Grandma's books helping autistic children
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- #communication
- #children's books
- #autism
- Joann Jones created books to help her non-verbal autistic granddaughter, Zaeah, express emotions.
- The books associate emotions with colors, allowing children to communicate feelings visually.
- Initially, traditional methods like nursery rhymes and TV shows were used but proved insufficient.
- Zaeah's inability to communicate led to physical expressions of frustration like scratching and meltdowns.
- Ms. Jones couldn't find books on emotions for neurodivergent children, inspiring her to create her own.
- Speech therapist Rysha Flint praised the idea, noting colors help autistic children grasp abstract emotions.
- Zaeah's mother confirmed the books' effectiveness, combining visual, auditory, and color cues for learning.