Nelle Frances

Ben, His Helmet and the Teacher Switch Nelle Frances First edition

The 'Ben and His Helmet' series are helping children on the Autistic Spectrum learn how to cope with the characteristics of Autism and Asperger's Syndrome and to self-manage their behaviour. Children are using the series as a reference as they look for assistance in navigating:- School Routines; Social Skills; Facial Expression; Literal Meanings; Sensory Issues and Transition & Change. Ben, His Helmet and the Teacher Switch recounts the tale of how Ben copes with a Substitute Teacher and introduces the concept of Social Stories. This book also includes a range of puzzle pages. Ben overhears some news that sets his heart thump, thump, thumping! Then Mr. Pellum starts 'crossing bridges' and Ben is totally bamboozled.