Alexandra Garcia

Brody the Lion Alexandra Garcia

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