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Certain characteristics of autism, such as difficulty understanding
social cues, may make women vulnerable to potentially dangerous
situations. Robyn Steward has written this supportive guide to help
all women on the autistic spectrum live independently, make their
own choices in life, and be safe whilst doing so. This book will
provide you with the knowledge to recognise potential risks to your
personal safety and the skills and strategies required to avoid and
overcome them. Informed by a survey of, and interviews with, women
on and off the autistic spectrum, it explores common safety issues
encountered by women and offers practical advice to help you stay
safe and supported in your independence. Topics covered include
friendships, relationships and sex, alcohol and drugs, money and
employment and staying safe outside the home and online. This
handbook is your guide to super safe living as an independent woman
and will help you to stay safe whilst living life to the full. It
may also be of interest to your family, friends and carers, giving
them insight into life on the spectrum and confidence that you will
enjoy your independence in an informed and safe manner.
Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide
for young people aged 9 to 16 on the basics of menstruation.
Created in consultation with young people, an online survey and a
group of medical professionals, this is a book that teaches all
people about periods, which can be a scary and overwhelming issue.
Promoting the fact that everyone either has periods or knows
someone who does, the book reduces the anxiety girls face in asking
for help. It offers direct advice on what periods look and feel
like and how to manage hygiene and pain. It also breaks up
information using flaps and step-by-step photos of how to change
pads and tampons, it discusses alternatives to tampons and pads,
and gives information about possible sensory issues for people with
autism.
You can try self-employment! Successfully self-employed autistic
author Robyn Steward shares her keen insights about the valuable
skills and unique visions self-employed autistic people bring to
the job market. This book will teach you how to bring these
strengths into the world of self-employment, so that you can follow
your passions as part of the community. Featuring first-hand
accounts from self-employed autistic people in businesses ranging
from arts and crafts to web developer and book shop owner, this
book outlines the common challenges you may encounter and ways to
overcome them. Based on a survey of over 100 self-employed autistic
people all over the world and peer reviewed by experts, it covers
everything you need to get started, from networking and marketing
products to managing tax and business records and more. It also
includes details about benefit systems, getting work and
bookkeeping. Written specifically for autistic people, people with
learning / intellectual disabilities, and the people who support
them, this book is the essential guide to starting your own
business.
An essential guide for any professionals working with autistic
children and young adults, this book provides expert insights which
need to be considered by professionals, parents and autistic people
alike. It covers key themes such as anxiety and wellbeing,
transition into adulthood, sexuality, intersectionality, and many
more. A unique blend of first-hand experience, parental guidance
and professional advice is provided from prominent figures in the
autism field to offer you an overview of the important issues of
today, to help you understand and better support autistic young
people.
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