The Man-Eating Sofa: An Adventure with Autism and Social Communication Difficulties Hutton Plum
The Man-Eating Sofa: An Adventure with Autism and Social Communication Difficulties Hutton Plum People often say that 'school is the best time of your life', but for Lara, school is loud and…
Specifikacia The Man-Eating Sofa: An Adventure with Autism and Social Communication Difficulties Hutton Plum
The Man-Eating Sofa: An Adventure with Autism and Social Communication Difficulties Hutton Plum
People often say that 'school is the best time of your life', but for Lara, school is loud and confusing. 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. She much prefers watching James Bond films or building furniture in her dad's workshop.
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 8-12, explores some of the challenges faced by autistic pupils and those with social communication and interaction difficulties in mainstream schools. All except Mr Prender-ghastly. It highlights the stress and anxiety that young people with sensory processing and social interaction