"Elliott Echoes"
Coming soon....
A story about autism spectrum disorder, alternative communication, and brotherly love. Echolalia, repeated words, or phrases is a form of verbal imitation and one of the most common characteristics of communication in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When an autistic individual repeats language, it is functional and meaningful. In the story, Elliott joins his brother on several imaginative adventures and uses immediate and delayed echolalia to communicate how he feels. As the story unfolds, children will learn about autism spectrum disorder and its related traits to cultivate awareness, understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity.
Jennifer Keller, DNP, CRNP-PC, PMHS is a nurse practitioner and proud parent of two neurodivergent children. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a focus in pediatric developmental, behavioral and mental health and is certified as a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC) and Pediatric Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). ​
Within her institution, she partners with the Developmental Pediatrics team to provide assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders within the primary care setting. She has lectured for local, regional, and national conferences and co-authored multiple mental and behavioral health clinical pathways. ​She is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the Society of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. She is an avid autism advocate and passionate about teaching others about autism spectrum disorder.
About the Author
Barbara is a London based illustrator, book designer and animator with a passion for storytelling. Working mainly digitally, she creates both cartoon and semi-realistic visuals, often combining the two techniques to create an organic depth.
Some of her clients include Red Bull, Saint Come UK and Arden & Moore and she has produced works with both Imagination Storybooks and Clever Fox Press publishing.
She draws inspiration from the world around her to bring new creations to life. In her free time Barbara loves indulging in traditional acrylics painting and colored pencils illustrations. Barbara is interested in projects promoting diversity, inclusion and ways to help children understand difficult emotions and events.
