Description: Whether we're aware of it or not, we will all know an autistic person, so this exciting new book is an essential read for all. A concise and powerful guide aimed at allistic (non-autistic) people offering clear advice on how to communicate more effectively with autistic people. Each chapter has been reviewed by a panel of autistic readers.
Review Quotes:
At long last, here's a book that acknowledges how
confusing non-autistic people can be for us autistics and
supports and empowers them to make their communications
with us more successful. This is a practical guide that urges
non-autistic people to evaluate the way they interact with us to
reduce confusion.
- Dean Beadle, autistic speaker/trainer, writer and singer
Anyone reading this guide should be able to easily take on
board the recommendations and implement them into day
to day life. Those who are able to make adjustments will
definitely support more effective two-way communication.
Emma Chantler, Autism Education Trust
Nice to see publications like this being produced, that take a
respectful approach to communication with autistic people.
Dr Damian Milton
A book like this is incredibly validating and will not only
make for better communication between autistic and allistic
people, but will change the way that people see and respect
how autistic people communicate. It's such an important
book and twists the narrative on its head, so thank you.
Erin Ekins
This book really helps you realise how much further we all
have to go to make it a truly accessible society. It should be
handed out in every establishment in the country!
Geoffrey Hames
As the parent of an autistic son, this is enlightening - an
essential read that opens our eyes to the power and
importance of kind, considered, effective communication.
Jane (and Jamie) Lush
I like the way this book's broken down - really useful for
many of the people I see on our autism in the workplace
training who are developing their understanding of autism.
Lorraine MacAlister, National Autistic Society
This all looks great and seems very well thought out and
presented and was very easy to follow. I hope it does well
and makes a positive difference. It was helpful without
feeling patronising - a breath of fresh air.
Peggy Powell