Autism, Identity and Me: A Practical Workbook to Empower Autistic Children and Young People Aged 10+

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Autism, Identity and Me: A Practical Workbook to Empower Autistic Children and Young People Aged 10+ 1st Edition to support with processing (providing additional visual tools or methods that work for that young person) One of the aims of the current study was to contribute to understanding of the development of mental health difficulties amongst autistic adolescents. Developing a strong sense of personal identity (as measured by the TST), irrespective of autism, was not found to relate to mental health. Previous research has suggested that individuals might find it difficult to establish a strong self-concept if they have an awareness of being different (Corrigan et al. 2005; Link et al. 2014), which is something many autistic adolescents have reported (Humphrey & Lewis 2008). Thus, it is interesting to find that identity development did not have a negative impact on mental health in this group. Conclusions should be drawn carefully, however, due to the general subjectivity and complexity of measuring identity in research (Abdelal et al. 2009). The TST is a qualitative measure that is coded quantitatively, which has the potential to lessen the accuracy of analysis and miss some of the meaning and value gained in qualitative responses (Neuman 2014), although it has advantage in allowing for quantitative comparison with other variables. Coding schemes and multiple raters were used in an attempt to overcome issues of subjectivity and interpretation bias, by aiming to represent a reality within a certain threshold of consistency, accuracy, and attention to subjectivity and reflexivity of the researcher as instrument (Mays & Pope 2000).

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Rebecca Duffus is an Advisory Teacher working with students and educators in mainstream and specialist schools, plus local council and education services. Here, Rebecca discusses the importance of supporting young people to understand their autistic identity. This article is a deep dive into the importance of Identity and how the medical model of Autism and societal views towards Autism have a huge negative impact on Identity. use identity-first language in this paper to reflect the preferences of the autism community (Kenny et al. 2016). These books are innovative as they help autistic young people to own their autism diagnosis. This book duo supports autistic young people to find a safe space to explore their autistic identity, diagnosis and newfound life trajectory. Using non-medical jargon and empowering, yet factual, information, Rebecca has created a non-judgemental and non-infantilised place to not only support but explore what comes next." -Carly Jones MBE, British autism advocateGiving young people the space and time to explore and embrace their autistic identity, in a way that is positive and empowering, is essential for their sense of self and belonging. Further information The Mess of Autism – A brief look at the history of Autism and the confusion around diagnostic labelling