Fiction & Memoirs
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I'm not Naughty - I'm Autistic
Jodi's Journey
Written by his mother but told from Jodi's perspective, this is an insightful account of growing up with autism. The difficulties faced by 13-year-old Jodi and his family (obtaining a diagnosis, seeking support and, above all, learning to live with autism twenty-four hours a day) are not underplayed, but are recounted with empathy and humour. more »
2002, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-105-5, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 128pp
Keywords: anger management, augmentative communication, autism, challenging behaviour, children, memoirs, parenting, sensory issues, speech and language pathology
Bringing Up a Challenging Child at Home
When Love is Not Enough
Jane Gregory's daughter Chrissy exhibits behaviour which people find challenging - screaming fits, stripping off her clothes and violent outbursts. As an adult she was diagnosed with a rare chromosome disorder and autism. Jane offers practical advice for other parents, and explains how she got the right support and effective treatment. more »
2000, Paperback: £15.99/ $26.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-874-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: anger management, autism, challenging behaviour, children, fiction, intellectual disabilities, memoirs, mental health, mental illness, occupational therapy, parenting
Growing Up Severely Autistic
They Call Me Gabriel
Gabriel is a teenager who is severely autistic: he is completely unsocialized, is incontinent and is unable to speak. In this book his mother, with great honesty, describes what it is like to bring up an autistic child who requires constant care and exhibits challenging behaviour. more »
2000, Paperback: £15.99/ $26.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-891-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: augmentative communication, autism, challenging behaviour, children, memoirs, occupational therapy, parenting
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