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Sincerely, your autistic child : what people on the autism spectrum wish their parents knew about growing up, acceptance, and identity

2021

Format:	Book
Title:	Sincerely, your autistic child : what people on the autism spectrum wish their parents knew about growing up, acceptance, and identity / edited by Emily Paige Ballou, Sharon daVanport, and Morénike Giwa Onaiwu.
Publisher, Date:	Boston : Beacon Press, [2021]
Description:	xvi, 208 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
Summary:	"In this book, autistic people of diverse racial, ethnic, educational, socioeconomic, and gender backgrounds talk about not just what we wish our own parents had known when we were growing up, but what we most want all parents to know about raising autistic kids today"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects:	Autistic children. Parents of autistic children. Friendship in children. Autism spectrum disorders.
Other Author:	Ballou, Emily Paige, 1982- editor. daVanport, Sharon, 1964- editor. Onaiwu, Morénike Giwa, editor.
Notes:	"Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network." Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-208). Library Journal, 040121, p. 76
LCCN:	2020049241
ISBN:	9780807025680 * 9780807025697 9780807025680 0807025682
Other Number:	1242943975
System Availability:	1
# Local items:	1
Call Number:	305.908 Sincerel Sincerel
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Before readers come to this book's first essay, a sidebar quotation jumps out: "I have a place in this world. The fact that I am here is proof of that. Trust that we will find that place, together." This may be precisely what readers need to hear in this collection of essays written in the form of letters to parents. Because the copyright for this work is held by the Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network, readers can be confident that an underrepresented population in autism research is finally getting their say. Each essay has insightful and eloquent advice by people with autism from a number of age groups, races, ethnicities, faiths, cultures, professional and life skills backgrounds, and gender identities. Because current media representations of autism have long been primarily focused on Western white men, this collection of essays from a diversity of people on the spectrum is an essential and necessary work that raises awareness and redefines normal. VERDICT This book is absolutely required reading for parents, educators, and caregivers who interact with anyone on the autism spectrum.--Virginia Johnson, John Curtis P.L., Hanover, MA

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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.

Table of Contents

	Foreword Jess Wilson	p. ix
	Letter from the Editors	p. xiii
	Early Memories, Childhood, and Education
1	Acknowledge Vulnerability; Presume Competence B. Martin Allen	p. 3
2	It's Us Against the World, Kid Brigid Rankowski	p. 7
3	What Autistic Girls Wish Their Parents Knew About Friendship Jane Strauss	p. 13
4	What Your Daughter Deserves: Love, Safety, and the Truth Kassiane Asasumasu	p. 21
5	What I Wish You Knew Katie Levin	p. 27
6	Change the World, Not Your Child Lei Wiley-Mydske	p. 31
7	Empathy and Non-Verbal Cues Dusya Lyubovskaya	p. 35
8	The First Time I Heard of Autism Anonymous	p. 39
9	What I Wish My Parents Knew About Being Their Autistic Daughter Heidi Wangelin	p. 41
10	A Particular Way of Being Karen Lean	p. 47
	Acceptance and Adaptation
11	A Daughter's Journey: Lessons, Honesty, and Love Jennifer St. Jude	p. 57
12	Still Your Child Ondrea Marisa Robinson	p. 71
13	Perfect in an Imperfect World Haley Moss	p. 75
14	Who Gets to Be Diagnosed? And Who Does It Serve? Victoria M. Rodríguez-Roldán	p. 85
15	Unconventional Amythest Schaber	p. 89
16	I Wish I Wasn't So Hard on Myself Back Then Kayla Smith	p. 95
17	Ten Things I Wish My Parents Had Known When I Was Growing Up Amelia "Mel" Evelyn Voicy Baggs	p. 101
18	I Am an Autistic Woman Amy Sequenzia	p. 111
19	The View from Outside the Window HW	p. 121
20	Finding Me: The Journey to Acceptance Morénike Giwa Onaiwu	p. 125
21	Autism, Self-Acceptance, and Hope Lynne Soraya	p. 129
	Intersectional identity and Finding Community
22	Keep Her Safe; Let Her Fly Free Maxfield Sparrow	p. 139
23	Tell Me I'm Autistic Anonymous	p. 149
24	Autism, Sensory Experiences, and Family Culture Mallory Cruz	p. 157
25	Safe Harbors in a Difficult World Kayla Rodriguez	p. 167
26	Give Your Daughters Autistic Community Jean Winegardner	p. 173
27	A Parents' Guide to Being Transgender and Autistic Alexandra Forshaw	p. 177
28	On Surviving Loneliness and Isolation, and Learning to Live with Loss Lydia X. Z. Brown	p. 183
29	There's a Place Emily Paige Ballou	p. 189
	Conclusion Beth Ryan	p. 193
	About the Editors	p. 196
	Contributors	p. 198
	Acknowledgments	p. 205
	Notes	p. 207

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