Growing up brings lots of changes physically, emotionally, and socially, and autistic girls often appreciate clear information about what to expect. This updated 2nd edition of The Growing Up Guide for Girls is a supportive, neuro‑affirming guide that explains puberty in a straightforward, inclusive and reassuring way.
Throughout, it encourages confidence, self‑acceptance and an understanding that every body grows and develops differently and that difference is something to celebrate. Using straightforward language and vibrant new illustrations, it covers body changes such as periods, growing body hair, wearing a bra, and looking after your skin. It also explores friendships, boundaries, crushes, online safety, recognising your own sensory needs, and introduces key ideas around feminism and self‑advocacy to help girls understand their rights, their voice, and their place in the world.
Accessible, dyslexia‑friendly and designed with autistic readers in mind, this is the perfect introduction to adolescence for girls aged 9-14.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 33 in the Growing Up Series. See all Growing Up books here.
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Davida Hartman is the Director and Senior Educational Psychologist at The Children's Clinic, Dublin, providing child and educational psychology services to children 0-18. She is a lecturer and trainer in the area of autism and consults to a number of different groups and agencies. She has been working with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum for
More about Davida HartmanDavida Hartman is the Director and Senior Educational Psychologist at The Children's Clinic, Dublin, providing child and educational psychology services to children 0-18. She is a lecturer and trainer in the area of autism and consults to a number of different groups and agencies. She has been working with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum for
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