Description: The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide by Yenn Purkis, Tanya Masterman 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 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. Author Biography 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. 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 Girls Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic. Promotional A guide for autistic young people aged 10-14 that promotes self-acceptance Long Description 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. Age Range: 10-14 years. Review Text 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 Girls Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic. Review Quote 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. Promotional "Headline" A guide for autistic young people aged 10-14 that promotes self-acceptance Description for Sales People Focus on developing autistic identity and pro-neurodiversity position helps the book feel current and fresh. Details ISBN1787753166 Author Tanya Masterman Year 2020 ISBN-10 1787753166 ISBN-13 9781787753167 Format Paperback Pages 112 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Audience Age 10-14 Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 616.85882 Short Title The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide Language English Publication Date 2020-04-21 UK Release Date 2020-04-21 NZ Release Date 2020-04-21 Illustrations 14 black and white cartoons AU Release Date 2020-04-14 Series Awesome Guides for Amazing Autistic Kids Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129429339;
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Book Title: The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: a Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens
Item Height: 228mm
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Author: Yenn Purkis, Tanya Masterman
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Year: 2020
Genre: Children & Young Adults
Item Weight: 140g
Number of Pages: 112 Pages
