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The Neurodivergent Tween Girl: Celebrating Girls on the Autism Spectrum As They Journey Through the Tween Years (Neurodivergent Minds) by Karen Franks
01/18/2026
A warm, practical guide to help autistic tween girls understand themselves—and thrive.The Neurodivergent Tween is a positive, strengths-based resource created especially for girls ages 9–12 who are autistic, newly diagnosed, exploring autism, or simply feeling “different.” Written by a mother and sister of autistic adults, this book offers compassionate insight into what autism looks and feels like for girls—without medical jargon or judgment.Parents will appreciate the clear explanations, relatable examples, and practical tools for navigating sensory needs, emotional overwhelm, school challenges, and social struggles. Girls will love the encouraging tone, simple language, and fun activities designed to help them build confidence and understand their autistic identity.A Supportive Guide for Both Parents and Tween GirlsMany autism books focus on boys or clinical definitions. This guide speaks directly to the lived experiences of autistic girls. With warmth and clarity, it explores:Autism in girls and why it often looks different than people expectSensory needs and sensory overload, plus calming strategies tweens can use anywhereEmotional regulation tools for big feelings, meltdowns, and shutdownsSpecial interests as sources of strength, creativity, and confidenceFriendships, communication differences, and boundaries that help girls form safe, authentic connectionsSelf-advocacy skills to communicate needs at home, school, and social settingsSchool strategies for navigating homework, group projects, teachers, and accommodationsHealthy digital habits and social media support for neurodivergent tweensWhy This Book MattersAutistic girls deserve resources that celebrate who they are—not ones that try to “fix” them. This book empowers readers to:Understand their brains and sensory worldFeel confident expressing their needsBuild emotional resilienceForm meaningful friendshipsNavigate school life with less stressEmbrace their identity with pridePerfect for parents seeking guidance and girls who want to understand themselves better, The Neurodivergent Tween offers encouragement, clarity, and practical support. This autism book for kids celebrates neurodiversity, validates lived experiences, and gives families the tools they need to help their autistic tween thrive.Whether you're raising a neurodivergent girl or are one yourself, this book will help you feel seen, understood, and celebrated.
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Book Length: 150-320 Pages