Overview

Written by a hugely popular actor and autism advocate, this book is for neurodiverse Gen Z-ers looking for an inspirational mix of real-life advice with a heartfelt personal story. ARE YOU READY TO BECOME AUTHENTICALLY, AUTISTICALLY YOU? Bradley Riches is an award-winning actor, but until he found his voice at theatre school aged ten, he spoke only a few words. Fast-forward a decade, and he not only appears on-screen, he's also a confident advocate for autism awareness. In this warm-hearted book, he tells us his story and shares the toolkit of tips that have helped him thrive. Discover executive functioning strategies, self-acceptance exercises, techniques for managing sensory overload, as well as advice on understanding social cues and setting boundaries to create healthy relationships. Bradley also covers- Getting a diagnosis Autism and gender Flourishing in education and work Tapping into creative passions Finding your community With cutting-edge research from the charity Autistica throughout, plus advice for supportive family members and friends, this life-changing book will empower you to embrace your unique mind!

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""This book has moved me so much. Bradley takes the reader by the hand and shows us the inside of his mind. This book is for everyone who is autistic, or who loves their autistic friend, child, colleague or partner. Scorchingly honest, funny and therapeutic. Bradley’s words are going to help so many people. Bravo, Brad!"" – Fern Britton, television presenter and bestselling author

""This book has moved me so much. Bradley takes the reader by the hand and shows us the inside of his mind. This book is for everyone who is autistic, or who loves their autistic friend, child, colleague or partner. Scorchingly honest, funny and therapeutic. Bradley’s words are going to help so many people. Bravo, Brad!"" – Fern Britton, television presenter and bestselling author ""Authenticity, honesty and truth on every page, after reading this book you will love Bradley more than you already do."" – Lisa Riley, actress and TV presenter

Author Information

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

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