You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Recently diagnosed with autism along with her three children,Christines message to parents and carers to help them talkwith their children about neurodiversity is the perfect way to introducethe subject to any child. Our wellbeing resources are thorough and detailed, time-saving and provide the language to help pastoral staff listen, notice and encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings in a way that is safe, supportive and relational. Whenever I remember to PAUSE and LISTEN FULLY and LISTEN to UNDERSTAND, I am always in awe of the direction the conversation takes as it becomes a deeper, more loving, more authentic connection every single time.

Hello, I’m Hannah and I create illustrations because pictures can evoke an emotional response in someone.In this first children’s book from autism ambassador, Christine McGuinness shows just how important it is to embrace diversity and inclusivity while highlighting just how much it means to accept one another, just as we are with all the uniqueness that makes us special. The book also contains information at the back of the book to help parents teach their children about neurodiversity. When I’m feeling worried or fearful about what might happen in the future, I miss the moment I’m in. This is a great title to support parents and carers in approaching the topic of neurodiversity, providing an accessible device for talking about some of the problems neurodivergent children may face. Amazing Me, Amazing You is a lovely picture book, beautifully illustrated, that is great to share with children in primary school.

Our self-esteem programme helps children to recognise, celebrate and value their own self-worth and to feel a sense of pride through a range of activities and opportunities to think and share experiences together.

Amazing Me, Amazing You is the perfect positive picture book to help parents and children celebrate uniqueness. Then I was introduced to LISTENING to UNDERSTAND and it changed the way I am in conversations, lots of the time (not all the time, I am still very much practising). In this first children’s book from autism ambassador, Christine McGuinness shows just how important it is to embrace diversity and inclusivity while highlighting just how much it means to accept one another, just as we are with all the uniqueness that makes us special. Ten practical, reusable explicit session plans – the sessions cover a variety of activities and guided discussions in a clear format and structure that help the children to feel contained and able to engage in the programme. However, what excites me even more than the creative process is the opportunity for people all over the world, of all ages and all backgrounds to engage with and enjoy my illustrations.