Catherine Faherty

Autism: What Does It Mean to Me? is an indispensable and transformative tool, and lifelong companion for autistic people, their parents and families, and professionals. 

Written by internationally renowned autism trainer, teacher, and advocate and best-selling author Catherine Faherty, the workbook is engaged by the autistic child or adult to enhance self-understanding and awareness and foster communication with others about needs, preferences, and identity. 

Most every facet of a person's life is explored, including areas particular to autism, and areas every person engages with. Among these are:

 ways of thinking, including focused interests

 perfection versus doing your best 

the support of schedules

 sensory experience, including stimming

creative expression

 learning about and interacting with people

 writing Social Stories

 understanding speech and expressions in others

 types of communication, including verbal or nonverbal

 self-advocacy and miscommunication

 supportive structures for school and approaching IEPs

 friendship, play, online acquaintances and safety

 emotions, including feeling anxious or upset, depression, and outbursts

The book concludes with an extended section on happiness, including relaxation, exercise, gratitude, forgiveness, kindness, positive attitude, and making the world a better place.

Extensive materials designed especially for older readers, as well as for parents, therapists, and teachers, are included. Understanding what's actually true and supporting acceptance and appreciation form the cornerstones of Catherine's approach and the workbook. This new book is completely updated and revised from the original edition with the "Asperger's" title. It adds more than 150 pages of brand new material and worksheets

Future Horizons

Autism: What Does It Mean to Me?: A Workbook Explaining Self Awareness and Life Lessons to the Child or Youth with High Functioning Autism or Aspergers

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