Devon Makes a Friend

Many children today need to learn how to make new friends. Whether your child is neurodivergent, suffers from social anxiety, or needs to be taught how to make friends, this book is all about helping kids make new friendsHas your child ever wondered how to make friends or why we need friends? Perhaps you are the parent of a child with autism or a Speech-Language Pathologist hunting for your next favorite therapy book. Either way, you need to meet Devon if you are stumped answering these simple-yet-complex questions.Devon is great at doing a lot of things by himself, but one day, he realizes that there are times when having a friend would be nice. So, Devon sets out to make a friend. This heartwarming story will take you through Devon's journey as he learns exactly how to make a friend. Written by a Speech-Language Pathologist who is also the mom of young children, this book is a memorable way to teach this complex social skill strategically.This fun-to-read book will encourage children struggling with social interactions to learn to try again rather than give up. Engaging artwork focusing on nonverbal communication makes this book useful in therapy or for parents teaching their kids to make friends at home.Many of us learn social skills without much thought or effort. It can be tricky if you aren't used to teaching these complex skills to children who struggle with social communication. It is important to teach these nuanced skills in an intentional and structured way to provide an optimal learning experience. Whether you are looking for a story to enjoy reading with your child or you are exploring a new social skill, you can read this story knowing you are teaching like an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist.This making friends children's book was created to help you address the following skills:How to make a friendDiscuss emotions/nonverbal communicationSequencing of a storySequencing of a specific skill (making a friend)Comprehension of a tale (wh questions)Reinforce growth mindsetFill in the gaps with a making friends book strategically created for children and preschoolers. Read more