Do Lemons Have Feathers?: More to Autism Than Meets the Eye
David J. Burns
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Description for Do Lemons Have Feathers?: More to Autism Than Meets the Eye
Paperback. Have you heard the one about the man who mistook a canary for a lemon? How about the book that tells you exactly what that joke has to do with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Filled with personal insights, anecdotes and practical advice, David J. Burns lets you know what can be achieved because of, and not in spite of, an ASD diagnosis. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJB; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
Are you beginning to see past the disability and starting to appreciate the gift? In this unashamedly honest book, David J. Burns draws on his own lived experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to provide guidance on how to take advantage of the supposed disadvantage. The book is filled with often hilarious anecdotes, spanning the confusion of his early diagnosis, to his marriage and life with his four children, as David proffers his advice on how to cope with everything from school work to flirting. Part memoir, part guide, and written with a refreshingly funny outlook, ... Read more
Are you beginning to see past the disability and starting to appreciate the gift? In this unashamedly honest book, David J. Burns draws on his own lived experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to provide guidance on how to take advantage of the supposed disadvantage. The book is filled with often hilarious anecdotes, spanning the confusion of his early diagnosis, to his marriage and life with his four children, as David proffers his advice on how to cope with everything from school work to flirting. Part memoir, part guide, and written with a refreshingly funny outlook, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
182g
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781785920134
SKU
V9781785920134
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Ref
99-1
About David J. Burns
David J. Burns is a keen supporter of families, schools, and children with autism or special needs. He works hard to bring people together and find solutions to difficult situations. David is often invited to speak at conferences and parent groups, where his positive and humorous insight is both encouraging and fun. He lives in West Sussex with his wife ... Read more
Reviews for Do Lemons Have Feathers?: More to Autism Than Meets the Eye
Do Lemons have Feathers? is an astonishing read; the insights David has and the extraordinary humour he injects into his writing make for a superb book that will entertain and educate simultaneously. If you have any interest in learning about autism from an individual perspective, or simply want to read a fascinating account of life as an autistic person, then ... Read more