{"product_id":"its-raining-cats-and-dogs-an-autism-spectrum-guide-to-the-confusing-world-of-idioms-metaphors-and-everyday-expressions","title":"It's Raining Cats and Dogs: An Autism Spectrum Guide to the Confusing World of Idioms, Metaphors and Everyday Expressions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe English language can be confusing and illogical for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who interpret meaning in a literal way. \"It's Raining Cats and Dogs\" is a witty and stylish insight into the mind of someone with ASD, illustrating why they have problems understanding common phrases and idioms. The quirky drawings will entertain and inspire those on the spectrum, giving them the confidence to recognize figures of speech and use idioms themselves. They will also help others to better understand and communicate with them. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 96 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19 August 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe English language can be incredibly perplexing and illogical, particularly for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who interpret meaning in a very literal manner. Why should an announcement that cats and dogs are falling from the sky signify heavy rain? And what connection is there between chickens and cowardice?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's Raining Cats and Dogs\" is a witty and stylish exploration into the mind of someone with an ASD. It beautifully illustrates why individuals with ASDs struggle to comprehend common phrases and idioms that others take for granted as part of everyday speech. The quirky illustrations will captivate and inspire those on the spectrum, fostering their confidence in recognizing figures of speech, reducing feelings of alienation, and even incorporating idioms into their own vocabulary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe drawings will serve as instantly memorable references for individuals with ASDs to recall whenever they need to, and will be valuable for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the ASD way of thinking. They will facilitate better communication between individuals on the spectrum and their friends, families, teachers, and colleagues, enhancing mutual understanding and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 157 x 181 x 8 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781839972911\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Barton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44099065938170,"sku":"9781839972911","price":12.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/cf75389ec4f12f5b50892b7df61d2124.jpg?v=1637208657","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/its-raining-cats-and-dogs-an-autism-spectrum-guide-to-the-confusing-world-of-idioms-metaphors-and-everyday-expressions","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}