Different minds, How we can help our Autistic children thrive Author: Pete Wharmby Published by Penguin As a parent of a neurodivergent child myself, I found this book so helpful and relatable. There were many moments throughout reading the book where I thought yes, this is exactly what is going on! This book explains things…

Black, Brilliant and Dyslexic Neurodivergent Heroes Tell their Stories Foreword: Atif Choudhury Editor: Marcia Brissett-Bailey Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers Black Brilliant and Dyslexic, when I got asked to read and review this book by the director for the company I work for, we both laughed and Dr Linda said sorry Frankie about this it’s…

The Lost Girls of Autism By Gina Rippon   Published by Pan Macmillan This book is a really compelling deep dive into why women are so underdiagnosed with autism, covering everything from the neuroscience to the broader societal factors at play. It is a great balance of real perspectives from people affected with the more…

It Takes All Kinds of Minds: Fostering Neurodivergent Thriving at School Edited By Rachael Davis, Claire O’Neill, Sue Fletcher-Watson   Published by Routledge Experience: Written by 3 Authors. Rachael Davis is a lecturer in Psychology and Education, Claire O’Neillis an experienced teacher working in Inclusion, Neurodiversity and Wellbeing, and Sue Fletcher-Watson is a Professor of…

Approaching Autistic Adulthood: The Road Less Travelled by Grace Liu Publisher: Panoma Press, 2021 ISBN 10: 1784529575 • ISBN 13: 9781784529574 “Approaching Autistic Adulthood: The Road Less Travelled” by Grace Liu (2021) is a charming, honest and brave account of her own, personal journey towards self acceptance that gives you hope that you can navigate…

The Dyslexia, ADHD and DCD-Friendly Study Skills Guide. Tips and Strategies for Exam Success by Ann-Marie McNicholas Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Learning how to learn is an integral life skill; but many, especially those who learn differently to the predominant population, struggle to find what works for us. This book is a great place to…

Reasonable Adjustments for Autistic Children Published 5th Dec. 2024 by Dr. Luke Beardon. I recommend this helpful book for parents of autistic children and for anyone wanting to understand autism better. Dr Luke Beardon shares his experiences and insights to discuss important adjustments needed in areas like education, healthcare, and social services. He presents a…

Raising the Senbetweeners Published 3rd Oct. 2024 by Lisa Lloyd. Author’s experience: Lisa Lloyd is a co-founder of SEND Reform England and a content creator who uses humour and honesty to raise awareness of hidden disabilities. Target area of book: The book has some useful advice and tips whilst also raising awareness. Aimed towards parents,…

The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester UK Paperback – 9 May 2023 by Maya MacGregor  This work of fiction was recommended to me a little while ago and was intriguing in many ways. It’s written by an autistic author; the main character is autistic; and the story involves a cold case investigation of a…

Book Review of “The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy” by Steph Jones, Forewords by Tony Attwood and Sarah Hendrickx Publishers: Jessica Kingsley Publishers I’m delighted to announce that I’ve just received a copy of ‘The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy’ by Steph Jones. Steph, if you’d like to look on our Meet the Team page,…

Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age All of Sarah’s books are a ‘must read’, however if you’re autistic, care about someone with Autism or involved in the diagnosis of women and girls, then this book is an invaluable resource on your journey to…

What I mean when I say I’m Autistic by Annie Kotowicz. Published by Neurobeautiful. Receiving the request to read this book created by an Autistic individual can only be described as a delightful read and truly a love letter to the Autistic brain. A variety of topics are covered including but not limited to discovery,…

Book Review of   “Championing Your Autistic Teen at Secondary School: Getting the Best from Mainstream Settings” By Debby Elley and Gareth D. Morewood Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers I was delighted to receive a copy of this book in the post today to review for the Axia audience. I read it as an educator; someone…

Book Review of   “Spectrum Women – Autism and Parenting” By Renata Jurkevythz, Maura Campbell and Lisa Morgan Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers You may have noticed that we have not reviewed any books for a considerably long time. It is almost impossible to keep up with the number of books that are published on a…

Book Review of   “Autism: How to raise a happy Autistic child” By Jessie Hewitson Foreword by the charity Ambitious About Autism Publisher: The Orion Publishing Group I was delighted to come into work today and find this book on the table in our staffroom. Sarah had been given a copy by the publishers as…

Book Review of   “WHEN YOUNG PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM HIT PUBERTY: A PARENTS Q & A GUIDE TO HEALTH, SEXUALITY AND RELATIONSHIPS” By Freddie Jackson Brown and Sarah Brown Foreword by: Michael Barton Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Foreword by Professor Richard Hastings, who some of you may remember, has spoken at various…

Book Review of   “HALL OF MIRRORS: CHARDS OF CLARITY.” Autism Neuroscience and finding of self By Phoebe Coldwell Publisher: Pavilion Publishing Many of you will know of Phoebe Coldwell’s work which spans over forty years. She marries together neuroscience research evidence but also many years of practical approaches which she has found useful. She…