Your book is a valuable record of how & why society’s views on autism have changed over time (and all the social, medical & political influences driving the change). I’m so grateful it exists, and especially grateful now that all your writing ensures we are represented accurately & fairly.

Image text is a quote from Tiffany: “I wanted to highlight the fact that he can hear all the voices, everybody talking, everybody around him. But the people around him don't hear him. They don't see him. I wanted to highlight how isolating that could be sometimes.”

@autastic.com is a great online community for late-diagnosed autistic people. It has lots of online resources and virtual communities, with a focus on autistic BIPOC and LGBTQ+ adults. It even has specific resources and a course for newly-diagnosed autistic adults! www.autastic.com/wait-im-auti...

Text in image is a quote from Ava N. Simmons, STEM Ambassador and creator of Team Genius Squad: “Never let your challenges define your success or future. Always chase your dreams and believe in yourself, and never stop pushing.”