Books from the Founders of AuKids Magazine
NEW OUT! STRANGE SAYINGS AND CONFUSING CONVERSATIONS:
by debby elley
illustrated by tim stringer
Debby has written this witty book of short stories to validate a different view of the world, and to show autistic children that their experiences are not unusual. At the same time, she uncovers the mysteries behind some non-autistic conversational habits. At the end of each story, there’s advice for adults on making conversations easier for youngsters on the spectrum.
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“I’m a huge fan of Debby’s writing and was very much looking forward to reading ‘Strange Sayings and Confusing Conversations’ - I was far from disappointed. As a resource this is fabulous; as a piece of writing it is insightful, charming, and hilarious. A fantastic informative text which is also brilliant fun to read.”
15 THINGS THEY FORGOT TO TELL YOU ABOUT AUTISM BY DEBBY ELLEY
Alec and Bobby are twins with autism, but nobody could ever say they are the same. Here, their mum, founder and co-editor of AuKids Debby Elley, gives a down-to-earth account of their family life, providing a host of practical strategies along the way. This witty and jargon-free guide explains autism for the layperson and will be as useful to family and friends as it is to parents and teachers.
THE ICE-CREAM SUNDAE GUIDE TO AUTISM BY DEBBY ELLEY AND TORI HOUGHTON.
iLLUSTRATED BY J.C. PERRY
Aimed at children ages 7-11 with and without autism, the best-selling Ice Cream Sundae Guide to autism, written by AuKids editors Debby Elley and Tori Houghton, explains autism simply and clearly, with fun puzzles and talking points along the way! Illustrated by AuKids magazine’s graphic designer J.C. Perry.
CHAMPIONING YOUR AUTISTIC TEEN AT SECONDARY SCHOOL
By Debby Elley and Gareth D. Morewood.
Illustrated by Terry Culkin.
The transition to secondary school can be a daunting time for parents of autistic youngsters, as well as children themselves. Have you selected the right place? What if they don’t really understand your child’s needs? Will they adapt sufficiently – and if not, then what happens?
The good news is that you have the ability as a parent or carer to address these concerns, rather than leaving it all to chance. This book will give you the tools to do just that.
JUST THE JOB!
A light-hearted guide to office life for the autistic employee.
By Debby Elley and Maura Campbell.
Illustrated by Tim Stringer.
Smart casual? Close of play? Endless water-cooler discussions about the weather?
Non-autistic adults can behave in baffling ways - and never more so in the maze of unwritten social rules, jargon and ritual that is your average day at the office. Luckily, Maura and Debby (office code cracker extraordinaires) have gone undercover in 'typical' offices for decades to pull together the ultimate survival guide for the autistic employee.
‘Debby and Gareth have combined their respective experiences as parent and professional to create a treasure trove of inclusive principles and practical strategies’ - Dr Chris Moore, Educational Psychologist
‘Quite simply, a masterclass in avoiding crisis and allowing these young students to thrive’. - Maura Campbell, co-author of Spectrum Women – Autism and Parenting.