A Different Sort of Normal by Abigail Balfe
Hi! My name is Abigail and I’m autistic.
But when I was a child I didn’t know I was autistic. In fact - it wasn’t until I was in my thirties that I discovered my neurodivergence and my life finally started to make sense.
This book follows my journey of self discovery from childhood through adulthood, as I attempt to navigate the confusing world around me - a world predominantly built for neurotypical brains.
In this book you’ll find:
VERY IMPORTANT FACTS about neurodiversity, neurodivergence, autistic traits, autism and gender, sensory sensitivities, social communication, emotions, friendships, bullying, sensory overload, meltdowns, family, school, special interests, masking, puberty AND MORE
VERY PERSONAL STORIES involving toilets, cats, poo, swimming pools, my ridiculous family, my slightly unusual way of trying to make friends, falling up the French stairs wearing a skirt, getting locked in a cinema overnight and MORE embarrassing (and often hilarious) moments like these…
PLUS TIPS for supporting the neurodivergent people in your life, advocating for your own needs as a neurodivergent person, and learning to embrace what makes you different.
It’s for children. It’s for adults. It’s for neurodivergent people. It’s for neurotypical people. It’s for parents, carers, siblings, teachers, librarians, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses - and everyone else too.
Basically - it’s for you.
- Format:
- Paperback / softback
- 240 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Imprint: Puffin
- ISBN: 9780241508794
- Published: 22 Jul 2021
- Classifications:
- Interest age: from c 8 years,
- Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's / Teenage),
- Personal & social issues: disability & special needs (Children's / Teenage),
- Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's / Teenage)
- Weight: 438g
- Dimensions: 152 x 227 x 17 (mm)
| Marca: Harpercollins publishers |
| produttore: Harpercollins publishers |
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