When Chanelle Moriah was diagnosed with autism at 21, life finally began to make sense.
Hungry for information, Chanelle looked for a simple resource that could explain what autism is and how it can impact the different areas of an autistic person's life, but found that there was little written from the perspective of someone who is autistic.
So Chanelle decided to create that missing resource.
Chanelle discovered just how difficult it can be for autistic adults - particularly females or those assigned female at birth - to be diagnosed or even be assessed for autism. This is partly because there is very little understanding of the different ways autism can present itself.
I Am Autistic is a tool for both diagnosed and undiagnosed autistics to explain or make sense of their experiences. It also offers non-autistic people the chance to learn more about autism from someone who is autistic.
With clear sections describing the different aspects of autism, accompanied by Chanelle's beautiful illustrations, and with space for readers to write down their thoughts, this book is designed to be personalised to the individual's experience.
I Am Autistic helps people feel less alone in their autism and brings knowledge to an often-misunderstood condition.
By:
Chanelle Moriah Imprint: Allen & Unwin Country of Publication: New Zealand Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 24mm
Weight: 400g ISBN:9781991006066 ISBN 10: 1991006063 Publication Date:16 March 2022 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Long-listed for Booksellers Aotearoa New Zealand Award for Illustrated Non-Fiction 2023 (New Zealand)
Winner of Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2022 (New Zealand)
