Jay and Ben
By Lulu Delacre, Katharine Swanson
Illustrated by Lulu Delacre
Board Book: $20.00
Ebook
Jay and Ben is an interactive book developed for use with children with developmental and learning differences and disabilities, including—but not limited to—autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and language delays. The book is designed to help educators, parents, and caregivers teach children about language, reading, story comprehension, functional skills, and basic concepts.
Jay can make his own breakfast, dress himself, and play by himself, but sometimes he feels sad and wishes for a friend. When a magical horse appears and befriends Jay, his wish comes true. Clear visual representation of the text, through sequential illustrations along with picture symbols (based on the commonly-used Boardmaker® Picture Communication Symbols), enables children to gain understanding of the story plot and to recognize printed words.
Children with learning differences and disabilities exhibit a broad range of behaviors and abilities, and they require individualized instruction. Jay and Ben may be used in a variety of ways to promote each child’s educational progress and growth.
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Reviews & Comments
Artie Kempner, Autism SpeaksPatricia O. Quinn, Developmental Pediatrician
Andrew L. Egel, Ph.D.
Pamela Paul, New York Times
Reading Rockets
Baltimore's Child
pragmaticmom.com
Paula Wood, Special Educator
Special Needs Resource Magazine
Julienne Balmer, Special Education Teacher
Stacy Ellis, Instructional Specialist Services for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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About the Creators

is the author and illustrator of many award-winning children's books, as well as a nonfiction novel for teens. Winner of several Pura Belpré Award Honors, Delacre has been named a Maryland Woman in the Arts and served as a juror for the 2003 National Book Awards. A native of Puerto Rico, Delacre lives with her husband in Silver Spring, Maryland. For more information about Lulu Delacre visit luludelacre.com.

is a special education teacher who earned her teaching degree with a focus on mental and emotional disabilities. She currently teaches at Porter Road Elementary in Bear, Delaware, and is also working toward her Masters in Special Education degree. Swanson grew up with an autistic younger brother, who inspired her to go into the special education field. Together Swanson and Delacre researched the kinds of materials teachers of special needs children wanted for their students, developed a prototype, and field tested the book with numerous children. Swanson and her son live in Wilmington, Delaware.