NICOLE MARTIN

THNATBy: Nicole Martin THNAT is the story of a little creature who finds himself isolated and alone. As he tries to make friends, he becomes more and more grateful for the one passerby who stops to listen and care. This book speaks to the fundamental values of acceptance and sympathy- simply listening with an open heart and being there for another can change the world as we know it. About the AuthorAt age 13, Nicole Martin wrote THNAT in an attempt to understand and verbalize some of the challenging experiences of her life growing up in Wisconsin. As a child, she was frequently left out or bullied because she looked different from everyone else, including during a summer camp where kids would smear peanut butter in her hair and throw seeds at her. She has always been immensely thankful for the few people in her life who bothered to look deeper than her skin, and wanted to highlight their positive impact with this book, clearly inspired by the tone of Dr. Seuss. The story was modified slightly for a school assignment, and her friend Krissy helped with some of the illustration ideas. In 2020, Nicole revisited the original story and released this edited version.

Inhaltlich unver nderte Neuauflage. Inzwischen sind die Kinder der ersten gro en Scheidungswelle in den 1970er und 1980er Jahren erwachsen. Wie erlebten sie ihre Kindheit unter dem Ein-druck der elterlichen Scheidung? Was waren ihre ngste, Sehns chte und Pro-bleme? Wo fanden sie Halt? Wie empfanden sie die famili ren Beziehungs-strukturen und wie entwickelten sich diese? Mit welchen Folgen sehen sie sich heute, als Erwachsene, konfrontiert? Fragen, mit denen sich die Autorin Nicole Martin in dieser qualitativen Studie besch ftigt. Im Mittelpunkt stehen da-bei offen gestaltete Gespr che mit erwachsenen Scheidungskindern, die dem Leser einen tiefen Einblick in ihre Erfahrungs- Gedanken- und Ge-f hls-welt gew hren. In einer bewusst anschaulich geschriebenen Form gehalten, rich-tet sich dieses Buch, als M glichkeit der Selbstauseinandersetzung, vor al-lem an andere erwachsene Scheidungskinder sowie an Eltern, die sich schei-den lie en oder einen solchen Schritt in Erw gung ziehen. Aber es ist auch gewinn-bring-end f r alle Interessierten, die beruflich oder privat mit Schei-dungs-kindern zu tun haben und eine bersichtsarbeit suchen, die ihnen dies-bez glich einen breit gef cherten Eindruck vermitteln kann.

The early years are the most critical period of learning for a child with autism. Therapeutic art-making can be a useful tool to tap into their imaginations and help them to express their thoughts and feelings. Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autism includes practical advice on helping a child move beyond scribbling, organizing the child's environment for maximum comfort and relaxation, and providing physical and sensory support. This book is packed with tips and suggestions for how to provide art therapy for children with autism, covering topics such as the basic materials required, safety issues, how to set up a workspace, and ideas for managing difficult behavior. The author writes from a professional and personal perspective. Nicole Martin is a qualified art therapist specializing in working with children with autism, and she also has a brother with autism. Perfect for busy parents and as a practical reference for professionals such as psychologists, teachers, occupational therapists, sensory integration therapists and anyone working with a child on the autism spectrum.