Shake It Up!

- Reviews -

I absolutely loved this book. It is just wonderful to have autistic young people advocating and writing and changing the world. Thank you so much Quincy and the contributors. As an older advocate I am always delighted to see younger advocates doing great work. This book will make a huge difference for neurodivergent young people. -- Yenn Purkis, autistic advocate and author Quincy Hansen' s Shake It Up! is an essential resource for any Autistic teen or young adult seeking to make a positive difference in their community and beyond. In this practical guidebook, Hansen leads aspiring advocates through the steps towards meaningful, effective advocacy, starting with building confidence in one' s self-advocacy right through to the triumphs and pitfalls of platform advocacy. Along the way, Hansen shares many valuable insights from his own experience and that of eleven diverse young Autistic advocates interviewed in the book. We recommend this empowering book to any young Autistic person looking to shake things up! -- Ginny Grant, Communications Manager, Reframing Autism Quincy Hansen' s Shake It Up is the perfect resource for any Autistic youth who daydreams about making the world a better place. With easy-to-read chapters filled with clear insights, relatable anecdotes, and inspiring interviews , "Shake It Up" is filled with wisdom, guidance, and companionship for those curious or committed to stepping into an advocacy role -- Sam Rose, I CAN Network Quincy absolutely nails the balance of being an autistic advocate and a sage advice giver. Chocked full of friendly advice, anecdotes, and powerful interviews from young autistic advocates from all over the world, you' re certainly going to feel energized and ready to make a big impact! -- Haley Moss, autistic attorney and author

- Author Bio -

Quincy Hansen is a young autistic activist, blogger, and public speaker residing in Colorado in the USA. Quincy' s advocacy revolves around correcting stereotypes and misconceptions about autism to bring about greater acceptance, understanding, and inclusion of autistic people while promoting self-determination and equal protection for neurodivergent people. As a university biology student, Quincy always enjoys learning about new things and spending free time exploring and admiring the natural world.

- Full Details -

Status:	Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13:	9781787759794
Published:	21 Jul 2022
Published In:	United Kingdom
Imprint:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format:	Paperback
Height:	216mm
Width:	138mm
Spine:	26mm
Weight:	280g
Pages:	256

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