It's Raining Cats and Dogs - Michael Barton

It's Raining Cats and Dogs

An Autism Spectrum Guide to the Confusing World of Idioms, Metaphors and Everyday Expressions

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
96 Seiten
2021
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-83997-291-1 (ISBN)
12,45 inkl. MwSt
The English language can be extremely confusing and illogical, especially for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who interpret meaning in a very literal way. Why should an announcement that cats and dogs are falling from the sky indicate heavy rain? And what have chickens got to do with being a coward?

It's Raining Cats and Dogs is a witty and stylish insight into the mind of someone with an ASD. It beautifully illustrates why people with ASDs have problems understanding common phrases and idioms that others accept unquestioningly as part of everyday speech. The quirky drawings will entertain and inspire those on the spectrum, giving them the confidence to recognise figures of speech, feel less alienated and even use idioms themselves.

The drawings will form instantly memorable references for those with ASDs to recall whenever they need to and will be helpful for anyone curious to understand the ASD way of thinking. They will enable people on the spectrum and their friends, families, teachers and colleagues to better understand and communicate with each other.

Michael Barton is a student with high functioning autism. He is currently undertaking a Physics degree at the University of Surrey. He gives talks at conferences and schools about the positive aspects of being on the spectrum, hoping to provide encouragement for both parents and children. Michael is a talented musician, playing jazz piano and the French horn, and he also enjoys judo.

Erscheinungsdatum
Illustrationen Michael Barton
Vorwort Delia Barton
Zusatzinfo 72 black and white drawings
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 158 x 180 mm
Gewicht 140 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Neurologie
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Sonder-, Heil- und Förderpädagogik
ISBN-10 1-83997-291-2 / 1839972912
ISBN-13 978-1-83997-291-1 / 9781839972911
Zustand Neuware
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