I Am Autistic -

I Am Autistic Hardback

An interactive and informative guide to autism (by someone diagnosed with it)

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An essential guide to understanding autism - for autistic people and their families, friends and workmates.

Product code: 9781991006066

ISBN 9781991006066
On Sale Date 24/03/2022
Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) 235x180mm
No. Of Pages 144
Publisher Allen & Unwin
When Chanelle Moriah was diagnosed with autism at 21, life finally began to make sense. Hungry for information, Chanelle looked for a simple resource that could explain what autism is and how it can impact the different areas of an autistic person's life, but found that there was little written from the perspective of someone who is autistic. So Chanelle decided to create that missing resource. Chanelle discovered just how difficult it can be for autistic adults - particularly females or those assigned female at birth - to be diagnosed or even be assessed for autism. This is partly because there is very little understanding of the different ways autism can present itself. I Am Autistic is a tool for both diagnosed and undiagnosed autistics to explain or make sense of their experiences. It also offers non-autistic people the chance to learn more about autism from someone who is autistic. With clear sections describing the different aspects of autism, accompanied by Chanelle's beautiful illustrations, and with space for readers to write down their thoughts, this book is designed to be personalised to the individual's experience. I Am Autistic helps people feel less alone in their autism and brings knowledge to an often-misunderstood condition.

Customer Reviews

1 reviews
A Beautifully Illustrated Book

Sarah - February 2023

This is a great starting point for Autistic people to learn about themselves, or for their family, friends or colleagues to learn a bit about our world. I wouldn't say it dives deep into any particular subject within Autism, but it has many headings and short descriptions that might prompt you to do further research into. Because I already know a lot about Autism, there were only one or two things I hadn't read about in this book, which was expected. It is laid out and illustrated beautifully, in a way that keeps you wanting to see the next page, and then the next. I would say this book is ADHD-friendly in the way it is laid out. Overall a fantastic book for those who want to learn a bit about Autism. I encourage you to also do your own research into any headings that interest you, as there is much more to be said about each topic than can fit into this style of book. Thank you, Chanelle, for creating a lovely book I look forward to sharing with others.