The Secrets of My Spectrum (Books by Callum Knight)

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Every page is a part of this young man's life opened up before us that will resonate with every teenager who has Autism and help them to know that they are not alone. Written by a 16 year old, told in their own words, to give such an inspiring and heart warming perspective of their life and autism. Part memoir and part guidebook to gaining a deeper understanding, The Secrets of My Spectrum offers a one-of-a-kind insight into the Autism Spectrum —written by a sixteen-year-old. I found I could relate very strongly to a majority of the passages in the book, both in my life currently and from my childhood. With honesty and forthrightness, The Secrets of My Spectrum explores the challenges-and the great gifts-that come with living on the spectrum.

Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too. I am going to suggest my son now read it to try and make him realise he is not alone with his struggles. It's very insightful and so interesting to hear the side of someone with autism, especially when I see my son struggle, this book has given me a better understanding as to what is going on inside his head. I have been recommending this book to others who I feel may benefit and I know it has helped me immensely.I particularly liked the part you mentioned about describing model cars, with headlights etc, being on realistic roads following the Highway Code. I'm not sure if I will be pursuing an ASD assessment just yet (at the age of 28, I'm not sure how much benefit I'd get from one), but I've found this book very helpful and comforting.

When I was given books about Autism / Asperger's or watched television shows, I felt so much of what it's like to be autistic was missed out. I read it hoping to find a book helpful for autistic teens (which it certainly is) but it really taught me something too.Having an Autistic child myself, it helps me to better understand her thought process and how to possibly help her deal with them better. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. It is a well written personal account explaining the way this individual experiences the world and what he does to help himself. I think if I had been given this book as a teenager, I'd have discovered I am autistic a lot sooner and potentially saved a lot of stress and unhappiness.

She has worked with children and young adults with a variety of physical and cognitive disabilities for around 30 years, and is very knowledgeable about ASD.Wishing others understood autism from his perspective, the teen shares his insights, perceptions, reactions, and experiences living with autism, from the triggers that lead to anxiety and shutdowns to tips for coping with stressful situations such as travelling, socialising, and communicating.