SuitabookAutism and teenage identity
The book addresses being a teenager with autism alongside ordinary and socially demanding aspects of adolescence.
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Holly Robinson Peete - Author
A focused book about autism in teenage life and family relationships, with attention to social expectations, changing bodies, school and activities.
Being a teen is hard enough. But when you have autism--or when your brother or sister is struggling with the condition--life can be challenging. It's one thing when you're a kid in grade school, and a play date goes south due to autism in a family. Or when you're a little kid, and a vacation or holiday turns less-than-happy because of an autistic family member. But being a teen with autism can get pretty hairy--especially when you're up against dating, parties, sports, body changes, school, and other kids who just don't "get" you.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA focused book about autism in teenage life and family relationships, with attention to social expectations, changing bodies, school and activities.
The book addresses being a teenager with autism alongside ordinary and socially demanding aspects of adolescence.
It also considers life for brothers and sisters and describes family occasions becoming difficult in connection with autism.
The book places autism alongside activities and settings where peers may not understand the autistic person.
Pay attention to how the book talks about autistic people and relatives: does it make room for individuality, dignity and agency, or mainly centre difficulty? Notice how social misunderstanding and family strain are handled.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.
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