Do Lemons Have Feathers?
More to Autism than Meets the Eye
Published on 21. February 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-78592-013-4 (ISBN)
Description
"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, this book can be picked up and dipped into whether you're looking for encouragement, practical coping strategies, or a perspective of life as seen through the lens of ASD.
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, this book can be picked up and dipped into whether you're looking for encouragement, practical coping strategies, or a perspective of life as seen through the lens of ASD.
Reviews / Votes
Down-to-earth, funny and, above all, encouraging. -- Uta Frith, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Development at UCL 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 this is the book for you. -- Dr Luke Beardon, The Autism Centre, Sheffield Hallam UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78592-013-4 (9781785920134)
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E-Book
02/2016
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
€15.99
Available for download
Persons
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 and children.
Content
Acknowledgements. Foreword by Andrew Sercombe. 1. Do Lemons Have Feathers?. 2. It's Not What I Planned. 3. The Angst of School Days. 4. University Challenge. 5. I Owe, I Owe, It's Off to Work I Go. 6. The Social Calendar. 7. A Shot in the Dark. 8. The Escape Plan. 9. The Ability to Fly. 10. Getting Through the Tough Stuff of Change. 11. Love, Sweet Love. 12. The World Needs Autism. 13. All It Takes Is A Little Bit of... Faith. 14. Help Sheets. 15. Can You Help?. About the Author.