The Growing Up Book for Boys 2nd Edition: What Autistic Boys Need to Know

By Davida Hartman

Growing up can feel confusing, especially when your body changes quickly, friendships shift, and new feelings begin to surface. This updated 2nd edition of The Growing Up Book for Boys offers a calm, neuro-affirming guide to puberty for autistic boys aged 9-14.

Using straightforward language, and bold, accessible illustrations, it explains what to expect during adolescence, including growing body hair, shaving, wet dreams, erections, voice changes, and looking after your skin. It also explores friendships, boundaries, crushes, emotional changes, online safety, and recognising sensory needs. Throughout the book, boys are encouraged to understand their bodies, trust their feelings, and celebrate what makes them unique.

Designed with accessibility in mind, including dyslexia-friendly layout and autistic-friendly language, this is the perfect introduction to the teenage years for autistic boys.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1805019554
• ISBN13: 9781805019558
• Release Date: December 2026
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 96 Pages
• Age Range: 9 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 9