I Have a Question about Divorce: A Book for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Other Special Needs - Paperback

by Arlen Grad Gaines (Author), Meredith Englander Polsky (Author)

I Have a Question about... is a 2018 Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award Silver Medal for Best Book Series - Non-Fiction

Divorce is a difficult topic for any parent or educator to explain to a child, perhaps even more so when the child is on the autism spectrum or has other special needs. Suitable for all kids, this book is also designed specifically to help children with these additional needs to understand what divorce means.

Using a question and answer format, it explores the changes and feelings a child may experience during a divorce, and provides ideas to help cope with this life change. Illustrated with SymbolStix, which uses a symbol-based language for visual thinkers, this book explains a difficult topic to children who might otherwise struggle to understand it, and gives additional guidance for parents and carers.

Author Biography

Arlen Grad Gaines is a licensed clinical social worker based in Maryland, USA.

Meredith Englander Polsky has been working in social work and special education for more than 15 years and lives in Maryland, USA.