A fully illustrated, empathetic and wry guide to helping and understanding children who are unable to go to school, written by a parent who has been there and gets it
Eliza Fricker is a neurodivergent illustrator and author whose deceptively simple illustrations give way to endearingly perceptive and detailed observations, which are often irreverently humorous and highly emotional. Eliza is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Family Experience of PDA and Can't Not Won't.
Knowing many young people who couldn't, not wouldn't, I turned
every page of this with a nod. Sadly, a totally true-to-life
experience for us and many other families. Such an important book
for families but also education and social care professionals - an
insight into a slice of life they never imagined.
*Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network charity*
I cannot imagine any family in this situation, who cannot recognise
this painful and often harmful, journey. Beautifully conveyed in so
few words. The time for change is now!
*Lisa Cherry, Researcher & Consultant in Trauma Informed System
Change*
Eliza's words and thoughts deeply resonate with me as a parent.
Each afterword beautifully articulates what a good school that
values autistic pupils would do and importantly addresses how the
issue can be carelessly avoided. Any family struggling similarly
will undoubtedly draw strength from the shared story and feel less
alone.
*Dr. Ruth Moyse, Director AT Autism*
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