Description
Description
Embark on a transformative journey into the world of neurodiversity with Superheroes on the Spectrum. This groundbreaking book transcends boundaries, unveiling a kaleidoscope of voices that span the spectrum of autism. Our 33 contributors, hailing from the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, invite you to learn about their diverse perspectives, experiences and insights as they share their personal stories.
At its core, this book champions a philosophy of awareness, acceptance, and celebration. It’s a testament to the resilience and strength of autistic individuals of all ages, from non-speaking children to adults, and the unwavering support of parents, family members and community. In a world where neurodiversity is often misunderstood, Superheroes on the Spectrum redefines the narrative.
This book is about honoring the richness of our collective experiences while fostering a deeper understanding of autism. Inside these pages, you’ll discover the power of embracing differences and celebrating the unique gifts that neurodiversity bestows upon us. It’s a beacon of hope in a world where judgment and criticism have no place—because we believe that every voice deserves to be heard and every superhero on the spectrum deserves to shine.
Note from Just 1 Voice: I acknowledge that the puzzle piece graphics on the cover of this book are harmful to the autistic community—my community. I voiced my opinions and the opinions of the autistic community to the authors to remove it when I first saw it. According to the book philosophy (published at the beginning of the book), it states, “Our effort is not to ‘make everyone happy.’ Our effort is to honor the diversity of perspectives today while focusing on awareness, acceptance, and celebration of strengths.” So while I disagree with the use of the puzzle piece, I cannot argue it’s popularity with some folks. I am just one voice of 33 in this book as a contributing author, so I did not get final say on the cover, but I did contribute knowingly of the offense because this book will reach people that need to hear stories like mine. I used red and black sharpies to cover the puzzle pieces on my personal copy for they are a triggering graphic for me. Thank you for understanding.
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- Publisher : Perfect Publishing (November 17, 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 220 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1648102786
- ISBN-13 : 978-1648102783