CAREGIVERS AND SINGLE USE ONLY, not for professionals
 
**THIS PRODUCT IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD**
 
The majority of Autstic Adults report feelings of being broken, of inadequacy, and of being “on the outside'' while they were growing up, and often all the way up until the point of receiving their diagnosis. They share that knowing about their Autism and better understanding their brains and why they are the way they are is freeing and helps them better self-advocate. We can do better for the next generation by supporting Autistic kids early, by providing them with accurate, up to date, and non-stigmatizing information about Autism. 
 
Providing kids and teens with information that will support their ability to self-advocate, increase their self-esteem, and have positive benefits to their mental health will CHANGE LIVES. 
 
I have everything you need organized, illustrated, and worded in a kid-friendly manner right here for you! This product was reviewed by multiple Autistic therapists and advocates to ensure it is Neurodiversity affirming. This was designed for kids and teens 7 years and older. It could be modified for younger kids and can be used multiple times as a child gets older. 
 
The Autism Handbook for Kids is a 64 page pdf, downloadable document. 
 
Topics include:
NEURODIVERSITY
NEURODIVERISTY VOCABULARY
WHAT IS AUTISM?
AUTISM COMIC: MEET MAX
AUTISM COMIC: MEET AISHA
AUTISM COMIC: EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT
WHAT AUTISM IS, AND WHAT IT IS NOT
STRENGTHS IN AUTISM
AUTISTIC PEOPLE CAN...
IDENTITY
THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
"HOW AUTISTIC ARE YOU?"
WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK ABOUT AUTISM
DISABILITY
MEDICAL VS SOCIAL MODEL OF DISABILITY
WHAT IS ABLEISM?
AUTISM COMIC: ABLEISM
LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL COMMUNICATION
EYE CONTACT
PERSPECTIVE TAKING
AUTISTIC VS ALLISTIC COMMUNICATION
AUTISM COMIC: COMMUNICATION STYLES
INTERESTS AND ROUTINES
SPECIAL INTERESTS
SENSORY PROCESSING
OUR 5 EXTERNAL SENSES
OUR 3 INTERNAL SENSES
SENSORY PROCESSING IN ACTION
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER
TYPES OF SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER
REGULATION
DYSREGULATION
CO-REGULATION & SELF-REGULATION
FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
SENSORY DIFFERENCES IN AUTISM
STIMMING
STIMMING CAN LOOK LIKE...
MASKING
IS IT OKAY TO MASK?
IEP
SCHOOL ACCOMMODATIONS
HOME ACCOMMODATIONS
SENSORY ACCOMMODATIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
MESSAGE TO MY YOUNGER SELF - AUTISTIC ADULTS
PICTURE GLOSSARY
ABOUT THE AUTHORS/CONTRIBUTORS
 
Terms of Use: This download allows caregivers to use this product with their own children, and is not to be shared with another person. If you are a professional, you MUST purchase the license to share. 
 
*When you purchase, you will have a link to download that will be open for 30 days. Please download immediately after purchase and save to your computer so you don't forget. If you don’t download in time, DO NOT PURCHASE AGAIN- just send me an email and I can send a new link - mrsspeechiep@gmail.com*