M is for Autism

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As a person with autism who is also a mother of someone with autism I found this book describes what I go through fairly accurately, though I would like to believe that I understand more of what my son endures than M's mother did. The score indicates low risk, but if your child is younger than 24 months, or you have other concerns you should talk to your doctor about rescreening.

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This is neurodiverse teenager M’s reality, and throughout this slim but impactful novel, our protagonist candidly bares her emotions, detailing her experiences living in a world in which she doesn’t feel she belongs. The truth is, you will need some support and guidance with life's inevitable ups and downs but you can have a glorious, fulfilled life and this is the truth too. Here is a quick description and cover image of book M is for Autism written by The Students of Limpsfield Grange of Limpsfield Grange School which was published in July 1, 2015.Because more boys are diagnosed with autism than girls it is good that this book is out there so more people are aware that girls can have autism. The illustrations while a little hard to focus on at times, (for me at least) depicted the amount of jumbled and overcrowded information that an autistic person can receive on a day-to-day basis. For Example, if you don't point, can your child understand “put the book on the chair” or “bring me the blanket”?

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Meltdowns in children are often mistaken for temper tantrums and parents and their autistic children often experience hurtful comments and judgmentalstares fromless understanding members of the public. The study most quoted, written by Leo Kanner in 1943, found there were four times as many boys as girls. Then this book was really something I could relate to, and I am so happy i read it, because it made me feel good and seen, and also understood.Anxiety is a real difficulty for many autistic adults,particularly in social situations or when facing change. and I wouldn't want other boys to be put off enjoying it because the forward said it wasn't written for their gender. This book is appropriate for older children, teens, and adults - I highly recommend it to all three groups. We have online mental health quizzes for many conditions including ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.

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We need more books like this to promote understanding that we are all different in our own way and that is ok as it makes for an interesting world. Shutdowns are also a response to being overwhelmed, but may appear more passive - eg an autistic persongoing quiet or 'switching off'.We all need to know this to improve support and understanding, and to create a society that works for autistic people. In short, “M is for Autism” is a book for teenage girls with autism, written and illustrated by teenage girls with autism. She has previously worked on creative writing projects for the Royal Opera House's Education Department, and many theatres, arts centres and charities in the UK.