Eliza Fricker is an author & illustrator, and an advocate & consultant for PDA, autism and learning.
She has published several books, including the Sunday Times Bestselling title “Can’t Not Won’t”, and the acclaimed autobiographical “Thumbsucker” released in November 2023.
Eliza offers a range of support for parents and educators on navigating autism and education, including one-to-one consultations, webinars, presentations, a podcast, and the enduring original Missing the Mark illustrations & blog.
MISSING THE MARK was launched in early 2020, when amongst continued struggles with gaining support and understanding within the English education system for her child, Eliza began documenting her frustrations and experiences through her illustrations.
Not only an artistic expression of difference in today’s society, Missing the Mark aimed to serve as a thought provoking and valuable contribution to the visibility, acceptance and support of families like Eliza’s. An attempt to communicate difficult circumstances with teachers, educators, social workers, other parents and friends of those also experiencing these issues.Building on a surge of gracious personal responses and industry acclaim, Missing The Mark evolved, alongside Eliza's parental journey, to offer much needed support in a broader capacity.
Eliza lives and works in Brighton & Hove on the South coast of England.
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