UBC Press Do Lemons Have Feathers? book Paperback 192 pages

"Are you beginning to see past the disability and starting toappreciate the gift?" In this unashamedly honest book, David Burnsdraws on his own lived experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) toprovide guidance on how to take advantage of the supposed disadvantage.The book is filled with often hilarious anecdotes, spanning theconfusion of his early diagnosis, to his marriage and life with hisfour children, as David proffers his advice on how to cope witheverything from school work to flirting. Part memoir, part guide, andwritten with a refreshingly funny outlook, this book can be picked upand dipped into whether you're looking for encouragement, practicalcoping strategies, or a perspective of life as seen through the lens ofASD.

David Burns is a keen supporter of families, schools,and children with autism or special needs. He works hard to bringpeople together and find solutions to difficult situations. David isoften invited to speak at conferences and parent groups, where hispositive and humorous insight is both encouraging and fun. He lives inWest Sussex with his wife and children.