Dr. Monica Altman

Director of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Tufts Children's Hospital and clinical professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, offering expertise on reading with children who have developmental differences.

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Apr 1, 2021 • 35min

Different Stories: Developmental Differences and Reading Aloud

Dr. Monica Altman, a leading pediatrician at Tufts, and award-winning author Sally J. Pla explore the transformative power of reading for children with developmental differences. They discuss practical strategies for adapting stories for sensory impairments and how reading fosters deeper family connections. Sally shares her insights on authentically portraying neurodiverse characters and emphasizes the importance of balance in representation. Together, they highlight the significance of empathy and understanding in both storytelling and nurturing young readers.

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