9780241508794 - A Different Sort of Normal: the Award-winning Book About Growing Up Autistic for Kids and Adults by Balfe, Abigail (33 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS - SHORTLISTEDBLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS BEST BOOK WITH FACTS - LONGLISTEDOBSERVER CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTHDiscover the award-winning true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic and undiagnosed - a must-read book about autism, neurodiversity and embracing who you are - for kids and adults alike. If you've ever felt different, out of place, like you don't fit in - this book is for you. 'This book is what I needed as a kid! Empathetic, joyful and beautifully authentic.' - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark'I REALLY love it. It's the book I wish I'd had when I was a kid. Buy it for your kids, your parents, your grandparents. Mostly buy it for yourself' - Holly Smale, author of the Geek Girl Series'Honest, real and downright brilliant' - Louise Gooding, author of Wonderfully Wired BrainsHi! My name is Abigail and I'm autistic.But when I was a child I didn't know I was autistic. In fact - it wasn't until I was in my thirties that I discovered my neurodivergence and my life finally started to make sense.This book follows my journey of self discovery from childhood through adulthood, as I attempt to navigate the confusing world around me - a world predominantly built for neurotypical brains.In this book you'll find:VERY IMPORTANT FACTS about neurodiversity, neurodivergence, autistic traits, autism and gender, sensory sensitivities, social communication, emotions, friendships, bullying, sensory overload, meltdowns, family, school, special interests, masking, puberty AND MOREVERY PERSONAL STORIES involving toilets, cats, poo, swimming pools, my ridiculous family, my slightly unusual way of trying to make friends, falling up the French stairs wearing a skirt, getting locked in a cinema overnight and MORE embarrassing (and often hilarious) moments like these.PLUS TIPS for supporting the neurodivergent people in your life, advocating for your own needs as a neurodivergent person, and learning to embrace what makes you different.It's for children. It's for adults. It's for neurodivergent people. It's for neurotypical people. It's for parents, carers, siblings, teachers, librarians, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses - and everyone else too.Basically - it's for you.EXTRA IMPORTANT AND LITTLE KNOWN FACT: A Different Sort of Normal is also indirectly a story about growing up as an auDHD person - because nearly a year after this book was published I received my ADHD diagnosis!Discover why readers love A Different sort of Normal:'Funny, poignant and wise, with a rich seam of understanding and empathy . . . one of the best children's non-fiction books I've read in a long time' The Bookseller'Probably the most accessible and engaging book I have ever read' Dyslexic Reviews'Insightful, accessible and easy to navigate, this is an essential book for autistic and allistic (non-autistic) readers of all ages' BookTrust'Funny, fascinating . . . a rewarding and highly entertaining read' Guardian'A hu.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The beautiful, and beautifully illustrated, true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic, and the challenges of navigating the 'normal' world around herI'm not like the other children in my class . . . and that's an actual scientific FACT.Hi! My name is Abigail and I'm autistic.But when I was a child I didn't know I was autistic. In fact - it wasn't until I was in my thirties that I discovered my neurodivergence and my life finally started to make sense.This book follows my journey of self discovery from childhood through adulthood, as I attempt to navigate the confusing world around me - a world predominantly built for neurotypical brains.In this book you'll find-VERY IMPORTANT FACTS about neurodiversity, neurodivergence, autistic traits, autism and gender, sensory sensitivities, social communication, emotions, friendships, bullying, sensory overload, meltdowns, family, school, special interests, masking, puberty AND MOREVERY PERSONAL STORIES involving toilets, cats, poo, swimming pools, my ridiculous family, my slightly unusual way of trying to make friends, falling up the French stairs wearing a skirt, getting locked in a cinema overnight and MORE embarrassing (and often hilarious) moments like these.PLUS TIPS for supporting the neurodivergent people in your life, advocating for your own needs as a neurodivergent person, and learning to embrace what makes you different.It's for children. It's for adults. It's for neurodivergent people. It's for neurotypical