Books by Yenn Purkis
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This is a guide for young people aged 10-14 on the autism spectrum. It encourages teens and tweens to identify their strengths, suggests how they can develop their identity, and celebrates neurodiversity. It also has tips for managing tricky situations such as anxiety and meltdow...ns, as well as fun activities and interactive sections.
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A guide for navigating life as an autistic trans and/or non-binary adult, presenting evidence-based, lived experience strategies for living well as your most authentic self. The authors provide background on the crossover between autism and gender identity and provide advice on t...opics including transitioning, mental health and self-advocacy.
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A hands-on workbook that demystifies the world of work in order to help teenagers with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) feel confident in their ability to be successful at their studies and get a job. It is full of practical information, engaging activities, illustrat...ions, and inspiring personal stories.
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Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of 20, the author began to accept her diagnosis when she felt for the first time that she might learn to cope with being herself. Her remarkable life and journey towards finding a different kind of normal is useful reading for people wi...th autism spectrum disorders, and those living or working with them.
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Drawing on their own clinical and lived experiences of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the authors of this supportive guide provide readers who have ASD and mental illness with strategies to overcome difficulties and achieve greater wellbeing. Amongst others, the book covers topi...cs such as medication, stigma, therapy pets and psychotherapy.
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A selection of reflective essays about mental health on the autism spectrum from a diverse range of people. Each contributor follows the topics of hurt (their experience and how they felt), help (tools that have aided them), and hope (looking forwards). Covering trauma, relations...hips, the carer perspective, healthcare, intersectionality and more.
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Building resilience and independence in autistic children can be hugely beneficial in helping them live an independent and rewarding life. This book is a practical resource filled based around major life events; each milestone will include exercises that you can work through to m...ore effectively build resilience and independence in your child.
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Building resilience and independence in young people with autism can be hugely beneficial in helping them live an independent and rewarding life. This book is a practical resource based around major life events; each milestone includes exercises that you can work through to more ...effectively build resilience and independence in preteens and teens.
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A unique handbook on life for autistic women, written by autistic women. Its primary purpose is to enable girls and women on the autism spectrum to learn from the authors' and others' mistakes! The book is structured in a helpful question and answer format that covers a large var...iety of topics asked by autistic women on all walks of life.
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