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Martin, Victoria Mary,

Understanding autism / Victoria Mary Martin ; illustrated by Scott Garrett. - London : Franklin Watts, 2022. - 48 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm - Kids' guide (Franklin Watts (Firm)) .

This book is for children wanting to find out more about autism. You might want to read this book because you've had a diagnosis of autism, or perhaps you think you're on the autism spectrum and want to find out more. Or maybe you know someone with autism and you want to understand them better. Whatever your reasons, this book will help you to understand what it is like to be autistic and how this can affect day-to-day situations such as school and friendships. Content covered includes: what is autism?, autism spectrum, plans and changes, senses, routines and repetitive behaviour such as stimming, sensory overload, anxiety, feelings, communication, friendships, teachers and school, masking, dream worlds and escaping, talents and interests.

9 - 11 years old.

ISBN: 9781445182834 (hardback) 1445182831 (hardback) 9781445182841 (paperback) 144518284X (paperback)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Autism--Juvenile literature.