Fall 22 and Winter 23 Autism and Neurodiversity

#ActuallyAutistic Voices

I WILL DIE ON

THIS HILL

Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World

Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards

Paperback • 9781839971686• $19.95

A call-to-action for anyone involved in the autism community - especially autistic people and non-autistic parents - to learn from one another and achieve more together. It provides context to dividing issues, and the authors use their experience to illustrate what they’ve learned along the way.

THE #ACTUALLYAUTISTIC GUIDE TO ADVOCACY

Step-by-Step Advice on How to Ally and Speak Up with Autistic People and the Autism Community

Jenna Gensic and Jennifer Brunton

Paperback • 9781787759732 • $21.95

A guide for those who want to understand how to effectively advocate and ally with Autistic people, featuring over 100 #ActuallyAutistic voices. It offers practical strategies for advocacy efforts to align with the #ActuallyAutistic community.

SHAKE IT UP!

How to Be Young, Autistic and Make an Impact

Quincy Hansen

Paperback • 9781787759794 • $18.95

This book empowers autistic and neurodivergent teens to be confident advocates for their needs and beliefs. Featuring a cast of dynamic young autistic voices, this book provides tips, advice and a positive approach for neurodivergent teens making an impact.

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AUTISTIC WORLD DOMINATION

How to Script Your Life

Jolene Stockman

Paperback • 9781839974441 • $18.95

By helping readers write their own blueprint for life, this book empowers autistic people to create the world they want for themselves. This vibrant, fresh, and energetic guide blends motivational writing based on Jolene Stockman’s own experiences as an autistic woman with practical exercises and actionable plans

I’M NOT UPSIDE DOWN, I’M DOWNSIDE UP Not a Boring Book About PDA

Harry Thompson and Danielle Jata-Hall

Paperback • 9781839971174• $14.95

Welcome to my downside up life! My name is Ariana and I want to explain what it’s like to have pathological demand avoidance from my perspective. I’ll try and show you why I am the way I am from inside my own head and why I often feel like I have to control the things around me by avoiding demands as much as I can.

THE ASPERKID’S (SECRET) BOOK OF SOCIAL RULES, 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

The Handbook of (Not-SoObvious) Neurotypical Social Guidelines for Autistic Teens

Jennifer Cook

Paperback • 9781787758377 • $19.95

Full of witty insights into baffling social codes such as making and keeping friends and common conversation pitfalls. Ideal for all 10-17 year olds on the autism spectrum, this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules. Learn more at Jennifer’s website.

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Autism & Neurodiversity Titles

THE STRENGTHS-BASED GUIDE TO SUPPORTING AUTISTIC CHILDREN

Claire O’Neill

For Parents and Professionals For Kids and Teens

Paperback • 9781839972157 • $19.95

A guide to identifying and developing autistic children’s unique strengths while supporting their growth, wellbeing and hapiness.

WHAT IS PREGNANCY?

A Guide for People with Autism, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Kate E. Reynolds

Hardcover • 9781787759398 • $14.95

This carefully written and illustrated book provides an explanation of pregnancy for people with autism, and special education needs and disabilities.

WHAT IS MENOPAUSE?

A Guide for People with Autism, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Kate E. Reynolds

Hardcover • 9781787759411 • $14.95

This carefully written and illustrated book provides an explanation of menopause for people with autism, and special education needs and disabilities.

DYSLEXIA ADVOCATE! SECOND EDITION

How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System

Kelly Sandman-Hurley

Paperback • 9781839971709 • $19.95

This updated edition of this bestselling, straightforward guide provides the essential information for parents and advocates to understand US law and get the right educational entitlements for a dyslexic child.

HOW TO BOOST READING AND WRITING THROUGH PLAY

Fun Literacy-Based Activities for Children

Georgina Durrant

Paperback • 9781839974564 • $21.95

Featuring 40 engaging play-based activities, this book makes literacy so fun that children won’t notice they’re also actively developing reading and writing skills.

GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING USING SKETCH COMEDY AND IMPROV GAMES

Shawn Amador and Eleni S. Liossis

Paperback • 9781839972928 • $29.95

Provides educators with fun structured activities and downloadable materials that lead participants in learning social emotional skills.

HELPING AUTISTIC TEENS TO MANAGE THEIR ANXIETY

Strategies and Worksheets using CBT, DBT, and ACT Skills

Dr. Theresa Kidd

Paperback • 9781787754508 • $29.95

An accessible activity book for professionals and parents helping children on the autistic spectrum with their anxiety with effective worksheets as well as advice for treatment modification.

LEARNING FROM AUTISTIC TEACHERS How to Be a NeurodiversityInclusive School

Edited by Dr. Rebecca Wood, with Dr. Laura Crane, Professor Francesca Happé, Alan Morrison and Dr. Ruth Moyse

Paperback • 9781839971266 • $29.95

A strikingly honest anthology of autistic teachers sharing the challenges and successes of their careers.

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PERSPECTIVES ON SUPPORTING YOUNG AUTISTIC PEOPLE

Insights from Experience, Practice and Research

Edited by Judith Gainsborough. Foreword by Robyn Steward.

Paperback • 9781787758209 • $35.00

Contributions from leading researchers and practitioners in the field of autism along with the voices of autistic adults and the parents of autistic children, brought together by commentary from educational psychologists to provide a relevant and practical guide.

PRACTICE LEADERSHIP IN CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR SERVICES FOR AUTISM AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

Practical Strategies for Supporting People

Tony Osgood

Paperback • 9781839971006 • $34.95

Practice Leadership refers to those who have direct front-line responsibility for leading the practice of staff on a day-to-day basis. This book outlines how they can best model behaviours and use practical examples to support their staff.

THE MINDFUL MAGICIAN AND THE TRIP TO FEELINGS TOWN

Tips and Tricks to Help the Youngest Readers Regulate their Emotions and Senses

Lauren Brukner

Hardcover • 9781839970061 • $18.95

Illustrated picture book with self-regulation strategies for children aged 5+ to help them manage overwhelming emotions and inside body feelings

THE AUTISTIC GUIDE TO ADVENTURE Active Pursuits from Archery to Wild Swimming for Tweens and Teens

Allie Mason

Paperback • 9781839972171 • $19.95

Join Allie as she introduces activities ranging from archery to stargazing, sailing to fossil hunting, snorkeling to nature-writing - and so much more. It’s time for a new generation of autistic adventurers!

I CAN’T GO TO SCHOOL!

The School Non-Attender’s Workbook

Suzy Rowland

Paperback • 9781839972065 • $19.95

An interactive workbook for teens who are absent from school to use individually or as a companion guide to use with a therapist.

THE AUTISM-FRIENDLY COOKBOOK

Lydia Wilkins

Paperback • 9781839970825 • $20.95

With recipes to suit any occasion, the book is written in clear, jargon-free language which makes ‘the obvious’ obvious. With contributions from individuals within the autistic community and options for quick meals, special occasions and more.

ALL ABOUT DYSPRAXIA Understanding Developmental Coordination Disorder

Kathy Hoopmann

Hardcover • 9781787758353 • $15.95

A playful look at the world of dyspraxia, explored through photographs of an array of animals.