The Growing Up Book for Boys explains the facts behind the growth spurts, body changes and mood swings of adolescence for boys aged 9-14 on the autism spectrum.

The pre-teen and teenage years are a confusing time when bodies start acting with a will of their own, friendships change and crushes start to develop. Using direct literal language and cool colour illustrations, this book tells boys all they need to know about growing hair in new places, shaving, wet dreams and unexpected erections. It's full of great advice on what makes a real friend, how to keep spots away, and how to stay safe online. Most importantly, it explains that every body is amazing and unique and encourages young boys with autism to celebrate difference!

This book is part of a book series called Growing Up .

There are 68 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers .

Kathleen Watkins was a well-known harpist and folk singer and continuity announcer and is married to broadcaster Gay Byrne. Margaret Anne Suggs teaches as a lecturer in the Illustration department at Ballyfermot College of Further Education where she founded the Illustration course. Davida Hartman is the Director and Senior Educational Psychologist at The Children's Clinic, Dublin, providing child and educational psychology services to children 0-18. She is a lecturer and trainer in the area of autism and consults to a number of different groups and agencies. She has been working with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum for sixteen years in the capacity of a psychologist and a teacher. Davida received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Trinity College Dublin, her MA in Educational Psychology from University College Dublin, and she is a Registered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Her website can be visited at www. thechildrensclinic. ie.

This book has the following chapters: Advice for Parents and Professionals. Introduction. 1. Bodies. 2. Hair. 3. Boy Stuff. 4. What Is Happening to My Penis? 5. Hygiene 6. Clothes. 7. Skin. 8. Emotions. 9. Crushes. 10. Friends. 11. The Internet. 12. Your Body Belongs to You. 13. I am Me. All I Ever Need to Be. 14. What About the Girls? Further Reading.