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"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"--

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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.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.

Author Biography

Emily Paige Ballou is an old Millennial from the Midwest who currently lives and works in NYC, where she primarily stage manages off-Broadway new plays and new musicals, including works such as the Hello Girls with Prospect Theater Company, Nikola Tesla Drops the Beat at the Adirondack Theatre Festival, and Rose with Nora's Playhouse. She graduated from the University of Georgia, where she was also a member of the Demosthenian Literary Society. Previous publications include pieces in the Thinking Person's Guide to Autism, The Real Experts- Readings for Parents of Autistic Children, NeuroQueer, Barking Sycamores, and Fuckit- A Zine.Sharon daVanport lives in the Midwest by way of their home state of Texas where they spent young adulthood writing short stories, poetry and serving as co-editor of their academic newspaper. After nearly a decade in social work, Sharon founded the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN). Appointed by their state's board of education, Sharon served a full term on the SILC board of directors. Publications include co-authoring a paper in Sage Pub Autism Journal, a chapter in Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement- Stories from the Front Line, and pieces in Welcome to the Autistic Community, and Disability Visibility Project.Morenike Giwa Onaiwu, MA, is a global self-advocate, educator, parent and disabled person of color in a neurodiverse, multicultural, serodifferent family. A prolific writer, public speaker, and social scientist/activist whose work focuses on meaningful community involvement, human rights, justice, and inclusion, Morenike is a Humanities Scholar at Rice University's Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality and a member of several executive boards. Publications include- Knowing Why- Adult-Diagnosed Autistic People on Life and Autism, All the Weight of Our Dreams- On Living Racialized Autism, and various peer-reviewed articles. Learn more at- morenikeGO.com.Autistic Women's Network, renamed Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, (AWN), was founded as the first organization that focused on Autistic women, girls, and nonbinary people. They are an essential resource for autistic people, parents, and allies for dispelling stereotypes and misinformation around autism. More information can be found awnnetwork.org.

Table of Contents

ForewordJess WilsonLetter from the EditorsEarly Memories, Childhood, and Education1Acknowledge Vulnerability; Presume CompetenceB. Martin Allen2It's Us Against the World, KidBrigid Rankowski3What Autistic Girls Wish Their Parents Knew About FriendshipJane Strauss4What Your Daughter Deserves: Love, Safety, and the TruthKassiane Asasumasu5What I Wish You KnewKatie Levin6Change the World, Not Your ChildLei Wiley-Mydske7Empathy and Non-Verbal CuesDusya Lyubovskaya8The First Time I Heard of AutismAnonymous9What I Wish My Parents Knew About Being Their Autistic DaughterHeidi Wangelin10A Particular Way of BeingKaren LeanAcceptance and Adaptation11A Daughter's Journey: Lessons, Honesty, and LoveJennifer St. Jude12Still Your ChildOndrea Marisa Robinson13Perfect in an Imperfect WorldHaley Moss14Who Gets to Be Diagnosed? And Who Does It Serve?Victoria M. Rodríguez-Roldán15UnconventionalAmythest Schaber16I Wish I Wasn't So Hard on Myself Back ThenKayla Smith17Ten Things I Wish My Parents Had Known When I Was Growing UpAmelia "Mel" Evelyn Voicy Baggs18I Am an Autistic WomanAmy Sequenzia19The View from Outside the WindowHW20Finding Me: The Journey to AcceptanceMorénike Giwa Onaiwu21Autism, Self-Acceptance, and HopeLynne SorayaIntersectional Identity and Finding Community22Keep Her Safe; Let Her Fly FreeMaxfield Sparrow23Tell Me I'm AutisticAnonymous24Autism, Sensory Experiences, and Family CultureMallory Cruz25Safe Harbors in a Difficult WorldKayla Rodriguez26Give Your Daughters Autistic CommunityJean Winegardner27A Parents' Guide to Being Transgender and AutisticAlexandra Forshaw28On Surviving Loneliness and Isolation, and Learning to Live with LossLydia X. Z. Brown29There's a PlaceEmily Paige BallouConclusionBeth RyanAbout the EditorsContributorsAcknowledgmentsNotes

Review

"This book is absolutely required reading for parents, educators, and caregivers who interact with anyone on the autism spectrum."—Library Journal, Starred Review"Anybody who thinks differently, and anybody who loves someone who thinks differently, will find this collection invaluable."—Hannah Gadsby, writer and comedian"An essential anthology edited and written by Autistic people . . . I can't wait to share and recommend this book—what a gift."—Alice Wong, editor of Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century

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" Sincerely, Your Autistic Child is an essential anthology edited and written by Autistic people. Parents and Autistic children need to know the wisdom of Autistic adults who show that infinite futures are possible. I can't wait to share and recommend this book--what a gift." --Alice Wong, editor of Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century "Autism is no one thing, and there are so many experiences that have never been shared. This book is a great start to showing the diversity that lives on the spectrum. Anybody who thinks differently, and anybody who loves someone who thinks differently, will find this collection invaluable." --Hannah Gadsby, writer and comedian

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A rare and diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights to parents the unique needs of girls and nonbinary people who are growing up with autism.

Details ISBN0807025682 Publisher Beacon Press Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0807025682 ISBN-13 9780807025680 Format Paperback Imprint Beacon Press Short Title Sincerely, Your Autistic Child Edited by Giwa Onaiwu, Morénike Author Emily Paige Ballou Pages 224 Publication Date 2021-03-30 UK Release Date 2021-03-30 Place of Publication Boston, MA Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-03-30 NZ Release Date 2021-03-30 US Release Date 2021-03-30 Subtitle What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity DEWEY 305.9084 Audience General We've got this

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