First broadcast, Wednesday 26th June, Adelaide, Australia
Tag: Autism
Spring Issue of SEND Magazine 2019
Includes a special feature on Girls and Autism, Championing Parents, and the SMILE/Mental Health school based Inquiry project.
Click link below to open and view: https://issuu.com/sendmagazine/docs/send_magazine_spring_2019_digital
Guardian Interview with Baroness Sheila Holllins discussing the use of wordless books for people with Learning Disabilities
Girls, Autism and PDA – New Perspectives 7th June 2019 – 13.00 to 16.00
Girls and Autism – BBC Radio London
Girls and Autism
Education, Family and Personal Perspectives
Edited by Barry Carpenter, Francesca Happé and Jo Egerton
Hear the lively interview on Carrie and David Grant, BBC Radio London Breakfast interview on Saturday 16th March, 2019 (Interview slot commences 43 mins, 18 seconds in). They discuss the issue of lack of an Autism diagnosis in Girls, with book co -.editor , Professor Francesca Happe, and contributor, Sarah- Jane Critchley.
Girls and Autism Book launched to the Press today
Today the newly published book – Girls and Autism: Education, Family and Personal Perspectives (Routledge) has been launched to the Press. Edited by Barry Carpenter, Francesca Happe and Jo Egerton, the book has already been well received by the professional press:-
“What stands out most from this new, highly informative and skilfully edited collection are the lived experiences of the contributors; presented as honest and open accounts by girls, young and adult women describing the way autism affects their relationships with the world around them… For any social worker with an interest in the life course development of girls to adolescents to young adults this book will provide a heartfelt and highly informative insight into the lives of vulnerable and often marginalised females.”
— Mark Goodman, British Journal of Social Work
“This book is essentially very positive despite the unflinching descriptions of the complexities of life and school and the barriers that exist for girls with autism. It maintains a focus on what is possible and what is achievable even with the current reality for the majority of poorly coordinated support and insufficient services. It is a highly recommended read both for parents and for professionals working in or with schools, colleges, career services, as well as the health and social care sectors.”
— Dr Rob Ashdown, Editor, PMLD Link
This has been echoed in this lived experience interview with Talia Grant , a young woman with Asperger’s syndrome , in “ The Independent “ today .
Read more at: https://inews.co.uk/opinion/comment/hollyoaks-talia-grant-autism-representation-tv-books/
On Twitter , members of the female , wrote “It’s wonderful, our community are VERY happy.”
Forthcoming Book: Press Release for Girls and Autism
“Girls and Autism, Educational, Family and Personal Perspectives.”
Edited by Barry Carpenter, Francesca Happé and Jo Egerton
Click the artwork cover below to open and view book press release.
Girls and autism – Many Voices conference 2019
Don’t forget the Girls and Autism Conference, 2nd April, London.
This is why you should be there!
(Go to https://www.naht.org.uk/professional-development/conferences/girls-on-the-autism-spectrum-conference-2019/ to book your place)
New Article – “A Major Hurdle: Transition for Girls with Autism”
