Product ReviewsMulticoloured Mayhem: Parenting the Many Shades of Adolescents and Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Ad/Hd by Jacqui Jackson (Paperback, 2003)

Multicoloured Mayhem Huge Fan

Love this book. Thank you for writing it and exploring ADHD in a positive light! Please write more on ADHD, especially as my family have been affected by difference for so many years and feel the general public do not accept different.Read full review...

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Multicoloured mayhem

Thank you! Came a day early

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Good read

Good read

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A MUST READ for parents of children with ASD or related issues

In today's world, diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum disorder is becoming more and more frequent, yet useful advice for parents based on real, hands-on experience is still woefully inadequate. Enter Jacqui Jackson. She is a single parent with SEVEN (yes, seven!) children, all of the boys have autism &/or related issues, all of the girls are symptom free. (Is "autism" the "male disease"? The Jury is still out!). However, by allowing her family to be in the public eye (they were the inspiration for a film featuring Helena Bonham Carter), and through this book Ms Jackson has brought an incredible wealth of experience to both parents and professionals. You'll meet all of her children, hear about the day to day trials and tribulations in coping with all of their special needs, find endless examples of coping strategies, practical advice, and above all, if you are a parent who has a child with a diagnosis of autism, or a related issue, you'll share the tale of the incredible love and devotion which has allowed Ms Jackson to come through everything still with a smile on her face. (Even if the text seems a bit "formal" at times) If you pick the book up and it seems a bit daunting, then skip to the index and pick a word which relates to your situation - noise sensitivity maybe, or sarcasm (misunderstood), or obsessions - all of which may be relevant to your child. As the parent of a child with ASD, I can't speak highly enough of this book.Read full review...