Jay and Ben — Lulu Delacre

Jay and Ben is an interactive book developed for use with children with developmental and learning differences and disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and dyslexia. The book is designed to help educators, parents, and caregivers teach and reinforce children s language and reading skills, story comprehension, and functional skills (brushing teeth, getting dressed, and so on).

Jay can make his own breakfast, dress himself, and play by himself, but sometimes he feels sad and wishes for a friend. When a magical horse appears and befriends Jay, his wish comes true. Clear visual representation of the text through panels of sequential illustrations and picture symbols (based on the commonly-used Boardmaker® Picture Communication Symbols) enable students to gain understanding of the story s plot and recognize printed words. Children with learning differences and disabilities exhibit a broad range of behaviors and abilities, and they require individualized instruction. Jay and Ben can be used in a variety of ways to promote each child s educational progress and growth, and to support children with a wide array of abilities.