How to Be Human: Diary of an Autistic Girl - Hardcover

Frenz, Florida

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1939547016 ISBN 13: 9781939547019

Publisher: Creston Books, 2013

Synopsis

With powerful words and pictures Florida Frenz chronicles her journey figuring out how to read facial expressions, how to make friends, how to juggle all the social cues that make school feel like a complicated maze. Diagnosed with autism as a two-year-old, Florida is now an articulate 15-year-old whose explorations into how kids make friends, what popularity means, how to handle peer pressure will resonate with any preteen. For those wondering what it's like inside an autistic child's head, Florida's book provides amazing insight and understanding. Reading how she learns how to be human makes us all feel a little less alien.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Florida’s sense of humor will delight and intrigue all who read this book. It’s a great read for anyone learning to navigate the social maze of our society, "normal" humans as well as those who feel "alien" like Florida. Not only does this book provide fresh insight into the world of autism, it is also a valuable resource to all educators and families with children on the spectrum.

It represents eight years of growth and self-exploration. There have been many books written about autistic people, but it is unusual to have one from the perspective of the autistic child. Florida’s rare intelligence and willingness to be self-critical can open up a way of thinking to people in a way that has not been done before.

About the Author:

Florida Frenz is the pen name of a high school student who kept a journal as a tool to figure out her emotions and how to read those of others. Frenz worked intensively for many years with a team of autism and educational specialists, she is no longer identified as autistic or special needs.

About this edition

• Publisher: Creston Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1939547016
• ISBN 13: 9781939547019
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 40