{"product_id":"life-on-the-autism-spectrum-karen-mckibbin-9781849057479","title":"Life on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for Girls and Women","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy is Autism Spectrum Disorder so misunderstood in girls and women and why do so many go under the radar without the support that they need? This practical guide explains the unique issues that affect females with autism and provides tools and strategies that girls, women and their families can use in day-to-day life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing the story of Alison, a girl diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, through both childhood and adulthood, we get an inside view of the challenges that girls and women with autism face. Straightforward information and advice is provided on key topics including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- social skills and communication\u003cbr\u003e- how to overcome bullying\u003cbr\u003e- sensory issues and food sensitivity\u003cbr\u003e- the need for routine\u003cbr\u003e- perceptions of gender\u003cbr\u003e- and physiological changes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEssential reading for parents of daughters on the spectrum, as well as girls and women who carry the diagnosis themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karen McKibbin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1849057478\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781849057479\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/21\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 6.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Karen McKibbin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43989505114367,"sku":"9781849057479","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1d0416c8-aeda-4a42-b419-ab01d55cea41.jpg?v=1683299894","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/life-on-the-autism-spectrum-karen-mckibbin-9781849057479","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}