Publisher's Synopsis
Don't Call Me Dog Breath is the story of Dougie. He has autism and sometimes struggles with social skills. He wishes he has friends to play with. With the help of his teacher and school counselor, he learns to handle his big feelings and navigate social situations. Dougie joins a social skills group and finds that while each child struggles with different issues, they have a lot in common. The boys form a bond and before he knows it he has made friends. He discovers many successful people who also have autism when his class is assigned a project researching people with disabilities. Dougie realizes that he will be just fine!
Virginia Ulch is an expert on emotional wellness and building resilience for kids facing life's changes and challenges. Through her career as a school counselor, and personal experiences as a foster/adoptive parent, she provides insightful perspectives that help kids find hope and develop and strengthen positive character traits. Drawing on a natural love for animals, her real-life characters will capture the hearts of readers. Virginia's compassionate stories, with built-in learning tools, bring true growth opportunities and a stronger sense of well-being.
