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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Setting yourself goals and challenges, whether at work or outside, such as learning a new language or a new sport, can help build confidence. This may help you deal with stress. This book was about: At the start,10yr old tally tries to fit in with everyone else because she’s different but in fact she doesn’t want to be different.She wants to be “normal”. The reason why she thinks she’s not normal is because she has terrible tantrums and hates being told what to do and a boy named Luke at her school teases her for being “weird” and that really effects her feelings and sometimes she hides those feeling and when her friends ask her play something she doesn’t want to, she tries to fit in and go with the flow. In the end, tally finds out she’s autistic but she’s not proud. She thinks being autistic is bad and tries hide it as much as possible. But then she finds another women who’s autistic and talks about how tally should be her and tally soon realises that being autistic is great and she shouldn’t be ashamed. And her mum even bought her a diary to write about everything she’s feeling. Then Tally's mum and dad tell her about something she's never heard about before. Something called autism. And everything changes.

Rostami, H., et al. (2019). The relationship between adherence to a dietary approach to stop hypertension (DASH) dietary pattern and insomnia. A 2016 study found that participants had significantly worse sleep in a hospital setting than at home. The authors of the study found that this was primarily due to the increased level of noise in the hospital. 21. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption Once in the flow, you may just find it easier to continue with the next task. 3. Create a positive mindset

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The act of taking control is in itself empowering, and it's a crucial part of finding a solution that satisfies you and not someone else. Connect with people Take a few minutes to close your eyes and remember your successes, however small—relive and feel into them. Every year approximately 12 million hectares of forest are destroyed and this deforestation, together with agriculture and other land use changes, is responsible for roughly 25 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. We can all play a part in reversing this trend by planting trees, either individually or as part of a collective. For example, the Plant-for-the-Planet initiative allows people to sponsor tree-planting around the world. Distractions are the enemy of focus. If you want to get motivated, you have to eliminate distractions.

The Nottinghill Carnival takes central stage in this story about families, memories and the power of dance and festivals. Author Yaba Badoe tells... 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.More research is necessary for this area to understand the extent to which phone use can impact sleep. 6. Read a book When I was approached about writing a book with an 11 year old, I wasn't really sure what to expect. Writing is usually such a solitary business and my solo books always demand a lot of time of me sinking deep into my own head while working on a story. However, as a primary school teacher and SENCo, I was curious to see just what could be achieved when combining a child's voice with my experience. A person who is having a hard time falling asleep may actually want to avoid doing things like brushing teeth, removing make-up, washing their face, or entering a brightly lit bathroom right before they get in bed. Exercise won't make your stress disappear, but it can reduce some of the emotional intensity that you're feeling, clearing your thoughts and letting you deal with your problems more calmly.

This engaging and sensitive exploration of the aftermath of bereavement and grief is funny and poignant in equal measure. Lucas and his dad simply don’t know how to talk about their loss so they end up ignoring it until external factors bring things to a head. Ways to be Me’ is recommended to all year groups within Key Stage Two, as themes of empathy and gradual transformation dominate this novel. Both themes are mirrored through her friendship with Miles, whose ASD varies. Their interactions aid ongoing understanding of Tally’s diagnosis and thus steadily becoming comfortable within herself. Other themes of socialisation and fitting in with her peers absolutely apply to all Key Stage Two children. Nevertheless, this novel reinforces that not all children handle situations similarly. 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?”Another popular talking point is the fact that our books were co-written by an autistic child. When I'm talking about writing in schools, I always ask why this in important. Why couldn't I have written these stories on my own? This always ends up with huge conversations about the importance of Own Voices and the representation of all people in children's literature. Can everyone in the class think of a book where they recognized themselves or their experiences? And if they were inclined to tell their own story - what would it be? Chang, A.-M., et al. (2015). Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleep, circadian timing, and next-morning alertness.

From the bestselling author duo behind Can You See Me? comes this exceptional portrayal of autism diagnosis, with diary entries by 12-year-old autistic author Libby Scott. Many people living with insomnia can lie in bed wondering how to fall asleep. When this happens, a person can try using the tips below. Some are long-term lifestyle changes, while others are short-term solutions to try at the moment. 1. Create a consistent sleeping patternWhen you procrastinate or make a mistake, it’s easy to beat yourself up. In fact, if you’re like many people, you may find that you internally “speak” to yourself in a mean way. A good support network of colleagues, friends and family can ease your work troubles and help you see things in a different way. Although this may not work for everyone, some people benefit from listening to relaxing music before going to bed. Taking naps during the daytime, particularly those that last longer than 2 hours, can also disrupt the circadian rhythm.