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Explaining Autism to Children Just Got Easier

Austin, Texas (Oct. 1, 2005) - Many parents can tell you that it is very difficult to answer the complex and often emotionally filled questions children pose about why their sister or brother – or friend – behaves a certain way.

Marvie Ellis, a pediatric speech-language pathologist in Austin, Texas, saw a need to help families with this area of family connectedness and communication.  In an unprecedented attempt as a first time author, she wrote two children’s illustrated bilingual autism books with publisher, Speech Kids Texas Press, Inc. both receiving nominations for the 2006 Dolly Gray Children’s Developmental Disabilities Literature Award.

“These stories are meant to open the doors of communication between the adult and the child.  Autism is so prevalent in our schools and communities, that it is important to have books that are specifically written for children.  Keisha’s Doors: An Autism Story Book One & Tacos Anyone?  An Autism Story Book Twohelp explain typical autistic behaviors and offer suggestions in how a child and/or grown-up might better engage and interact with a child who has autism.” stated Marvie.

“Thanks to Marvie’s books, my daughter (age 7), and I have grown closer with the talks that have followed reading them.  They have opened up opportunities for the two of us to have some very frank and deep discussions…” stated Shelley Reynolds, President of the Unlocking Autism organization.  “She realized from reading these books that she needs to learn to take cues from her older brother, and bend to fit his interests to engage him to play with her. She is seeing the world a little more through his eyes…”

Keisha’s Doors: An Autism Story Book One (ISBN 1-933319-00-3) $16.95 hardcover price
Tacos Anyone?  An Autism Story Book Two (ISBN 1-933319-02-X) $16.95 hardcover price

Contact:
Marvie Ellis, Author/ Autism Expert
 (512) 426-0163
marvieslp@speechkidstexaspress.com
Blog site http://www.kidsautismbooks.blogspot.com