Yenn Purkis

The Parents' Practical Guide to Resilience for Preteens and Teenagers on the Autism Spectrum

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Building resilience and independence in young people with autism can be hugely beneficial in helping them live an independent and rewarding life. This book is a practical resource based around major life events; each milestone includes exercises that you can work through to more effectively build resilience and independence in preteens and teens.

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Produktdetails

Weitere Autoren: Goodall, Emma

ISBN: 978-1-78592-275-6
EAN: 9781785922756
Produktnummer: 23291105
Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Seitenangabe: 200 S.
Masse: H15.2 cm x B22.8 cm x D1.5 cm 238 g
Gewicht: 238
Sonstiges: Tertiary Education (US: College)

Über den Autor

Yenn Purkis is an autistic and non-binary advocate, author and presenter. Yenn has a Masters degree in Fine Art from RMIT University. Yenn has given a presentation for TEDx Canberra and has been a frequent keynote presenter at autism and disability events for several years. Yenn has a number of awards, including the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the Year award and a number of other awards for community leadership including being nominated for the Australian of the Year award in 2017. Yenn has worked full-time for the Australian Public Service since 2007. They have facilitated a support group for autistic women and gender diverse folks in Canberra since 2011. Yenn has featured in media interviews for many years and was one of four autistic adults featured in the ABC TV documentary Alone in a Crowded Room. Yenn lives in Canberra, Australia.