Ways to Be Me: The third powerful story of autism, empathy and kindness from the bestselling authors of Can You See Me?

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There's a real sense of authenticity about this book. Co-author Libby Scott is autistic and it feels like a genuine insight into one girl's experience of being different. It is by turns funny and moving and would be great for building empathy among Year 6 children. As it's set within the well-known context of a primary school, many of Tally's dilemmas will feel familiar to all readers, although her response to them is seen through the prism of autism. Then Tally’s mum and dad tell her about something she’s never heard about before. Something called autism. And everything changes. One 2017 meta-analysis found 29 studies that concluded that exercising may be able to improve the quality or the duration of sleep. You know the saying “You are what you eat.” We consume a lot every day—food, music, podcasts, TV, social media. Additional research shows that avoiding processed foods and eating a healthy diet comprised of low glycemic index (GI) foods can have a positive influence on the ability to fall and stay asleep. Good foods to eat include whole grains, nuts, low and nonfat dairy, fruit, and vegetables.

You don’t always need to reason with your emotions or rationalize why you need to do something. You can deal with those negative feelings later on, at the right time. Instead, try setting aside all of the negative emotions and simply START. This fictionalised portrayal of a young autistic girl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaboration with Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational book that will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what it's like to be autistic. Perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time. PRAISE FOR CAN YOU SEE ME ‘This is a powerful and highly relatable story about fitting in and being yourself. Tally’s diary entries give an authentic insight into one girl’s perspective of being autistic, and smashing a host of common assumptions and stereotypes about autism as we see Tally’s potent sense of humour and her deep empathy.’ Booktrust Being in the top class at school means a whole host of privileges, but even better than that is the school production – and Tally is convinced she’ll win the lead role.

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A study in older adults with sleeping difficulties found that mindfulness meditation improved sleep quality compared with people who did not practice mindfulness. 9. Don’t wake yourself up Another 2021 study found that exercising for 60 minutes 4-5 times a week for a period of 8-12 weeks can significantly improve primary insomnia, which is the difficulty in falling or staying asleep. Working smarter means prioritising your work, concentrating on the tasks that'll make a real difference.

Many people living with insomnia can lie in bed wondering how to fall asleep. When this happens, a person can try using the tips below. Some are long-term lifestyle changes, while others are short-term solutions to try at the moment. 1. Create a consistent sleeping pattern From the bestselling author duo behind Can You See Me? comes Ways to be Me, an exceptional portrayal of autism diagnosis, with diary entries by 12-year-old autistic author Libby Scott. Taking place before Can You See Me? and Do You Know Me? this standout prequel follows Tally through her autism diagnosis in her final year of primary school. Beautifully multidimensional, Tally is loveable but equally fallible, often making mistakes, some linked to being neurodivergent, some just being human. It’s easy to see how some of her behaviour can be misunderstood or perceived as challenging. Particularly refreshingly, the book shows us that adults get things wrong too. Perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time BOOKS BY LIBBY SCOTT AND REBECCA WESTCOTT Can You See Me? (2019) Do You Know Me? (2020) Ways To Be Me (2021)When Libby’s mum shared a short piece of Libby’s writing online it soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying that Libby’s writing helped them understand autism for the first time Distractions are the enemy of focus. If you want to get motivated, you have to eliminate distractions. Studies also tend to focus on problem phone use. People who do not use their mobile devices in this way may not be as susceptible to sleep disturbances. Transport accounts for around a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions and across the world, many governments are implementing policies to decarbonize travel. You can get a head start: leave your car at home and walk or cycle whenever possible. If the distances are too great, choose public transport, preferably electric options. If you must drive, offer to carpool with others so that fewer cars are on the road. Get ahead of the curve and buy an electric car. Reduce the number of long-haul flights you take.