Meredith Englander Polsky

I Have a Question about Cancer

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ISBN: 9781785926945
Author : Meredith Englander Polsky
Published: 2019
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages: 48
Language: English
Format: Hardback
Format: 216×212

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<p>Cancer is a difficult topic for any parent, caregiver or educator to explain to a child. This book is designed to help kids, including children with autism spectrum disorder or other additional needs, to understand what it means when someone in their life has cancer.<br><br>Using a question and answer format, it explores the life changes and feelings of uncertainty a child may experience if a loved one has cancer. Illustrated with SymbolStix, a symbol-based language for visual thinkers, this book explains a difficult topic to children who might otherwise struggle to understand it. The book also features a short picture story that repeats the complete story for children who process information best through visual cues. Additional guidance for parents and caregivers provides ideas to help children cope with this experience.</p>

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