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Book Tour for A Manual for Marco

February 11, 2015 by Shaila Abdullah

MFM-Email_v1_04Join us as we kick off a month-long tour of A Manual for Marco.

Book synopsis

An eight-year old girl decides to make a list of all the things she likes and dislikes about dealing with her autistic brother, and in doing so realizes that she has created A Manual for Marco.

Tour Dates

February 16 – Reading Addiction Blog Tours – Kick Off
February 16 – Author Candy O’Donnell – Guest Post
February 17 – Momma Bears Book Blog – Spotlight
February 18 – What is That Book About – Guest Post
February 19 –Bound 4 Escape – Review
February 20 – Mythical Books – Interview
February 21 – Books Direct – Review
February 22 – Beppe DM Books Blog – Interview
February 23 –Fictional Real World – Review
February 24 – My Devotional Thoughts – Review
February 25 – The Indie Express – Spotlight
February 26 – A Life Through Books – Spotlight
February 27 – Chosen By You Book Club – Guest Post
March 2 – Texas Book Nook – Spotlight
March 3 – My Reading Addiction – Spotlight
March 4 – Gabina49 – Review
March 5 – IEquals Alissa – Interview
March 6 – Satin’s Bookish Corner – Review
March 9 – Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock – Review
March 10 – RABT Reviews – Wrap Up

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Six Things To Know Before Inviting an Autistic Child Over for a Playdate

February 7, 2015 by Shaila Abdullah

AutismPlaydate

  1. I am a person with a name, not just a condition. Act normal with me.
  2. Scary as it might be for you, if I am having a moment of anxiety, give me some space and a quiet place to work it out. I am usually able to deal with it much better when I don’t have too many distractions.
  3. Don’t be offended if I don’t hug you back. I don’t mind shaking hands, though.
  4. Don’t worry if you serve items I shouldn’t eat. Remember that I am smart enough to check labels and ask.
  5. When I come over to play, you can ask my parents to let you know what toys and games I like. I am a much better guest when I am around familiar objects.
  6. If you change plans at the last minute, see if you can give me a heads up. It always helps.

– Marco

www.ShailaAbdullah.com
Excerpted from A Manual for Marco
Loving Healing Press
Available in paperback, hardback and ebook

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