I Can Say How I Feel: Basic Needs and Feelings by Kayla Birch, Speech-Language Pathologist I can learn to say what I need and how I feel. This helps me feel seen, heard, and understood. Written by Kayla Birch, a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in early childhood and autism, I Can Say How I Feel: Basic Needs and Feelings is a simple, friendly guide for kids learning to understand and express their basic needs. Whether it's feeling hungry, needing a break, or taking a turn, this book helps children recognize these needs and find the right words to express them. With a focus on self-advocacy, and featuring simple, clear examples and easy-to-use phrases, I Can Say How I Feel gently guides children toward expressing their feelings and needs with confidence. Learning to express basic needs and feelings is a crucial step for every child, and I Can Say How I Feel provides a gentle guide to help them on this journey. With repetitive phrasing and clear visuals, each page helps children connect physical sensations and emotions with words, building confidence to speak up in everyday situations. Perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists, this resource supports children in developing essential communication skills, emotional awareness, and self-advocacy. Key features include: Simple, easy-to-understand phrases for expressing basic needs and emotions - Friendly, supportive language that encourages self-expression - Examples that connect physical sensations to words, making it easier for children to communicate what they feel - A focus on self-advocacy, independence, and building confidence Whether for use at home, in the classroom, or in a therapeutic setting, I Can Say How I Feel: Basic Needs And Feelings is a trusted resource from an expert who truly cares, supporting every child on their journey to self-expression and being heard.