Came across this book on understanding metaphors

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Didn't know if people had seen it or if it might be useful for older kids with AS?
"What Did You Say? What Do You Mean?: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Metaphors"

yep i have this book and its great for me to read to make myself more aware of the things people say, my sons teacher today said that DS had " worked his socks off" i saw him check his socks were still there

LOL at the socks Onlyjoking

LOL at the sock-checking!

I think I'll need that book (or something similar) when ds1 gets a little older. He takes everything very literally. I commented on him having his nose buried in a book and he was in hysterics. When he dragged a heavy bottle of juice into the room I asked him "Is that a hint?" He laughed and said "Don't be silly, mummy. It's a bottle!"

The book is excellent and has helped us loads with expaining metaphors to J.
It's quite interesting reading where the sayings originated from also.

I can remember about a year ago when dd wasbeing her hyper little self. Dh said "Oh you are full of beans tonight". What did dd do??? Go to the mirror, opened her mouth and looking puzzled said "No I am not!!!"
Must say we ill never forget that one!

Thanks for that link, I'll look it up. I once worked with another teacher who said to a child with asd....'I'f I had a pound for every time I have been asked that, I wouldn't need to work' The boy thought for a bit and said, 'But who would have paid you , miss?'