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Foreword by Dr Glenys Jones. Introduction for adults. Introduction for children. 1. Introducing Tom, who has autism. 2. Mind blindness. 3. Listening. 4. Talking. 5. Body language. 6. Playing. 7. Routines and repetition. 8. Preparing for change. 9. Hidden rules. 10. Sounds, sights, touch, tastes and smells. 11. Body movements. 12. Daily life. 13. Special interests. 14. How adults can help. 15. More about autism. Recommended reading, resources, websites and organisations. Template to create a personal profile for a child with autism.
Illustrated introduction to Autism for friends, family and children
Jude Welton originally trained as a child psychologist specialising in autism. She is a freelance writer and the author of several popular, child-friendly books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Jude lives in Moray, Scotland. Jane Telford is an artist and illustrator who has exhibited paintings and drawings widely in the UK and also internationally. Jane has illustrated several books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and lives in London.
Jude Welton once again has taken a complex issue and made it easy
to understand. It embraces difference to make a difference…This
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 child…It 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*
Young Tom has autism; in this book we discover what this means for
him. - how it makes him feel and what helps him... the author, in
this little book, presented autism concisely so it is
understandable for everyone be they parent, teacher, support
worker, other children or merely interested adult. With its
additional how to help sections, 'jargon busting' explanations, and
resource listings, this is an excellent introductory book
recommended for use at home or school; indeed older primary pupils
can usefully read it for themselves.
*Red Reading Hub blog*
Following the child's narrative, including his difficulties with
sensory overload, social communication and his need for routine,
the author elaborates with further information under the heading
"How adults can help". Some very practical tips are provided on the
use of visual supports, and how they can be included in different
environments to help the child through the day... complex issues
are addressed throughout in a reader-friendly way making this a
comprehensive introduction to Autism - a useful resource for anyone
who is new to engaging with a person with Autism.
*Autism Western Australia*
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