book reviews
Autistic and Black: Our Experiences of Growth, Progress and Empowerment
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum (Second Edition): Understanding Life Experiences
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum (Second Edition): Understanding Life Experiences
I have just finished reading this. This is an amazing book that begins to plug the huge gap in research, information and understanding of this intersectionality.
Kala Allen Omeiza has interviewed Black autistic people from around the world, men, women and children, speaking and non-speaking, to give a voice to a multiply marginalized community.
This book helps all of us to appreciate and understand some of the cultural differences in approaches to autism. It shows how Black autistic people deal with the adversity and discrimination that they face daily. Moreover, it narrates the rise of a community and support network that is sorely needed.
All of us, autistic and non-autistic alike, need to hear these stories.
Autistic and Black: Our Experiences of Growth, Progress and Empowerment
by Kala Allen Omeiza
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Also available on Audible
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum (Second Edition): Understanding Life Experiences
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum (Second Edition): Understanding Life Experiences
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum (Second Edition): Understanding Life Experiences
A superb updated version of Sarah Hendrickx' book. Hendrickx' herself is autistic, having received a late diagnosis.
The book covers a range of areas from diagnosis to co-occurring conditions, from relationships, parenthood and eating disorders, to menopause. It includes the words and lived experiences of real autistic women and girls.
It is backed up with academic research, but speaks to the reader in accessible language. A book for those who think they may be autistic, those who are diagnosed and self-diagnosed and for parents, careers, friends and colleagues.
A must-have handbook.
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum (Second Edition): Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age by Sarah Hendrickx
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Learning the Language of Autism
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum (Second Edition): Understanding Life Experiences
Learning the Language of Autism
A fantastic book to help parents and educators of children learn about different communication styles and languages.
Belle Berroyer is an autistic educator with an autistic son and shares her experience and advice.
Learning the Language of Autism by Belle Berroyer
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