The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens

The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens - Paperback

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The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens

The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens - Paperback

by Yenn Purkis , Tanya Masterman
$19.95
Sale price  $19.95 Regular price 

Book Overview

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.
ISBN9781787753167
Author Yenn Purkis , Tanya Masterman
PublisherJessica Kingsley Publishers
GenreYoung adult
FormatPaperback
PublishedApril 2020
LanguageENG- English
Pages112
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceTeens & young adults and Adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Yenn Purkis
Yenn Purkis is autistic and non-binary and has published a range of books with JKP since 2006. They actively speak at autism conferences and have increasingly spoken and written on autism and LGBTQ+ identities and received the ACT Volunteer of the Year award for work in Autism advocacy. Yenn lives in Canberra, Australia. Wenn Lawson is an autistic trans man, psychologist and researcher, who has published prolifically with JKP. He writes and speaks on the topic of gender identity, autism and neurodiversity. He currently co-Chairs the Australian Autism Research Council and is on the Editorial Board for the Autism in Adults journal. He lives in Victoria, Australia.
About Tanya Masterman
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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