beautiful Illustrations: Beautiful scenes that sprinkle a dash of playfulness and a whole lot of love on every page. Perfect for bedtime stories or classroom readings.
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About the author
Grace Ledden, MA, BCBA, is an award-winning author and Board Certified Behavior Analyst specializing in creating individualized support and treatment for young children diagnosed with autism and their families. Grace graduated with a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in autism. Grace seeks to create visual supports and tools that will help young children and their families navigate their world and lead a more meaningful life. Grace strives to be part of creating a world that is more inclusive, accepting, and understanding of neurodiversity.
