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Being autistic : (and what that actually means)
Garvey, Niamh (Writer on autism)2024
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You're autistic, but what does that really mean? Welcome to the ultimate guide to understanding who you are and what it means to be autistic! In this fully illustrated guide to what it means to be autistic and discover the differences between sensory seekers and avoiders, why you might find some things super easy and other things extra challenging and even begin to understand and navigate all of your big (and small) feelings. Best of all, learn what makes you totally unique. You might just come away with some cool facts to share with your friends and family!
Main title:
Being autistic : (and what that actually means) / Niamh Garvey ; illustrated by Rebecca Burgess.
Author:
Garvey, Niamh (Writer on autism), authorBurgess, Rebecca, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2024.
Collation:
149 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Some illustrations in comic book format.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Pre-adolescent.
Contents:
Part 1: Welcome to being autistic!Finding out you are autistic What is neurodiversity?What does it mean to be autistic?Part 2: Autistic traitsPredictabilitySensory experiencesCommunication confusionSpecial interestsSocial stuffFeelingsLearning stylesOrganisation frustrationCreativityBody movementPart 3: Other things some autistic people haveDyspraxia/developmental coordination disorder (DCD)Dyslexia DyscalculiaADHDHypermobilityLearning difficultiesPart 4: Now you know what it means to be autistic...what's next?References.
ISBN:
9781805011712 (paperback)
Dewey class:
J 616.858 GAR616.858
Language:
English
BRN:
94627
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