الفكاهة غير المقصودة - الاحتفاء بالعقل الحرفي للتوحد (المجلد 1)

This was the first time I've seen a book truly capture the way my son's mind works without trying to "fix" him. The chapter on taking idioms literally had me laughing out loud, because it’s exactly how he interprets the world. It’s a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to understand this unique pe

My nephew has autism and this book finally gave our whole family a way to laugh together instead of tiptoeing around his literal way of talking. The examples are spot-on and short enough to read a few pages at bedtime. Volume 1 already has us waiting for the next one.

I bought this to share with my son's teachers and we ended up laughing out loud at the dinner table instead. The real quotes from kids and families make it feel honest rather than clinical. It's a thin volume, but the content lands.