The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide

A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens

Yenn Purkis author Tanya Masterman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:21st Apr '20

£12.99

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The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide cover

A guide for autistic young people aged 10-14 that promotes self-acceptance

This is a guide for young people aged 10-14 on the autism spectrum. It encourages teens and tweens to identify their strengths, suggests how they can develop their identity, and celebrates neurodiversity. It also has tips for managing tricky situations such as anxiety and meltdowns, as well as fun activities and interactive sections.

This book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things people on the autism spectrum can do.

Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome! It also has tips for managing tricky situations such as meltdowns, sensory differences and anxiety. It includes fun activities and diary pages where you can write your thoughts and feelings to help you concentrate on your strengths and work on your challenges.

This book helps you develop the confidence to be who you are and help you live life with as little stress and anxiety as possible.

An uplifting, engaging and interactive book that empowers autistic tweens and teens to explore, embrace and improve their understanding of what it means to be autistic. I love that the book provides useful and practical tips, celebrates differences and reminds us that we are not alone. -- Siena Castellon, author of The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic.

ISBN: 9781787753167

Dimensions: 228mm x 152mm x 14mm

Weight: 147g

112 pages