Autism, Identity and Me

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Autism, Identity and Me

A Practical Workbook to Empower Autistic Children and Young People Aged 10+

Educational psychology Educational strategies and policy Educational administration and organization Teaching of students with different educational needs Teaching of students with learning difficulties

Authors: Rebecca Duffus, Lyric Rivera

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 30th December 2024

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040258569


Overview

This empowering workbook will help children and young people to develop a positive understanding of their Autistic identity. Highly structured and visual, the workbook is broken down into key sections such as Interests and focus, Masking, Emotions and energy levels and My autistic identity statement to create a personal passport and develop a deeper understanding of what autism means to the young person as an individual.

Target Audience and Content

Written with a US readership in mind, this workbook details the diagnostic/discovery process in the US, in addition to relevant organizations and web resources for support around mental health. Content has been shaped by Autistic advisors and contributors, with first-hand experiences of young people woven throughout.

Goals and Benefits

The workbook aims to encourage and build:

  • An understanding of what autism is
  • An understanding of what autism means to them (their autistic identity)
  • A positive sense of self
  • An acknowledgement of things that may be trickier
  • A pride in being Autistic

Having a positive understanding of your Autistic identity is an indicator of higher self-esteem and wellbeing as an adult. This workbook supports the development of this and will be valuable for Autistic children and young people aged 10+ and the adults working with them.

Usage and Additional Resources

It is designed to be used alongside the accompanying guide for the most effective use, providing further support for the lead adult and a platform for initiating important conversations. For effective use, this workbook should be purchased alongside the guide, Autism, Identity and Me: A Professional and Parent Guide to Support a Positive Understanding of Autistic Identity.

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