The heartwarming and hilarious part-memoir,part-guide from comedian and father-of-six Ashley Blaker,on parenting,adoption and raising children with special needs.
'We had such a variety of experts visiting our home,we really needed a revolving door. All these professionals would watch our son playing while shaking their heads and making tutting sounds,like builders considering a bad job you wanted them to fix. "Tut tut tut. No speech,disordered social skills,sensory issues. This is going to cost you!!"'
Ashley Blaker has six children,three of whom have an SEN diagnosis. Between endless meetings,countless therapists,public humiliations,failed playdates,surreal monologues and occasional violence,it's certainly not what anyone would call a'normal'household - but would he want it any other way
Normal Schmormal is part-memoir,part how-to guide,highlighting the many challenges,as well as the hugely rewarding elements,of parenting children with additional needs. Written with humour,compassion and a lot of love,it's a must-read for parents,carers and teachers of children with SEN,either looking for a bit of support or in need of a very big laugh.
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9780008558116Number of pages: 384Weight: 500 gDimensions: 222 x 141 x 35 mm
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'A very funny and honest account of Ashley's extraordinary ordinary life. There is treasure here for all parents,non-parents and children of parents,and that is surely most people.'-Alex Horne
'Great insights and advice for any parent,from a unique and fascinating family and their brilliantly funny dad.'-Katy Brand
'Absolutely hilarious and yet so poignant. This book is going to both entertain and bring comfort to so many people,giving them hope for the future.'-Matt Lucas
'There's so much love and good energy in this book. It had me smiling from the very first words.'-Adam Hills
'Normal Schmormal is a laugh-out-loud,touching memoir of advice,where embracing the weird becomes something wonderful. Every parent should have a copy.'-Emma Kennedy
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