people. It's for parents, carers, siblings, teachers, librarians, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses - and everyone else too.Basically - it's for you.EXTRA IMPORTANT AND LITTLE KNOWN FACT- A Different Sort of Normal is also indirectly a story about growing up as an auDHD person - because nearly a year after this book was published I received my ADHD diagnosis Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS - SHORTLISTEDBLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS BEST BOOK WITH FACTS - LONGLISTEDOBSERVER CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTHDiscover the award-winning true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic and undiagnosed - a must-read book about autism, neurodiversity and embracing who you are - for kids and adults alike. If you've ever felt different, out of place, like you don't fit in - this book is for you. 'This book is what I needed as a kid! Empathetic, joyful and beautifully authentic.' - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark'I REALLY love it. It's the book I wish I'd had when I was a kid. Buy it for your kids, your parents, your grandparents. Mostly buy it for yourself' - Holly Smale, author of the Geek Girl Series'Honest, real and downright brilliant' - Louise Gooding, author of Wonderfully Wired BrainsHi! My name is Abigail and I'm autistic.But when I was a child I didn't know I was autistic. In fact - it wasn't until I was in my thirties that I discovered my neurodivergence and my life finally started to make sense.This book follows my journey of self discovery from childhood through adulthood, as I attempt to navigate the confusing world around me - a world predominantly built for neurotypical brains.In this book you'll find:VERY IMPORTANT FACTS about neurodiversity, neurodivergence, autistic traits, autism and gender, sensory sensitivities, social communication, emotions, friendships, bullying, sensory overload, meltdowns, family, school, special interests, masking, puberty AND MOREVERY PERSONAL STORIES involving toilets, cats, poo, swimming pools, my ridiculous family, my slightly unusual way of trying to make friends, falling up the French stairs wearing a skirt, getting locked in a cinema overnight and MORE embarrassing (and often hilarious) moments like these.PLUS TIPS for supporting the neurodivergent people in your life, advocating for your own needs as a neurodivergent person, and learning to embrace what makes you different.It's for children. It's for adults. It's for neurodivergent people. It's for neurotypical people. It's for parents, carers, siblings, teachers, librarians, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses - and everyone else too.Basically - it's for you.EXTRA IMPORTANT AND LITTLE KNOWN FACT: A Different Sort of Normal is also indirectly a story about growing up as an auDHD person - because nearly a year after this book was published I received my ADHD diagnosis!Discover why readers love A Different sort of Normal:'Funny, poignant and wise, with a rich seam of understanding and empathy . . . one of the best children's non-fiction books I've read in a long time' The Bookseller'Probably the most accessible & engaging book I have ever read' Dyslexic Reviews'Insightful, accessible and easy to navigate, this is an essential book for autistic and allistic (non-autistic) readers of all ages' BookTrust'Funny, fascinating . . . a rewarding and highly entertaining read' Guardian'A hugely engaging, funny and informative account of being neurodivergent' Observer</i&g; Nominiert: Little Rebels Children's Book Award, 2022.Nominiert: UKLA Book Awards, 2023 240 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022 - SHORTLISTEDBLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS BEST BOOK WITH FACTS 2022 - LONGLISTEDTHE OBSERVER CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTH - JULY 2021THE BOOKSELLER BOOK OF THE MONTH - JULY 2021'I REALLY love it. Buy it for your kids, your parents, your grandparents. Mostly buy it for yourself' Holly Smale, author of the Geek Girl series 'This book is what I needed as a kid! Empathetic, joyful and beautifully authentic. I loved it!' Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark\*The beautiful true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic - and the challenges she faced in the 'normal' world\*I'm not like the other children in my class . . . and that's an actual scientific FACT. Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm autistic. But I didn't know I was autistic until I was an adult-sort-of-person\*. This is my true story of growing up in the confusing 'normal' world, all the while missing some Very Important Information about myself. There'll be scary moments involving toilets and crowded trains, heart-warming tales of cats and pianos, and funny memories including my dad and a mysterious tub of ice cream. Along the way you'll also find some Very Crucial Information about autism. If you've ever felt different, out of place, like you don't fit in . . . this book is for you. \*I've never really felt like an actual-adult-person, as you'll soon discover in this book. 'Funny, fascinating . . . a rewarding and highly entertaining read' Guardian Told through the author's remarkable words, and just as remarkable illustrations, this is the book for those who've never felt quite right in the 'normal' world.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The beautiful, and beautifully illustrated, true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic, and the challenges of navigating the 'normal' world around herI'm not like the other children in my class . . . and that's an actual scientific FACT.Hi! My name is Abigail and I'm autistic.But when I was a child I didn't know I was autistic. In fact - it wasn't until I was in my thirties that I discovered my neurodivergence and my life finally started to make sense.This book follows my journey of self discovery from childhood through adulthood, as I attempt to navigate the confusing world around me - a world predominantly built for neurotypical brains.In this book you'll find-VERY IMPORTANT FACTS about neurodiversity, neurodivergence, autistic traits, autism and gender, sensory sensitivities, social communication, emotions, friendships, bullying, sensory overload, meltdowns, family, school, special interests, masking, puberty AND MOREVERY PERSONAL STORIES involving toilets, cats, poo, swimming pools, my ridiculous family, my slightly unusual way of trying to make friends, falling up the French stairs wearing a skirt, getting locked in a cinema overnight and MORE embarrassing (and often hilarious) moments like these.PLUS TIPS for supporting the neurodivergent people in your life, advocating for your own needs as a neurodivergent person, and learning to embrace what makes you different.It's for children. It's for adults. It's for neurodivergent people. It's for neurotypical people. It's for parents, carers, siblings, teachers, librarians, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses - and everyone else too.Basically - it's for you.EXTRA IMPORTANT AND LITTLE KNOWN FACT- A Different Sort of Normal is also indirectly a story about growing up as an auDHD person - because nearly a year after this book was published I received my ADHD diagnosis Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The beautiful, and beautifully illustrated, true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic, and the challenges of navigating the 'normal' world around herI'm not like the other children in my class . . . and that's an actual scientific FACT.Hi! My name is Abigail and I'm autistic.But when I was a child I didn't know I was autistic. In fact - it wasn't until I was in my thirties that I discovered my neurodivergence and my life finally started to make sense.This book follows my journey of self discovery from childhood through adulthood, as I attempt to navigate the confusing world around me - a world predominantly built for neurotypical brains.In this book you'll find-VERY IMPORTANT FACTS about neurodiversity, neurodivergence, autistic traits, autism and gender, sensory sensitivities, social communication, emotions, friendships, bullying, sensory overload, meltdowns, family, school, special interests, masking, puberty AND MOREVERY PERSONAL STORIES involving toilets, cats, poo, swimming pools, my ridiculous family, my slightly unusual way of trying to make friends, falling up the French stairs wearing a skirt, getting locked in a cinema overnight and MORE embarrassing (and often hilarious) moments like these.PLUS TIPS for supporting the neurodivergent people in your life, advocating for your own needs as a neurodivergent person, and learning to embrace what makes you different.It's for children. It's for adults. It's for neurodivergent people. It's for neurotypical people. It's for parents, carers, siblings, teachers, librarians, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses - and everyone else too.Basically - it's for you.EXTRA IMPORTANT AND LITTLE KNOWN FACT- A Different Sort of Normal is also indirectly a story about growing up as an auDHD person - because nearly a year after this book was published I received my ADHD diagnosis Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022 - SHORTLISTEDBLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS BEST BOOK WITH FACTS 2022 - LONGLISTEDTHE OBSERVER CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTH - JULY 2021THE BOOKSELLER BOOK OF THE MONTH - JULY 2021'I REALLY love it. Buy it for your kids, your parents, your grandparents. Mostly buy it for yourself' Holly Smale, author of the Geek Girl series 'This book is what I needed as a kid! Empathetic, joyful and beautifully authentic. I loved it!' Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark\*The beautiful true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic - and the challenges she faced in the 'normal' world\*I'm not like the other children in my class . . . and that's an actual scientific FACT. Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm autistic. But I didn't know I was autistic until I was an adult-sort-of-person\*. This is my true story of growing up in the confusing 'normal' world, all the while missing some Very Important Information about myself. There'll be scary moments involving toilets and crowded trains, heart-warming tales of cats and pianos, and funny memories including my dad and a mysterious tub of ice cream. Along the way you'll also find some Very Crucial Information about autism. If you've ever felt different, out of place, like you don't fit in . . . this book is for you. \*I've never really felt like an actual-adult-person, as you'll soon discover in this book. 'Funny, fascinating . . . a rewarding and highly entertaining read' Guardian Told through the author's remarkable words, and just as remarkable illustrations, this is the book for those who've never felt quite right in the 'normal' world.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 240 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS - SHORTLISTEDBLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS BEST BOOK WITH FACTS - LONGLISTEDOBSERVER CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTHDiscover the award-winning true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic and undiagnosed - a must-read book about autism, neurodiversity and embracing who you are - for kids and adults alike. If you've ever felt different, out of place, like you don't fit in - this book is for you. 'This book is what I needed as a kid! Empathetic, joyful and beautifully authentic.' - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark'I REALLY love it. It's the book I wish I'd had when I was a kid. Buy it for your kids, your parents, your grandparents. Mostly buy it for yourself' - Holly Smale, author of the Geek Girl Series'Honest, real and downright brilliant' - Louise Gooding, author of Wonderfully Wired BrainsHi! My name is Abigail and I'm autistic.But when I was a child I didn't know I was autistic. In fact - it wasn't until I was in my thirties that I discovered my neurodivergence and my life finally started to make sense.This book follows my journey of self discovery from childhood through adulthood, as I attempt to navigate the confusing world around me - a world predominantly built for neurotypical brains.In this book you'll find:VERY IMPORTANT FACTS about neurodiversity, neurodivergence, autistic traits, autism and gender, sensory sensitivities, social communication, emotions, friendships, bullying, sensory overload, meltdowns, family, school, special interests, masking, puberty AND MOREVERY PERSONAL STORIES involving toilets, cats, poo, swimming pools, my ridiculous family, my slightly unusual way of trying to make friends, falling up the French stairs wearing a skirt, getting locked in a cinema overnight and MORE embarrassing (and often hilarious) moments like these.PLUS TIPS for supporting the neurodivergent people in your life, advocating for your own needs as a neurodivergent person, and learning to embrace what makes you different.It's for children. It's for adults. It's for neurodivergent people. It's for neurotypical people. It's for parents, carers, siblings, teachers, librarians, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses - and everyone else too.Basically - it's for you.EXTRA IMPORTANT AND LITTLE KNOWN FACT: A Different Sort of Normal is also indirectly a story about growing up as an auDHD person - because nearly a year after this book was published I received my ADHD diagnosis!Discover why readers love A Different sort of Normal:'Funny, poignant and wise, with a rich seam of understanding and empathy . . . one of the best children's non-fiction books I've read in a long time' The Bookseller'Probably the most accessible & engaging book I have ever read' Dyslexic Reviews'Insightful, accessible and easy to navigate, this is an essential book for autistic and allistic (non-autistic) readers of all ages' BookTrust'Funny, fascinating . . . a rewarding and highly entertaining read' Guardian'A hugely engaging, funny and informative account of being neurodivergent' Observer</i&g; Nominiert: Little Rebels Children's Book Award, 2022.Nominiert: UKLA Book Awards, 2023.