Author: Renee Connoulty
Category: Picture Book
Publisher: Renee Connoulty
Publication date: 8 May 2024
Blurb: Rose wants to learn and have fun, but when she feels like she’s being bossed around, she gets upset. Rose might yell or run away, even if she really wants to do what’s being asked. Rose can’t help how her brain reacts.
Rose’s mum and her teacher decide to try something different. What will happen if they stop telling her exactly what to do and give Rose choices and time to think?
With charming illustrations and a story that rhymes, “Don’t Tell Me What to Do!” explains why kids like Rose act differently in a fun, easy-to-understand way. A must-read for families, teachers, and anyone who wants to better understand the experience of an autistic kid with a Pathological Demand Avoidance profile. Don’t miss this delightful book that celebrates neurodiversity and autonomy!
Review: This is a new picture book from Renee Connoulty that looks at life with Pathological Demand Avoidance.
This is a lovely story about a young girl who doesn’t like being told what to do. One of the things that I enjoyed most was this book shows that it isn’t always a conscious choice to say no, and that it can apply to things a person wants to do as much as something that may seem more ‘boring’ or undesirable, like school work. Sometimes the brain just says no.
A great picture book for kids, parents, and teachers dealing with kids who don’t like being told what to do.
Leave a Reply