The Autism and Neurodiversity Self Advocacy Handbook

The Autism and Neurodiversity Self Advocacy HandbookBeing autistic, you might come across more challenges than others around you, such as dealing with ableism, discrimination in employment or difficulties in your relationships. Learning to successfully self advocate will help you to build confidence, strengthen your relationships and ensure your needs are met. Written by two autistic activists, this book will give you the tools and strategies to advocate for yourself in any situation. It covers

It's an easy-to-understand introduction to mindfulness

Teens will find self-assessments and tools to help them improve their executive functioning skills

Clem reflects as an autistic adult on her formative experiences as an undiagnosed young person

more human way to live” (Cal Newport

A memoir-in-essays both entertaining and enlightening

neurodivergent wellbeing

Rosemary shares guidance for others about what helped her develop her skills

Each night

this is an engaging and informative resource for teens and parents alike

Georgia Vine answers these questions and more as she charts her journey from her experience of children's services to occupational therapist and disability activist

but there is little in the way of evidence-based information out there to help and guide us

With translations of the bizarre idioms and acronyms of office-speak