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Autism
- How to raise a happy autistic child
- Narrated by: Lucy Scott
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
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Summary
The definitive guide for parents of autisic children, written from the perspective of neurodiversity.
Written by Jessie Hewitson, an award-winning journalist at The Times, Autism is the book she wishes she had read when her son was first given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
It combines her own experiences with tips from autistic adults, other parents - including author David Mitchell - as well as advice from autism professionals and academics such as Professor Simon Baron-Cohen. Autism looks at the condition as a difference rather than a disorder and includes guidance on:
- What to do if you think your child is autistic
- How to understand and support your child at school and at home
- Mental health and autism
- The differences between autistic girls and boys
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Critic reviews
"A wise SatNav for what is often a bewildering, or even scary, zone of parenting. The book offers real-world, road-tested, child-first and family-friendly advice; while also highlighting the twin truths that autism is not a tragedy, and that adaptation and acceptance are not resignation." (David Mitchell, best-selling author and co-translator of The Reason I Jump)
"Jessie Hewitson has really hit the mark with this book, giving our history, our diversity, our challenges and our hopes. Autistic people and their families are finally represented." (Carrie Grant)
"Exceptionally useful and informative." (Uta Frith, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Development, UCL)
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- Myh
- 13-12-22
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Variation in presenter tone is limited but otherwise a lovely voice and a good book which has some practical tips too
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- Thomas
- 03-02-23
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Reading this book is like writing it yourself. Read, learn and feel the warmth. We are blessed and this book makes us realise this
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- mskenobi
- 18-07-21
Referencing could of been separate to narration
This was a well written narration however far too many references within the storyline
Referencing could of been made available via a separate download or paper pdf perhaps which would of held the story together far better and made it far easier to follow !
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- Becky Haft
- 30-01-23
Illuminating and uplifting
This book gives a great guide to navigating the bewildering world of being a parent of an autistic child. I will be reading it again and again
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- Gema MH
- 23-02-22
What a journey!
This book is excellent, wonderful, illuminated! I couldn't recommend it enough!Everyonee should read it regardlessof whether they have or not an autistic person in their lives.
written with knowledge and so much love and respect! Thank youuuuu!
The speaker is amazing! her voice has a wonderful feeling and emphatic tone. beautiful.
Thanks for bringing the guide and hope! I now know my beautiful son is going to have a wonderful life. I always knew I just needed a bit of light in the tunnel X
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- zeinab
- 19-04-22
Autism book
Very useful book to someone has Autism child. It's help you to understand every single things about autism.
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- Samie
- 04-05-22
I want to hug the author
My son was diagnosed with autism 2 weeks ago and since then I have been reading anything I can get my hands on. This new experience has been daunting and my emotions have been all over the place. Listening to this book has been the much needed reality check as well as helping me focus back on what’s most important (my sons happiness). I wish I could thank the author personally!
I particularly liked the chapter on autism in BAME communities and the acknowledgment of the unique barriers that need to be overcome.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-10-19
very insightful
I really liked it a real eye-opener my son was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder this audio helped me look at things a little different
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- leanne thomas
- 10-01-22
Brilliant
Had lots of useful information and different things to try and do with your child i found it very helpful
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- Primrose Chindundundu
- 22-06-22
This is a fantastic book
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. The main reader’s voice was perfect and the pace good. Would recommend. I definitely will revisit again.
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