This empowering workbook will help children and young people to develop a positive understanding of their autistic identity.
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 to develop a deeper understanding of what autism means to the young person as an individual. Written with a US readership in mind, this guidebook 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 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.
Meet the Authors
Acknowledgments
Introduction
My Physical Identity
My Personality and Interests
Feeling Different
What Autism Is
My Autistic Identity
Interests and Focus
Social
Communication
Sensory
Stimming
Routine and Structure
Masking
Emotions and Energy Levels
Other Autistic Individuals
My Toolkit
My Personal Passport
My Autistic Identity Statement
Disability and Ableism
Self-advocacy
Summary
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.
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