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When Anna and Sean Kennedy discovered that their sons Patrick and Angelo suffered with Asperger's Syndrome and autism respectively, they were truly devastated - but their family's troubles were just beginning.Placed in mainstream nurseries and schools, Patrick and Angelo endured traumatic experiences in a system woefully equipped to cater for their complex needs.Like so many parents, Anna and Sean, having been turned away by no fewer than 26 special needs schools when searching for appropriate educational facilities for the boys, were down - but not out. The local education authority had a fight on its hands. Anna was determined to prove that for children like her sons, the challenges of growing up with autism did not have to end in defeat.Through sheer guts and determination, they turned their situation into a victory for parent power by transforming a disused local school into a centre of excellence for the care and support of those with autism. Their inspirational cause has since gone from strength to strength.With more than half a million people in Britain affected by autism, it is little wonder that their school, established after much heartache and hard work, quickly became over-subscribed - proof, if it be needed, that educational provision in this field is inadequate in the United Kingdom today, and proof also that it is still possible to transform a vision into reality through simply not giving up. Anna's story, and that of her ever-improving sons, is a beacon of inspiration for parents of special needs children all over the country."Not Stupid" offers readers a rollercoaster of emotions - from the depths of frustration and despair to the dizzy heights of joy - but most of all, it offers a sense of real hope for those whose lives are affected by autism.
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THE AUTHOR Anna Kennedy and her husband Sean, live in London with their two autistic sons Patrick and Angelo. Not Stupid is the story of Anna's determination to provide an appropriate learning environment for her sons and for other children within the autistic spectrum.
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Looking at the psychotherapist's report, I felt a rush of blood from my feet going straight to my head. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Looking at the psychotherapist's report, I felt a rush of blood from my feet going straight to my head. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I bought the book for a friend who has a son with autism. I thought I would read a few pages to see if it might be of some help before giving it to her. I couldn't put it down and read the whole book. Not Stupid has given me a good insight into the lives of parents who have children with autism. I found the book very inspiring and easy to read.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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First of all this is an extremely remarkable tale of the achievement of this woman and her husband to create a network of schools, a college and other facilities for autistic children, all triggered by the needs of their own children who are still only 14 and 18 years old.
Secondly there is a lot of interesting information about teaching methods and how Anna has managed her family as it turns out her husband has Aspergers too! Some parts of the book are written by her husband and eldest son.
An inspiring tale, and full of relevant information if you care for people on the autistic spectrum.
Secondly there is a lot of interesting information about teaching methods and how Anna has managed her family as it turns out her husband has Aspergers too! Some parts of the book are written by her husband and eldest son.
An inspiring tale, and full of relevant information if you care for people on the autistic spectrum.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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What a wonderful book! A great book for the relatives and friends of peopleliving with the challenge of ASD. I am mum to two sons on the spectrum but this book would be enjoyed by all interested in parenting, family life and education. It is written in a humorous way with plenty of personal stories and lots of nuggets of info about autism. a great read!
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Slightly disappointed
As the parent of a son with autism, I was surprised that I didn't enjoy this book more. It's focus was very much the setting up of the school, finding premises etc and not much... Read more
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Probably the best book I've ever read
This inspriational book is so easy to read - it's not technical or scientific, but it is highly informative. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jack's Mum
an essential read
This book is moving, in parts humourous and gives an honest account of one womans battle to get the right education for her sons and other children like them.
Published on 21 Feb 2008 by D. A. Kennedy
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I found this book to be very emotional a storey of Parents who had no where to turn and a battle to get a school for there children with a disability. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2008 by Mrs. M. Davison
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