Book of the Week - Autism Decoded: The Essential Handbook

Published Date: 13th April 2026

April is World Autism Acceptance Month and our Book of the Week has been chosen to tie in with this. This campaign provides an opportunity to show how your actions can make a real difference to help create an inclusive and accepting world. You can find out more about the month here https://waam.autism.org.uk/.

Don't forget that the Trust has a staff network, Abilities@MWL, which provides a space for individuals with disabilities and for those wanting to learn more to come together and help improve matters relating to disability for staff within the Trust. More information about the staff network can be found on the Trust Intranet and library resources to support the network can be found on our website https://library.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/abilities@mwl.

Autism Decoded: The Essential Handbook is written by Professor May Ng, OBE, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist at Ormskirk Hospital. Professor Ng demystifies autism with clarity and empathy, offering a jargon-free, comprehensive account for parents, carers, educators, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of neurodiversity.

Drawing from her personal experience documented in 'A Journey with Brendan,' Professor Ng translates scientific nuances into accessible language, providing a roadmap to navigate the autistic spectrum. 'Autism Decoded' equips readers with knowledge, fostering empathy and appreciation for the diverse strengths within the neurodiverse community. The book offers practical insights to enhance the lives of autistic individuals, empowering readers to embrace neurodiversity and fostering a world of understanding and acceptance.

You need to be a member of the library to borrow this book. You can reserve it, by logging in to our catalogue https://now.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=101614. If you don't have a library barcode, please email us  library@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk and ask us to reserve it for you and also ask for you library barcode.