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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 spet, teacher and author of Making it a Success
and Practical Sensory Programmes, Australia
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. --y 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. --Jill R Bennett, Red
Reading Hub blog
Review
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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 spet, teacher and author of Making it a Success
and Practical Sensory Programmes, Australia)
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. (y 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. (Jill R Bennett Red
Reading Hub blog)
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 C-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)
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)