Can't Not Won't

Knowing many young people who couldn’t, not wouldn’t, I turned every page of this with a nod. Sadly, a totally true-to-life experience for us and many other families. Such an important book for families but also education and social care professionals - an insight into a slice of life they never imagined. – Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network charityI cannot imagine any family in this situation, who cannot recognise this painful and often harmful, journey. Beautifully conveyed in so few words. The time for change is now! – Lisa Cherry, Researcher & Consultant in Trauma Informed System ChangeEliza’s words and thoughts deeply resonate with me as a parent. Each afterword beautifully articulates what a good school that values autistic pupils would do and importantly addresses how the issue can be carelessly avoided. Any family struggling similarly will undoubtedly draw strength from the shared story and feel less alone. – Dr. Ruth Moyse, Director AT Autism

Eliza Fricker is a neurodivergent illustrator and author whose deceptively simple illustrations give way to endearingly perceptive and detailed observations, which are often irreverently humorous and highly emotional. Eliza is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Family Experience of PDA and Can’t Not Won’t.