Publisher's Synopsis
Johnny is a little boy who was just diagnosed with Autism. He has dreams of playing professional basketball one day in the National Basketball Association. He often fantasizes over those dreams when he practices basketball. His main dream is to make the game winning shot in the NBA finals at the end of a basketball game to give his team the NBA championship. Johnny was a socially awkward boy in school with very few friends. Most of the kids made fun of him or bullied him due to the characteristics he had because of Autism. When Johnny was younger this did not bother him much but as he begins to get older it starts to impact him on deeper levels. One thing that was always constant for him in his life was basketball. Whether he was shooting hoops at home in his driveway, shooting free throws at the local park, or trying to play basketball with the other kids who were bigger than he was at recess Johnny always had a basketball in his hand. Johnny had planned on trying out for the elementary school basketball team in the fifth grade. He was excited about the possibility of playing on a real basketball team where he might have the chance to be a super star. He worked hard and spent countless hours each summer shooting hoops because he wanted to make that team. In book I of "The Incredible Shot: An Autistic Dream" we will follow Johnny's story as he is diagnosed with Autism. After a grueling diagnostic process, Johnny's parents decide to take him to Chuckie Cheese as a reward for cooperating with the doctors and counselors who helped diagnose him. Johnny loves pizza and his favorite video arcade game happened to be at Chuckie Cheese. It was a basketball game where kids were allowed to shoot hoops. Johnny had his eyes on two prizes this day. He wanted to win the NBA championship for the San Antonio Spurs and he wanted to win a grand prize from Chuckie Cheese. He had his eyes on a big furry basketball that he could play with around the house. Read book I to see if Johnny can accomplish his dream and goal of winning the NBA championship and winning a furry basketball. This version of the book comes with a complete Autism Guide to help you learn about Autism Spectrum Disorders. Topics included in the guide book are ( social skills, social thinking, context, social context, social networking for autism, escape into imagination, creating a make-believe world, fantasies, role playing, special interests, obsessions, and much more.)
