It's finally arrived! That's right, Jay and Ben by Lulu Delacre and Katharine Swanson has been released by LEE & LOW BOOKS, so be sure to get your copy right away!

Jay and Ben is one of the first interactive books developed specifically for use with children with developmental and learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and language delays.

The concept for this book first came about when author/illustrator Delacre was approached at a book signing by a teacher of autistic children, who told her that there were no books available for students like hers and asked if Delacre would consider creating one.

Delacre worked with Swanson, a special education teacher, to develop a prototype and field test it with several special needs children and specialists. Their goal was to create a story that would help educators and caregivers teach children about language, reading, story comprehension, functional skills, and basic concepts.

"The Jay and Ben book offers its readers a unique, interesting, and proactive way to connect and communicate. As the dad of a son with autism, and an autism advocate, this is one of the finest concepts that I have seen over the years. The book is wonderful for those with different abilities, but just as importantly, the interactive component engages even those with significant communications deficits. It opens the door for readers to connect more appropriately with the world around them."

-Artie Kempner, Board Member, Autism Speaks^™

"Jay and Ben works on so many levels-not only teaching language and reading skills, but also aiding in a child's achievement of several daily living skills. Designed to reach a wide audience of children with developmental and learning differences, I highly recommend this book to educators and parents alike."

-Patricia O. Quinn, Developmental Pediatrician, Washington, DC

"Oversized, colorful and interactive. . . Jay and Ben is meant not only for autistic children but also for children with other developmental disorders like A.D.D. and A.D.H.D."

-Pamela Paul, The New York Times 

Be sure to visit jayandbenbooks.com for additional resources, including free downloads of coloring sheets, sequencing cards and more, plus outside resources and links, and instructional videos from co-author and special education teacher Katharine Swanson, such as the one below.

Using Jay and Ben with Children with Special Needs, Part I

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