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‘What a splendid book! It is a wonderfully clear insight into the minds of those on the autistic spectrum. I found it very helpful and very engaging and will have no hesitation in recommending it to any teacher.’

– Paul Sanders, visiting music teacher, Bromley Youth Music Trust, UK

‘Many people with ASDs may not recognise instances of non-literal language and have difficulty in figuring out intended meaning… Michael clearly demonstrates this in an amusing and thought-provoking way in his book and has produced an excellent, invaluable tool to help people with ASD and anyone involved with ASD.’

– Helen Bull, Specialist Advisor for Social & Communication

Difficulties for Bromley Education Services, UK

‘Michael’s pictures are an excellent resource. I use them when I deliver training or write advice for schools as part of my advisory role within a local education authority. I always highlight the use of visual support to aid the understanding of language… I thoroughly recommend them.’

– Jane Rowland, teacher working with students on the

autism spectrum, Kent County Council, UK

‘The author superbly illustrates (in more ways than one!) the absurdities of the English language. Whilst I’d picked up many of the expressions over the years, his examples enhanced my comprehension and revealed eye-opening autistic interpretations of familiar phrases.’

– Graduate with Asperger’s Syndrome (late diagnosis)

‘I have used Michael’s pictures in training sessions with mainstream staff to show just what it means to have literal understanding. People are amazed and fascinated by the memorable examples he gives… I have found them to be an invaluable and thought-provoking resource.’

– Sue Carter, teacher of pupils on the autism spectrum

‘Michael’s book is a really useful tool to help young people with ASD make sense of how non-ASD people see the world. It is also invaluable for non-ASD people to understand how confusing – and sometimes scary – our words can be for those who think literally! I highly recommend this book to anyone who works or lives with ASD.’

– Wendy Warne, Family Service Manager, Burgess Autistic Trust, UK