Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism
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Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism by Debby Elley
Alec and Bobby are twins with autism, but nobody could ever say they are the same. Here, their mum gives a down-to-earth account of their family life, proving that autism is not one-size-fits-all. This honest and funny book shares experience and advice, and most of all, it celebrates family life that touches on all points of the autism spectrum.
This reads like a best friend's guide to autismElley's honesty, warmth, and positive outlook shine through making this a truly readable, relatable and hopeful book. Between the lines there is a wealth of useful information, understanding and valuable signposts to further reading. An especially great read for those new to autism. I highly recommend this book! -- Adele Devine, Special Needs Teacher and Co-Founder of SEN Assist autism software
Bright, witty, and upbeat, Debby Elley's book is a heartfelt plea for people to understand the world as those with autism see it, backed up by lots of practical examples of how to do it. As entertaining to read as it is thought-provoking. -- Peter Sutcliffe, SEN Magazine Editor
This book is full of real-life humour, tongue-in-cheek truth telling, and front-line, in-the-trenches parenting know-how. -- Jennifer Cook O'Toole, author of The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules
This is a great book...It's chatty, supportive, informative and will work as an antidote to more clinical, research based publications...Synthesising her experience over many years, she is a powerful advocate for positive parenting. Highly recommended. -- Mary Mountstephen, Educational and Neuro-developmental Delay Specialist * Mary Mountstephen, Educational and Neuro-developmental Delay Specialist *
Bright, witty, and upbeat, Debby Elley's book is a heartfelt plea for people to understand the world as those with autism see it, backed up by lots of practical examples of how to do it. As entertaining to read as it is thought-provoking. -- Peter Sutcliffe, SEN Magazine Editor
This book is full of real-life humour, tongue-in-cheek truth telling, and front-line, in-the-trenches parenting know-how. -- Jennifer Cook O'Toole, author of The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules
This is a great book...It's chatty, supportive, informative and will work as an antidote to more clinical, research based publications...Synthesising her experience over many years, she is a powerful advocate for positive parenting. Highly recommended. -- Mary Mountstephen, Educational and Neuro-developmental Delay Specialist * Mary Mountstephen, Educational and Neuro-developmental Delay Specialist *
Debby Elley is the co-founder of AuKids magazine and the author of Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism, and co-author of the children's book The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism (JKP 2020). She is a mother of twin sons on the autism spectrum. She lives in Cheshire, UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781785924385 |
| ISBN 10 | 1785924389 |
| Title | Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism |
| Author | Debby Elley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Year published | 2018-04-19 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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