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"It peers through the ""Autism Lens"", allowing us to understand autism effect change in terms of the way we deal with autism as a society and in education. It delivers evidence-based support and strategies that enable us to develop young people's abilities to interact with the social world, removing much of the anxiety that often accompanies it. An essential read for anyone working with children, and young people on the autistic spectrum and it will also prove to be a useful parents' guide to their child's mental health and emotional well-being."

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"""As head teacher of a specialist support primary school which has amongst its numbers over 50 pupils with autism I can see a place for this book on the shelves of our resource library. It would be a useful addition to support both parents and practitioners. Easy to read, with bite size nuggets of useful information, the book flows logically, touching on the key areas involved in supporting children with autism. The book provides a basic introduction to the subject of autism, an overview and some manageable strategies and tips to implement. ""Dr Samantha Todd has set out in an easily accessible and un-daunting way a useful guide book or check list for the teacher wishing to know they have 'got it right.' The book details the key areas that need to be in place to maximize the potential for pupils to make progress and goes on to tell you what you can do to support those learning areas.""--Andy Pitts M.Ed autism, Head Teacher, The Birches Specialist Support Primary School, Manchester ""This is a very nice, concisely written work that will be especially helpful for parents trying to get 'up to speed' when their children are newly diagnosed. The book covers a wealth of material quickly without over simplifying. Highly recommended both for finding practical solutions and for better understanding the 'big picture' of what an individual on the spectrum may be experiencing.""--Lars Perner, PhD Assistant Professor of Clinical Marketing, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California ""This excellent little book, cogently written by Dr Samantha Todd fills a useful gap in the literature about autism spectrum disorder. The author, a clinical psychologist working in Manchester, has written a very accessible book which will be appreciated equally by parents and carers as well as by professionals working in children's services. The many themes covered in the book will be particularly relevant to those working in schools and early years settings re As head teacher of a specialist support primary school which has amongst its numbers over 50 pupils with autism I can see a place for this book on the shelves of our resource library. It would be a useful addition to support both parents and practitioners. Easy to read, with bite size nuggets of useful information, the book flows logically, touching on the key areas involved in supporting children with autism. The book provides a basic introduction to the subject of autism, an overview and some manageable strategies and tips to implement. Dr Samantha Todd has set out in an easily accessible and undaunting way a useful guide book or check list for the teacher wishing to know they have 'got it right.' The book details the key areas that need to be in place to maximise the potential for pupils to make progress and goes on to tell you what you can do to support those learning areas. Andy Pitts M.Ed autism, Head Teacher, The Birches Specialist Support Primary School, Manchester This is a very nice, concisely written work that will be especially helpful for parents trying to get 'up to speed' when their children are newly diagnosed. The book covers a wealth of material quickly without over simplifying. Highly recommended both for finding practical solutions and for better understanding the 'big picture' of what an individual on the spectrum may be experiencing. Lars Perner, PhD Assistant Professor of Clinical Marketing, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California This excellent little book, cogently written by Dr Samantha Todd fills a useful gap in the literature about autism spectrum disorder. The author, a clinical psychologist working in Manchester, has written a very accessible book which will be appreciated equally by parents and carers as well as by professionals working in children's services. The many themes covered in the book will be particularly"

As head teacher of a specialist support primary school which has amongst its numbers over 50 pupils with autism I can see a place for this book on the shelves of our resource library. It would be a useful addition to support both parents and practitioners. Easy to read, with bite size nuggets of useful information, the book flows logically, touching on the key areas involved in supporting children with autism. The book provides a basic introduction to the subject of autism, an overview and some manageable strategies and tips to implement. Dr Samantha Todd has set out in an easily accessible and undaunting way a useful guide book or check list for the teacher wishing to know they have 'got it right.' The book details the key areas that need to be in place to maximise the potential for pupils to make progress and goes on to tell you what you can do to support those learning areas. Andy Pitts M.Ed autism, Head Teacher, The Birches Specialist Support Primary School, Manchester This is a very nice, concisely written work that will be especially helpful for parents trying to get 'up to speed' when their children are newly diagnosed. The book covers a wealth of material quickly without over simplifying. Highly recommended both for finding practical solutions and for better understanding the 'big picture' of what an individual on the spectrum may be experiencing. Lars Perner, PhD Assistant Professor of Clinical Marketing, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California This excellent little book, cogently written by Dr Samantha Todd fills a useful gap in the literature about autism spectrum disorder. The author, a clinical psychologist working in Manchester, has written a very accessible book which will be appreciated equally by parents and carers as well as by professionals working in children's services. The many themes covered in the book will be particularly As head teacher of a specialist support primary school which has amongst its numbers over 50 pupils with autism I can see a place for this book on the shelves of our resource library. It would be a useful addition to support both parents and practitioners. Easy to read, with bite size nuggets of useful information, the book flows logically, touching on the key areas involved in supporting children with autism. The book provides a basic introduction to the subject of autism, an overview and some manageable strategies and tips to implement. Dr Samantha Todd has set out in an easily accessible and un-daunting way a useful guide book or check list for the teacher wishing to know they have 'got it right.' The book details the key areas that need to be in place to maximize the potential for pupils to make progress and goes on to tell you what you can do to support those learning areas. --Andy Pitts M.Ed autism, Head Teacher, The Birches Specialist Support Primary School, Manchester This is a very nice, concisely written work that will be especially helpful for parents trying to get 'up to speed' when their children are newly diagnosed. The book covers a wealth of material quickly without over simplifying. Highly recommended both for finding practical solutions and for better understanding the 'big picture' of what an individual on the spectrum may be experiencing. --Lars Perner, PhD Assistant Professor of Clinical Marketing, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California This excellent little book, cogently written by Dr Samantha Todd fills a useful gap in the literature about autism spectrum disorder. The author, a clinical psychologist working in Manchester, has written a very accessible book which will be appreciated equally by parents and carers as well as by professionals working in children's services. The many themes covered in the book will be particularly relevant to those working in schools and early years settings re

