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12 years ago today I became a Mummy. My beautiful boy has complex special needs and my world has become a whole lot smaller over the last decade. It‘s one of the reasons books are so important to me, they aren‘t just my escape from everyday life, they are my chance to go other places and have other adventures. Books keep me sane!

This is a collection of essays by Autistic women that outlines what they or their parents wish they knew when they were growing up. Some of the women were not diagnosed until they were adults & they discuss the perspective they have now raising an Autistic child. Even though it‘s geared towards girls most of it can be applicable to boys. As a mom of an Autistic child it‘s important to read works by Autistic authors to understand their experiences

I was looking for an anthology of diverse voices for the Read Harder Challenge and an autistic acquaintance had recommended this book. I was glad for the chance to learn more. This is a great collection of essays written by a diverse group of autistic women, nonbinary, and trans folks. Several mention the common intersection between autism and LGBT identities and how autistic women are often diagnosed later in life. Excellent book.