The an adventure with autism and social communication difficulties Hutton, Plum creator author. Hodge, Freddie illustrator. text Literature. enk 2022 monographic eng

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x, 129 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. "People often say that 'school is the best time of your life', but for Lara, school is loud and confusing. She much prefers watching James Bond films or building furniture in her dad's workshop. When the teachers at Lara's new school realise that she is autistic, they are able to help with strategies to make school more tolerable for her. All except Mr Prender-ghastly. The headmaster has been looking for a way to gently direct Mr Prendergast towards a change of career, but it is Lara, and her special man-eating sofa, who finally help rid the school of the fearsome teacher. This entertaining story, suitable for readers aged 8-14, explores some of the challenges faced by autistic pupils and those with social communication and interaction difficulties in mainstream schools. It highlights the stress and anxiety that young people with sensory processing and social interaction difficulties may feel in the noisy and unpredictable school environment, and identifies some strategies that can be used to support them. Also available as a set with a supporting guide, this book operates as a fun and engaging standalone story, both for children who are autistic themselves and those who are not. It is a must-have book for every classroom"-- A timeline of Lara's life -- Chapter one -- Chapter two -- Chapter three -- Chapter four -- Chapter five -- Chapter six -- Chapter seven -- Chapter eight -- Chapter nine -- Chapter ten -- Chapter eleven -- Chapter twelve -- Chapter thirteen -- Epilogue. juvenile Plum Hutton ; illustrated by Freddie Hodge. Autistic children Education Juvenile literature Autistic children Language Juvenile literature Communicative disorders in children Juvenile literature Social interaction in children Juvenile literature Autistic children Education Autistic children Language Communicative disorders Social psychology LC4717 .H88 2022 371.94 H979m Hutton, Plum. London ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022 (DLC) 2021045948 9781032076348 2021045947 LBSOR/DLC 211224 20251007090622.0 22368678 eng