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