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“Rebecca’s book is innovative as it helps autistic young people own their autism diagnosis. Using non-medical jargon and empowering, yet factual, information, Rebecca has created a non-judgemental and non-infantilised place to not only support but explore what comes next.” – Carly Jones MBE,British Autism Advocate
“This book has helped me get a grip on my autism and understand it more. It allows me to see the reasons, know why I’m doing all this stuff that neurotypicals wouldn’t do, and makes me feel better – good – that I wasn’t alone in this.” – Daniel, Young Person
“Rebecca’s book is a great resource for guiding strength-based conversations about a young person’s autistic identity. The book focuses on individual similarities and differences, whilst encouraging a sense of shared identity and connection to others. This is a great resource for supporting young people to explore their individual strengths and skills, whilst developing a sense of pride. A recommended read!” – Dr Claire Prosser BEM,Educational Psychologist, Spectropolis – Pay it Forward
“Hearing voices of autistic children throughout the book gives a unique insight that can only be gained from listening to those with lived experience. Rebecca’s passion for supporting autistic young people is clear throughout, which has resulted in a book which allows autistic young people a chance to positively own their identity.” – Dr Jenna Kenyani, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Adviser, University of Liverpool
“It’s a positive book, the illustrations being done by someone who is autistic is brilliant, and I like the autistic people section near the end.” – Lynn McCann, Autism & PDA Specialist Teacher & Author, Reachout ASC
“As you would expect from a practitioner of Rebecca’s stature, this book is empowering and accessible and sensitively covers a huge range of situations and scenarios faced by autistic children in a manner that will guide them in their growing up. Thoroughly recommended!” – Andrew Whitehouse, SEND Consultant
“This book is a gift! […] to all autistic people to help them work through their identity and to celebrate what makes them truly them. A gift to parents/carers who have an autistic son or daughter, to help guide them through the journey of life.” – Duvessa Owen, Deputy Headteacher & SENCo
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