Emma Louise Bridge was born in Cambridgeshire and now lives in Cheltenham. Following her passion for writing, she has published two children's books and is currently working on a novel based on ancient Norse mythology. Emma was diagnosed with autism aged 23, which helped to explain a lot of her childhood experiences.

Foreword. Introduction. 2. Hypersensitivity and Gardening. 4. Even Numbers. 6. Money Troubles. 8. Overwhelming Noise. 10. Joking or Lying?. 12. Giving Gifts. 14. Ownership. 16. They Already Know. 18. They Are All the Same. 20. The 'How Are You?' Question.... 22. The Dilemma of Timing. 24. People can be So Scary. 26. Crossing the Road and Sharing the Pavement. 28. Bed Time Pals. 30. In Its Place. 32. The Art of Clearing. 34. Obsessional Personality. 36. But We Aren't. 38. Adverts. 40. Being Home Alone. 42. Just Don't. 44. Be Queen for the Day. 46. Panic Attack Thoughts. 48. Things People Say. 50. Impossibly Confusing. 52. Doing a Talk. 54. Good Girl. 56. In Shops. 58. Using the Phone/ Having a Script. 60 & 62. Special Holiday Section. 64. Literal Thinking. 66. Consequences. 68. Decision Making and Patterns. 70. Friendship. 72. Working/ Volunteering. 74. Romance and Relationships. 76. It's Just a Part of How We Were Made. 78. All or Nothing. 80. Puberty. 82. Hospitals, Doctors and Feeling Icky. 84. Not All Meltdowns can be 'Fixed'. Conclusion.