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Autism, Bullying and Me: The Really Useful Stuff You Need to Know About Coping Brilliantly with Bullying
It's not always easy to stand out from the crowd, especially if you're a teenager. There's a lot of information out there on how to deal with bullying, but a lot of it is contradictory or seems like it won't work...
But this guidebook is different! Helping you sort fact from fiction, the book looks at the different forms bullying can take and debunks commonly held myths such as 'bullying makes you stronger' and 'ignore it and it will stop'. You'll learn techniques to clear your mind so that you can respond to bullying situations calmly and confidently and be positive about who you are. Finally, it's packed with self-empowering strategies for coping with being autistic in a neurotypical world, and practical tips so you can handle any bullying scenario.
But this guidebook is different! Helping you sort fact from fiction, the book looks at the different forms bullying can take and debunks commonly held myths such as 'bullying makes you stronger' and 'ignore it and it will stop'. You'll learn techniques to clear your mind so that you can respond to bullying situations calmly and confidently and be positive about who you are. Finally, it's packed with self-empowering strategies for coping with being autistic in a neurotypical world, and practical tips so you can handle any bullying scenario.
130 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 21, 2020
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December 2, 2024
A pithy and honest book about experiencing bullying and how to cope when in the midst of it. Written by someone who has lived experience of the issues she writes about, Emily Lovegrove talks about the brutal details of being bullied as an autistic youngster starting with heart rending question asked by many autistic teens: “Am I normal?”
Whilst the title and opening chapter particularly focus on how bullying affects autistic people, the remainder of the book is a fantastic handbook for anyone - adult or youngster - experiencing bullying. It is intensely practical with clear explanations and techniques to practice to help deflect, avoid and respond to behaviour that anyone with some difference experiences - especially in adolescence.
As a parent of an autistic teen and teacher, this made me realise that much of the advice I give to children is unhelpful (tackled my Emily in a chapter entitled ‘What is bullying - facts and fake news’). It is an incredibly practical and readable book for any youngster from someone who knows what it feels like and has many years of running workshops to tackle bullying.
Whilst the title and opening chapter particularly focus on how bullying affects autistic people, the remainder of the book is a fantastic handbook for anyone - adult or youngster - experiencing bullying. It is intensely practical with clear explanations and techniques to practice to help deflect, avoid and respond to behaviour that anyone with some difference experiences - especially in adolescence.
As a parent of an autistic teen and teacher, this made me realise that much of the advice I give to children is unhelpful (tackled my Emily in a chapter entitled ‘What is bullying - facts and fake news’). It is an incredibly practical and readable book for any youngster from someone who knows what it feels like and has many years of running workshops to tackle bullying.
September 18, 2021
Essential
Absolutely essential reading, even as an older adult I find the recommendations in this beautiful book to be valuable. Thanks
Absolutely essential reading, even as an older adult I find the recommendations in this beautiful book to be valuable. Thanks
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