The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide
A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens
$30.33
- Paperback
112 pages
- Release Date
14 April 2020
Summary
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.
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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781787753167 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1787753166 |
| Author: | Yenn Purkis, Tanya Masterman |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 14 April 2020 |
| Weight: | 147g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 152mm x 14mm |
| Series: | Awesome Guides for Amazing Autistic Kids |
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Critics Review
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.
About The Author
Yenn Purkis
Yenn Purkis is an autistic and non-binary advocate, author, and presenter. Yenn has given a presentation for TEDx Canberra and has been a frequent keynote presenter at autism and disability events for several years. Yenn has a number of awards, including the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the Year award.
Tanya Masterman is an autistic parent of an autistic child. She is Canberra Coordinator for Gifted 2E Support Australia, a national support group for twice-exceptional young people, and an Events Coordinator for Yellow Ladybugs, an organisation that supports autistic girls and women.
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