Jan Luck holds a degree in speech pathology and audiology. She began her career working for the State of Arkansas serving clients of all ages with special needs. She worked as a speech therapist for the Mountain Home, Arkansas Public Schools, where she served children on the autism spectrum. Mrs. Luck has developed and presented continuing education seminars on the topic of autism for teachers, therapists, and parents. She has been a guest speaker in many university classes. She is a contributing author to the book Stars in her Eyes; Navigating the Maze of Childhood Autism. Mrs. Luck currently resides in Nixa, Missouri with her husband, Gary.
Age/Grade Range: 2-7 / -2
Binding | EAN | ISBN-10 | Pub Date | PAGES | Language | Size | Price |
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Paperback | 9781942905912 | 1942905912 | 2016-11-26 | 32 | 0.00 x 8.50 x 11.00 in | $12.99 | |
E-Book | 9781946504265 | 1946504262 | 2016-11-26 | 32 | 0.00 x 11.00 x 8.50 in | $6.99 | |
Hardcover | 9781946504197 | 194650419X | 2018-02-15 | 32 | 0.00 x 11.00 x 8.50 in | $17.99 |
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