Out of the box / Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow.

  • Madonna King
Date:
2024
  • Books

About this work

Description

"An increasing number of Australian children are being diagnosed with variations in their brain development. These can include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and dyslexia. Authors Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow have surveyed and interviewed almost 2000 Australians - including medical experts, educators, neurodivergent children and their parents - to gather together the best and most useful tips to ensure neurodivergent children take their rightful place in classrooms and beyond. Out of the Box offers best-practice advice on navigating diagnosis and ongoing challenges, such as finding friends and learning at school. It also provides vital advice for teens, including driving, living independently and applying for jobs. This essential guide provides hope, insight and practical help for the neurodivergent child's journey and the parents, teachers, friends and family who share it."--From publisher.

Publication/Creation

St. Lucia, Queensland : University of Queensland Press, 2024.

Physical description

xv, 286 pages ; 23 cm

Notes

"A one-stop guide to navigating neurodivergence"--Cover.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Introduction: the starting line -- 1. Diagnosis, labels and language -- Part I. Friendships -- 2. Friendships in primary school -- 3. Friendships in high schools -- 4. Schoolyard dynamics -- Part II. Education -- 5. Finding the right school -- 6. The power of a teacher -- 7. To the principal's office -- 8. From the teacher's desk -- Part III. Spreading your wings -- 9. Join a club and get the golden ticket -- 10. A family affair -- 11. Life after school -- 12. Dating and driving -- Part VI. The future looks bright -- 13. NDIS and the new landscape -- 14. Research and the way ahead.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    PV.W.91
    Open shelves

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Identifiers

ISBN

  • 9780702268779
  • 0702268771