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Autistically Me

How to understand and celebrate our autistic minds
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Written by a hugely popular actor and autism advocate, this book is for neurodiverse Gen Z-ers looking for an inspirational mix of real-life advice with a heartfelt personal story. Are you ready to become authentically, autistically you? Bradley Riches is an award-winning actor, but until he... Read More
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Written by a hugely popular actor and autism advocate, this book is for neurodiverse Gen Z-ers looking for an inspirational mix of real-life advice with a heartfelt personal story.

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Written by a hugely popular actor and autism advocate, this book is for neurodiverse Gen Z-ers looking for an inspirational mix of real-life advice with a heartfelt personal story.

Are you ready to become authentically, autistically you?

Bradley Riches is an award-winning actor, but until he found his voice at theatre school aged ten, he spoke only a few words. Fast-forward a decade, and he not only appears on-screen, he's also a confident advocate for autism awareness. In this warm-hearted book, he tells us his story and shares the toolkit of tips that have helped him thrive.

Discover executive functioning strategies, self-acceptance exercises, techniques for managing sensory overload, as well as advice on understanding social cues and setting boundaries to create healthy relationships. Bradley also covers:

  • Getting a diagnosis
  • Autism and gender
  • Flourishing in education and work
  • Tapping into creative passions
  • Finding your community

With cutting-edge research from the charity Autistica throughout, plus advice for supportive family members and friends, this life-changing book will empower you to embrace your unique mind!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836810490

Publisher: Watkins Media Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Watkins Publishing

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Bradley Riches is a queer, autistic actor best known for the Netflix series Heartstopper, a role in the film Saltburn and his role as an autistic character in Emmerdale. With a fast-growing social media following of 1.6M, Bradley has cultivated an online community centred on celebrating neurodiverse minds. His advocacy work includes workshops, online support groups and contributions to neurodiversity-focused publications. For more information see @brad_richess on social media

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