How and Why People Do it, and the Impact it Can Have
This book offers an in in-depth examination of how autistic people mask, why they do it and the impact it can have on their wellbeing. Combining the latest research with contributed case studies, it provides a thorough and illuminating introduction to this important but underserved area.
Developing the Skills to Determine Your Own Future
This is the ultimate guide to self-advocacy for autistic people at all stages of life. Covering self-advocacy in specific scenarios, such as work, school and social media, it also explores the relationship between self-advocacy and personal growth, helping you to be heard, respected and empowered.
Take a tour of ten national parks in this overview of the ways in which they can be accessed by those with physical, sensory and learning limitations and their companions. The National Parks of the U.S. are some of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world. But a visit to any one of them may seem daunting to someone with ......
This book shares interviews and insights from adults with dyslexia, sharing the obstacles they have faced in life and the things that helped them overcome them. Based on lived experience, these accounts provide practical tips and advice for those supporting young people with dyslexia and those who have been recently diagnosed.
Everything parents need to know about the process of autism diagnosis for a child, from referral to assessment and beyond. Combining information on medical diagnosis, educational needs and more, it answers common questions from parents, with quotes and case studies throughout.
An Autism Spectrum Guide to the Confusing World of Idioms, Metaphors and
The English language can be extremely confusing and illogical, especially for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who interpret meaning in a very literal way. Why should an announcement that cats and dogs are falling from the sky indicate heavy rain? And what have chickens got to do with being a coward?
Stories of Mental Health, Mental Illness and Being Autistic
A selection of reflective essays about mental health on the autism spectrum from a diverse range of people. Each contributor follows the topics of hurt (their experience and how they felt), help (tools that have aided them), and hope (looking forwards). Covering trauma, relationships, the carer perspective, healthcare, intersectionality and more.
Engaging memoir from a 37-year-old woman named Julia with pathological demand avoidance (PDA), co-written with specialist Ruth Fidler. Covering childhood and adolescence, friendships, communication and meltdowns, plus an insightful chapter from her long-term partner, this is an unflinchingly honest look at Julia's inspiring life and the challenges ......
A Toolkit of Activities to Encourage Emotional Regulation and Social Dev
A collection of drama and immersive theatre inspired activities for parents or carers of autistic children. Following the 3C pathway of Connecting, Calming and Communicating, these activities are accessible and easy to implement, allowing parents to deeply engage and meet children where they are, building understanding of autistic children and ......