Eliza Fricker (Missing the Mark)
@elizafricker.bsky.social
Sunday Times Bestseller. Illustrator + author + education + autism + childhood + learning + activist + art. Represented by BKS Agency
Exams will never prepare you for life.. Life will.
May 31, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Exams will never prepare you for life.. Life will.
Just checking in..
May 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Just checking in..
I went to talk this weekend with Rebecca Solnit, a writer, historian and activist.
She talked about the slowness of change and how we hold steady in uncertain times with hope and it got me thinking..
She talked about the slowness of change and how we hold steady in uncertain times with hope and it got me thinking..
May 27, 2025 at 6:23 AM
I went to talk this weekend with Rebecca Solnit, a writer, historian and activist.
She talked about the slowness of change and how we hold steady in uncertain times with hope and it got me thinking..
She talked about the slowness of change and how we hold steady in uncertain times with hope and it got me thinking..
We must always be here. Always..x
May 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
We must always be here. Always..x
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It's been such a delight to host @elizafricker.bsky.social and our amazing comics and autism team this week! Looking forward to working with you again in the autumn 🙏
My heart and head are full after my stay at Cambridge University.
This week I was invited back to finish our project on comics and autism.
The conversations and explorations were brilliant and mind expanding.
This week I was invited back to finish our project on comics and autism.
The conversations and explorations were brilliant and mind expanding.
May 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
It's been such a delight to host @elizafricker.bsky.social and our amazing comics and autism team this week! Looking forward to working with you again in the autumn 🙏
My heart and head are full after my stay at Cambridge University.
This week I was invited back to finish our project on comics and autism.
The conversations and explorations were brilliant and mind expanding.
This week I was invited back to finish our project on comics and autism.
The conversations and explorations were brilliant and mind expanding.
May 23, 2025 at 7:22 AM
My heart and head are full after my stay at Cambridge University.
This week I was invited back to finish our project on comics and autism.
The conversations and explorations were brilliant and mind expanding.
This week I was invited back to finish our project on comics and autism.
The conversations and explorations were brilliant and mind expanding.
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It was a delight to welcome @elizafricker.bsky.social to the NiES (Neurodiversity in Educational Settings) Master’s Module @camedfac.bsky.social last week, discussing why authentic trust and genuine relationships must be at the heart of inclusion for #neurodivergentlearners
May 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It was a delight to welcome @elizafricker.bsky.social to the NiES (Neurodiversity in Educational Settings) Master’s Module @camedfac.bsky.social last week, discussing why authentic trust and genuine relationships must be at the heart of inclusion for #neurodivergentlearners
Here’s the books I’ve worked on so far.
They are all about neurodivergence, education and parenting.
I am a neurodivergent author as well as parent.
They are all about neurodivergence, education and parenting.
I am a neurodivergent author as well as parent.
May 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Here’s the books I’ve worked on so far.
They are all about neurodivergence, education and parenting.
I am a neurodivergent author as well as parent.
They are all about neurodivergence, education and parenting.
I am a neurodivergent author as well as parent.
A few days off on a road trip with three teenagers to travel around and visit my editor, @drnaomifisher.bsky.social and a democratic school.
Place, times and experiences that settle and calm as well as inspire. 💕
Place, times and experiences that settle and calm as well as inspire. 💕
May 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
A few days off on a road trip with three teenagers to travel around and visit my editor, @drnaomifisher.bsky.social and a democratic school.
Place, times and experiences that settle and calm as well as inspire. 💕
Place, times and experiences that settle and calm as well as inspire. 💕
Really lovely.
Thank you 💕
Thank you 💕
May 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Really lovely.
Thank you 💕
Thank you 💕
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I've barely started "Can't Not Won't" by @elizafricker.bsky.social and I wish I'd found her two years ago
"It should be enough for any child to show they are too unwell to go to school and then we should have choices.. without joining waiting lists that stretch for years"
Hear, hear.
"It should be enough for any child to show they are too unwell to go to school and then we should have choices.. without joining waiting lists that stretch for years"
Hear, hear.
April 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I've barely started "Can't Not Won't" by @elizafricker.bsky.social and I wish I'd found her two years ago
"It should be enough for any child to show they are too unwell to go to school and then we should have choices.. without joining waiting lists that stretch for years"
Hear, hear.
"It should be enough for any child to show they are too unwell to go to school and then we should have choices.. without joining waiting lists that stretch for years"
Hear, hear.
I was recently asked to talk about PDA for her new podcast.
We talk about the adjustments our children need to thrive.
The episode has a lovely title too: Draw the World Differently.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
We talk about the adjustments our children need to thrive.
The episode has a lovely title too: Draw the World Differently.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Draw the World Differently: Eliza Fricker on Raising a Neurodivergent Child
Podcast Episode · Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd · 28/04/2025 · 39m
podcasts.apple.com
April 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I was recently asked to talk about PDA for her new podcast.
We talk about the adjustments our children need to thrive.
The episode has a lovely title too: Draw the World Differently.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
We talk about the adjustments our children need to thrive.
The episode has a lovely title too: Draw the World Differently.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
I’m not very good at it, never have been.
I’m all fingers and thumbs.
Clumsy.
Impatient.
But it’s important, the most precious thing.
So, I sit take my time.
No idea what I am doing really.
I’m all fingers and thumbs.
Clumsy.
Impatient.
But it’s important, the most precious thing.
So, I sit take my time.
No idea what I am doing really.
April 24, 2025 at 7:17 AM
I’m not very good at it, never have been.
I’m all fingers and thumbs.
Clumsy.
Impatient.
But it’s important, the most precious thing.
