Book Review of “The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook:” Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions by Sarah Hendrickx Jessica Kingsley Publishers I have recently been reviewing the book lists that we send out with our diagnostic reports…
“A Boy Made of Blocks” by Keith Stuart Published by Sphere As part of Calvin’s role of self-proclaimed Nerd Consultant, he likes to keep up with any Television programmes that are important to Nerd Culture. He watches a particular programme,…
In anticipation of our forthcoming Post-Diagnostic Support Group and given the fact there were 45 attendees at last month’s meeting, we are setting the room up slightly differently in order to accommodate larger numbers. The chairs will be set out…
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Looking forward to seeing you all at our post-diagnostic support group. The format will be similar to the usual formats in as much as I will be doing a presentation on sensory sensitivities. We will have the break with cakes…
Book Review of “IS IT OK TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT AUTISM?” By Abi Rawlins with Catherine Frizzell Foreword by: Michael Barton Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers (21 Mar. 2017) The foreword is by Michael Barton, who is the author and…
Book Review of “I Dream in Autism:” Not everything in colour is black and white. by Richard Maguire Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (24 Mar. 2014) I had the privilege of chairing the Adult Stream at the National Autistic…
My niece, Amy, who some of you may remember spoke so eloquently at the Dyspraxia conference we held in October 2014 has sent me over the following. Obviously I have a personal interest in these and I particularly like the…
Book Review of “WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER” Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age by Sarah Hendrickx Jessica Kingsley Publishers I felt privileged to chair the session that Sarah Hendrickx did at the Nation…
Book Review of “BITTERSWEET ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM” Edited by Luke Beardon, PhD and Dean Worton Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. I have just read the second of two books edited by Luke Beardon and Dean Worton which is…
Book Review of “THE BACK TO FRONT WORLD OF AZZIE ARTBUCKLE” by Beth Montgomery Publisher: Your Stories Matter (30 Jan. 2017) This is another in the “Your Stories Matter” publications and begins with a very nice foreword “For all…
Book Review of “LOVE, PARTNERSHIP OR SINGLETON ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM” Edited by Luke Beardon, PhD and Dean Worton Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. There are forewords at the beginning of the book from Sarah Hendrickx, Dean Beadle and…
Book Review of “VERA McLUCKIE AND THE DAYDREAM CLUB” by Jane Evans (Author), Ruth Mutch (Illustrator) Publisher: Your Stories Matter (30 Jan. 2017) This is another book in the ‘Your Stories Matter’ collection. ‘Your stories matter’ are independent educational…
Book Review of “EMILY’S SISTER” A Family’s Journey with Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) by Michele Gianetti (Author) and Tanja Russita (Illustrator) Publishers: Explainer HQ Based upon a real life experience, written by a parent of a child…
An autistic woman who graduated from a skills training course has now been taken on by the training provider to support other people taking the course. Hilary Morgan (pictured), 21, from South Shields, who has an autism spectrum condition as…
Book Review of “Understanding and Evaluating Autism Theory” by Nick Chown Jessica Kingsley Publishers Nick Chown is an independent Autism Researcher and Trainer who was one of Luke Beardon’s PhD students. The book focuses on the main theories of…
Welcome to your Mental Health Today update In the past week, a report has called for schools to teach pupils about mental health alongside traditional subjects. We also highlight a book from Pavilion and an upcoming conference. Schools should be…
I am mum of four living in Hertfordshire. Two of my children are diagnosed with autism. My daughter who is 7 is also visually impaired and a wheelchair user. Everyday life can be tough for our family. A simple trip…
28th January 2026
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