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The Curly Hair Project is a social enterprise that helps people on the autistic spectrum and the people around them, founded by autistic author Alis Rowe. We use cool things like animated films, comic strips and diagrams to make our work interesting and easy to understand!
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The Freeze Response
When something happens that I did not expect, I feel as though I freeze. It feels as though the cogs in my brain have come to a halt!
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Resources endorsed by world's leading psychologist Professor Tony Attwood
“Alis Rowe is a woman of remarkable talent and insight into the world of Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is very brave in describing her personal thoughts, feelings and experiences and eloquently and succinctly explains the characteristics of ASD with the use of clear graphics and cartoons.”
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Our animations show how the girl with the curly hair reacts and deals with situations that occur in her everyday life.
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Our books are based on real life, personal experience. Alis has written over 20 books. 5* reviews on Amazon.
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Who are the Curly Hair Project?
The Curly hair Project (CHP) is an award-winning social enterprise founded by autistic author and entrepreneur Alis Rowe. CHP resources are used by individuals, families and professionals worldwide.
Endorsed by the world’s leading psychologist in autism, Professor Tony Attwood and featured on BBC Radio 4. All our work is based on personal, real life examples and experiences.
Lots of people are quite unaware of how autism presents in women. There are lots of women out there struggling and they perhaps don’t know why. Alis being open about it has already helped thousands of girls and women and their families around the world, take a look at our animated series featuring The Girl With The Curly Hair.
The Curly Hair Project is not just for girls, we have also helped thousands of Spiky Haired Boys too! Our resources are used by GPs, psychologists, speech and language therapists and teaching professionals.
A Day in the Reception Class
The Girl With The Curly Hair is 5 years old and in the Reception class. See how she copes with the Show and Tell lesson and Activity Time.
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