David Owen

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I cannot believe I am writing these words but my book is out today! I am neurodivergent, dyslexic, I have dyscalculia and I am hypermobile. I did not fit in at school socially and I did not fit inside educational tick boxes. I left school believing I couldn't. Turns out this girl can... I became a teacher, I have a Masters in autism studies from @SheffieldHallam University and after 5 years of studying, bringing together autistic lived experiences, my own teaching insights and autistic-led research - I am so proud to be bringing you: Neurosensory Divergence: Autistic Languages A Roadmap Towards An Equitable Life For Autistic Children Amazon link: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CN4ZQ83L There are also videos with the book to aid access. This book calls for changes to the way we view autism. It marries autistic children's neurology to their sensory access to the world around them. It explains how and why autistic languages develop and breaks down stigmatising practices that run through society.  This book acknowledges the hard parts of being neurodivergent while showing there is another way we can support autistic children - a better way. 💥💥 FOR TODAY ONLY YOU CAN GRAB YOUR KINDLE COPY FOR 99p 💥💥 Paperback link amazon.co.uk/dp/1915771412 Please share with anyone you think it could help on their journey! Thank you so much for all your support 💜 #neurodivergentfamily #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #adhd #audhd #autistic #autismacceptance #autism #education #teaching #family #autismparent #autismfamily #neurodivergentfamily #diversity #inclusion #sensory @SheffieldLuke @JodieSmitten @75ThunderRoad @intelligimus @AutieAndy @autisticrealms @IntunePathways @JillPluq