The Growing Up Book for Boys: What Boys on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know! - Hardcover
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Margaret Anne Suggs, Davida HartmanSeries:Growing UpAudience:Baby-PreschoolPublish date:2015-03-21Pages:72
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Jessica Kingsley PublishersISBN-13:9781849055758ISBN-10:1849055750UPC:9781849055758Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Social Topics, DisabilitiesBook Topic:AdolescenceSize:9.10 x 6.10 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.5997Product ID:SCEK04HASB
The Growing Up Book for Boys explains the facts behind the growth spurts, body changes and mood swings of adolescence for boys aged 9-14 on the autism spectrum.
The pre-teen and teenage years are a confusing time when bodies start acting with a will of their own, friendships change and crushes start to develop. Using direct literal language and cool colour illustrations, this book tells boys all they need to know about growing hair in new places, shaving, wet dreams and unexpected erections. It's full of great advice on what makes a real friend, how to keep spots away, and how to stay safe online. Most importantly, it explains that every body is amazing and unique and encourages young boys with autism to celebrate differenceLanguages:EnglishPublisher:Jessica Kingsley PublishersISBN-13:9781849055758ISBN-10:1849055750UPC:9781849055758Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Social Topics, DisabilitiesBook Topic:AdolescenceSize:9.10 x 6.10 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.5997Product ID:SCEK04HASB
Davida Hartman is the Director and Senior Educational Psychologist at The Children's Clinic, Dublin, providing child and educational psychology services to children 0-18. She is a lecturer and trainer in the area of autism and consults to a number of different groups and agencies. She has been working with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum for sixteen years in the capacity of a psychologist and a teacher. Davida received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Trinity College Dublin, her MA in Educational Psychology from University College Dublin, and she is a Registered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Her website can be visited at www.thechildrensclinic.ie. Margaret Anne Suggs is an award-winning illustrator whose picturebook with Kathleen Watkins, Pigín of Howth, won a Specsavers Children's Book of the Year Award.
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