Inclusive Parenting Book List By Faye Hayden
Author Faye Hayden kindly picks a list of inclusive parenting books to share with us! Faye recently wrote and launched a fantastic book called United We Play in support of three young brothers in Roscommon with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and to raise funds for the Join Our Boys trust.
Every child requires the same things, a safe home, nutrition, love, respect, hope, to be included and valued. Sadly when children have a terminal disease, disability, sensory processing difficulties or are considered “different” in any way, they face far more challenges than the majority of society. Despite this, have you noticed that they never complain?
(Prices accurate at time of writing) Review from Book Depository: Life is no Fairy Tale! Mine certainly isn't, and let's be honest I doubt anyone's is really, not all the time! Not even those sparkly people you see on the cover of glossy magazines or your fabulous friends on Social Media, with picture perfect lives. Just like them, we all airbrush out the imperfections of life when we can. This book is a warts and all look at the things that make life, well, life! Humorous observations and tales, chronicling the ups and downs that have often pushed me to the brink of insanity and back again.
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Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad? is a poignant and honest memoir detailing Jude Morrow's journey to parenthood, and how his autism profoundly affected that journey, for both better and worse, bringing hope to all who live with autism as well as those who care for someone on the spectrum. I knew that Jupiter has seventy-nine known moons and where the swimming pool was located on the Titanic, yet I didn't know how to connect with this beautiful child who called me "Daddy." Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad? is a candid view of life and love through the eyes of an autistic adult--who went from being a nonverbal and aggressive child to a hard working and responsible father to a non-autistic son.
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A new book offering insights into the life of an autistic person.
It's an Autism thing... I'll help you understand is a valuable teaching and learning resource. It is a written from Emma’s perspective. Both Emma and her children are on the autism spectrum.
Relevant topics are explored through sections: 'My Experiences', 'Information' and 'Advice'. The book offers insights into some of the potential trials and challenges of daily life for an autistic person and everyday strategies and support that can all the difference.
The book offers insights into some of the potential trials and challenges of daily life for an autistic person.
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This book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things people on the autism spectrum can do.
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United We Play
Faye is selflessly using this project to raise awareness for all these amazing children and their incredible lives as well as The Trust and the catastrophic disease that is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
This is a must read for us all.
All proceeds from “United We Play” will be donated to www.joinourboys.org .
This book is a perfect gift for anyone and should be on every classroom in the country.
Special thanks to Ryan Fouracre, a talented artist/illustrator that has gifted the images free of charge to the project.
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Join Our Boys €10.99
Bedtime Stories for Mothers and Others: Volume 1: The Ten Year Challenge - Real Life Short Stories about Autism, Special Needs, Miscarriage, Diet, Rugby told with humour.
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Book Depository €8.96
Amazon UK £7.99
Amazon US $9.49
Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad?
Growing up autistic, Jude Morrow faced immense challenges and marginalization, but he was able to successfully--though not without difficulty--finish university and transition into a successful career and eventually parenthood. Those with autism can have difficulty understanding the world around them and can find it hard to find their voice, but in this poignant and honest memoir, Jude defiantly uses his found voice to break down the misconceptions and societal beliefs surrounding autism, bringing hope to all who live with autism as well as those who care for someone on the spectrum. Jude views his autism as a gift to be shared, not a burden to be pitied, and as he demonstrates through his honest recollections and observations, autistic people's lives can be every bit as happy and fulfilling as those not on the spectrum.
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Book Depository €16.68
Waterstones £12.99
It's an Autism Thing - I'll help you understand
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Stass £9.99
The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens
Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome! It also has tips for managing tricky situations such as meltdowns, sensory differences and anxiety. It includes fun activities and diary pages where you can write your thoughts and feelings to help you concentrate on your strengths and work on your challenges.
This book helps you develop the confidence to be who you are and help you live life with as little stress and anxiety as possible.
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Book Depository €12.60
Waterstones £12.99
Image Copyrights: Faye Hayden (United We Play), Independently Published (Bedtime Stories for Mothers and Others), Beyond Words Publishing (Why Does Daddy Look So Sad), Stass Publications (It's An Autism Thing), Jessica Kingsley Publishers (The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide)
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