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“Scott’s book, Raindrops on Roman, has been an inspiration to thousands of parents and teachers who deal with children within the rainbow of markers associated with autism… and created a demand for a ‘how to’ manual to reach and teach children with these special needs. (This book) co-authored with Lynne Gillis is a complete and practical guide enabling special students to make amazing developmental progress. The book is an extraordinary tool parents and educators … More >>
I have twins on the autistic spectrum in Kindergarten and based on the title of this book I thought some of the ideas would be helpful. I found instead that all the suggestions offered were not only things I had already done with my children but way below their level. This book would have been a wonderful tool when they were 2 years old, however I found nothing appropriate for my kindergarten aged children!
Rating: 2 / 5
Elizabeth Burton Scott and Lynne Gillis have created an excellent guide for parents, teachers and therapists. Their newly published 2010 Autism Recovery Manual of Skills and Drills is a must edition for at home and at school one on one play therapy. Not only does this manual present countless fun educational activities but explains how the play activity develops and improves the child participating. I highly recommend this welcome sequel to Elizabeth Burton Scott’s book, Raindrops on Roman, Overcoming Autism, A message of Hope. It is most beneficial to all pre-school children especially those on the autism spectrum.
Nancy D. Mitton
Rating: 5 / 5
Elizabeth Scott has done the most amazing job of sharing her success story in curing her son’s autism. It’s most striking because it’s personal and professional. Her teaching background and her co-author’s occupational therapy expertise have been the two critical ingredients for expaining and proving that specific skills and drills for treating autism are succeeding. It’s understandable (& important) that “critics” absorb this scientific breakthrough with caution. The skills and drills and THE AMOUNT OF TIME that was spent spent with Roman to re-wire his brain patterning has never been done and documented so closely.
It’s an outstanding tool for parents to use with their toddler or young child with autism to help with their language development, fine, gross and sonsory motor skills. It is vital to teach these children how to sit, focus and learn. This program is easy to implement too. The more subtle aspect of the book is that Eliabeth is inspiring and excited in her expanations. This helps parents to create new hope for their child and to balance keeping their expectations realisitc yet very HIGH regarding what their child is capable of achieving.
I have seen Elizabeth and Roman on Good Morning America, heard Elizabeth speak on WBUR in Boston and read many reviews, including The Boston Globe and The Chicago Tribune. I have bought several copies of the book to give to friends and colleagues that have children with autism, sensory deprivation and even ADHD/ADD. These skills and drills work. They can also be adapted to help improve the learning capacity of older children and even adults.
I completely respect and understand the critics viewpoint. At the same time, I strongly encourage all readers to BE OPEN-MINDED that it is possible to treat, improve and even cure autism. READ THIS MANUAL, along with RAINDROPS ON ROMAN and keep your expectations HIGH!
Jane Polley
Rating: 5 / 5
This was a waist of money. only good for someone who has no clue on basic skills. Maybe for a very young parent.
Rating: 1 / 5
This book is a wonderful guide in working with and for Autistic children. I have taught elementary school for thirty years and this book would have been a great asset.
With Autism, early intervention is key. This book clearly and precisely guides you through all the necessary and timely skills which children need to develop and learn. It is a very educational, practical and rewarding book and should be shared by all who work with Autistic children.
It can also be used for any preschool child to help to prepare them for Kindergarten.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth M Hartwell
Rating: 5 / 5