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“Wow! Get this on your book club list!”
RICHIE BARLOW, AUTHOR

“This accurate and unflinching account of ‘care’ should be read by government ministers and everyone involved in social care. It is an eye-opener!”
ROBIN FINDLAY, GENERAL SECRETARY OF
THE NATIONAL UNION OF PROFESSIONAL FOSTER CARERS


With the Ofsted inspection report due any day, team manager Bill Clarke quite simply doesn't care. In light of his impending retirement, another suspension period sadly wouldn't bother him.

Against the background of political discontent, unmanageably high caseloads and magically disappearing files, he leaves his team to their own devices. His equally disillusioned social workers, Siobhan and Deirdre, are fighting their own demons and choose to hide behind their computer screens rather than undertake essential home visits.

David is consumed with depression and frequently spends his evenings binge drinking. Clearly unstable, he crosses professional boundaries to manipulate baby Ellie's assessment to suit his own agenda. Estranged from his own young children, is he in any place to make judgements on what is good enough parenting?

Whilst chaos reigns, horrified colleagues Wayne and Yotunde have taken to whistle-blowing in their spare time.

But how long before something is done?

As the parent of a child recognised as autistic as a pre-teen or teen, it can often feel difficult to find the answers you need. Children who make it to late primary/early secondary age before being picked up by the system tend to present with traits that are harder to spot, meaning it can be harder to engage professionals in the diagnostic process and gather the necessary support.

Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network, has tailored this handbook to support parents with older children or teenagers who are at the identification stage, walking them through the basics in an engaging and accessible manner. She addresses key challenges for this age group, including co-occurring conditions, puberty, and safeguarding, as well as looking to the future, advising on schooling options, and beyond.

Designed to help parents become fully informed and ensure a nurturing and positive environment for our autistic young people, this is a guide with a focus on difference - not deficit.

In this empowering and honest guide for LGBTQIA+ autistic teens, Erin Ekins gives you all the tools you need to figure out and explore your gender identity and sexuality.

From coming out to friends and family, staying safe in relationships and practicing safe sex, through to self-care and coping with bullying, being out and about in the LGBTQIA+ community and undergoing gender transition, this book is filled with essential information, advice, support and resources to help you on your journey, and also works as a primer on all things LGBTQIA+ for non-autistic teens who are just figuring it all out.

Written by an inspirational autistic queer woman, this is a must-read for every autistic teen wanting to live their very best queer life.

"Sensational Kids" by Lucy Jane Miller is a groundbreaking book that explores sensory processing disorder (SPD) and its impact on children. Driven by personal stories and clinical expertise, Miller provides practical strategies for understanding and supporting children with sensory challenges. This comprehensive resource offers insights, assessments, and intervention techniques, empowering parents, educators, and professionals to help children thrive in a sensory-rich world.

"Square Pegs" is about inclusivity, compassion, and fitting in - a guide for schools, by Fran Morgan with Ellie Costello. It equips educators with practical strategies and legal guidance. This crucial resource addresses the tension between government expectations and supporting diverse students, offering innovative approaches to foster inclusivity and improve outcomes. Topics include relationships, trauma-informed practice, and behavior management.