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Brody the Lion is a children's book series that aim to entertain, education, and empower children and families while spreading awareness and acceptance of different abilities. The books are written by a PhD level Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with special needs for over 30 years. I Can Do It, Yes, I Can is the second book in the Brody the Lion Series. In this Book, Brody uses positive affirmations to overcome his anxiety about going to school. Two new characters are introduced in this book. The first is a character with Down Syndrome and the second is a character with autism and epilepsy. In addition, the end pages of this book contain eleven of Brody's Buddies. Brody's Buddies are new character's who have been inspired by children who support Brody the Lion. The books are illustrated by Alexandra Garcia. At end of each book, Dr. Wegner and her partner Kimberly Sattler MS, BCBA, provide teaching tips and behavioral intervention strategies. These stories and strategies are beneficial for all children, not just those with autism

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I'm thrilled to have the Brody The Lion books in our home library, and I'm hopeful for more! by Meg Raby @bedttime.stories.forevermore Brody is back and he's headed to school in this picture book about bravery and resilience! Brody is autistic and enjoys his routines and his friends. What if he doesn't have any friends at this school? What if he doesn't like this school? Join Brody as he discovers strength from within and the courage to try new things-like eating broccoli and singing songs with new friends including a sloth with ASD and epilepsy and a butterfly with Down Syndrome. . There's a scene in this book that stood out to me and stuck. Toward the beginning, a teacher sees Brody ran away to the playground to run and play rather than going inside. Instead of redirecting him inside, she JOINS in on the fun, shoots off rocket balloons that sail across the sky, and earns Brody's trust. He willingly and comfortably then walks inside the school. . I'm thrilled to have the Brody The Lion books in our home library, and I'm hopeful for more! . Written by Dr. Kristin Wegner and illustrated by Alexandra Garcia. Published by Autism and Behavior Center in Altoona, Wisconsin, 2020.

I'm thrilled to have the Brody The Lion books in our home library, and I'm hopeful for more! by Meg Raby @bedttime.stories.forevermore Brody is back and he's headed to school in this picture book about bravery and resilience! Brody is autistic and enjoys his routines and his friends. What if he doesn't have any friends at this school? What if he doesn't like this school? Join Brody as he discovers strength from within and the courage to try new things-like eating broccoli and singing songs with new friends including a sloth with ASD and epilepsy and a butterfly with Down Syndrome. . There's a scene in this book that stood out to me and stuck. Toward the beginning, a teacher sees Brody ran away to the playground to run and play rather than going inside. Instead of redirecting him inside, she JOINS in on the fun, shoots off rocket balloons that sail across the sky, and earns Brody's trust. He willingly and comfortably then walks inside the school. . I'm thrilled to have the Brody The Lion books in our home library, and I'm hopeful for more! . Written by Dr. Kristin Wegner and illustrated by Alexandra Garcia. Published by Autism and Behavior Center in Altoona, Wisconsin, 2020.

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"Dr. Wegner holds a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Wegner is the Clinical Psychologist at the Autism and Behavior Center in Western Wisconsin. Dr. Wegner has worked with young children with special needs for over 30 years working as a Birth-to-Three Teacher, a Special Education Teacher, and a Senior Therapist providing one-to-one ABA. In 1995 and 1999, Kristin was the head coach for Team USA-Wisconsin Special Olympics Aquatics Team. Dr. Wegner's passion is to provide the highest level of therapy for as many children s possible. She wrote the Brody the Lion Series to try and help even more children and families. Alexandra ""Alex"" Garcia is an Illustrator located in the Greater Milwaukee Area. She graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD). She also holds an undergraduate degree in Interactive Media Design with an emphasis in Animation. Alex has been drawing ever since she was young and her favorite things to draw are characters, animals, and big emotions! She is so honored to be able to join the team to bring Brody to life!"

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