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A different kind of normal : my real-life completely true story about being unique / Abigail Balfe.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2022]Copyright date: ©2021Edition: First American editionDescription: 234 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780593566466
  • 0593566467
  • 9780593566459
  • 0593566459
  • 9780593566480
  • 0593566483
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
A memory -- An introduction -- Science, history & facts -- Abigail's world map -- School (toilets feature heavily) -- Special interests -- Emotions -- Family -- sensory sensitivities -- Social communication -- Humor -- Friendships -- Big school -- Puberty -- College -- My tips for navigating the neurotypical world if you are not neurotypical -- My tips for helping an autistic person feel seen -- My absolute best things about being autistic -- A final note.
Summary: Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm autistic. But I didn't know I was autistic until I was (kind of) an adult. 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, heartwarming 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. Important, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different -- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 616.8588 B185 Available 33111011035926
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 616.8588 B185 Available 33111010941447
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In this joyfully illustrated memoir, Abigail Balfe recounts her journey growing up autistic and the challenges of navigating the "normal" world around her. This is a perfect book for both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids to learn more about neurodiversity.

When Abigail was growing up, she was missing Very Important Information about herself. The information? That Abigail is autistic! In fact, Abigail didn't know she was autistic until she was (kind of) an adult.

This is Abigail's story about what it was like growing up autistic in a confusing "normal" world. With entertaining anecdotes and funny accompanying illustrations, Abigail details her experiences and explains some Very Crucial Information about autism. And about neurodiversity too-- a word that celebrates the importance of all brain types!

Essential, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different.

Originally published by Puffin Books, London, in 2021.

A memory -- An introduction -- Science, history & facts -- Abigail's world map -- School (toilets feature heavily) -- Special interests -- Emotions -- Family -- sensory sensitivities -- Social communication -- Humor -- Friendships -- Big school -- Puberty -- College -- My tips for navigating the neurotypical world if you are not neurotypical -- My tips for helping an autistic person feel seen -- My absolute best things about being autistic -- A final note.

Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm autistic. But I didn't know I was autistic until I was (kind of) an adult. 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, heartwarming 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. Important, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different -- Provided by publisher.

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