The man-eating sofa an adventure with autism and social communication difficulties / Plum Hutton ; illustrated by Freddie Hodge.

Author/creator Hutton, Plum
Other author Hodge, Freddie.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLondon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022.
Description1 online resource
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SeriesAdventures with Diversity
Abstract "People often say that 'school is the best time of your life', but for Lara, school is loud and confusing. She much prefers watching James Bond films or building furniture in her dad's workshop. When the teachers at Lara's new school realise that she is autistic, they are able to help with strategies to make school more tolerable for her. All except Mr Prender-ghastly. The headmaster has been looking for a way to gently direct Mr Prendergast towards a change of career, but it is Lara, and her special man-eating sofa, who finally help rid the school of the fearsome teacher. This entertaining story, suitable for readers aged 8-14, explores some of the challenges faced by autistic pupils and those with social communication and interaction difficulties in mainstream schools. It highlights the stress and anxiety that young people with sensory processing and social interaction difficulties may feel in the noisy and unpredictable school environment, and identifies some strategies that can be used to support them. Also available as a set with a supporting guide, this book operates as a fun and engaging standalone story, both for children who are autistic themselves and those who are not. It is a must-have book for every classroom"-- Provided by publisher.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
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Issued in other formPrint version: Hutton, Plum. Man-eating sofa London ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022 9781032076348
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2021045948
ISBN9781003208044 (ebook)
ISBN(paperback)

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