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Autism

How to raise a happy autistic child

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Autism

By: Jessie Hewitson
Narrated by: Lucy Scott
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About this listen

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

©2018 Jessie Hewitson (P)2018 Orion Publishing Group Limited Children's Health Mental Health Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Health Autism Special need Inspiring Learning Disability Autism Parenting

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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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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 !

Referencing could of been separate to narration

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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

Illuminating and uplifting

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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

Perfection

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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

Helpful

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This has to be the most insightful and extremely well-written book on Autism I've come across.

I'd you're a parent with a diagnosis this book. will help you with its insight.

if you're a parent with a child or children who you suspect may be on the Autism spectrum then this book will help you no end, whether or not you wish to. pursue a diagnosis.

most insightful and extremely well-written book

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I thought this was a well written and easy to understand book . Good

A must listen to parents of autistic children

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loved this book. much needed ...full of informatiin and practical ideas. most loved part the mums final paragraph to her son.

absolute required reading!

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Great book at dispelling myths and honestly sharing the challenges. I felt not so alone in some of the battles with education we are heaving which has given me the encouragement and knowledge to fight on!

Informative

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It's like a guide for the challenges I'm having at the moment.I am this appy about this book to write to leave a review.

just perfect

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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

What a journey!

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