A Different Sort of Normal: The award-winning book about growing up autistic for kids and adults

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 SeriesHonest, real and downright brilliant - Louise Gooding, author of Wonderfully Wired BrainsHi! My name is Abigail and Im autistic.But when I was a child I didnt know I was autistic. In fact - it wasnt 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 youll 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 thesePLUS 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.Its for children. Its for adults. Its for neurodivergent people. Its for neurotypical people. Its for parents, carers, siblings, teachers, librarians, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses - and everyone else too.Basically - its 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 BooksellerProbably the most accessible & engaging book I have ever read Dyslexic ReviewsInsightful, 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' GuardianA hugely engaging, funny and informative account of being neurodivergent ObserverEmpathic, informative, hilarious, endearing gem of a book - ****** Reader ReviewMy 9yr old has read this cover to cover so many times but Id recommend it for a huge age range including adults tooThis book was our favourite and most useful purchase post diagnosis. It is written with such care, kindness and good humour about many of the insights into autistic life that would never feature in the DSM. - ****** Reader ReviewIm so happy this book exists. Its laugh-out-loud funny, warm and wise. Abigail Balfe is like the fun but ultimately responsible and trustworthy big sister all autistic kids need in their lives. ***** Reader ReviewThis helped me feel seen and heard as a late dx'd adult. My local autism services now recommend this book to newly diagnosed people as it is easy to digest with lots of personal anecdotes as well as facts about autism written in an easy to understand way. ****** Reader ReviewAlthough I dont have Autism, I do.…