So, I sit take my time.
No idea what I am doing really.
I’m all fingers and thumbs.
Clumsy.
Impatient.
But it’s important, the most precious thing.
So, I sit take my time.
No idea what I am doing really.
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Our new book is OUT NOW. It's an illustrated guide for professionals and it covers how to make schools fit for children, what happens when school goes wrong&working with children outside the school system.Informed by research, professional expertise and lived experience. @elizafricker.bsky.social.
April 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Our new book is OUT NOW. It's an illustrated guide for professionals and it covers how to make schools fit for children, what happens when school goes wrong&working with children outside the school system.Informed by research, professional expertise and lived experience. @elizafricker.bsky.social.
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Just ordered this book, looking forward to reading it. @drnaomifisher.bsky.social @elizafricker.bsky.social #edpsychs
Our new book is OUT NOW. It's an illustrated guide for professionals and it covers how to make schools fit for children, what happens when school goes wrong&working with children outside the school system.Informed by research, professional expertise and lived experience. @elizafricker.bsky.social.
April 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Just ordered this book, looking forward to reading it. @drnaomifisher.bsky.social @elizafricker.bsky.social #edpsychs
Wow. Thanks everyone ✨
April 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Wow. Thanks everyone ✨
When though?
How long?
How much should I 'push'?
These are the questions we ask ourselves.
Because we know how hard it is.
To imagine them even getting dressed.
To travel in a car.
How long?
How much should I 'push'?
These are the questions we ask ourselves.
Because we know how hard it is.
To imagine them even getting dressed.
To travel in a car.
April 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
When though?
How long?
How much should I 'push'?
These are the questions we ask ourselves.
Because we know how hard it is.
To imagine them even getting dressed.
To travel in a car.
How long?
How much should I 'push'?
These are the questions we ask ourselves.
Because we know how hard it is.
To imagine them even getting dressed.
To travel in a car.
Love seeing my dad’s illustrations at my aunts house.
My dad was a political cartoonist in the 1990/00s for national newspapers both for the left and right wing press.
My aunt and uncle were both teachers and have a wall of his pieces on education.
My dad was a political cartoonist in the 1990/00s for national newspapers both for the left and right wing press.
My aunt and uncle were both teachers and have a wall of his pieces on education.
April 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Love seeing my dad’s illustrations at my aunts house.
My dad was a political cartoonist in the 1990/00s for national newspapers both for the left and right wing press.
My aunt and uncle were both teachers and have a wall of his pieces on education.
My dad was a political cartoonist in the 1990/00s for national newspapers both for the left and right wing press.
My aunt and uncle were both teachers and have a wall of his pieces on education.
🎉🎉🎉Publication Day! 🎉🎉🎉
Very chuffed to have worked on this with @naomicfisher and Abigail Fisher.
And thank you to all the contributors who have shown their courage in sharing how they are making important changes to improve young peoples learning experiences.
Very chuffed to have worked on this with @naomicfisher and Abigail Fisher.
And thank you to all the contributors who have shown their courage in sharing how they are making important changes to improve young peoples learning experiences.
April 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🎉🎉🎉Publication Day! 🎉🎉🎉
Very chuffed to have worked on this with @naomicfisher and Abigail Fisher.
And thank you to all the contributors who have shown their courage in sharing how they are making important changes to improve young peoples learning experiences.
Very chuffed to have worked on this with @naomicfisher and Abigail Fisher.
And thank you to all the contributors who have shown their courage in sharing how they are making important changes to improve young peoples learning experiences.
My favourite 💕
April 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
My favourite 💕
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Currently reading 'When the naughty step makes things worse' by @drnaomifisher.bsky.social and @elizafricker.bsky.social and it is just so illuminating. We stumbled across one or two methods by accident/desperation but this book is just so helpful and also is a hug, telling us that it's OK.
April 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Currently reading 'When the naughty step makes things worse' by @drnaomifisher.bsky.social and @elizafricker.bsky.social and it is just so illuminating. We stumbled across one or two methods by accident/desperation but this book is just so helpful and also is a hug, telling us that it's OK.
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So looking forward to discussing this book on Wednesday. There’s still time to reserve your place. Details below 👇
April 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
So looking forward to discussing this book on Wednesday. There’s still time to reserve your place. Details below 👇
When we are looking for options for other ways to school it can feel hard to know what to look for.
What if nothing feels the right fit?
When is the right time?
What if nothing feels the right fit?
When is the right time?
April 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
When we are looking for options for other ways to school it can feel hard to know what to look for.
What if nothing feels the right fit?
When is the right time?
What if nothing feels the right fit?
When is the right time?
Extract from When the Naughty Step Makes Things Worse: Parenting for Children (and Adults) Who Need Something Different by @drnaomifisher.bsky.social and Eliza Fricker
April 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Extract from When the Naughty Step Makes Things Worse: Parenting for Children (and Adults) Who Need Something Different by @drnaomifisher.bsky.social and Eliza Fricker
This is the word that creates arbitrary expectations.
That creeps into our thoughts.
This is the word that breeds guilt and self doubt.
That makes us compare (oh the comparisons that eat us up.)
That creeps into our thoughts.
This is the word that breeds guilt and self doubt.
That makes us compare (oh the comparisons that eat us up.)
April 1, 2025 at 7:06 AM
This is the word that creates arbitrary expectations.
That creeps into our thoughts.
This is the word that breeds guilt and self doubt.
That makes us compare (oh the comparisons that eat us up.)
That creeps into our thoughts.
This is the word that breeds guilt and self doubt.
That makes us compare (oh the comparisons that eat us up.)