{"product_id":"uniquely-wired-a-story-about-autism-and-its-gifts","title":"Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome people say I have a disability. I don't see it that way at all. I am \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eUniquely Wired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the heartwarming and illuminating story of Zak, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ea young boy living with autism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who wants you to understand how he experiences the sights and sounds of the world around him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZak knows he's not quite like his siblings and classmates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBright lights and big crowds are overwhelming to him\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Hugs make him \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003euncomfortable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, too. His \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eatypical behaviors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from flapping his arms to spinning his body, seem out of place. But for Zak, that's just how he copes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThough his actions may seem peculiar to some, Zak's desires and disappointments are as ordinary as any child's. He loves watches; he hates being excluded. As Zak embraces life the only way he knows how, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ehe teaches those around him important lessons about fairness, patience, curiosity and independence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the pen of award-winning author Julia Cook, Uniquely Wired is written for K through 6 students and all those who live, work, play or go to school with children on the autism spectrum or those who have other special needs. Tips for understanding children who are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eUniquely Wired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are included in the storybook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Association for Behavior Analysis International - Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50732943507596,"sku":"9781944882198","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/6372\/8524\/files\/UniquelyWired.jpg?v=1781552092","url":"https:\/\/shopabai.org\/products\/uniquely-wired-a-story-about-autism-and-its-gifts","provider":"Association for Behavior Analysis International - Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}