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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this book. Sometimes the amount of facts mixed in with the sheer number of people the author interviewed dizzied me a bit but it was a solid, empathic and informative read.
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In terms of books on Autism this one is solid, very focused on including the experiences and voices of a variety of Autistic people, which I appreciate and is very necessary! I just cant say it was for ME personally, I found it politically grating due to the journalistic and electoral-politics-enjoyment approach. Garcia describes himself as a patriot who wants America to be better, and I’m more someone who thinks america has always been rotten and is predicated on settler-colonial logic so unethical that the best way forward is its destruction. we just have. different opinions!
informative
There's good content in here but I did find the organization or presentation of it it disorienting sometimes.
I also felt that it was a bit more repetitive in places where I feel like it could have really pushed to book over the edge to be more analytical/provide more commentary. But this could be a symptom of the journalistic approach.
I also felt that it was a bit more repetitive in places where I feel like it could have really pushed to book over the edge to be more analytical/provide more commentary. But this could be a symptom of the journalistic approach.
informative
reflective
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challenging
informative
medium-paced
Mr. Garcia read the book himself for the audio version I listened to, which was interesting and I appreciated that he took the step to ensure his words were communicated the way he wanted them.
I learned a lot abput the history of autism spectrum disorders, changes in beliefs and theories around neurodivergence and disability. The interweaving of Garcia's personal story as well as the stories of other autistic persons highlighted the diversity and many different needs of thia community. Truly informative, everykne who encounters autistic people in their work or life (that is, everyone) should read this book!
I learned a lot abput the history of autism spectrum disorders, changes in beliefs and theories around neurodivergence and disability. The interweaving of Garcia's personal story as well as the stories of other autistic persons highlighted the diversity and many different needs of thia community. Truly informative, everykne who encounters autistic people in their work or life (that is, everyone) should read this book!
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A very interesting read. I was not expecting as much political conversation, but I appreciated that the author discussed so many important political issues for people with autism. I listened to this on audio where the author was narrating, I enjoyed hearing him discuss his experiences as a Latino man with autism. I definitely think this is an important read for everyone to learn more about what people with autism experience in different areas and based on their gender and racial identities.
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
informative
medium-paced
Buddy read with Jeananne. Great #ownvoices book about the various intersectionalities of people with autism, how the culture and the story has evolved and how neurotypical people still get the story wrong. Lower support needs vs. higher support needs the preferred language. CW when he talks about the history of the diagnosis, and as such: abuse, child death, institutionalization
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