By Rose Robbins (author) , Rose Robbins (illustrator)
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The autistic sister in this sibling pair is non verbal, but she finds plenty of ways to communicate and have fun with her brother. Although she can't talk, this little girl understands everything, and has plenty to say, and lots of ideas. Through body language, drawing pictures, making gestures or using flash cards, she is able to contribute to their life together.
Her brother and granny are able to understand her whether she needs help or is helping them!
Rose Robbins is a Children’s Book author and illustrator based in London, who focuses on topics around disability, relationships and communication. She is known for featuring and celebrating differences in her work, taking inspiration from her own life experiences as both a young carer and a late-diagnosed autistic person.
Rose is a qualified teacher with specialism in Art and SEND, and is also an alumni of the Cambridge School of Art MA in Children’s Books. Rose runs inclusive creative workshops in schools and libraries for children and young people, these have included (but are by no means limited to!) puppet-making, sensory stories, animation, comic and narrative storytelling. She is especially keen to collaborate with SEND provisions in local libraries and schools to produce bespoke activities that suit all abilities.
Rose is a passionate advocate for the rights of disabled people, a long time collaborator with Inclusive Minds as an Authenticity Advocate, speaking at the London Book Fair and writing for SEN magazine. Rose has also worked with the Charity Sibs UK, who support siblings of people with learning disabilities.
Other collaborators/Clients include:
Rose Robbins on School, Neurodiversity and feeling the Odd Cat Out.
Martha Maps It Out With Family
The autistic sister in this sibling pair is non verbal, but she finds plenty of ways to communicate and have fun with her brother. Although she can't talk, this little girl understands everything, and has plenty to say, and lots of ideas.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Talking Is Not My Thing! and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-4 years old
Talking Is Not My Thing! features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Stories about Family and Friends, PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND), PSHE: Family Issues, PSHE: Health , PSHE: Siblings, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health
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Talking Is Not My Thing! was written by Rose Robbins and published by Scallywag Press Ltd an imprint of Scallywag Press
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