Book 7 Riley Celebrates Birthdays A Special September!: Riley's Holiday Adventures!

Every birthday is different-and there are many ways to celebrate the people we love!Join Riley for a September filled with family traditions, new adventures, and meaningful memories in Riley Celebrates Birthdays: A Special September, Book 7 of Riley's Holiday Adventures.From Paul's birthday cake and homemade ice cream to Alvin's sixth birthday at monster mini golf, Nana's 76th birthday luau, and race-car excitement with Popo, Riley discovers that celebrations come in many forms. A quiet visit to remember Uncle Ben also shows how families can honor someone they love who has died.New places, unfamiliar sounds, and busy gatherings can bring big feelings. With support from Stephanie and his family, Riley learns to notice his body's signals, ask for help, take breaks, and celebrate in his own way.This illustrated story includes: - Simple sentences and picture-symbol supports - First-then guidance for gift giving and waiting - Birthday manners, gratitude, and asking before a hug - Sensory preparation and quiet-break choices - Gentle conversations about remembering a loved one - A birthday card to decorate and a picture-sorting activityCreated by Stephanie Schraer, a special education teacher with a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and a BCBA candidate, this book offers families and educators a starting point for conversations about celebrations, communication, and belonging.Whether the moment is exciting, quiet, happy, or bittersweet, Riley reminds us that we can celebrate with love-and make room for our needs along the way.