Jade and the Walking Stick

Book Summary Inspired By The Story Of A Young Girl With Angelman Syndrome Jade And The Walking Stick Is A Fantastical Tale Of A Special Needs Child Coping With The Challenges In Her Life. Written For The AuthorS Daughter The Book Symbolizes The Developmental Milestones Common To Special Needs Children Through A Fantasy Fiction Narrative.  A Fable Of Acceptance And Triumph Jade And The Walking Stick Should Inspire Others To Face All Of LifeS Challenges With A Smile.Notes About Angelman Syndromeangelman Syndrome (As) Is A Chromosomal Disorder Which Causes Severe Developmental Delay And Physical/Mental Handicaps. The Condition Is Caused By A Partial Deletion Of The 15Th Maternal Chromosome. Children With As Typically Require An Assistive Device (Usually A Walker) Until They Learn To Walk On Their Own (Usually Between 5 And 8 Years Of Age). Individuals With As (Or \Angels\ As TheyRe Known) Very Seldom Learn To Speak And If They Do They Usually Only Have A Vocabulary Of 1-10 Words.  As Children Are Known For Their Unusually Happy Demeanor And Wide Bright Smile. \Angels\ Make Friends Wherever They Go Because They Are Almost Always Laughing And Smiling. (Added By Author)