While Tally tries to keep positive, acknowledging that “she’s lucky to be part of a group, even if she is on the edges”, she also comments that she “didn’t expect to feel quite so lonely. Here are the children's books in 2022 that BookTrust think show positive images of disability, as well as titles that may prove useful in discussing disability and inclusive issues with young readers. Tally has always known that being autistic means somethings are harder for her than they are for other people. Her mum is an early years consultant, trainer and conference speaker who previously worked for the London Borough of Lewisham as a School Improvement Advisor for Early Years and a Strategic Lead for Early Years. Rebecca currently teaches in a primary school and lives in Dorset with her husband and three children.

All the Pieces of Me: The fourth powerful story of autism, empathy and All the Pieces of Me: The fourth powerful story of autism,

It also subtly shares some powerful (but never preachy) messages about neurodiversity, the good and bad facets of social media and learning that ‘not-good friends’ are not really ‘friends’ at all. When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing onlineit soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying thatLibby's writing helped them understand autism for the first timeThis fictionalised portrayal of a young autisticgirl is written by Rebecca Westcott, with diary entries by LibbyScott, making it a truly original and authentic book that willgive readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what it's liketo be autisticPerfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy and Wonder Books by Libby Scott and Rebecca WestcottWays To Be MeCan You See Me? Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott have once again struck gold with this fourth book featuring the relatable, eminently likeable Tally, whose autism means certain things are much harder for her than they are for her peers. This fictionalised portrayal of a young autistic girl is written by Rebecca Westcott, with diary entries by Libby Scott, making it a truly original and authentic book that will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what it's like to be autistic.Plus, being on the autistic spectrum, she finds the combination of shouting, canteen smells, floor polish andfluorescent strip lighting a painful onslaught on her senses.

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Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. With a wholly authentic voice, further enhanced by the many intermittent journal entries and ‘news reports’ from Libby Scott (herself an autistic teenager), this is the fourth book created by the impressive Scott-Westcott team. Thoughtful, funny, touching and convincing, this is a book about loyalty, family, friendship, making difficult choices and finding your voice. Then, to top it all, best friend Layla announces that she’s moving to the States, leaving a lonely Tally with some tough decisions to make on the friendship front. Tally has always known that being autistic means some things are harder for her than they are for other people.She is also autistic, and after her mum Kym shared a piece of Libby’s writing online, Libby and her writing went viral. His autism is hinted at but not referred to directly, and all young readers will empathise with Henry and find reassurance in the book’s ultimate message of hope. It’s also not easy navigating what people mean - “how can we work out what the truth is… if nobody says what they really mean?

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With its gentle humour, engaging characters and simple yet satisfying plot, this is the final instalment in the hugely successful Worst Witch series and brings the story of Mildred Hubble’s schooldays to an end. When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing online it soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying that Libby's writing helped them understand autism for the first time.For background, the series was born when Libby’s mum shared some of her writing online – writing that chimed with thousands of people who identified with her experiences. Attempting to maintain friendships is exhausting, understanding teachers’ expectations is challenging and making sense of all the spoken and unspoken rules of school life is quite simply a nightmare. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Being “autistic with a PDA profile – which stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance”, all those Year 9 concerns, most notably GCSEs and identity, are heightened for Tally, not least when her best friend moves away, leaving her with an often-cruel peer group who don’t listen to her, and often mock her.