M is for Autism

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We need to harness all this evidence coming to us and marshall it to incentivise more research, more help for schools and Camhs. Has problems with coordination or has odd movement patterns, such as clumsiness or walking on toes, and has odd, stiff or exaggerated body language Does your child try to copy what you do? ( For Example, wave bye-bye, clap, or make a funny noise when you do) Answer 15 M is for Autism invites us into the world of a young woman with autism and allows us to view it through her lens. What an intriguing world we enter. This is a book to be read by everyone! --Professor Barry Carpenter, OBE, PhD, University of Worcester Yes. Yes. Yes!” they shout in passionate union. “Ding. Ding!” whooped one girl, for added emphasis.

M is for Autism by The Students of Limpsfield Grange School M is for Autism by The Students of Limpsfield Grange School

The writing of the book, was kind of meh. But it was also written from a 13 year old girl’s perspective, and perhaps maybe it was the translator. I am going to read it in english as well; I was told the style of writing was a lot better. speak to people who know you or your child well, such as family, friends, your GP or your child's teachers Anxiety is a real difficulty for many autistic adults,particularly in social situations or when facing change. It can affect a person psychologically and physically and impact quality of life for autistic people and their families. I like the book M is for Autism because it is interesting to see how different but how the same a girl with autism is. I rate this book 5/5 because it is interesting, funny and exciting. -- Eve, age 8M is for Autism invites us into the world of a young woman with autism and allows us to view it through her lens. What an intriguing world we enter. This is a book to be read by everyone! -- Professor Barry Carpenter, OBE, PhD, University of Worcester Has difficulty recognizing nonverbal cues, such as interpreting other people's facial expressions, body postures or tone of voice We have a very vulnerable group of girls here,” he said. “I can’t personally live with the fact we’re not doing nearly enough to help them.” The NAS survey suggests that 42% of females have been misdiagnosed, compared with 30% of males. Many women remain undiagnosed well into late adulthood until they self-diagnose: females in the NAS survey were more likely to have paid for their diagnosis (14% of females, compared with 9% of males). If you already see a health professional, such as another doctor or therapist, you could speak to them instead.

Schoolgirls with autism share experiences in young adult novel Schoolgirls with autism share experiences in young adult novel

Being highly focused helps many autistic people do well academically and in the workplace but they can also become so engrossed in particular topics or activities that they neglect other aspects of their lives. A novel told from the point of view of a teenage girl with autism, written by schoolgirls with autism, has been published after the students – frustrated by their experience of a world that rejects and ignores them – decided to take matters into their own hands.It is very important that autistic people learn to recognise their triggers and find coping mechanisms to help reduce their anxiety. However, many autistic peoplehave difficulty recognising and regulating their emotions. Over one third of autistic people have serious mental health issues and too many autistic people are being failed by mental health services. Change to routine can also be very distressing for autistic people and make them very anxious. It could be having to adjust to big events like Christmas or changing schools, facing uncertainty at work, or something simpler likea bus detourthat can trigger their anxiety. M is for Autism is a book about a teenage girl with Autism written by teenage girls with Autism. This is an amazing book that shares daily trials of a girl with autism to give us a realistic understanding of what she feels and is trying to deal with. If you've ever wondered about the struggle someone with autism is dealing with, take a peek into the thoughts of M. Reading how life is with Autism as a teenager from an inside perspective is priceless. I've always said the best way to understand Autistic people is to talk to them and let them tell how it is. M does that in this book. Welcome to M's world. It's tipsy-turvy, sweet and sour, and the beast of anxiety lurks outside classrooms ready to pounce. M just wants to be like other teenagers her age who always know what to say and what to do. So why does it feel like she lives on a different plane of existence to everyone else?