It's time to remake the world - the ground-breaking book on what steps we should all be taking for the autistic people in our lives.
The modern world is built for neurotypicals: needless noise,bright flashing lights,small talk,phone calls,unspoken assumptions and unwritten rules - it can be a nightmarish dystopia for the autistic population. In Untypical,Pete Wharmby lays bare the experience of being'different',explaining with wit and warmth just how exhausting it is to fit in to a world not designed for you.
But this book is more than an explanation. After a late diagnosis and a lifetime of'masking',Pete is the perfect interlocutor to explain how our two worlds can meet,and what we can do for the many autistic people in our schools,workplaces and lives. The result: a practical handbook for all of us to make the world a simpler,better place for autistic people to navigate,and a call to arms for anyone who believes in an inclusive society and wants to be part of the solution.
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9780008529260Number of pages: 256Weight: 240 gDimensions: 222 x 141 x 25 mm
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'A wonderful,compassionate,important book,exploring the many faces of neurodivergence,and offering ways for everyone to make life kinder for those who are wired differently.'- Joanne Harris
'Pete eloquently and passionately explains the the challenges of having to navigate our round-hole world as square peg and therefore is a comforting and validating read for anyone who is Untypical. Rectangle,parallelogram,rhombus,whichever neuro-shape you are,this book can help us all to create a more inclusive society.'- Dr Meg Arroll
'A wonderful book about achieving better awareness and a more inclusive society for people on the autism spectrum.'- Roger Clark
'This brilliant,funny,important book shows how we can all make the world a bit better for everyone but especially our neurodiverse friends,loved ones and possibly ourselves.'- Sarah Hart
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