"Given the choice between an Usborne book and another book a child will always select the Usborne!" ~ Debbie Lerner - 1996 Nat'l Social Studies Teacher of the Year

Special Needs Children


The many outstanding features of Usborne books make them perfect and worthwhile for children with special needs.

"Talk About" Realistic Illustrations - Usborne books are filled with action, detail and visual stimulation.

Interactive - this important feature of Usborne books encourages communication and participation in the reading experience.

Step-by-step - all Usborne activity books and cards have step-by-step instructions and illustrations. This is ideal for sequencing, breaking things
down into parts, and increased understanding.

Problem-solving tasks - many Usborne books, such as the lift-the-flap books, puzzle adventure books, slot books and sticker books, encourage problem-solving skills at many levels. These same books are activity-based which is optimal for children with special learning needs.

Text in Bite-size chunks - the information in Usborne Books is arranged on the page in manageable bite-sized pieces, to increase attention, understanding, and comprehension.

Multi-functional - the books are applicable to a wide range of students for a variety of goals

High quality - Usborne books are durable and inexpensive. They are made to last, with sturdy bindings and acid-free pages.

See Suggested titles for
Speech and Language
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
Sensory Integration Disorder (SID)
Autism/Asperger's
Learning Disabilities