Trevor Trevor
SKU: ISBN: 0966652908
Trevor Trevor is a metaphor for children. A form of symbolic communication, the metaphor uses indirect teaching and implication to stimulate new ways of thinking.
The main character, Trevor, is a child with impressive, though isolated skills. Unfortunately, it is not Trevor's strengths which his classmates notice, but rather his differences. Change comes through the efforts of a caring and sensitive teacher.
Trevor Trevor is a heartwarming story designed to be read to children by adults. The unusual feature of the book is that it comes with two Trevor cut-out paper doll figures.
These are intended to serve as props for adults and children to use as they review and/or act out the events of the story that make Trevor happy or sad.
The ultimate goal of Trevor Trevor is to enable typical peers to become more sensitive toward their classmates with differences. Additional applications of Trevor Trevor include combating bullying and teasing for all children. This book is appropriate for early to later elementary school years.
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This carefully crafted children's story tells about a boy named Trevor, a child who is affected by an autistic spectrum disorder, and his attempts to negotiate life in a general education classroom setting. Although the book never "labels" Trevor, it is apparent from the characteristics he exhibits that he is an exceptional child trying to cope in a world which for him is fraught with many trials and traps. However, his classroom teacher, Miss Grayley, sees not only the difficulties Trevor has functioning in this environment (which is compounded by teasing and bullying by his peers) but also figures out a way to make Trevor shine and earn the respect of his classmates.
It is a happy, positive story about accepting differences and looking for positives in all people. But Trevor Trevor is more than just a children's story; it is a wonderful tool for teachers, psychologists and counselors aimed at teaching typical children in classroom settings to understand the needs and strengths of not just children with autistic spectrum disorders, but children with disabilities in general.
The book, when used by a skillful teacher, is an excellent vehicle for opening discussions on compassion, acceptance, differences, and a myriad of other topics. While the story is geared toward children between approximately 7-10 years of age, both younger and older children will benefit from it's important message. Any classroom or home with a special needs child, particularly one with an autism-related disorder, will benefit from reading this book.