Dr Joshua Muggleton is a Clinical Psychologist. He is also autistic, and from a neurodiverse family. From an early age he was interested in how and why he and other young people saw the world differently. Combining this personal interest with academia, he gained undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Psychology, including a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Edinburgh. Since qualifying, Josh has been working exclusively with children and young people developing differently, many of whom have developmental delays, physical health issues, or neurodevelopmental conditions such as Intellectual Disability, Autism, or ADHD.
Engagingly written, full of wisdom and warmth, this book expertly sets out our understanding of what enabling a child labelled 'different not less' looks like. Drawn from the experiences of children, families and professionals, as well as research, it is authentic and encouraging. A wonderful read that feels like having a knowing friend by your side reminding you what you're doing right, rather than someone at your shoulder telling you what you're doing wrong. -- Tony Osgood, author of Supporting Positive Behaviour in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism As a parent, I often struggle to find the time or energy to read. Developing Differently, however, was engaging from the outset and it was easy to navigate to specific sections relevant to my family's needs for information and advice. Muggleton's writing is relaxed, respectful, and relatable, with some humour thrown in for good measure when appropriate. I believe it will bring comfort and support to many who, like me, are navigating the journey of parenting a child or children with additional support needs. -- Elaine Scougal, parent and PhD scholar A book for parents that places the human beings at the centre of the thinking, explains strategies and talks about what really happens. I thoroughly recommend this book it makes good advice practical and doable. -- Gina Davies, speech & language therapist and founder and owner of Attention Autism (TM)