REVIEW: "hi, My nAMe is MiLLY"
by Heather Zeissler
In “Hi, my name is Milly”, author Heather Zeissler tells us
about the difficulties and challenges of living with Childhood Apraxia of
Speech (CAS). Through the eyes of Milly, a typical curious and funny 5 years
old we learn about Malcolm, her little brother who lives with this disorder. Milly
tells us of their close relationship and the ways she plays with him and helps him
communicate.
In the United States alone there are thousands of children
affected by CAS and its diagnosis is known to be on the rise. It’s my
understanding that there's not enough literature or works of fiction that reflect
the reality of so many families. Heather Zeissler knows that well, since she is
the mom of a child diagnosed with Apraxia. In my opinion, “hi, my name is Milly”
is her attempt to give families like hers a tool to identify and discuss the
disorder. I’m sure that families that deal with this situation will find a
useful resource in this book.
Mariana Llanos
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