{"product_id":"sincerely-your-autistic-child-what-people-on-the-autism-spectrum-wish-their-parents-knew-about-growing-up-acceptance-and-identity-paperback","title":"Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew about Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmily Paige Ballou\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eSharon Davanport\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMorénike Giwa Onaiwu\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost resources available for parents come from psychologists, educators, and doctors, offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child represents an authentic resource for parents written by autistic people themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom childhood and education to culture, gender identity, and sexuality, this anthology tackles the everyday joys and challenges of growing up while honestly addressing the emotional needs, sensitivity, and vibrancy of autistic kids, youth and young adults.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eContributors reflect on what they have learned while growing up on the autism spectrum and how parents can avoid common mistakes and overcome challenges while raising their child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart memoir, part guide, and part love letter, Sincerely, Your Autistic Child is an indispensable collection that invites parents and allies into the unique and often unheard experiences of autistic children and teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmily Paige Ballou\u003c\/b\u003e is an old Millennial from the Midwest who currently lives and works in NYC, where she primarily stage manages off-Broadway new plays and new musicals, including works such as the \u003ci\u003eHello Girls\u003c\/i\u003e with Prospect Theater Company, \u003ci\u003eNikola Tesla Drops the Beat\u003c\/i\u003e at the Adirondack Theatre Festival, and \u003ci\u003eRose\u003c\/i\u003e with Nora's Playhouse. She graduated from the University of Georgia, where she was also a member of the Demosthenian Literary Society. Previous publications include pieces in the \u003ci\u003eThinking Person's Guide to Autism\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Real Experts: Readings for Parents of Autistic Children\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNeuroQueer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBarking Sycamores\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFuckit: A Zine\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharon daVanport\u003c\/b\u003e lives in the Midwest by way of their home state of Texas where they spent young adulthood writing short stories, poetry and serving as co-editor of their academic newspaper. After nearly a decade in social work, Sharon founded the Autistic Women \u0026amp; Nonbinary Network (AWN). Appointed by their state's board of education, Sharon served a full term on the SILC board of directors. Publications include co-authoring a paper in \u003ci\u003eSage Pub Autism Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, a chapter in \u003ci\u003eAutistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement: Stories from the Front Line\u003c\/i\u003e, and pieces in \u003ci\u003eWelcome to the Autistic Community\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDisability Visibility Project\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMorénike Giwa Onaiwu\u003c\/b\u003e, MA, is a global self-advocate, educator, parent and disabled person of color in a neurodiverse, multicultural, serodifferent family. A prolific writer, public speaker, and social scientist\/activist whose work focuses on meaningful community involvement, human rights, justice, and inclusion, Morénike is a Humanities Scholar at Rice University's Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality and a member of several executive boards. Publications include: \u003ci\u003eKnowing Why: Adult-Diagnosed Autistic People on Life and Autism\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism\u003c\/i\u003e, and various peer-reviewed articles. Learn more at: morenikeGO.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAutistic Women's Network, renamed \u003cb\u003eAutistic Women \u0026amp; Nonbinary Network, (AWN)\u003c\/b\u003e, was founded as the first organization that focused on Autistic women, girls, and nonbinary people. They are an essential resource for autistic people, parents, and allies for dispelling stereotypes and misinformation around autism. 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