The autist's guide to the galaxy : navigating the world of 'normal people'
Törnvall, Clara2024
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A playful guide to understanding the ways of 'normal people', The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity. Following on from her internationally successful memoir, The Autists, Clara Tornvall has written a fun, comprehensive, and accessible explanation of neurotypical, or 'normal', behaviour. Full of facts, tips, and tests, and developed with input from other autists, this book places the difficulties autists face in the context of a world built for the neurotypical majority. It will help neurodiverse people - and their families, friends, and loved ones - navigate this world, nurture stronger relationships, and thrive. 'Clara Tornvall's cheeky, illuminating social manual The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy turns the tables on autism conversations by focusing on how to engage with neurotypical people ... Because articles about neurodiversity are often penned by non-autists - sometimes with the implicit directive to "help" those with diagnoses conform themselves more to the rest of the world - Swedish author, producer, and autist Tornvall steps in with lighthearted realism ... With its tips to help autists thrive, The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy is an encouraging, entertaining overview of common social challenges.
Main title:
The autist's guide to the galaxy : navigating the world of 'normal people' / by Clara Törnvall ; illustrations by Anneli Furmark ; translated from the Swedish by Alice E. Olsson.
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Imprint:
Brunswick, Victoria : Scribe Publications, 2024.
Collation:
178 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Notes:
First published as Vanliga människor: autistens guide till galaxen by Natur & Kultur, Sweden 2023.Includes bibliographical references.Translated from the Swedish.
ISBN:
9781761381027 (paperback)
Dewey class:
616.8588
Language:
EnglishSwedish
Subject:
Autistic disorderChild Development Disorders, PervasiveAutismAutism spectrum disordersAutism spectrum disorders -- Patients -- Life skills guidesAutism spectrum disorders -- Patients -- LanguageAutistic people -- LanguageAutistic people -- Social conditionsAutistic people -- Social life and customsNeurodivergent people -- Social life and customsNeurodiversityNeurodiversity -- Social aspectsAutistic people -- Life skills guidesAutistic people -- Social aspects
BRN:
507700
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair | Nonfiction | 616.8588 AUT | Available |