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.

 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 make us broken; we need to be understood, not fixed. 

♥ Thank you to everyone who has supported the book.

If you want to contact Callum, you can write to him at thesecretsofmyspectrum@gmail.com.