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The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide by Siena Castellon

janneke2302's review against another edition

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5.0

It feels a bit strange to give a non-fiction and advice book a rating, but I absolutely loved this book. I'm no longer in the targeted age demographic and would have appreciated this book even more as a teenager, but it was still an amazing read. There were still some new things I learned about myself as well as some things this book gave me the vocabulary to describe and understand. It was also incredibly validating to read that others have the same struggles I either still experience or experienced in high school. I'm sure I'll write this about every autism related book I ever read, but it was just so nice to not feel alone in my struggles. 
The book also puts a focus on seeing positive aspects to your autism. I always struggle with that personally, as the negative aspects affect my life so heavily. I think it's good that books, especially books aimed at teenagers, do keep a focus on that though. 

anyasreading's review against another edition

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5.0

as an autistic female teenager I loved this book!! it's such an interesting read and ill definitely be turning back to it for advice in the future.
as an autistic female its so hard to find material that's made for you and when it is, usually it's by someone who isn't autistic themselves.
this book is written by an autistic female who is 17 and so it's a great way to understand why you may feel certain ways abiut something and also have someone help you and explain some things in ways no one else would understand to do.

katizwitchy's review

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5.0

A very kind and helpful guide for young autistic girls! Even though I’m above the age range for this book, it was still nice to see feelings I had when I was a teen represented and validated here, and all of the advice was really good! I wish I had had this when I was a teenager.

elisinwonderland's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted fast-paced

2.75

annieice's review

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4.0

a nice guide for autistic tweens and teens, especially for girls. i related to the author's experiences and it was impressive that she wrote this book at 16! there are somethings that didn't fit with the topic but eh. otherwise it was good

embe94's review

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No rating; sped read 4/23. Seems like a good resource to have on hand for recommending as needed; I appreciated the thoroughness of topics and including suggested accommodations depending on what the reader is having trouble with.

cloreadsbooks1364's review

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4.0

If you are 10-12 years old, autistic, and female, then you will enjoy this book!

As a 15 year-old autistic enby, it wasn't very relatable but still brilliant.

sadie4d's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

4.5

zarazoom's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.25

flamingo_and_owl_books's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5