ehmannky's review
informative
slow-paced
4.0
This book is a good primer for Autistic rights and history written from the perspective of an Austistic man. It brings up a lot of topics such as the disputes between self-advocates v. caregivers, race, gender, and the lingering misconceptions about what autistic people can and can't do. None of the chapters go particularly in depth, but it's a good summary of each topic and a good jumping off point for those who are looking to learn more about the rights and issues for this community.
fynn_jls's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Ableism
machetemilk's review
informative
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Police brutality and Racism
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Bullying, Dysphoria, and Slavery
kjgross's review
3.0
Didn’t learn much, decent job explaining - people with autism are people too, intersectionalism is important, without systemic changes people suffer
itsmejennigee's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
These types of reads should be required reading. They would help to remove the stigma that they are openly talking about because they would be raising awareness I’m all the right ways through comparison and a variety of voices. It’s well written and relatable because of the concerns that Autistic people face with a spectrum that most people don’t understand or want to acknowledge
bailey_the_bookworm's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
Wide-ranging, interesting, informative, and well-researched content on autism, autism policy and research, and life as an autistic person. Could have used a more thorough proofread