Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism
The Stuff That Transformed My Life as an Autism Parent
by Debby Elley
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Pub Date Apr 19 2018 | Archive Date Apr 19 2018
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Description
What if the things people need to know about autism is not the information they're getting? Combining myth-busting advice with personal experience, this book from the mother of autistic twins shares simple strategies to build children's confidence, communication, and independence.
From sharing the joy of yodelling around shops at the weekend, to finding creative ways to communicate with both her verbal and her non-verbal sons, Debby Elley gives practical and fun tips for everyday living and shows that being autistic is just another way of being. Both witty and candid, the book discusses labels, meltdowns, acceptance, happiness and much more.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781785924385 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 224 |
Featured Reviews
Ash L, Reviewer
This book was a n eye opener, as a school health assistant I deal with Autsitc children frequently but haven had an in depth training on it. This book showed me ways to connect with them and so much more. Will recommend to my school counselor
Natasha M, Reviewer
This book was such a refreshing and educational read. Co-founder of Aukids magazine, Debby Elley is the mother of twin boys who are both diagnosed with autism, however that is where their similarities end. They may share a label but they are individuals with individual needs.
Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism: Secrets from a Decade of Parenting Twins on the Spectrum examines how terminology used by professionals can be negative and frightening and she has a refreshing approach to explaining autism to people. The description of autism as a pick and mix because it is such a blanket term and covers so many various traits and behaviours is so much more informative than the medical terminology applied to various traits associated with autism.
The book introduces us to the term Autism Sundae which is a refreshing way of looking at and explaining how autism affects (positives as well as negatives) each individual.
The book is funny, and educational and moving because Debby Elley isn't quoting from a diagnostic book she is drawing on her families life experiences (good and bad) and the information that she has amassed over the years from professionals working within this field.
I would highly recommend this brilliant book to parents, teachers and those working in the educational field, people who want to educate themselves on this in order to be more understanding and supportive to a friend or family member and even medical professionals looking to discuss autism in a less bleak, negative manner.
Cristie U, Book Trade Professional
This book was well written and researched. I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to learn more about this disorder.
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