{"product_id":"my-autism-and-me-a-positive-picture-book-to-help-children-understand-autism-and-their-unique","title":"My Autism and Me A Positive Picture Book to Help Children Understand Autism and Their Unique","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eHelp your child understand autism, recognise their strengths, and feel proud of who they are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic !important;\"\u003eMy Autism and Me: A Positive Picture Book to Help Children Understand Autism and Their Unique Strengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e is a warm, reassuring and child-friendly picture book designed to help children understand what being autistic can mean for them in everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eUsing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003esimple language, colourful illustrations and relatable situations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e, this book gently explores experiences that many autistic children may recognise, including routines, changes, sensory sensitivities, loud noises, overwhelming environments, communication, emotions and the need for quiet time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eBut this isn't only a book about challenges. It also celebrates the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003estrengths, interests, abilities and individuality of autistic children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e, helping children understand that their brain may experience the world differently—and that being different is something they can understand, embrace and celebrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eThroughout the book, children are reassured that it is okay to need help, ask for space, communicate differently and rely on supportive adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eInside, children will explore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; color: #0f1111; padding: 0px; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWhat autism can mean in simple, child-friendly language\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWhy routines can feel safe and changes can sometimes be difficult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eSensory differences involving sounds, lights, smells, touch and busy environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eOverwhelm and why taking a quiet break can help\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDifferent ways of communicating thoughts, needs and feelings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eSpecial interests and the happiness they can bring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePositive autistic strengths and abilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eHow parents, carers and other trusted adults can provide support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWhy every child deserves to feel accepted, understood and valued\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eHow to develop a positive sense of identity and feel proud of who they are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eThe book also includes a dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003enote for parents and carers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e, with simple prompts to encourage conversations and help children connect the story to their own experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWritten by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eMaggie Tatfontu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e, a Social Work Practitioner with extensive experience supporting children and families, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic !important;\"\u003eMy Autism and Me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e was created to give families a gentle starting point for conversations about autism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePerfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eparents, carers, teachers, social workers, foster carers, schools and professionals supporting autistic children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e, particularly when helping a child begin to understand an autism diagnosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eA gentle message runs through every page:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic !important;\"\u003eI am not bad. I am not broken. I am me. My brain works in its own way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eA positive and reassuring autism picture book that helps children move from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e“What does autism mean?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e towards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e“This is who I am, and I can be proud of me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BookVAULT Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Case Bound - PPC","offer_id":68343677223216,"sku":"9781808971846","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/2357\/5085\/files\/9781808971846.jpg?v=1794256631","url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/my-autism-and-me-a-positive-picture-book-to-help-children-understand-autism-and-their-unique","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}