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Purkis; Masterman

 
9781787753167: The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide
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ISBN 10 : 1787753166 ISBN 13 : 9781787753167
Editeur : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020

Synopsis

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.

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.

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À propos des auteurs

Yenn Purkis is an autistic and non-binary advocate, author and presenter. Yenn has a Masters degree in Fine Art from RMIT University. Yenn has given a presentation for TEDx Canberra and has been a frequent keynote presenter at autism and disability events for several years. Yenn has a number of awards, including the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the Year award and a number of other awards for community leadership including being nominated for the Australian of the Year award in 2017. Yenn has worked full-time for the Australian Public Service since 2007. They have facilitated a support group for autistic women and gender diverse folks in Canberra since 2011. Yenn has featured in media interviews for many years and was one of four autistic adults featured in the ABC TV documentary Alone in a Crowded Room. Yenn lives in Canberra, Australia.

Tanya Masterman is an autistic parent of an autistic child and co-wrote The Awesome Autistic Go-Go Guide with Yenn Purkis. She is Canberra Coordinator for Gifted 2E Support Australia (a national support group for families of twice-exceptional young people) and a former Events Coordinator for Yellow Ladybugs, an organisation that supports autistic girls and gender diverse young people.

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Éditeur
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1787753166
ISBN 13 
9781787753167
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
112
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Buchpark GmbH
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