My Name Is Alice!

By Stephanie Melnyk

Imagine knowing exactly what you want to say, but you just can't seem to get the words out properly. Your mouth might do the opposite of what your brain is telling it to do, or your tongue might not move in the right direction. And sometimes, by the time you figure it out, it's too late to say it. This is the real-life, frustrating battle that many children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) face on a daily basis. My Name Is Alice! takes you on Alice's journey to make sure her classmates know her true name on her first day of school. Alice shows readers what life with apraxia feels like for her, but also for her classmates. It is the perfect tool for educators and caregivers to introduce apraxia, promote inclusion, and foster acceptance and understanding amongst peers. The author, Stephanie Melnyk, wrote this book for her granddaughter, Alice. She watched Alice fight so hard for her voice and wanted her to know how proud she was of her. She hoped it would not only showcase what a firecracker Alice was, but inform and open conversations about invisible disabilities. Sadly, she passed away before the book could be published, but her beautiful words will provide strength and inspiration to the many children who are struggling to be heard.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DB8NC46N
• ISBN13: 9798329681208
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.1" x 7.0"