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Sincerely, Your Autistic Child
Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity | Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network
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A diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are. Most resources available for parents come from psychologists, educators, and doctors, offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child represents an authentic resource for parents written by autistic people themselves. From childhood and education to culture, gender identity, and sexuality, this anthology tackles the everyday joys and challenges of growing up while honestly addressing the emotional needs, sensitivity, and vibrancy of autistic kids, youth, and young adults. Contributors reflect on what they have learned while growing up on the autism spectrum and how parents can avoid common mistakes and overcome challenges while raising their child. Part memoir, part guide, and part love letter, Sincerely, Your Autistic Child is an indispensable collection that invites parents and allies into the unique and often unheard experiences of autistic children and teens.
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ncsufoxes
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This is a collection of essays by Autistic women that outlines what they or their parents wish they knew when they were growing up. Some of the women were not diagnosed until they were adults & they discuss the perspective they have now raising an Autistic child. Even though it‘s geared towards girls most of it can be applicable to boys. As a mom of an Autistic child it‘s important to read works by Autistic authors to understand their experiences

ncsufoxes It‘s always helpful to gain the perspective of people‘s experiences vs what professionals recommend or theorize on. #bookspin book 11mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 11mo
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I was looking for an anthology of diverse voices for the Read Harder Challenge and an autistic acquaintance had recommended this book. I was glad for the chance to learn more. This is a great collection of essays written by a diverse group of autistic women, nonbinary, and trans folks. Several mention the common intersection between autism and LGBT identities and how autistic women are often diagnosed later in life. Excellent book.

GingerAntics This sounds like a wonderful book. I‘m going to have to find this book. I‘m so glad someone wrote this. 2y
HeatherBookNerd @GingerAntics I was glad to find out about it too! 2y
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