Different Sort of Normal (Balfe Abigail)(Paperback / softback)

CHILDREN''S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS - SHORTLISTEDBLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS BEST BOOK WITH FACTS - LONGLISTEDOBSERVER CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE MONTHDiscover the award-winning true story of one girl''s journey growing up autistic and undiagnosed – a must-read book about autism, neurodiversity and embracing who you are - for kids and adults alike. If you''ve ever felt different, out of place, like you don''t fit in - this book is for you. ''This book is what I needed as a kid! Empathetic, joyful and beautifully authentic.'' - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark''I REALLY love it. It''s the book I wish I''d had when I was a kid. Buy it for your kids, your parents, your grandparents. Mostly buy it for yourself'' - Holly Smale, author of the Geek Girl Series‘Honest, real and downright brilliant’ - Louise Gooding, author of Wonderfully Wired BrainsHi! My name is Abigail and I’m autistic.But when I was a child I didn’t know I was autistic. In fact - it wasn’t until I was in my thirties that I discovered my neurodivergence and my life finally started to make sense.This book follows my journey of self discovery from childhood through adulthood, as I attempt to navigate the confusing world around me - a world predominantly built for neurotypical brains.In this book you’ll find:VERY IMPORTANT FACTS about neurodiversity, neurodivergence, autistic traits, autism and gender, sensory sensitivities, social communic
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