Books with title Meet Justin: A Story About a Hearing Impairment

Meet Justin is a story about a hearing impairment that spreads the message of acceptance, awareness, and kindness. Meet Justin discusses how a hearing impairment makes Justin unique. Talking Points:The last page of the book offers talking points to open the line of communication about hearing impairments. The talking points include: People with hearing impairments have trouble using their ears. They might need hearing aids or special equipment to help them hear. Some people are not able to hear at all. If someone cannot hear at all, they are deaf. People who are deaf might use sign language or talk with their hands to communicate. If you have a friend that cannot hear well you can make sure that you face them when you speak so that they can see your mouth move to help them understand what you are saying. If you have a friend that cannot hear well, you might want to write things down on paper or maybe even use some words in sign language. People who have a hearing impairment can still do all the same things as you, they just might do it in a different way. Great for Classrooms:Whether you are a principal, classroom teacher, guidance counselor, social worker, or librarian, this picture book will enrich the learning experience and answer any questions from curious children by teaching differences and acceptance. Meet the Authors:Heather and Kate are both moms, teachers, and authors. The idea for Someone Special Books Series came about when Heather's daughter, Maya, was heading off to preschool. Maya was born with a rare metabolic condition called Propionic Acidemia and Heather wanted to make sure her peers and teachers understood how to keep Maya safe, happy, and healthy in school. Heather created a picture book to share with the class that explained her condition. The book was so helpful, the Someone Special Books Series was created to help spread the message of acceptance, awareness, and kindness for all children.