Ways to Be Me: The third powerful story of autism, empathy and kindness from the bestselling authors of Can You See Me?

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Reading books can be relaxing and may help prevent anxious taught patterns that could interfere with a person’s sleep. Perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time. About This Edition ISBN: Mistakes are a golden opportunity to learn and improve. When you commit one, ask yourself, “Why did I make this mistake? How can I avoid making the same mistake in the future?”

If you can, switch to a zero-carbon or renewable energy provider. Install solar panels on your roof. Be more efficient: turn your heating down a degree or two, if possible. Switch off appliances and lights when you are not using them and better yet buy the most efficient products in the first place (hint: this will save you money!). Insulate your loft or roof: you’ll be warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer and save some money too. But maybe a roomful of strangers is exactly what it will take for Lucas to open up and learn who he really is? Evidence shows that people who help others, through activities such as volunteering or community work, often become more resilient.Investing in a comfortable mattress could have a positive impact on sleep quality. 20. Avoid noisy environments, if possible One of my goals was to write a book that showed the universality of certain life experiences. Most children know what it's like to feel anxious about transitioning to secondary school or going on a school residential trip and can relate to how Tally feels about these events. It was incredibly important to us that Tally is not 'other' - while her reactions may sometimes be more extreme than those of a neuro-typical child, there is always a reason for her responses. She just needs the people around her to be bothered enough to take the time to figure out why she does what she does. Although Lucas has almost everything money can buy, he is starkly aware that it can’t buy him happiness or friends. It takes being thrown into the chaotic milieu of a family short on cash but rich in love to find the key to self-worth, acceptance and contentment. But at home, things aren’t going so well. Mum and Dad have been making Tally feel pressured and upset, and Tally wishes things didn’t bother her so much – but they do, and sometimes she feels so misunderstood and frustrated, she could explode. And I am so very, very glad that I did. As soon as Libby and I met, I knew that we had the chance to do something special. Her ability to describe how she sees the world, as an autistic child, pulled me up short. Over the course of the next couple of months she continued to bust every autism myth I had ever heard and show me that for her, and so many other autistic people, the biggest barrier is not autism, but rather how autism is perceived.

Breathing exercises are a very popular relaxation technique. Practicing deep breathing or doing specific patterns of breathing can help people de-stress and take their minds off anxious thoughts. This can be a powerful tool for getting to sleep.

18. Go after life.

Distractions are the enemy of focus. If you want to get motivated, you have to eliminate distractions. Taking place before Can You See Me? and Do You Know Me? this standout prequel follows Tally through her autism diagnosis in her final year of primary school. Ten-year-old Tally had high hopes for Year 6. Being in the top class at school means a whole host of privileges, but even better than that is the school production – and Tally is convinced she’ll win the lead role. But at home, things aren’t going so well. Mum and Dad have been making Tally feel pressured and upset, and Tally wishes things didn’t bother her so much – but they do, and sometimes she feels so misunderstood and frustrated, she could explode. Then Tally’s mum and dad tell her about something she’s never heard about before. Something called autism. And everything changes. It is Year 6, a time of considerable change and copious tests, with transition to senior school looming on the horizon. Ten-year-old Tally is finding it especially hard, with everyone around her growing up fast and knowing all the unspoken rules, apparently breezing through life without major difficulty.