M is for Autism

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This is neurodiverse teenager M’s reality, and throughout this slim but impactful novel, our protagonist candidly bares her emotions, detailing her experiences living in a world in which she doesn’t feel she belongs.

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Understanding and education are key to us all getting along and I think this book should be in every school library and all children, autistic or not, should be encouraged to read this book and it's sequel which I've not yet read but intend to. In the forward is says the the book is especially written for girls however, I believe that boys would also get a lot out of this story. It's not clear whether this is due to better detection and reporting or a real increase in the number of cases, or both.

If you have autism, if you are a sufferer of anxiety, or you know someone who is, this is a perfect read for you.

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Some autistic people are unable to speak or have limited speech whileother autistic people have very good language skills but struggle to understand sarcasm or tone of voice.I liked this book because the character and what happens to her describes me a lot - for example having her own little world to escape to when things get too much, and her anxiety about things which I struggle with a lot too but I am also autistic.

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The first is the dangerous misconceptions that surround autism, and the second is the way others discuss those with autism in their presence. M's experiences at school and home are descibed through her self-talk, meetings with her counsellor and her thoughts. I gained a lot of perspective from this book and it has made me reflect on my own practice for the future.

Many women remain undiagnosed well into late adulthood until they self-diagnose: females in the NAS survey were more likely to have paid for their diagnosis (14% of females, compared with 9% of males). Written by the students of Limpsfield Grange School for girls with autism, M is for Autism is a truly authentic coming-of-age novel that shows what it's really like to grow up feeling a bit different. If you've ever wondered about the struggle someone with autism is dealing with, take a peek into the thoughts of M. The struggle to get their condition recognised is just the start of the battle for girls with autism.

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The above 30 questions may be useful to understand if you are experiencing some of the common behaviours and thoughts associated with being on the Autistic Spectrum.I can see through the windows but I can’t open them and I don’t even know if I can see the same objects, people and colours as you…”. Other children may develop normally for the first few months or years of life, but then suddenly become withdrawn or aggressive or lose language skills they've already acquired.