Book Review
Short Summary
What’s Happening to Tom was written by Kate Reynolds for kids aged 10 and up. For 18 years, Kate was a clinical nurse specialist, staff trainer and senior counsellor for the UK’s National Health Service. A mother whose son is on the autism spectrum, she is an advocate for disability and sex education.
What This Book Is About
Those within the autism spectrum often rely on routines, making puberty a challenge for them. After all, puberty is all about change — something that can sometimes overwhelm kids and young adults within the spectrum.
This book is about a boy named Tom who’s starting to change because of puberty. Tom’s story reassures readers that there’s no need to be afraid or overwhelmed about the changes and that these changes are gradual.
The book covers topics like:
- Physical changes, like growing hair everywhere and having a deeper voice
- Dealing with different emotions
- New physical experiences like having wet dreams and erections
- Maintaining good hygiene
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