The Growing Up Book for Boys: What Boys on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know!
Davida Hartman
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Description for The Growing Up Book for Boys: What Boys on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know!
Hardback. This growing up guide for boys is full of facts, tips and colour illustrations explaining puberty, body image, hygiene, friendship, crushes and more! Written in literal language and addressing sensory issues, safety, and social skills throughout, it offers an ideal introduction to the teenage years for boys with autism aged 9 to 14. Illustrator(s): Suggs, Margaret Anne. Series: Growing Up. Num Pages: 68 pages, 26 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AK; YXAX; YXK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
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, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Series
Growing Up
Condition
New
Number of Pages
72
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849055758
SKU
V9781849055758
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-5
About Davida Hartman
Davida Hartman is the Director and Senior Educational Psychologist at The Children's Clinic, Dublin, providing child psychology and multi-disciplinary 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 twenty-one in the ... Read more
Reviews for The Growing Up Book for Boys: What Boys on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know!
A warm and insightful account of the emotional and physical changes that take place during adolescence. Full of practical advice on social boundaries given in clear language with visual illustrations. A wonderfully reassuring guide for children and their parents as they approach those formative years.
Lisa O’Sullivan, parent of child with Autism Spectrum Disorder I have been teaching students ... Read more
Lisa O’Sullivan, parent of child with Autism Spectrum Disorder I have been teaching students ... Read more