Autumn Colours Of a Spectrum: A Tale of Autism and Acceptance

Freya is 12 years old and autistic - about to start her second year at Aidensville Grammar School. Autumn is her favourite time of the Year. Change is the name of the school project. Rachael is the new girl who seems to accept Freya.
Can she trust her with a secret that makes Freya more vulnerable than ever?
'My name is Freya (Fray-ya) and I am Autistic. I like my name. It is like me - different. It has a special feel to it. I like how it sounds. I like how it looks. I like how the letters dance in my head - they are odd and unique. And sometimes, I hate my name. I hate that it is different. It makes me stand out - noticeable.
I am constantly bullied for not fitting in. I find clothes scratchy and lights too bright. My favourite word is Autumn. I like the differing colours of leaves and the trees, where spring merges with the Autumnal changes. Where clusters of multi-colour leaves dance together in the wind. I have a secret that threatens to be exposed.
Mrs Tennant is giving us a project for school about change. I pick the topic Autumn.
But do I risk telling my secret to help my project? Or do I stay silent and hope for acceptance. The new girl Rachael accepts me. Will anyone else?'

Author: Fran Majewski

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: 45457

Number of Pages: 332 pages

Binding: Juvenile Nonfiction

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ISBN-13: 9798722666314