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Want to know how to better support autistic girls and gender diverse youth? This is an authentic resource for parents, teachers and allied health professionals written and illustrated by autistic women and gender diverse individuals. You will be given the inside scoop, through their intimate knowledge, recollections and advice from growing up autistic.

This book masterfully blends what you must know, what you need to know, and what you should know, all while gently walking you down the path towards a more neuro-affirming and inclusive approach to home and school life.

You will close the book with a clearer understanding of autistic identity and culture and how you can help shape a better future for the ladybug in your life.

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Eva's thoughts...

This beautifully written book is written and illustrated by autistic women and gender diverse individuals. You will have a first hand experience of their intimate thoughts and experiences and come away with a greater understanding of autistic identity and culture. 

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Describing her perfectly imperfect experience of raising a PDA child, with societal judgements and internal pressures, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, resentful and alone. This book's comedic illustrations explain these challenging situations and feelings in a way that words simply cannot, will bring some much-needed levity back into PDA parenting. Humorous anecdotes with a compassionate tone remind parents that they are not alone, and they're doing a great job. If children are safe, happy, and you leave the house on time, who cares about some smelly socks?
A light-hearted and digestible guide to being a PDA parent covering everything from tolerance levels, relationships and meltdowns to collaboration, flexibility, and self care to dip in and out as your schedule allows to help get to grips with this complex condition.

Eva's thoughts...
As a PDA family I found this book extremely relatable and easy to read (took me about an hour). It was almost a relief to know that we are not alone on our PDA journey. This would be a great introduction read for anyone new to understanding PDA

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Growing up, Chloé Hayden felt like she'd crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. Eye contact? Small talk? And why are you people so touch-oriented? She moved between 10 schools in 8 years, struggling to become a person she believed society would accept, and was eventually diagnosed with autism and ADHD. When a life-changing group of allies showed her that difference did not mean less, she learned to celebrate her true voice and find her happily ever after.

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Reviews
An empowering lived-experience guide to celebrating and supporting neurodivergence from 24-year-old actor, social media star and disability advocate Chloé Hayden

'Fierce, unapologetic and joyous . . . This book is a marvel.'
-Jordon Steele-John, Disability Rights Advocate and Australian Senator
 

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How do you respond to the toddler who won't brush his teeth? The five-year old who pinches the baby? The child who throws everything she can reach? Well, parenting experts Joanna Faber and Julie King have the answers, and are here to help.

Part of the internationally bestselling How to Talk... parenting series, this user-friendly guide gives insights and tried-and-tested strategies to navigate the everyday challenges of life with children ages 2-7, showing you how to put them into practice in real-life scenarios.
 

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Holly's thoughts...

I would recommend this book to anyone caring for a younger child. Its evidence based and gets your thoughts rolling on how to creatively turn every “boring” task into a fun one to keep the kids involved and active listening! It’s filled with examples, pictures and relatable situations which all make this book an easy, light hearted read!

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Your toddler throws a tantrum in the middle of a store. Your preschooler refuses to get dressed. Your eleven-year-old sulks on the bench instead of playing on the field. Do children conspire to make their parents' lives endlessly challenging? No - it's just their developing brain calling the shots. Complete with clear explanations, age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles, and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.

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Holly's thoughts...
This book dives right into how to nurture a maturing brain, the science behind how its wired and exactly why it works the way that it does. If you want to know exactly why your child chose “flight” over “fight” mode or which part of their brain caused them to think or react a particular way, this book will cover it. The techniques this book provides can be applied to toddlers all the way to young adults. This book is straightforward, easy to follow and to understand.
 

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What’s an explosive child A child who responds to routine problems with extreme frustration crying, screaming, swearing, kicking, hitting, biting, spitting, destroying property, and worse. A child whose frequent, severe outbursts leave his or her parents feeling frustrated, scared, worried, and desperate for help. Most of these parents have tried everything-reasoning, explaining, punishing, sticker charts, therapy, medication but to no avail. They can’t figure out why their child acts the way he or she does; they wonder why the strategies that work for other kids don’t work for theirs; and they don’t know what to do instead.
 

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Holly's thoughts...
A really interesting read. This one is especially helpful for those caring for hyperactive, easily frustrated or defiant children. This book guides you from why your child may be reacting, all the way to a solution for the situation. It suggests gentle and kind techniques for both the carers and the children.

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My body, your body,
every different kind of body!
All of them are good bodies!
BODIES ARE COOL!

This heart-warming, inclusive book, filled with detailed and friendly illustration is a celebration of every kind of body that exists in the world. Through an empowering, rhythmic text that is perfect for reading aloud, little ones can explore various skin tones, body shapes, hair types, and more, in an accessible way that instills body positivity and confidence.

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Holly's thoughts...
A beautiful book for any age to teach inclusivity and just how amazing each of our bodies truly are. It’s filled with wonderful, colourful illustrations and fun rhymes that engage the readers well.

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I Am Autistic is a tool for both diagnosed and undiagnosed autistics to explain or make sense of their experiences. It also offers non-autistic people the chance to learn more about autism from someone who is autistic. With clear sections describing the different aspects of autism, accompanied by Chanelle's beautiful illustrations, and with space for readers to write down their thoughts, this book is designed to be personalised to the individual's experience. I Am Autistic helps people feel less alone in their autism and brings knowledge to an often-misunderstood condition. 

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Eva's thoughts...

We have recently bought this book for our second daughter who has been diagnosed as a way for her to explore her autistic identity.  As an autistic girl she presents so differently to boys. It’s beautifully illustrated and she can work through it on her own, with me or with her allied health professional'

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The Autism Friendly Periods

This publication offers a straightforward, empowering approach, providing precise information sans unnecessary complexity.
It delves into the management of hygiene and pain relief strategies during the period.
Emphasizing the normalcy of mood fluctuations and diverse emotions experienced during this time.
Illustrated guides demonstrate the usage of pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and period underwear.
Tailored for individuals on the autism spectrum, aged 9-16, navigating the experience of period.

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Monty and the Worm Bookstore

With a diverse range of more than 40 titles in the Celebrating Neurodiversity Collection, on offer are books tailored to children with varying neurodivergent experiences, spanning from early childhood to adolescence and beyond. Discovering Autism, ADHD, PDA, and beyond, these resources serve as invaluable tools to aid children in comprehending the workings of diverse minds, interpreting their diagnoses, managing social interactions, fostering friendships, navigating academic settings, handling homework, and preparing for the transition to independent adulthood.

Crucially, these books empower children to delve into their individual identities, encouraging them to embrace and cherish their distinctiveness wholeheartedly.

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