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gigireadswithkiki's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
We love to see a book on autism from a white author that acknowledges their privilege!!! And explores intersectionality between the autism sphere!!!!! And presents information in such an easily digestible way!!!!!!!
Truly this book was so in-depth about every facet of autism in so many ways, it made me feel so validated/seen. I loved how the author tackled common misconceptions about autism as well as confronted readers on their potential self internalized ableism.
From interviewing and exploring the experiences of BIPOC and other queer autistic people, I felt like Dr Devon Price did their full due diligence in writing this book, and I think this book is, and will continue to be, an excellent resource for those who are, suspect themselves to be, or know someone who is on the autism spectrum.
Truly this book was so in-depth about every facet of autism in so many ways, it made me feel so validated/seen. I loved how the author tackled common misconceptions about autism as well as confronted readers on their potential self internalized ableism.
From interviewing and exploring the experiences of BIPOC and other queer autistic people, I felt like Dr Devon Price did their full due diligence in writing this book, and I think this book is, and will continue to be, an excellent resource for those who are, suspect themselves to be, or know someone who is on the autism spectrum.
areynobodytoo's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
There isn’t many well researched books about autism out there (even more one’s made by autistic people to autistic people), and this one is a good one, with a lot of information and action plan for autistic people, really focusing in late diagnosed autistic adults, including sex workers and autistic people that others don’t really talk about. Unfortunately I feel like even if the author called it a disability sometimes the book went into the whole “autism is only disabling because of society” thing and that it didn’t 100% include higher support needs autistics and people with different experiences from the author’s (which maybe was on purpose, but either way is good to keep in mind if you’re going to read it).
vangoph's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
some parts of this book felt like Devon came & personally snatched my silly little secret thoughts & feelings out of my head - ohhh they got me good. must read if you’re ruminating on if you’re autistic or neurodivergent…also highly recommend if you have an autistic person in your life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Eating disorder, Ableism, and Racism