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A Sensory-seeking Celebration

by Sooful, Prasha

Book - 2023

A sensory-seeking child describes her sensational life. A sensory-seeking child describes her sensational life. Show less

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The Art of Miss Chew

by Polacco, Patricia

Book - 2012

Describes how a teacher named Miss Chew encouraged individuality, and accepted learning differences, and helped a young student with academic difficulties get extra time to take tests and permission to be in advanced art classes. Describes how a teacher named Miss Chew encouraged individuality, and accepted learning differences, and helped a young student with academic difficulties get extra time to take tests and permission to be in advanced art classes. Show less

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Abdul's Story

by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Book - 2022

Abdul loves telling stories but thinks his messy handwriting and spelling mistakes will keep him from becoming an author, until Mr. Muhammad visits and encourages him to persist. Abdul loves telling stories but thinks his messy handwriting and spelling mistakes will keep him from becoming an author, until Mr. Muhammad visits and encourages him to persist. Show less

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The Smart Cookie

by John, Jory

Book - 2021

This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Show less

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Bitsy Bat, School Star

by Windness, Kaz

Book - 2023

Bitsy is a little bat with big star dreams of making friends at her new school. But when she arrives, Bitsy doesn't feel like she fits in. Bitsy is a little bat with big star dreams of making friends at her new school. But when she arrives, Bitsy doesn't feel like she fits in. Show less

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A Walk in the Words

by Talbott, Hudson

Book - 2021

Through a story from his own childhood, Hudson Talbott shares the challenges--and ultimately the rewards--of being a non-mainstream kind of learner. Through a story from his own childhood, Hudson Talbott shares the challenges--and ultimately the rewards--of being a non-mainstream kind of learner. Show less

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A Day With No Words

by Hammond, Tiffany

Book - 2023

Young children will learn what life can look like for an autistic child who uses nonverbal communication by following a mother and child on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others. Young children will learn what life can look like for an autistic child who uses nonverbal communication by following a mother and child on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others. Show less

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Brilliant Bea

by Rudolph, Shaina

Book - 2021

With help from Ms. Bloom and some new friends, Beatrice discovers that learning differently is not something to be afraid of. With help from Ms. Bloom and some new friends, Beatrice discovers that learning differently is not something to be afraid of. Show less

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Wild for Winnie

by Fitzgerald, Laura Marx

Book - 2022

New student Winnie has sensory processing challenges, but her wonderful teacher knows just how to make sure she is a welcome part of the class. New student Winnie has sensory processing challenges, but her wonderful teacher knows just how to make sure she is a welcome part of the class. Show less

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The Alphabet War

A Story About Dyslexia

by Robb, Diane Burton

Book - 2004

Learning to read is a great struggle for Adam, but with expert help, hard work, and belief in himself, he wins "The Alphabet War." Learning to read is a great struggle for Adam, but with expert help, hard work, and belief in himself, he wins "The Alphabet War." Show less

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Junkyard Wonders

by Polacco, Patricia

Book - 2010

Inspired by a teacher who believes each of them is a genius, a class of special-needs students invents something that could convince the whole school they are justifiably proud to be "Junkyard Wonders." Inspired by a teacher who believes each of them is a genius, a class of special-needs students invents something that could convince the whole school they are justifiably proud to be "Junkyard Wonders." Show less

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The Gift of Being Different

by Berg, Monica

Book - 2022

This book is written by the author and her 9 year old daughter, Abigail and is inspired by Abigail’s dyslexia diagnosis. This book is written by the author and her 9 year old daughter, Abigail and is inspired by Abigail’s dyslexia diagnosis. Show less

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This Beach Is Loud!

by Cotterill, Samantha

Book - 2019

A sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach, but his dad has a trick to help his son face these unexpected obstacles. A sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach, but his dad has a trick to help his son face these unexpected obstacles. Show less

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Ben & Emma's Big Hit

by Newsom, Gavin

Book - 2021

An empowering picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to look at reading. An empowering picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to look at reading. Show less

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Too Much!

An Overwhelming Day

by Gutiérrez, Jolene

Book - 2023

Writing from her own experience with sensory processing disorder, Jolene Gutiérrez's compassionate picture book explores the struggles of a sensorily sensitive child and how they settle themselves. Writing from her own experience with sensory processing disorder, Jolene Gutiérrez's compassionate picture book explores the struggles of a sensorily sensitive child and how they settle themselves. Show less

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Aaron Slater, Illustrator

by Beaty, Andrea

Book - 2021

When Miss Greer asks each child in the class to write a story, second-grader Aaron, who loves to draw but struggles with reading, creates a story using pictures. When Miss Greer asks each child in the class to write a story, second-grader Aaron, who loves to draw but struggles with reading, creates a story using pictures. Show less

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My Wandering Dreaming Mind

by Saunders, Merriam Sarcia

Book - 2020

When Sadie talks to her parents about her wandering, dreaming mind, they offer a clever plan to help remind Sadie how amazing she is. When Sadie talks to her parents about her wandering, dreaming mind, they offer a clever plan to help remind Sadie how amazing she is. Show less

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Just Jerry

How Drawing Shaped My Life : A Memoir

by Pinkney, Jerry

Book - 2023

Jerry Pinkney, Caldecott Medal winner and illustrator of over one hundred books, tells the story of his childhood including how he coped with dyslexia and how he developed his artistic talent. Jerry Pinkney, Caldecott Medal winner and illustrator of over one hundred books, tells the story of his childhood including how he coped with dyslexia and how he developed his artistic talent. Show less

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

by Mosca, Julia Finley

Book - 2017

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Back to Front and Upside Down!

by Alexander, Claire

Book - 2012

While the rest of the class makes birthday cards for the principal, Stanley struggles with his words and letters. While the rest of the class makes birthday cards for the principal, Stanley struggles with his words and letters. Show less

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