Visual Recipes: A Cookbook for Non-Readers [Spiral-bound]

Tabitha Orth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2006

This unique cookbook, written for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders, will foster independence and confidence for anyone in the kitchen. The clear photographs, which include all of the small details that a person with autism or a nonreader needs to be successful, are easy to understand. The book features 35 recipes grouped into the following categories: breakfast, lunch, side dishes, snacks, desserts, and drinks. The recipes consist of picture-based directions, and each step is framed for visual clarity. Simple text directions also accompany each step, and the importance of safety is highlighted.

Editorial Reviews

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Mrs. Orth uses effective principles in her presentation. This creative book will be very good contribution to people with autism. -- Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor and Director, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division TEACCH Adminstration and Research

Mrs. Orth uses effective principles in her presentation. This creative book will be very good contribution to people with autism. --Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor and Director, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division TEACCH Adminstration and Research

The clear photographs are easy to understand. People with autism will like this book. -- Temple Grandin, Author, "Thinking in Pictures"

The clear photographs are easy to understand. People with autism will like this book. --Temple Grandin, Author, "Thinking in Pictures"

With its photos and easy-to-follow directions, Visual Recipes will enable independence and confidence for anyone in the kitchen. -- Elizabeth King Gerlach, Author, "Autism Treatment Guide" and "Just This Side of Normal"

With its photos and easy-to-follow directions, Visual Recipes will enable independence and confidence for anyone in the kitchen. --Elizabeth King Gerlach, Author, "Autism Treatment Guide" and "Just This Side of Normal"

Mrs. Orth uses effective principles in her presentation. This creative book will be very good contribution to people with autism. --Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor and Director, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division TEACCH Adminstration and Research

With its photos and easy-to-follow directions, Visual Recipes will enable independence and confidence for anyone in the kitchen. --Elizabeth King Gerlach, Author, "Autism Treatment Guide" and "Just This Side of Normal"

About the Author

Tabitha Orth lives in Beaverton, Oregon, with her husband Jim, son Matthew, and Hialeah, Matthew's assisted service dog. In 1996, Justin Dart, best known as the Father of the Americans with Disabilities Act, honored her with the Justin Dart Award for advocacy, which resulted in the creation of an intensive early intervention program for young students with autism. In 1998, she received the Community Partnerships Award in recognition for her collaborative achievements in advocacy, which led to an increased public awareness and better quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Her days are filled homeschooling her son.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 107 pages
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company; illustrated edition edition (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931282900
• ISBN-13: 978-1931282901
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #421,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Improving Independence in the Kitchen, January 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Visual Recipes: A Cookbook for Non-Readers (Hardcover)

This cookbook is laid out entirely with pictorial and text descriptions on how to cook basic recipes. The step by step instructions are short, clear, and easy to understand. The book has 35 total recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, side orders, snacks, deserts, and drinks. It was written by Tabitha Orth specifically for people with autism and other developmental disabilities who are non readers so that they could become more independent in the kitchen. The book features full color glossy pictures, is hard bound, and is beautifully done.
The recipe for scrambled eggs first shows the completed plate of eggs. Then it has a picture with 2 eggs captioned "Get 2 Eggs". Next picture show two hands holding a cracked egg shell over a bowl with the egg in it, and is captioned "Crack egg into bowl". The next image is similar and says "Crack second egg". The recipe continues for 16 total steps, ending with a picture of someone scraping the eggs out of the pan onto a plate with a spatula which says "Put Eggs on Plate."
This is an excellent book for people who want to live independently and are able to cook, but are not able to follow the confusing instructions in a regular cookbook. Not only was I impressed, but I showed it to a group of professionals who work in supported employment, and several of them wanted to go right out and buy it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Solutions for Fostering Independent Living Skills, March 29, 2002

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This review is from: Visual Recipes: A Cookbook for Non-Readers (Hardcover)

Every parent of a develomentally disabled child worries about what the future holds. Will our children be able to care for themselves? Will they be able to live functional, independent lives?

Tabitha Orth's "Visual Recipes: A Cookbook for Non-Readers" offers a solution to one of the challenges a non-reader faces when moving into an independent life: the abililty to prepare meals.

Orth employs the use of visual sequencing to enable the non-reading cook to independently prepare simple recipes by following steps that are clearly depicted in pictures.

For anyone who has ever worried that their child will never gain independent living skills, this book represents a step in the right direction.

As the parent of two boys with autism, this book represents one of the most valuable teaching tools I have yet to purchase for my children.

Bravo, Ms. Orth!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cookbook for students with Learning Disabilities, August 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Visual Recipes: A Cookbook for Non-Readers (Hardcover)

A great book for young people who are non-readers to develop independent living skills for cooking. My only small gripe is that it doesn't show the equipment that is needed to do the recipe. I would recommend it!