He's Not Naughty! by Deborah Brownson
Fed up of everyone not understanding her friend Jake, Taryn candidly explains her understanding of autism, and why Jake's behaviour isn't naughty! This book is quick and fun way for children aged 6 plus to learn about autism and the vibrant illustrations provide a unique visual representation of what it's like to be autistic.
A beautifully written book that's changing perceptions of autism all over the world-- Alistair Burt, Minister of State for Foreign Office and MP for NE Bedfordshire
A real strength is that it is written by an autism parent and illustrated by a young man on the spectrum. -- Dr Wendy Rankin, Consultant Paediatrician
A must-read for any health care professional who wants to learn more about autism. -- Dr Dave Wheatcroft, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director of Autism and Learning Difficulties
When people think your autistic child is having a tantrum, just show them this book! An easy way to educate those around your child. -- Alison White, Autism Parent, Canada
A must-read if you want to effectively engage with and teach children on the autism spectrum. It gives a real insight into the world of autism, from a child's perspective. -- Angela Jordan, Teacher and Autism Parent
Especially helpful to support the understanding and empathy of siblings, family and friends. -- Dr Nicola Kennelly, Child Psychologist
Your story and your book brought me to tears. The book brought a complete mix of emotions to the fore, but mostly I feel relief that I have found the perfect book to use to help my son Adam, his brother and our families, understand how it feels to be Adam. Thank you! -- Helen Groves, Autism Parent & Volunteer at The National Autistic Society
This book has broken down a very complex medical condition into bite size chunks that anyone can understand, coupled with beautifully empathetic illustrations. Thank you! -- Petra Higgins, Autism Parent
A real strength is that it is written by an autism parent and illustrated by a young man on the spectrum. -- Dr Wendy Rankin, Consultant Paediatrician
A must-read for any health care professional who wants to learn more about autism. -- Dr Dave Wheatcroft, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director of Autism and Learning Difficulties
When people think your autistic child is having a tantrum, just show them this book! An easy way to educate those around your child. -- Alison White, Autism Parent, Canada
A must-read if you want to effectively engage with and teach children on the autism spectrum. It gives a real insight into the world of autism, from a child's perspective. -- Angela Jordan, Teacher and Autism Parent
Especially helpful to support the understanding and empathy of siblings, family and friends. -- Dr Nicola Kennelly, Child Psychologist
Your story and your book brought me to tears. The book brought a complete mix of emotions to the fore, but mostly I feel relief that I have found the perfect book to use to help my son Adam, his brother and our families, understand how it feels to be Adam. Thank you! -- Helen Groves, Autism Parent & Volunteer at The National Autistic Society
This book has broken down a very complex medical condition into bite size chunks that anyone can understand, coupled with beautifully empathetic illustrations. Thank you! -- Petra Higgins, Autism Parent
Deborah Brownson is an autism campaigner who was honoured with an MBE at New Year. She has also been an adviser for the BBC series The A Word. She currently lives in the Lake District.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781785928727 |
| ISBN 10 | 1785928724 |
| Title | He's Not Naughty! |
| Author | Deborah Brownson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Year published | 2019-03-21 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |