Teens

7–14 years * £16.99 * Feb 2020 * HB * Full colour illustrations throughout

* ISBN: 9781785926501 * World all languages

A Visual Guide to Playing and Hanging Out for Children on the Autism Spectrum Joel Shaul Children on the autism spectrum can find playing with other children difficult. This colourful and fun visual guide, full of examples and activities, shows how they can find common interests with their friends, peers and family, so that they can have more fun playing and hanging out together.

7–14 years * £16.99 * Mar 2014 * HB * Full color images, photocopiable worksheets * ISBN: 9781849055314 * Rights sold: Polish and Chinese

An illustrated guide to self-help skills and strategies for children aged 7–14 on the autism spectrum

BESTSELLER 8–12 years * £16.99 * Oct 2014 * HB * 414 color photographs * ISBN: 9781849057592 * Rights sold: Chinese (simplified), French

Help children with ASD make comfortable conversation with others by sharing interests in ‘the green zone’

5–13 years * £16.99 * Jan 2016 * HB * Full colour throughout * ISBN: 9781787759886 * Rights sold: Chinese (simplified)

Exploring Social Skills and Social Cause and Effect with Children on the Autism Spectrum Joel Shaul This highly visual picture book uses computer metaphors to explain to children on the autism spectrum how their actions and words can affect other people.

7–14 years * £16.99 * Nov 2017 * HB * Full color images, photocopiable worksheets * ISBN: 9781785927621 * Rights sold: Japanese

An illustrated guide to self-help skills and strategies for children aged 7–14 on the autism spectrum

7–14 years * £16.99 * Mar 2017 * HB * Full colour images, photocopiable worksheets

* ISBN: 9781785927232 * Rights sold: Hungarian

A visual guide to help children on the autism spectrum recognize their strengths and overcome challenges

12–18 years * £18.99 * Jan 2019 * PB * ISBN: 9781785924354 * World rights available

An Autism Creative Writing Workbook for Teens Finn Monahan This workbook uses creative writing activities and examples to encourage teenagers with autism to draw their own personal conclusions about what autism means for them. It focuses on the range of strengths and challenges they have as individuals.

Reading Well 10–15 years * £8.99 * Oct 2016 * PB * B&W illustrations * ISBN: 9781785920349 * World rights available

Secret Crushes, Mega-Colossal Anxiety and the People’s Republic of Autism The Students of Limpsfield Grange School and Vicky Martin From the authors of M is for Autism, this YA novel follows M after her autism diagnosis. Faced with an exciting crush, a pushy friend and an unhelpful Headteacher, how long until the beast of anxiety pounces again?

10–14 years * £12.99 * Apr 2020 * PB * 14 B&W cartoons * ISBN: 9781787753167

A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens Yenn Purkis and Tanya Masterman Foreword by Emma Goodall 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 meltdowns, as well as fun activities and interactive sections.

NEW 13–18 years * £12.99 * Jul 2017 * PB * Mono * ISBN: 9781785921612 * World rights available

Francis Musgrave Foreword by Dr Christopher Morrell

Tried-and-trusted ideas to help teens with Asperger’s tackle difficulties and thrive.

13 years * £14.99 * Mar 2020 * PB * ISBN: 9781787753297

A Workbook for Entering Further Education Kate Ripley and Dr Rebecca Murphy This workbook focuses on the practicalities of life for autistic teens going into further education. It looks at your entire college journey and includes sections on sensory issues, relationships, how to manage your time and dealing with exam anxiety. It includes interactive elements which encourage good decision-making and strategy-building.

16–25 years * £16.99 * Feb 2016 * HB * ISBN: 9781849056458 * Rights sold: Chinese (complex), Dutch

A no-holds-barred, funny and articulate guide to the pitfalls and positives of the young adult years on the autism spectrum

“There is nothing Luke shirks, it is all there, all the drugs, all the pitfalls of relationships, all the social gaffes and mistakes.

BESTSELLER 10–17 years * £13.99 * Oct 2012 * PB * 48 B&W * ISBN: 9781849059152

The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome Jennifer Cook O’Toole Illustrated by Brian Bojanowski Being a teen or tween isn’t easy for anyone but it can be especially tough for Asperkids. Jennifer O’Toole knows; she was one! This book is a top secret guide to all of the hidden social rules in life that often seem strange and confusing to young people with Asperger syndrome.

The Asperkid’s (Secret) Book of Social Rules offers witty and wise insights into baffling social codes such as making and keeping friends, blending in versus standing out from the crowd, and common conversation pitfalls. Chock full of illustrations, logical explanations, and comic strip practice sessions, this is the handbook that every adult Aspie wishes they’d had growing up.

Ideal for all 10–17 year olds with Asperger syndrome, this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules in bite-sized chunks that older children will enjoy, understand, and most importantly use daily to navigate the mysterious world around them.

BESTSELLER 11–18 years * £13.99 * Aug 2002 * PB * ISBN: 9781843100980 * Rights sold: Dutch, French, German, Icelandic, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Swedish