Annie's book

 

ANNIE’S BOOK INTERDUCTION TO ANNIE'S BOOK ACT 1 BY SARA JANE GORMAN

 

Preface (Easy Read)

 

This book is essential to me.

I have learning difficulties and mental health problems.

 I know how hard life can be when people

 don’t understand you. Sometimes people

 judge you instead of helping you.

 That is why I wrote this blog/ book.

I have worked with lots of groups.

I have met children, parents, teachers,

 and people with disabilities. I listened to their stories.

 They helped me write this book.

This book is about real people.

People with autism, dyslexia, ADHD,

 anxiety, and physical disabilities.

 It talks about how these conditions

affect daily life. It shows how we

can support each other.

You will find stories, poems, and helpful tips. The book also has easy words and pictures to help everyone understand.

Some parts talk about hard things like bullying, feeling sad, or self-harm. These are real problems for many people. If you feel upset, it is okay.

 

This book is for anyone who wants to learn more. It is for students, families, teachers, and friends. You don’t need to be an expert. Just be kind and open to learning.

Thank you for reading with me. I hope this book helps you see the world kindly.

Sara Gorman

 

Table of Contents

Acts 1 to 15 (In the Order You Wrote Them)

(No changes, no re-ordering — just clean and clear.)

Act 1 – Introduction

Act 2 – Special Needs and Learning Disabilities

Act 3 – Down Syndrome and Other Conditions

Act 4 – Dyslexia

Act 5 – Dyspraxia (DCD)

Act 6 – Dysgraphia

Act 7 – Dyscalculia

Act 8 – ADHD

Act 9 – Autism / ASD

Act 10 – Mental Health (Anxiety & Depression)

Act 11 – Epilepsy

Act 12 – Communication and Social Skills

Act 13 – Advocacy & Support

Act 14 – Bullying and Respect

Act 15 – Final Lesson &

Act 16What is  Easy Read

Class Reflection

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comic Structure: Acts 1 to 15 (Draft Layout)

 Clean, simple, and ready for panel planning.

 

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STORY / NARRATIVE VERSION

Jaiden Jones walked into a classroom at Teaching University Newport. He noticed a boy already sitting at a desk, waiting for the lesson to start.

“Is this the disability class?” Jaiden asked.

“Yes, it is,” the boy replied. His name was Ben Jamieson.

Jaiden took off his coat, put his bag down, and sat next to him quietly.

 

 

🎭 STAGE / PLAY VERSION

Scene 2 – A moment later

Jaiden looks toward the door.

JAIDEN: Where’s the lecturer?

BEN: I have no idea.

They look like they might be about to introduce themselves to each other. Annie enters.

ANNIE: Hello, all. I’m Annie Lewis, a Disability and Mental Health lecturer.

Ben and Jaiden glance at each other, both thinking she looked 

Easy Read Comic Script – Word Version

Title: Annie Introduces Herself

Panel 1
Visual: Annie stands at the front of the classroom. Whiteboard behind her. Students are seated.
Text:
Annie: “Hello everyone, my name is Annie Lewis. I’ll be your lecturer for this session.”

Panel 2
Visual: Ben looks curious. He leans forward, asking a question.
Text:
Ben: “Do you have a learning disability yourself?”

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Panel 3
Visual: Annie smiles reassuringly at Ben and the class.
Text:
Annie: “Yes, I do. I have my own experiences with learning difficulties. That is why I am so passionate about teaching this subject.”

 

´ Scene 3

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´ – “Yes, I have Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Ben – “Have you got a learning disability, Annie”?

´ Annie Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression.

´ Ben – “That’s a lot”.

´ Annie – “I know, but in every difficulty, there’s an ability.”

´ “Dis is the difficulty: dis is the ability”.

´ “This is the difficulty: this is the ability”.

´ Ben – “What is your ability, Annie”?

´ Annie – “I’m a writer, Artist, Lecturer, and Mentor”.

´ Ben – “That’s true”.

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