A Girl's Guide to Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum
Will be published approx. on 21. December 2030
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-84905-847-6 (ISBN)
Description
Adolescence is an especially challenging time for all people on the autism spectrum, and girls face an entirely different set of issues to boys. Written specifically for female teens and pre-teens on the autism spectrum, this book provides practical information, tips and strategies for teenage girls across a wide range of topics. A bright, successful young woman with AS and a clinical psychologist write together to provide insight and suggestions for young girls, making this book the complete guide to having a happy, healthy adolescence as an autistic female. It's packed with real-life examples of the trials and tribulations teenage girls have to face, and each is accompanied by helpful and constructive solutions to overcoming difficulties and coming to terms with growing up on the spectrum. Issues such as puberty and growing up, building friendships and relationships, self-esteem and self-determination, mental health, and planning for the future are all covered, and the information provided will ensure that knowledge and skill development make adolescence a more enjoyable and less anxious time for everyone.
This interactive book is a must for girls on the spectrum whose teenage years are approaching, and for those who are already experiencing adolescence.
Adolescence is an especially challenging time for all people on the autism spectrum, and girls face an entirely different set of issues to boys. Written specifically for female teens and pre-teens on the autism spectrum, this book provides practical information, tips and strategies for teenage girls across a wide range of topics. A bright, successful young woman with AS and a clinical psychologist write together to provide insight and suggestions for young girls, making this book the complete guide to having a happy, healthy adolescence as an autistic female. It's packed with real-life examples of the trials and tribulations teenage girls have to face, and each is accompanied by helpful and constructive solutions to overcoming difficulties and coming to terms with growing up on the spectrum. Issues such as puberty and growing up, building friendships and relationships, self-esteem and self-determination, mental health, and planning for the future are all covered, and the information provided will ensure that knowledge and skill development make adolescence a more enjoyable and less anxious time for everyone.
This interactive book is a must for girls on the spectrum whose teenage years are approaching, and for those who are already experiencing adolescence.
This interactive book is a must for girls on the spectrum whose teenage years are approaching, and for those who are already experiencing adolescence.
Adolescence is an especially challenging time for all people on the autism spectrum, and girls face an entirely different set of issues to boys. Written specifically for female teens and pre-teens on the autism spectrum, this book provides practical information, tips and strategies for teenage girls across a wide range of topics. A bright, successful young woman with AS and a clinical psychologist write together to provide insight and suggestions for young girls, making this book the complete guide to having a happy, healthy adolescence as an autistic female. It's packed with real-life examples of the trials and tribulations teenage girls have to face, and each is accompanied by helpful and constructive solutions to overcoming difficulties and coming to terms with growing up on the spectrum. Issues such as puberty and growing up, building friendships and relationships, self-esteem and self-determination, mental health, and planning for the future are all covered, and the information provided will ensure that knowledge and skill development make adolescence a more enjoyable and less anxious time for everyone.
This interactive book is a must for girls on the spectrum whose teenage years are approaching, and for those who are already experiencing adolescence.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84905-847-6 (9781849058476)
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Persons
Shana Nichols, PhD, is Owner and Director of ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development on Long Island, New York. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has worked in the areas of assessment, treatment, and research related to autism spectrum and other developmental disorders for over fifteen years. She currently resides in Huntington, NY with her horse and three cats. Brigid Sinclair Rankowski is a college student on the autism spectrum, and is currently studying psychology. She resides in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Shana Nichols, PhD, is Owner and Director of ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development on Long Island, New York. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has worked in the areas of assessment, treatment, and research related to autism spectrum and other developmental disorders for over fifteen years. She currently resides in Huntington, NY with her horse and three cats. Brigid Sinclair Rankowski is a college student on the autism spectrum, and is currently studying psychology. She resides in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Shana Nichols, PhD, is Owner and Director of ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development on Long Island, New York. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has worked in the areas of assessment, treatment, and research related to autism spectrum and other developmental disorders for over fifteen years. She currently resides in Huntington, NY with her horse and three cats. Brigid Sinclair Rankowski is a college student on the autism spectrum, and is currently studying psychology. She resides in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Content
Foreword by Rudy Simone.; 1. The Autism Spectrum: What does it mean anyway? And where are all the girls?; 2. Approaching Adolescence: Being Ready!; 3. Puberty: ("Does my mother know you're here?"); 4. The Red Spot: Periods, Pads and Pelvic Exams.; 5. Inside and Outside: Self-Perception and Self-Confidence.; 6. Friendships with Girls and, Yes, Boys.; 7. Healthy Sexuality and Relationships.; 8. Keeping Safe: Personal Safety in the Real World.; 9. Looking Back: My Teen Years.; References.