Autism, Identity and Me: A Practical Workbook to Empower Autistic Children and Young People Aged 10+

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Rebecca Duffus Lyric Rivera

Autism, Identity and Me

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

Rebecca Duffus, Lyric Rivera

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Routledge
30 December 2024

Educational psychology; Organisation & management of education; Teacher training; Teaching of specific learning difficulties & needs; Educational: Personal, social & health education (PSHE)

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. 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. 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. 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.

By: Rebecca Duffus, Lyric Rivera
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 297mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781032820484
ISBN 10: 1032820489
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 30 December 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rebecca Duffus, BSc, PGCE, MA, is an experienced advisory teacher with a psychology degree and a master's in autism and education. She has many years of experience working with students and educators in both mainstream and specialist education settings, as well as within local authority and education services. Rebecca has been a speaker at a range of conferences, developed a range of parent programs and provides training and coaching for settings. Rebecca is passionate about celebrating neurodiversity and is excited to share her UK bestsellers, Autism, Identity and Me with US readers! Lyric Rivera, an Autistic self-advocate from Texas, is a prominent figure in the field of neurodiversity and autism advocacy. Over the years, Lyric has educated millions about autism and neuro-inclusion through their blog, NeuroDivergent Rebel, their consulting organization, NeuroDivergent Consulting, and their best-selling business ethics book, Workplace Neurodiversity Rising.