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Being autistic, you might come across more challenges than others
around you, such as dealing with ableism, discrimination in
employment or difficulties in your relationships. Learning to
successfully self-advocate will help you to build confidence,
strengthen your relationships and ensure your needs are met.
Written by two autistic activists, this book will give you the
tools and strategies to advocate for yourself in any situation. It
covers specific scenarios including work, school, and family and
relationships, as well as looking at advocacy for the wider
community, whether that's through social media, presentations or
writing. Additionally, the book provides advice on building
independence, developing your skills, standing up for others and
resolving conflict. The authors also explore the overall impact of
self-advocacy in all areas of your life, building a sense of
confidence, resilience and control. Drawing on the authors'
extensive experience, this book will help you to successfully
prioritise your needs and rights, challenge what is unfair or
unjust and make your voice heard.
'A must-read!' FINLAY GAMES This essential survival guide gives
autistic trans and/or non-binary adults all the tools and
strategies they need to live as their very best self. Blending
personal accounts with evidence-based insights and up-to-date
information, and written from a perspective of empowerment and
self-acceptance, the book promotes pride, strength and
authenticity, covering topics including self-advocacy, mental
health and camouflaging and masking as well as key moments in life
such as coming out or transitioning socially and/or physically.
Written by two leading autistic trans activists, this book honestly
charts what life is like as an autistic trans person and is vital,
life-affirming reading.
Filled with strategies and advice, this empowering guide presents
practical ways to improve the mental wellbeing of people on the
Autism Spectrum. This helpful guide focusses on the specific
difficulties that can arise for people on the autism spectrum who
may also experience a mental illness. The book includes information
on common mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, as
well as strategies for improving sleep patterns and mindfulness.
Providing guidance on the benefits and drawbacks of therapy pets,
medication, and psychotherapy, the authors offer balanced
perspectives on treatment options and introduce self-help
strategies tailored to meet your needs and improve your mental
wellbeing. A number of short personal narratives from people on the
autism spectrum and mental health issues illustrate the text. The
book also includes a list of resources, books and organisations
that can provide further support and inspiration.
Barb Cook and 14 other autistic women describe life from a female
autistic perspective, and present empowering, helpful and
supportive insights from their personal experience for fellow
autistic women. Michelle Garnett's comments validate and expand the
experiences described from a clinician's perspective, and provide
extensive recommendations. Autistic advocates including Liane
Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Jeanette Purkis, Artemisia and
Samantha Craft offer their personal guidance on significant issues
that particularly affect women, as well as those that are more
general to autism. Contributors cover issues including growing up,
identity, diversity, parenting, independence and self-care amongst
many others. With great contributions from exceptional women, this
is a truly well-rounded collection of knowledge and sage advice for
any woman with autism.
Calling all awesome autistic trans teens! Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose
want you to live your best authentic life - and this handy book
will show you how! With helpful explanations, tips and activities,
plus examples of famous trans and gender divergent people on the
autism spectrum, this user-friendly guide will help you to navigate
the world as an awesome autistic trans teen. Covering a huge range
of topics including coming out, masking, different gender
identities, changing your name, common issues trans and gender
divergent people face and ways to help overcome them, building a
sense of pride and much, much more, it will empower you to value
yourself and thrive exactly as you are.
Almost 80% of autistic people have a co-occurring mental health
condition, and this powerful book puts their voices front and
centre, showcasing the human experience beyond the medicalised
language and diagnoses. This poignant essay collection shines a
light on voices that often go unheard in our society. Covering a
range of experiences from multiple ages, genders and backgrounds,
discussions include trauma, relationships, masking, healthcare,
intersectionality and more. The essays are structured along the
topics of hurt (personal experiences and how they shaped the
contributor), help (the tools and tips which have helped on their
personal journeys), and hope (looking forward to the future). At
times touching, humorous, and also enraging, this book offers a
frank and honest depiction of the challenges autistic people face
and the knock-on effect on their mental health. A challenge to
change how our society treats and values one another.
This book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the
autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things people on the
autism spectrum can do. Full of insights about being awesome and
autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the
world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and
thinking differently can be totally awesome! It also has tips for
managing tricky situations such as meltdowns, sensory differences
and anxiety. It includes fun activities and diary pages where you
can write your thoughts and feelings to help you concentrate on
your strengths and work on your challenges. This book helps you
develop the confidence to be who you are and help you live life
with as little stress and anxiety as possible.
Unravelling the complexities of relationships and sexuality, this
straight-talking guide will help you to navigate the associated
social, emotional and physical issues. Expert advice and real life
examples give you the knowledge to reflect on your own sexuality,
provide you with information on different types of relationship,
and gives you the confidence to decide which type of relationship
is right for you. Together with important information on sexual
health, this book will help you to understand how to find and
maintain a relationship of your choosing in a safe and enjoyable
way. Exploring the often unspoken rules of sex and relationships,
this book also covers often unaddressed topics, such as: * what
sexual attraction looks and feels like * how to identify your own
sexual identity and preferences (and how they may change) * what
your rights are, and how to stay safe * having children, or
choosing not to, the impact of this on relationships * how to
recognise power imbalances within relationships, and what to do
Children and young people with autism have the capacity to be
independent and resilient which can help them live independently or
be supported to live a fulfilling life and reach their full
potential. This book empowers parents of autistic children aged two
to ten to help them promote resilience in their child. Full of
suggestions and simple activities, this easy-to-use resource will
help guide parents on how to build the foundations of resilience
and independence for situations such as school, new environments
and relationships with other children. It includes information
about the main developmental stages for children on the autism
spectrum, and will take parents through life events and milestones
at different ages and identify where difficulties and barriers to
resilience may arise and how to address them.
This book empowers parents of autistic young people aged 11 to 20
to help them promote resilience in their child. Full of suggestions
and simple activities, this easy-to-use resource will help guide
parents on how to build the foundations of resilience and
independence for situations such as negotiating sexuality and
relationships, entering employment or living away from home. It
includes information about the main developmental stages for
preteens and teens on the autism spectrum, and will take parents
through life events and milestones at different ages and identify
where difficulties and barriers to resilience may arise and how to
address them.
This hands-on workbook demystifies the world of work in order to
help teenagers with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
feel confident in their ability to be successful at their studies
and get a job. Each chapter talks the teen through a different
element of employment, including the benefits of having a job, why
education is important, how to write a resume and succeed at job
interviews, and the advantages and disadvantages of autism in the
workplace. A variety of different industries and jobs are explored
to encourage teens to begin to think about careers that might
appeal to them and suit their skills and interests. Full of
practical information, engaging activities, funny illustrations and
inspiring personal stories, this book gives Asperteens a positive
image of what people on the autism spectrum can achieve and is an
essential career guidance aid for parents and teachers working with
young adults.
Jeanette Purkis spent her early life reacting violently against her
feelings of embarrassment, anger and confusion about her
'difference' from other people. She was unaware until well into
adulthood that everything she found difficult, including her lack
of success in forming relationships, could be a result of having
Asperger Syndrome. Used to being a misfit from a very young age,
Jeanette found that being a member of a group in which she had a
label - Jeanette the Communist; Jeanette, Enemy of the State;
Jeanette the convict; Jeanette the drug addict - gave her a sense
of order she could depend on, particularly in prison, where each
day had a set routine and the inmates accepted her because of her
rebel attitude. Finally diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age
of 20, the author only began to accept her diagnosis some years
later when she felt for the first time that she might learn to cope
with being herself. Jeanette's remarkable life and her journey
towards finding a different kind of normal is compelling and
inspiring reading for people with autism spectrum disorders, and
those living or working with them.
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