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Understanding autism
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- Book Synopsis
- This book is for children wanting to find out more about autism. Having Autism is a 'way of being' which influences thinking, feeling and reactions to people and situations. It is a lifelong condition which affects girls and boys. A lot of people with autism say the struggle with communication skills and they find interacting with the world very confusing and difficult. Being autistic is made up of lots of different aspects - some will feel like strengths and some will feel difficult and hard to live with. These will be explored throughout the book. Content covered includes: what is autism?, anxiety, plans and changes, senses, routines and repetitive behaviour, sensory overload, friendships, teachers and school, masking, dream worlds and escaping, talents and interests. Other titles in The Kids' Guide series: Anti-Bullying Anti-Racism Dealing with Anxiety Dealing with Divorce Dealing with Death
- About The Author
- Vicky Martin is the co-author of M is for Autism. She worked with the students of Limpsfield Grange, a residential school for girls with communication and interaction difficulties including Autism Spectrum Disorder, to write and illustrate the book during three months of drama and creative writing workshops. The true-life experiences of the girls were developed into M's story. Vicky has previously worked on creative writing projects for the Royal Opera House's Education Department, and many theatres, arts centres and charities in the UK.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781445182841
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts, (24 August 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 145 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 230 x 168 x 8 mm
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