Book - JC The Bumble Bee™ with APD
Written and illustrated by Natalie Bryan, this empowering children’s book helps young readers understand Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). It inspires kids to believe in themselves, embrace their uniqueness, and become confident advocates for themselves and others.
While designed for children aged 5–10, its powerful message of kindness, self-belief, and inclusion resonates with all ages. This book is a valuable resource not only for children with APD, but also for parents, families, friends, teachers, schools, and audiologists—helping to build awareness and support for those who may be struggling.
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BOOK INFO
This story is based on our son Jackson Cooper (JC) who is 10 years old. From an early age it was obvious that he had challenges. After many years of testing, reports, speech therapy, physio, seminars, paediatricians, educational psychologists, I had knowledge and experience to help other parents. This resource has organically flowed and now I am wanting this to reach other kids, parents, teachers, audiologists, to have a fun story they can read to children to let them know they are not alone.
There is no book like this on the market. There is a huge gap and need for a fun and easy to understand story that is child friendly, filled with emotions, but also provides a meaningful resource to help support kids on their journey wtih APD.
This 28 page book includes:
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Story about JC The Bumble Bee™ with APD; his everyday struggles and why things are a little different for this bee
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Useful Information about APD
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Parent/Caregiver Strategies & Tips
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Teacher Tips
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Songsheet for singing along to the song: "JC The Bumble Bee™ Loves To Sing"
"JC The Bumble Bee™ captures what it is like to have APD. It sends a good message that there are ways to manage difficult listening situations, and thrive when supported and understood by others. Great story!"
- Gemma Sheehan Audiologist and Director
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