Autistically Me: How to Understand and Celebrate Our Unique Minds - Paperback

by Bradley Riches (Author)

Are you autistic, or think you might be? Are you ready to not only understand but embrace your unique mind? Discover Bradley Riches's tips for celebrating neurospicy life!

Bradley spoke few words until age ten, when he found his voice at his theatre school. Fast-forward a decade, and he is not only a recognizable actor, but an inspirational spokesperson for autism advocacy and awareness.

Bradley is now on a mission to share his experiences and empower others like him to celebrate their neurodivergence and thrive! In this book you will discover:

• How to get a diagnosis and why it's important
• Autism in different genders and common co-existing conditions
• Self-acceptance exercises, such as reframing negative self-talk
• Executive functioning strategies for daily life
• Tips on understanding social cues and creating healthy relationships
• Grounding techniques to manage sensory overload
• Strategies for flourishing in education and at work
• How to build self-advocacy skills and set boundaries
• Tips for dealing with poor mental health
• And how to tap into your creative passions and find your community.

With tips, exercises and everyday strategies, cutting-edge research from charity Autistica and case studies from others neurodivergent voices, this life-changing book will empower you to celebrate your unique mind!

Author Biography

Bradley Riches is a queer, autistic actor best known for the Netflix series Heartstopper, a role in the film Saltburn and his role as an autistic character in Emmerdale. With a fast-growing social media following of 1.6M, Bradley has cultivated an online community centred on celebrating neurodiverse minds. His advocacy work includes workshops, online support groups and contributions to neurodiversity-focused publications.

For more information see @brad_richess on social media