Can You See Me?

by Libby Scott & Rebecca Westscott

Eleven-year-old Tally really wants to fit in but as she is autistic she behaves differently to her friends even though she does try really hard to be like her friends.. So many people misunderstand her which she finds very frustrating but that’s because they don’t know she’s autistic. Tally is not easy to live with so even when she’s at home, life can sometimes be hard. This inspiring story includes diary entries, written by an 11 year old who shares her own experiences of living with autism.

Themes

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  • Autism
  • Animals
  • Calm
  • Family
  • Masking
  • Being Different
  • Bullying
  • Embarrassment
  • Secondary School
  • Name Calling
  • Control
  • Feelings
  • Friends
  • Empathy
  • Kindness
  • Being Yourself
  • Bravery