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OverviewThis illustrated children's story explains what it feels like to be a child who is different from other children. Charley seems to keep getting into trouble all the time for doing things wrong. While not labelled in the story, Charley has a specific learning difficulty. In particular, he shows dyspraxic tendencies such as clumsiness. It is Charley's specific learning difficulty that makes him feel different and therefore unhappy at school, because he doesn't understand it. Thankfully, when Charley learns he is not alone, things begin to get better for him. This book can be used with young children to discuss how neurodiversity (e.g. dyspraxia, dyslexia, ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome) is not a bad thing and that in fact it can have its strengths. This illustrated book helps parents, teachers, and other adults who support children, have a non-threatening discussion about specific learning difficulties with children of primary school age. Children find it easier to relate to, and discuss, the character in the story rather than have all the attention focused on them.Using the book as a catalyst for discussion, adults can use the illustrated story at home or in school with children who have a specific learning difficulty, or exhibit tendencies of one. Teachers can use the book to help classmates better understand their peers who may struggle with some things others don't (e.g. as illustrated by Charley's clumsiness in this story). Similarly, parents can use the book to help children better understand family members. You're So Clumsy Charley was originally published under the Funky Gerbil imprint in 2013. This Second Edition has had a change of typeface, along with the inclusion of some additional information. This revised edition has been moved over to the Your Stories Matter imprint (under the same publisher). Charley was written by someone who is herself dyspraxic, and is based on both her own and her daughter's experiences of being misunderstood. She wanted to help those children who continue to remain misunderstood. As with all of its books, the publisher aims to help people know they are not alone with what makes them different. If a young person or adult can relate to a story, it gives them hope and encourages them to share their concerns. The publisher aims to provide free teaching resources for all of its books that can be used in schools, to help improve understanding and celebrate differences. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jane Binnion , Colin ShelbournPublisher: Explainer HQ Imprint: Your Stories Matter Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.144kg ISBN: 9781909320666ISBN 10: 1909320668 Pages: 50 Publication Date: 31 January 2017 Recommended Age: From 6 to 8 years Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children/juvenile , Primary , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsA simple but thought provoking book on a child who is different, getting the child to focus on what he can do rather than what he can't. A good book which will stimulate debate between adult and children who have difficulties in coping with being different. --Dyspraxia Foundation UK Every primary school and library should have a copy of this book to ensure that the 16% of children believed to have dyspraxic/dyslexic learning profiles retain their self-esteem. --North East Lancashire Dyslexia Association (NELDA) A vibrant story book, full of pictures for you to share with your child. A very positive tale. It might open up many conversations about how your child feels having Dyspraxia and comfort them to know that they are not the only one to have it. A badly needed Dyspraxia book for children. --www.fantasticdyspraxic.co.uk It doesn't shy away from the fact that Charley will still knock things over, trip up and can't catch but talks about exploring what Charley is good at ... --Dr Linda Buchan, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of Axia ASD Ltd Author InformationThe author grew up with dyspraxia and watched her daughter do the same. Driven by frustration at people's misunderstanding of this condition, particularly within the education system, Jane Binnion decided to write a children's book that would hopefully get children and adults talking about what it is like to be different and why this is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it should be something to be celebrated! Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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