Book Title - Can I tell you about Autism?
SKU BO_JK_84905-4539
£9.99
Incl. Tax: £11.99
SubTitle- A guide for friends, family and professionals
Author- Jude Welton
Forewards- Dr Glenys Jones
Illustrator- Jane Telford
Meet Tom - a young boy with autism. Tom invites readers to learn about autism from his perspective, helping them to understand what it is and explaining the challenges he faces with issues such as social communication, sensory overload and changes in his routine. Tom tells readers about all the ways he can be helped and supported by those around him.
This beautifully-illustrated book is ideally suited for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to increase understanding about autism, in the classroom or at home. It also includes clear, useful information for parents and professionals.
Reviews:
'Jude Welton once again has taken a complex issue and made it easy to understand. It embraces difference to make a differenceThis format will allow anyone who reads it to have a greater understanding of autism and how to help. A must read for anyone who knows someone with autism.'
- Sue Larkey, autism spectrum specialist, teacher and author of Making it a Success and Practical Sensory Programmes, Australia
'Clear, concise, and compassionate, Can I Tell You About Autism is a comprehensive introduction to autism, and a great springboard for parents and teachers to use to explore autism with younger children.'
- Joshua Muggleton, Assistant Psychologist with Asperger syndrome and author of Raising Martians from Crash-landing to Leaving Home
'This book is very welcome as it adds to the literature on autism diagnosis and provides a framework to use when discussing the diagnosis of autism with a childIt could also be used the help other children brothers and sisters or classmates, to understand autism.'
- from the Foreword by Dr Glenys Jones, Chartered Psychologist, Autism Centre for Education and Research, University of Birmingham
'Half of this book is Tom's story about his autism, and the other half is a detailed explanation about how adults can help, including creating structure for the child, using visual supports and social stories, and coping with toileting issues and challenging behaviour... Tom explains what autism fells like to him, what he likes and dislikes, and how people around him can help. There is a list of books and DVDs for adults, and a comprehensive range of useful websites from around the world. There is also a personal profile at the very end of the book that could be of great use... Black and white illustrations in Tom's story add to the text.'
- Healthy Books blog
Author- Jude Welton
Forewards- Dr Glenys Jones
Illustrator- Jane Telford
Meet Tom - a young boy with autism. Tom invites readers to learn about autism from his perspective, helping them to understand what it is and explaining the challenges he faces with issues such as social communication, sensory overload and changes in his routine. Tom tells readers about all the ways he can be helped and supported by those around him.
This beautifully-illustrated book is ideally suited for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to increase understanding about autism, in the classroom or at home. It also includes clear, useful information for parents and professionals.
Reviews:
'Jude Welton once again has taken a complex issue and made it easy to understand. It embraces difference to make a differenceThis format will allow anyone who reads it to have a greater understanding of autism and how to help. A must read for anyone who knows someone with autism.'
- Sue Larkey, autism spectrum specialist, teacher and author of Making it a Success and Practical Sensory Programmes, Australia
'Clear, concise, and compassionate, Can I Tell You About Autism is a comprehensive introduction to autism, and a great springboard for parents and teachers to use to explore autism with younger children.'
- Joshua Muggleton, Assistant Psychologist with Asperger syndrome and author of Raising Martians from Crash-landing to Leaving Home
'This book is very welcome as it adds to the literature on autism diagnosis and provides a framework to use when discussing the diagnosis of autism with a childIt could also be used the help other children brothers and sisters or classmates, to understand autism.'
- from the Foreword by Dr Glenys Jones, Chartered Psychologist, Autism Centre for Education and Research, University of Birmingham
'Half of this book is Tom's story about his autism, and the other half is a detailed explanation about how adults can help, including creating structure for the child, using visual supports and social stories, and coping with toileting issues and challenging behaviour... Tom explains what autism fells like to him, what he likes and dislikes, and how people around him can help. There is a list of books and DVDs for adults, and a comprehensive range of useful websites from around the world. There is also a personal profile at the very end of the book that could be of great use... Black and white illustrations in Tom's story add to the text.'
- Healthy Books blog