Part memoir and part guidebook to gaining a deeper understanding, The Secrets of My Spectrum offers a one-of-a-kind insight into the Autism Spectrum -written by a sixteen-year-old. For years, Callum struggled to navigate the world he lived in and meet social expectations before being told he was autistic at age thirteen. Wishing others understood more about the challenges of being on the spectrum, the teen shares his insights, perceptions, reactions, and experiences, from the triggers that lead to anxiety and shutdowns to tips for coping with stressful situations such as travelling, socialising, and communicating. With honesty and forthrightness, The Secrets of My Spectrum explores the challenges and the great gifts that come with living on the spectrum. The book is suitable for all ages & genders. The print books contain pages for personal notes which can be useful to record information to help in autism assessments and when filling out DLA or PIP forms.
The Secrets of My Spectrum offers a deeply personal glimpse into life on the Autism Spectrum, written by Callum Knight when he was only sixteen. With honesty and insight, this part memoir, part guidebook provides a unique perspective on what it's like to live with autism. Callum shares his experiences navigating the world as a teenager before receiving his autism diagnosis at thirteen. Through short, easy-to-read chapters, he explores the daily challenges that come with being on the spectrum- from dealing with sensory overload and social anxiety to tips on coping with everyday situations like travelling and communicating. Readers are invited into Callum's world, where he describes the triggers that lead to shutdowns and offers practical advice on how he manages these moments. Praised as a powerful resource, The Secrets of My Spectrum is a must-read for anyone interested in autism. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, or someone on the spectrum yourself, this book offers valuable insights that resonate on a deeply personal level. Readers have called it "fantastic and resourceful for all," noting how it offers "a powerful inside view" of life with autism. This book has not only helped autistic teens feel seen and understood, but it has also been a transformative read for adults recently diagnosed with autism. One reviewer remarked, "I feel more acceptance of myself after reading this." Another shared, "I kept thinking to myself, 'This is me. I had this experience.' Brilliantly written!" The Sec