THE SECRETS OF MY SPECTRUM ~ CALLUM KNIGHT
Part memoir and part guidebook to gaining a deeper understanding of the difficulties those with autism experience, The Secrets of My Spectrum offers a one-of-a-kind glimpse inside the world of Autism Spectrum Disorder—from a sixteen-year-old who lives with it.
For years, Callum struggled to navigate the world he lived in and meet social expectations before being diagnosed with autism at age thirteen. Wishing others understood autism from his perspective, the teen shares his insights, perceptions, reactions, and experiences living with autism, from the triggers that lead to anxiety and shutdowns to tips for coping with stressful situations such as travelling, socialising, and communicating.
With honesty and forthrightness, The Secrets of My Spectrum explores the challenges—and the great gifts—that come with living on the spectrum.
✓ Written by a British autistic teenager.
✓ Suitable for all ages.
✓ Relatable to men & women on the spectrum with a later diagnosis of ASD or diagnosed with Asperger's.
✓ Callum gives 'what helps me' tips at the end of each chapter.
✓ Includes pages to make your own notes.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I didn't find out I was autistic until I was 13.
When I read books about Autism / Aspergers or watched television shows, I felt so much was missed out, so I wanted to help other kids like me to know they're not alone and give them something to show their parents if they're not feeling able to explain their struggles.
I was nervous and still am about putting myself out there because I don't like attention and prefer not to disclose I am autistic until I know someone well, mainly because I feel many people have an idea of what autism is. Still, every autistic person is different, and I don't want to be judged wrongly. Yet, a few people who have read the book say they feel it's made sense of many things they didn't understand about themselves in the past, so if just one person feels better about themselves after reading it, then it's worth it.
Autism is a spectrum, and we all have different challenges in our daily life. It's a hidden disability in some cases, but being autistic doesn't mean that we're broken; most of us don't feel we need to be fixed, what we really need is to be understood.
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This 6x4" book is taken from the end chapters 'what helped me' in The Secrets of My Spectrum, this pocket book contains bullet-pointed strategies 16- year-old Callum used to help him deal with daily autism challenges. A handy pocket reference guide for you or your child, with pages to make personal notes.
⚠ If you own 'The Secrets of My Spectrum' you already have this information at the end of each chapter.
The purpose of the book is to have a handy pocket reference guide for yourself or your child to refer to or give to family, caregivers and friends who may want to learn more about autism and its challenges.
✓ Written by a British autistic teenager
✓ Ideal for anyone suspecting they may be on the spectrum
✓ Suitable for men and women who are diagnosed with ASD later in life or with Asperger's & their friends and family
✓ Suitable for all ages
✓ Contains pages for personal notes
★ Autism is a spectrum, and everyone faces different challenges. You can use this book to open discussion and work through the challenges you or your loved one faces to find practical, workable solutions and understanding.
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