Introduction -- What is the comfort zone? -- Where do emotions come from? -- How can I tell what emotion I am feeling? -- What if I don't feel anything in my body? -- What things might scare my brain? -- What can I do if my brain is scared (anxious, overloaded)? -- What will help if my brain feels angry? -- What can I do to help my brain stay calm?
Summary:
Understanding your feelings and emotions is an incredibly important part of learning to become your most awesome autistic self! Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about your feelings and emotions, using tips and tricks they have picked up along the way to help you calm your brain down when it feels overloaded. From anger and worry to sadness and joy, emotions can come in all shapes and sizes with some feeling really big and others feeling much smaller (or even feeling like nothing), this book explores why we experience certain emotions, what they mean and how we can find the ultimate autistic comfort zone!- From back cover.
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