Emily's Sister
Emily's Sister by Michele Gianetti, R.N. is a children's storybook that helps young readers understand and relate to siblings or peers who have communication differences or speech-language disorders. Written to foster empathy, acceptance, and inclusion, the book gives SLPs, teachers, and parents a way to open conversations about communication differences and the importance of patience, support, and friendship. It works well alongside David Decides about Thumbsucking as part of a library of therapeutic children's books, and pairs naturally with classroom social-emotional learning resources. For SLPs incorporating family counseling into therapy, TalkTools CEU courses cover counseling approaches for families of children with communication disorders.
- Age-appropriate story helps children understand and empathize with peers who have communication differences
- Promotes inclusion and acceptance of children with speech-language disorders in classroom and home settings
- Useful tool for SLPs conducting counseling sessions with families about the impact of communication disorders on siblings
- Supports social-emotional learning curricula in early childhood and elementary education
- SLPs facilitating family counseling or sibling education around communication disorders
- Parents seeking age-appropriate books to help siblings understand a child with a speech or language disorder
- Classroom teachers promoting inclusion and understanding of communication differences
- School counselors and social workers supporting siblings of children with communication needs
- 1 x "Emily's Sister" children's book (paperback)
| Author | Michele Gianetti, R.N. |
| Format | Paperback children's book |
| Subject | Sibling and peer understanding of communication differences |
| Recommended age | 3 and up |
- Handle with clean, dry hands
- Store in a dry location away from moisture and direct sunlight
- Avoid bending the spine; lay flat for long-term storage