As head teacher of a specialist support primary school which has amongst its numbers over 50 pupils with autism I can see a place for this book on the shelves of our resource library. It would be a useful addition to support both parents and practitioners. Easy to read, with bite size nuggets of useful information, the book flows logically, touching on the key areas involved in supporting children with autism. The book provides a basic introduction to the subject of autism, an overview and some manageable strategies and tips to implement. Dr Samantha Todd has set out in an easily accessible and un-daunting way a useful guide book or check list for the teacher wishing to know they have 'got it right.' The book details the key areas that need to be in place to maximize the potential for pupils to make progress and goes on to tell you what you can do to support those learning areas. --Andy Pitts M.Ed autism, Head Teacher, The Birches Specialist Support Primary School, Manchester This is a very nice, concisely written work that will be especially helpful for parents trying to get 'up to speed' when their children are newly diagnosed. The book covers a wealth of material quickly without over simplifying. Highly recommended both for finding practical solutions and for better understanding the 'big picture' of what an individual on the spectrum may be experiencing. --Lars Perner, PhD Assistant Professor of Clinical Marketing, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California This excellent little book, cogently written by Dr Samantha Todd fills a useful gap in the literature about autism spectrum disorder. The author, a clinical psychologist working in Manchester, has written a very accessible book which will be appreciated equally by parents and carers as well as by professionals working in children's services. The many themes covered in the book will be particularly relevant to those working in schools and early years settings re

<br>As head teacher of a specialist support primary school which has<br>amongst its numbers over 50 pupils with autism I can see a place for<br>this book on the shelves of our resource library. It would be a useful<br>addition to support both parents and practitioners. Easy to read, with<br>bite size nuggets of useful information, the book flows logically, touching<br>on the key areas involved in supporting children with autism. The book<br>provides a basic introduction to the subject of autism, an overview and<br>some manageable strategies and tips to implement.<br>Dr Samantha Todd has set out in an easily accessible and undaunting<br>way a useful guide book or check list for the teacher wishing to know<br>they have 'got it right.' The book details the key areas that need to be<br>in place to maximise the potential for pupils to make progress and goes<br>on to tell you what you can do to support those learning areas.<br>Andy Pitts M.Ed autism, Head Teacher, <br>The Birches Specialist Support Primary School, Manchester <br>This is a very nice, concisely written work that will be especially helpful<br>for parents trying to get 'up to speed' when their children are newly<br>diagnosed. The book covers a wealth of material quickly without over<br>simplifying. Highly recommended both for finding practical solutions<br>and for better understanding the 'big picture' of what an individual on<br>the spectrum may be experiencing.<br>Lars Perner, PhD Assistant Professor of Clinical Marketing, <br>Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California <br>This excellent little book, cogently written by Dr Samantha Todd fills a<br>useful gap in the literature about autism spectrum disorder. The author, <br>a clinical psychologist working in Manchester, has written a very accessible<br>book which will be appreciated equally by parents and carers as<br>well as by professionals working in children's services. The many themes<br>covered in the book will be particularly

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Dr Samantha Todd is a clinical psychologist who works with children and adolescents with learning disabilities. She also provides regular training for teachers and children's services, and has co-developed a programme for behavioural difficulties, Riding the Rapids: Living with Autism or Disability. Since establishing Independent Thinking 25 years ago, Ian Gilbert has made a name for himself across the world as a highly original writer, editor, speaker, practitioner and thinker and is someone who the IB World magazine has referred to as one of the world's leading educational visionaries.The author of several books, and the editor of many more, Ian is known by thousands of teachers and young people across the world for his award-winning Thunks books. Thunks grew out of Ian's work with Philosophy for Children (P4C), and are beguiling yet deceptively powerful little philosophical questions that he has created to make children's - as well as their teachers' - brains hurt.Ian's growing collection of bestselling books has a more serious side too, without ever losing sight of his trademark wit and straight-talking style. The Little Book of Bereavement for Schools, born from personal family experience, is finding a home in schools across the world, and The Working Class - a massive collaborative effort he instigated and edited - is making a genuine difference to the lives of young people from some of the poorest backgrounds.A unique writer and editor, there is no other voice like Ian Gilbert's in education today.

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