Title:
A different kind of normal : my real-life completely true story about being unique / Abigail Balfe.
ISBN:
9780593566466
9780593566459
9780593566480
Personal Author:
Edition:
First American edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2021]
©2021
Physical Description:
234 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
General Note:
Originally published by Puffin Books, London, in 2021.
Contents:
A memory -- An introduction -- Science, history & facts -- Abigail's world map -- School (toilets feature heavily) -- Special interests -- Emotions -- Family -- Sensory activities -- Social communication -- Humor -- Friendships -- Big school -- Puberty -- College -- My tips for navigating the neurotypical world if you are not neurotypical -- My tips for helping an autistic person feel seen -- My absolute best things about being autistic -- A final note.
Summary:
Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm autistic. But I didn't know I was autistic until I was (kind of) an adult. This is my true story of growing up in the confusing "normal" world, all the while missing some Very Important Information about myself. There'll be scary moments involving toilets and crowded trains, heartwarming tales of cats and pianos, and funny memories including my dad and a mysterious tub of ice cream. Along the way, you'll also find some Very Crucial Information about autism. Important, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different -- Provided by publisher.
Personal Subject:
Audience:
980L Lexile
OCLC Number:
on1296117841
Availability:
Lakeville - Heritage~1
Rosemount - Robert Trail~1
West St. Paul - Temporary Wentworth Library~1
