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On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, inspired by her grandson, Karen Murphy’s new children’s book, The Story Of Codey Crowe, offers a heartwarming and insightful look at life through the eyes of a non-verbal, autistic seven-year-old, helping all children better understand autism.
The Story Of Codey Crowe

The heartwarming story of Codey Crowe is captivating readers of all ages. Based on the real-life adventures of Karen Murphy’s seven-year-old grandson, who is autistic and non-verbal, this book brims with love and celebrates Codey’s innate curiosity about the world. Drawing on her experience as a learning mentor for children with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, Murphy infuses her uplifting narrative with warmth, humor, and emotional intelligence.
Garnering five-star reviews, “The Story of Codey Crowe” is praised for its meaningful message and engaging storytelling. Readers commend the author’s authentic portrayal of autism and the story’s powerful lessons in empathy and respect. Educators and childcare professionals are among those advocating for its inclusion in schools nationwide, recognizing its value in fostering understanding and acceptance.
This is the story of a happy, adventurous, and carefree little boy who shows the world that being autistic and non-verbal doesn’t hold him back from enjoying life to the fullest.
Karen Murphy
There is certainly not enough support for these children and their families that is for sure, but I just wanted to show everyone the lighter side of having an autistic child. I want kids to be more accepting and understand that there are some children out there who do not see the world like they do. They cannot wait their turn in the playground, they throw their food around, they help themselves to your stuff, they flap, stim, and make funny noises when they are happy because they do not see the world like we do!
I am a 61-year-old mum of four and grandmother of 13 beautiful children. I was born and raised in Queens Crescent, Kentish Town, London where I still live today. It is a vibrant, diverse, and close community.
I was a Learning Mentor at St. Dominic’s Primary School for 25 years working with children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties and enjoyed every single second of it! It was the same school that my mum, myself, my children, and my grandchildren attended.
It was so rewarding, and I still have grown men (and women) pulling up randomly next to me in the street to hug me and thank me for supporting them at school when they were going through such a challenging time at home.
I felt blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people and everything was going smoothly until my beautiful grandson Codey was born. All seemed normal at first, but it was clear from about 18 months that things were a bit different with him. There was suddenly no eye contact, he would not respond to his name etc then we slowly realised that he was autistic which still came as a shock when he was eventually diagnosed at 30 months even though we knew it in our hearts.
He is now almost 7 years old, nonverbal, still in nappies, extremely hyperactive, (obviously ADHD but not officially diagnosed yet) up most days from 3/4 am and extremely hard to manage at times. BUT he is the happiest, cheekiest, most charismatic boy you will ever meet!
-Karen Murphy
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