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sxpydo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I wished I had something like this back in my teens!
jentidders's review
4.0
All I can say is I wish that this book had existed about 25 years ago! I wasn't diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder until I was 36, but if I'd read this when I was at school it would have been a massive help.
Siena Castellon is a young autism advocate and neurodiversity campaigner, who in this #ownvoices guide gives other autistic girls advice and tips for dealing with their feelings and emotions, their phsyical and mental health, dealing with friendships and relationships, coping with school, managing sensory overload, and so on.
I particularly loved the way she addressed overlapping conditions like dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and even more so that she included a section on LGBTQ+ identities
As I'm out of the target age range I skimmed over some parts (e.g. on periods and dating) but there was even some new and helpful information in here for me. Highly recommended for any ASD teens in your life, particularly if they are newly diagnosed.
Siena Castellon is a young autism advocate and neurodiversity campaigner, who in this #ownvoices guide gives other autistic girls advice and tips for dealing with their feelings and emotions, their phsyical and mental health, dealing with friendships and relationships, coping with school, managing sensory overload, and so on.
I particularly loved the way she addressed overlapping conditions like dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and even more so that she included a section on LGBTQ+ identities
As I'm out of the target age range I skimmed over some parts (e.g. on periods and dating) but there was even some new and helpful information in here for me. Highly recommended for any ASD teens in your life, particularly if they are newly diagnosed.
lissysadventures's review
5.0
5 stars!
*quick disclaimer: I am not the intended audience for this book. This book is meant to be a guide for teenage girls with autism and that is not me. I do have a family member who is an autistic teenage girl and I used what I have seen her go through to help me while reading this book. *
TW: There were "triggers" mentioned in this book but, they were laid out factually and professionally.
This book was very insightful. I learned a lot. I had no idea how much autism can really affect someone despite living with an autistic person. Siena Castellon gave many personal stories and instances from her life to help make this book easier to understand and personal to her readers. I am impressed by the maturity of the writing and I see this being very helpful for many girls. I have multiple people I am buying this book for because it really did go in detail on many aspects of living with autism in a way that will be beneficial to the girls and their families who read this. Well done!
I would recommend that anyone with someone close to them that is an autistic teenage girl consider reading this book because it can give you insight that they might not yet be able to communicate to you themselves.
*quick disclaimer: I am not the intended audience for this book. This book is meant to be a guide for teenage girls with autism and that is not me. I do have a family member who is an autistic teenage girl and I used what I have seen her go through to help me while reading this book. *
TW: There were "triggers" mentioned in this book but, they were laid out factually and professionally.
This book was very insightful. I learned a lot. I had no idea how much autism can really affect someone despite living with an autistic person. Siena Castellon gave many personal stories and instances from her life to help make this book easier to understand and personal to her readers. I am impressed by the maturity of the writing and I see this being very helpful for many girls. I have multiple people I am buying this book for because it really did go in detail on many aspects of living with autism in a way that will be beneficial to the girls and their families who read this. Well done!
I would recommend that anyone with someone close to them that is an autistic teenage girl consider reading this book because it can give you insight that they might not yet be able to communicate to you themselves.
lenoirleon's review against another edition
3.0
I requested Siena Castellon's book for two reasons. First, because I gained a student in the fall who has behaviors similar to those with Autism (her mother will not accept the diagnosis currently), and secondly, because I have felt, for several years now, that I am on the spectrum. "The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide" gave insight to the author's struggles with being on the spectrum and suggestions to those who face similar difficulties.
While I felt that many of her suggestions-especially in regards to speaking to staff at school-were excellent, the book was a bit narrowly focused on what she experienced. I recognize that it might be difficult, as girls are underdiagnosed, to find others for collaboration, but I feel that some other points of view would have enriched the book.
While I felt that many of her suggestions-especially in regards to speaking to staff at school-were excellent, the book was a bit narrowly focused on what she experienced. I recognize that it might be difficult, as girls are underdiagnosed, to find others for collaboration, but I feel that some other points of view would have enriched the book.
valereads2105's review against another edition
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3.5
This book was quite useful, although I feel like it didn't go in depth enough on some things. Also, as this is based on pretty much only the author's experiences, the advice isn't necessarily good for everyone.
Despite this, I do wish I had read this when I was a bit younger.
Despite this, I do wish I had read this when I was a bit younger.
innergrace's review against another edition
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4.0