Am I Invisible?: Things I Wish Teachers Knew

by Murphy Lynne

"Am I Invisible?" is a book for many audiences! Educators who want to do better for all kids who walk a different path (aka. the spectrum road), kids who are on that path and their parents. "Am I Invisible?" takes you on a heartfelt and brutally honest journey of one child's view through school as a child on the autism spectrum. Being diagnosed with PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified), Depression and Anxiety. The author Murphy Lynne, knows all too well the obstacles, challenges, inspiration and celebrations that she encountered along the way. Take this journey with her and come out a better teacher, parent and student who knows they aren't alone.

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published January 27, 2021

About the author

"Am I Invisible?" is a book for many audiences! Educators who want to do better for all kids who walk a different path (aka. the spectrum road), kids who are on that path and their parents. "Am I Invisible?" takes you on a heartfelt and brutally honest journey of one child's view through school as a child on the autism spectrum. Being diagnosed with PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified), Depression and Anxiety. The author Murphy Lynne, knows all too well the obstacles, challenges, inspiration and celebrations that she encountered along the way. Take this journey with her and come out a better teacher, parent and student who knows they aren't alone.

Reviews

[Jacinta Carter · Rating 2 out of 5]

I understand the desire to write about all the people you feel have wronged you. However, a lot of the “advice” she gives teachers contradicts itself and just makes her sound like she doesn’t really know what she wants people to know. She also doesn’t seem to understand that most teachers do their best to reach as many students as possible throughout their day, so they can’t bring everything to a grinding halt every five minutes to cater solely to her specific learning style.

[Jenni Crowley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every teacher should read this book! It was extra fun for me because I teach in the high school Murphy attended and I recognize names of the good teachers mentioned.

[Srosch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reminders for adults and teachers

[Sara Boespflug · Rating 5 out of 5]

All teachers should read this eye opening book to help them better understand their students whether they are on the spectrum or not!

[Kourtney Elder · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thought that the advice for teachers was very helpful

[Edubbsmom · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolute must-read for teachers, paras, or anyone who works with kids (elementary through high school).

[mark towner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

Every teacher should read this book. Murphy’s story can help all educators to see what a difference they can make through a student’s perspective.