Hug a crab

<p>An Easy Read Book for adults with intellectual disability.</p><p></p><p><strong>Eddy </strong>has a cockatoo called<strong> Fred.</strong></p><p><strong>Fred</strong> is <strong>Eddy's </strong>emotional support bird.</p><p><strong>Fred</strong> says all the things <strong>Eddy</strong> wants to say but cannot.</p><p></p><p><strong>Fred </strong>is rude and honest and funny.</p><p>He speaks up about things that bother <strong>Eddy </strong>like</p><p></p><ul><li><ul><li>when support workers take smoke breaks and make <strong>Eddy</strong> wait</li><li>people who treat <strong>Eddy</strong> like a child</li><li>strangers who stop to pray like <strong>Eddy's</strong> life is bad and needs fixing</li><li>big organisations that make life boring or hard.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p>The words <strong>Fred </strong>uses are limited to the common words he has heard on an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) board. This means <strong>Fred</strong> finds creative ways to say what <strong>Eddy</strong> is feeling.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This <strong>Easy Read book</strong> is perfect for</p><ul><li>people who use AAC or know someone who does</li><li>adults with intellectual disabilities looking for a fun and relatable story</li><li>disability advocates</li><li>support workers teachers and families who want to encourage inclusive communication</li><li>anyone interested in accessible disability-friendly books.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Fred </strong>speaks up for what others might not say.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever wanted to say what you really think then you need a bird like <strong>Fred</strong>!</p><p></p><p>Comedy with a cause.</p><p>Large print. Minimum 14pt.</p>