The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic

By Siena Castellon

Book Overview

Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - Silver Medal Winner
Nautilus Silver Book Award Winner
Purple Dragonfly Book Awards - First Place

"Never be ashamed of being different: it is this difference that makes you extraordinary and unique."

This essential go-to guide gives you all the advice and tools you'll need to help you flourish and achieve what you want in life. From the answers to everyday questions such as 'Am I using appropriate body language?' and 'Did I say the wrong thing?', through to discussing the importance of understanding your emotions, award-winning neurodiversity campaigner Siena Castellon uses her own experiences to provide you with the skills to overcome any challenge. She shares authentic advice for looking after your physical and mental health, as well as how to cope with anxiety and sensory overloads

With practical tips on friendships, dating, body image, consent and appearance, as well as how to survive school and bullying, The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide gives you the power to embrace who you are, reminding you that even during the toughest of teen moments, you are never alone.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 178775183X
• ISBN13: 9781787751835
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12