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CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRICS AND PAEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY / DIABETES
Life with a child with autism, by a mother and paediatrician
Book Description
This inspiring memoir took Professor May Ng 10 years to write and it describes her journey with Brendan through the wilderness of diagnosis, treatment, advice and the continuing battle for support and awareness that every parent of a child with autism has to navigate. Her account includes the most valuable of what she has learned along the way as a mother and in over 2 decades working in the NHS as a specialist paediatrician and academic researcher.
Today 1 in 60 children are believed to be on the autism spectrum. There is a 24 to 36 month wait under the NHS for diagnosis and many families are simply lost and desperate for help, advice and reassurance. May Ng’s book fills that gap. Through her knowledge both as an award-
Reviews
"This inspiring, highly readable book by a parent who is also a doctor and a scientist is full of useful tips for other parents of a child with autism." Professor Sir Simon Baron-
“A mother’s absorbing story of her son with autism is given perspective by her paediatric experience and medical knowledge. Dr May Ng’s book will help many other affected families and also engage autism professionals.”
Dame Stephanie Shirley CH DBE, entrepreneur and philantropist (whose late son had autism)
“Dr May Ng’s account of her journey as an autism mum is honest, intelligent, helpful, real-
"Dr May Ng has written a must-
"This is a highly practical account of the difficulties faced with raising a child with autism. Despite being a paediatrician, Dr May Ng’s account contains the struggles and unexpected challenges encountered in parenting; her practical advice will help others’ journey through what often feels like a complex and disorientating maze" Dr David Evans MBE, Vice President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
“I wish I had a book like this when my son Alex was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old. As a doctor and mother living and breathing life with autism, Dr May Ng’s book has such valuable advice and is a wealth of information for all families living with autism” Christine Green, mother and former National Autistic Society Early Bird Programme Trainer
“Dr May Ng is positively masterful in sharing her personal story living with autism from the perspective of a parent and a medical expert. Being privileged to be Headteacher of Abbot’s Lea School and working with Brendan, I can certainly confirm that the key pieces of practical advice offered to other parents are priceless in supporting children with autism to live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.” Ania Hildrey, Headteacher of Abbot’s Lea School, Liverpool (Specialist School for Children on the Autism Spectrum)
“An incredible account by an outstanding mother, researcher paediatrician. The book is a gold-
“This inspirational book is so easy to read and highly informative. Dr May Ng documents her personal story with autism and includes advice and information based on her experience as well as on her research and medical knowledge. Whether you are a parent, carer, teacher, SENCO, relative or a friend of someone with autism, this book will certainly help you appreciate, understand and cope” Anna Kennedy OBE, mother of 2 boys with autism and autism campaigner
Fundraising for Autism
May and family as long term members of the National Autistic Society has successfully raised funds over £90,000 to promote autism awareness.
Print Length: 241 pages
Paperback: 9781782342823 -
ePub: 9781782341536 -
PDF: 9781782341543
Paperback: 9781782342823 -
ePub: 9781782341536 -
PDF: 9781782341543
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BIC Code: BIO022000
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