Something to Say about My Communication Device - by Eden Molineux (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Kate is friendly and loves to laugh. She's also a little competitive. Kate explains how she uses a communication device to help her express herself.

The Something to Say Collection promotes self-advocacy, understanding of speech and language differences, and conversation about embracing diversity. Written by a speech-language pathologist, each book features a character with a communication difference. Characters' strengths and interests are highlighted, while the reader gains an increased understanding of how to support communication. Readers can feel a connection to the characters as they reflect on their own experiences and enjoy the sweet and colorful illustrations.

Review Quotes

An excellent book to raise awareness and acceptance of individuals who use devices to communicate. I love how it is written in a way that's suitable for all audiences; I can use it in multiple classrooms at my elementary school. As a Speech Language Pathologist, I have been searching for ways to educate the classmates of the students on my caseload who have complex communication needs. This is just it! I Have Something To Say About My Device is an excellent way to shed a positive light on how students who are non-verbal communicate. This books shows readers that no matter how someone communicates, what they say is important. Communication is powerful!

-Anna (Speech-Language Pathologist, North Dakota)

This collection of books gives great insight into how a child with a communication disorder actually feels and focuses on what others can do to help. It is an excellent resource for teachers, parents, community members, SLPs, but most of all the child! Teaching children no matter their differences, what you have to say is always important!

-Randi (Speech-Language Pathologist, Saskatchewan)

These easy to read stories do an excellent job of creating the important skills of empathy and understanding in children, and encourage diversity, inclusion and friendship in classmates, family and friends.

-Ariel (School Counsellor, Alberta)

The Something to Say Collection has given children with communication needs a very special character to relate to. Regardless of ability, every child has something important to say.

-Mia (Speech-Language Pathologist, Saskatchewan)