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Sincerely, Your Autistic Child

By: Emily Paige Ballou, Sharon daVanport, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network
Narrated by: Stephanie Mounce
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Publisher's summary

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.

©2021 Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network (P)2021 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“This book is absolutely required reading for parents, educators, and caregivers who interact with anyone on the autism spectrum.” (Library Journal, starred review)

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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Excludes cis-gendered boys

The into to this book went on and on about how inclusive they were for gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion. Only one group is excluded. Boys. The title and description did not sound like it was about girls nor "any gender identity except cis-gendered boys." Will be requesting a refund.

Furthermore, after listening for about an hour, I got fed up with the rosy picture painted of autism and the call for parents to "just open their mind" and see their child as perfect. My son hates his sensory issues and has begged me to "cut it out" of him. He is angry and sometimes violent towards other children. There is no option "to accept" this violence. There are parts of his presentation that are amazing, but our diagnosis is hard, and I felt the book invalidated his struggle and ours.

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Geared towards girls.

This book was recommended to me and I bought it with out reading about it. This whole book is geared towards autistic girls. Yeah there’s somethings that I can see useful for my son buts it’s not a book I would recommend if you have an autistic son.

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Life-Changing, Life-Affirming

So many voices telling their stories, and I saw myself in every one.💖😭💖 Please, if you know an autistic person, or suspect you are autistic, this book will change your life in some way.

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I needed this book

i learned a lot from this book. it is an emotional rollercoaster. if you want to learn more about autism this is a good place to start

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Loved it!

I loved it! it was eye opening, relatable and well read. It changed my perspective definitely. I hope more people can read o listen to this.

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What I wish my parents knew…

I was not diagnosed until my 30s. Instead my parents would tell me I’m crazy, “bi-polar”, lazy, too sensitive. I was autistic and never got the support I needed. This book was everything I needed them to know. That all parents need to hear.

Grab the tissue box and really listen.

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Wow what a book!

The most amazing book on autism I’ve read so far! Wow! Amazing!!! Definitely would recommend any one to read it, normal or autistic.

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should be titled your mildly autistic daughter

This book was hard to finish good coaching for moms and dads first getting a diagnosis.

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Enlightening stories from autistic adults - recommend!

I enjoyed this book. It contains enlightening stories written by autistic adults. I have a 5 year old autistic daughter and really enjoyed hearing experiences from other autistic individuals. I recommend this to anyone.

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Wonderful

As an autistic adult, it’s difficult to find accurate, positive representations of ourselves in the media, and this book is an amazing compilation of various autistic voices and experiences. Highly recommend!

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