
New Books & Products
Recently added titles to Autism Awareness Centre’s growing book catalogue.
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The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy
The step-by-step guide discusses various aspects of how autism is perceived, explores how best to speak up for individual needs, and introduces advocacy for the wider autistic community. Each step outlines one vital aspect of advocacy and allyship, such as emphasizing acceptance, avoiding assumptions and assuming competence.
$32.95Product Details »In stock
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Noticing My Body Signals: A Science Lab Adventure
A playful, 78-page storybook and activity guide that helps kids (and the adults who love them) notice and explore body signals; the inner sensations that help us understand how we feel. Designed to be read in parts, the interactive book weaves guided experiments, reflective moments, and curiosity-based language into one ready-made resource.
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What Is Menopause? A Guide for People with Autism, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
This carefully written and explicitly illustrated book provides an explanation of menopause for people with autism and special education needs and disabilities (SEND). It helps readers to understand the physical processes and symptoms of menopause, as well as important practical information, such as how to cope with the emotional and hormonal changes in menopause, complementary therapies and tips on how to effectively communicate your experiences to support networks and professionals such as, doctors and therapists.
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The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Building Independence
Transitioning into adulthood is already difficult, but being young and Autistic can make it so much harder. Leaving the protections and supports of childhood behind can feel daunting. In a world that often marginalizes Autistic people, how do you begin to figure out and pursue your own goals and dreams, while also managing the new challenges of adulthood?
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The Kids’ Simple Guide to PDA
A gentle and engaging introduction to PDA for kids so they can better understand PDA friends or family members.
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The Big Book of Interoception Games
Play your way to enhanced interoceptive awareness! The Big Book of Interoception Games includes 53 fun activities that invite practice noticing, connecting and/or regulating body signals. Each game provides several variations–making for 100s of playful interoception learning ideas. If you are looking for fun interoception activities to use with learners young and old, this book is for you!
$82.95Product Details »In stock
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The Unmasking Workbook for Autistic Adults – Neurodiversity-Affirming Skills to Help You Live Authentically, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive
If you grew up before the neurodiversity movement, chances are you were taught at an early age that your autistic traits were “wrong” or “bad.” Whether it was stimming, difficulties with making small talk, avoiding eye contact, sensitivities to loud sounds or certain textures, or even talking passionately about the things you care about-somewhere along the way you learned to mask these aspects of yourself to better fit in, avoid bullying from other kids, and in some cases to even gain the love of your own parents. The problem is that, over time, masking can lead to higher levels of stress, burnout, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and depression. So how can you be your authentic self and still succeed and thrive in a neurotypical world?
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The Autistic Teen Girl’s School Survival Guide
Written by an autistic person who’s been there, Gracie Barlow has lots of super helpful advice for you on learning, communicating, and making friends. You’ll also get real-life tips on how you can stay safe and understand yourself better.
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It’s not just a guide for you – there are lots of practical tips on how your school and your family can make small changes to help you thrive.Product Details » -
Managing Your Money
This down-to-earth guide is filled with practical advice on everything from how to budget and be a smart shopper to student loans, mortgages and insurance. An essential book for equipping young people with the skills they need to manage their money now and in the future.
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The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy – Navigating the World of “Normal People”
A playful guide to understanding the ways of “normal people”, The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity.
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Rediscovered – A Compassionate and Courageous Guide For Late Discovered Autistic Women (and Their Allies)
With chapters on everything from masking, mental health, meltdowns, and menopause, to burnout, sensory processing, emotions, relationships, and work – this will help you to nurture your strengths as an autistic woman.
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250 Lifehacks for Young Autistic Adults: Your Guide to a Simpler Life
Written in collaboration with autistic individuals, this book illustrates what autistics can do themselves to tackle these challenges, and also how others can help. Though the book is primarily written for autistic adults, it is also an excellent guide for their friends, neighbors, partners, parents and employers.
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Specific Learning Differences, What Teachers Need to Know – 2nd. Ed.
Highlighting some of the more commonly encountered Specific Learning Differences (SpLD’s), expert Diana Hudson concisely describes the signs of those that are most commonly encountered in the classroom.
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Autistic Adults – Exploring the Forgotten End of the Spectrum
Most research and writing about autism is focused on children, although most autistic people are adults. In this book, Daniel Smeenk addresses this gap by looking at how autistic adults present and how they see themselves and offers insights on autistic adults, from an autistic writer. He provides information and practical advice to inspire neurotypicals to a greater empathy and understanding of the autistic adults in their lives.
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