I am so proud of Alex and his progression through this book. To see him confront his struggle with social cues and facial expressions, and overcome his hardships by letting himself make friends that have similar interests, not the friends he thinks are 'perfect' makes this book so heartfelt and warm.

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We meet Alex, a young boy with autism, the story is told from his point of view and gives some valuable insight into how children with autism see, hear and perceive different things. I have a family member with autism so this was particularly interesting for me. Alex is desperate to make friends, he is terrified that he will never have a real life friend, there is one particular person that he wants to be friends with but that person doesn’t seem to be keen. Alex soon learns that the ‘paws’ dog show is coming to his town and feels that by winning a trophy with his trusty little doggy Kevin, he will be able to impress his peers and become friends with them. This book is good to read either by kids or adult because its explain how to loves and helps a children that have autism. Its open their eyes and minds to seeing things around them differently. Furthermore, it is an enjoyable read without focusing too much challenging of being autistic. BUTTONS FOR COMMUNICATION: Many interesting interactions can be carried out through buttons, which can be used in classes, games and as a way of communication for autistic children. In a world where Alex struggles to understand and interpret those around him, ‘fitting in’ is quite a challenge. Determined to prove himself to the children in his class, Alex pins his hopes on making it to districts as part of popular-boy Jared’s relay team, or winning the coveted trophy in the PAWS dog show.It is important in these situations of aggression to show your dog that they have nothing to fear. What is of paramount importance is for you to remain calm. Easy for me to say, but once you understand why these aggressive situations are occurring together with the knowledge of how you are to respond, will give you the confidence needed, therefore, calmness will naturally follow suite. Loved this warm, funny book about finding real friends. Full of vividly drawn characters, from Alex, the protagonist, and his dog, Kevin, right down to the 'bit' parts like the bully, Ryan, and the teachers. A book about kindness and tolerance that is heartfelt and not in the slightest bit preachy. Perfect for primary-aged (middle school) readers, especially those who are dog crazy. Once I started reading Paws, I couldn’t put it down and read it all during a train journey, desperate to find out what was going to happen to Alex and Kevin the dog. The book is written beautifully with a lovely story and well developed characters that I loved especially Alex. Will Alex succeed in his mission of impressing Jared and his friends, or will he realise that what he needs has been right in front of him the whole time?

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Alex is certain that he has to make friends before starting high school, or he’ll be bullied and left out. He has three ideas to impress people so that they’ll want to be his friend- 1/ get to the next level of his favourite computer game 2/ learn to run really fast and help his relay team to victory or 3/ win a trophy at Paws, the biggest dog show in the country, which is coming to his town soon. Paws is a marvellous testimony for self-awareness and a timely addition to anyone’s library of books that assist with self-healing, mental health management, understanding neuro divergence and appreciating dogs. It’s a book that warrants a lot of tail wagging and I assure you, if I had one, I would be. Paws is a heartwarming book about an austistic person, eleven year old Alex and his beloved pet dog. So this story will focusing from Alex’s autistic point of view (POV) I loved that their was a dog in this story who was Alex's best friend because honestly as a mother of a boy who faces the same challenges as Alex, this really resonated with me. Loghan's best friend is our cat Bella who honestly hates the rest of us but would take a bullet for Loghan. She is always by his side and always knows exactly what he needs for specific triggers he is having. It is a wonderful friendship and the author highlights this perfectly.This is possibly the most distressing problem to experience for both you and your dog. Dog Separation Anxiety manifests in many ways depending on the personality of your dog. For example, the dog chewing furniture, defecating and/or urinating in the home, the dog barking, howling, whining, and in some cases self harming. SUPERIOR QUALITY: Our sturdy and durable Recordable Training Buttons for Dogs is guaranteed to stand repeated use! It is made of quality material to ensure it lasts last longer. Buy with confidence and get user-friendly Dog Speech Buttons perfect for indoor and outdoor use. This is a wonderful little story that explores what friendship means, true to life family dynamics, and pet ownership, all specifically through the narration of an autistic boy.

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A book that drags the reader to anew world and another wikipedia of thinking.. A life of an autistic child is fill of problems if not dealt with love and care. Such a child is our little Alex...But for a change he has his friend in his dog who responds to him the same way. Hands DIY 4Pcs Dog Button Pet Communication Button Pet Training Buzzer Battery Operated Recordable Small Clear Talking Button Portable Dog Talking Button Dog Cat Training Office Home Dog Button Pet When making an enquiry we advise you to ask for relevant certificates and insurance details that may be required for the services they provide. The bond between you and your dog is a special one, so wouldn’t it be amazing if you could understand what your dog is thinking and be able to use this knowledge to communicate with them in a way they understand to permanently correct any undesirable behaviour. Fussy eating dogs can be a huge worry for owners, it will have the owners serving meals fit for a King!Alex wants to make friends and he thinks that entering his dog in a show will help him do that. But it's not so easy for Alex. I can give you some advice on this right now. The worst (but most natural) thing to do when you have a scared dog is to comfort them. This confirms to the dog that there is something to fear. The best thing to do is to be a calm presence for your dog but to make no issue of it. For example, if your dog is afraid of fireworks, when the time comes, prepare yourself with a book/magazine and sit on the floor near your dog, but do not interact. Your calmness will have a powerful effect on your dog. This is strengthened by the knowledge of how to communicate effectively with your dog to allow them to elect you leader and therefore decision maker. Your relaxed approach to your dog and fireworks is a strong message if your dog trusts your decisions. Plcnn 4Pcs Dog Button Pet Communication Button Recordable Answer Buzzer Talking Buttons for Dogs, Perfect for Dog Pet Cat Training Family Games Making friends as an adult is so hard. I look at my daughter and the kids at school and see how easily they make friends, sometimes by just asking to play together. I wish it was that easy as an adult. For some kids though, it isn’t easy to make friends, especially if they are neurodivergent. Alex, the main character in Kate Foster’s new middle grade novel, Paws, is autistic. He is desperate to make a friend before he goes to high school, and he’s got a plan to make sure he gets one. Alex’s determination to achieve one of his goals and win a friend was beautifully written and utterly believable; I felt for him when his ‘dream friend’ wasn’t so interested in having a gaming conversation with him. Alex’s autism means he isn’t as aware of non-verbal clues as neuro-typical people and can’t always gauge the direction of a conversation, and so when the other boy was making small talk and trying to move away, Alex kept talking faster in a bid to say the right words to impress him.