Autistic identity, culture, community, and space for well-being
Review by Katie Munday (they / them) Dr. Chloe Farahar explores the creation and importance of Autistic identity, culture, community, and space for well-being in their chapter of the same name in The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Autism Studies. Chloe has a PhD in social psychology specifically attempting to improve the dominant discourse surrounding…
Dr Chloe Farahar for the BBC Newsnight piece: “Tensions build between autism researchers and the Autistic community”
Only a minute of Dr Farahar’s interview could be included in the BBC Newsnight piece: “Tensions build between autism researchers and the Autistic community”. They also discussed during the 45 minutes not aired: Sadly, with the limited representation of Dr Farahar’s key points, the YouTube comments are distressing, ableist, and reactionary. We recommend avoiding the…
Neurodiversity! What’s that? An introduction to neurodiversity for kids
Book review by Katie Munday (they / them) Written by Nadine Arthur, Neurodiversity! What’s That? is a fun, neurodiversity-affirming, educational book for children aged 8 plus. Nadine Arthur is an Autistic parent and full time carer of her Autistic ADHD son. She grew tired of professionals telling her about her son’s numerous disorders and searched for…
Living under the double rainbow: Trans and non-binary Autistic narratives
by Katie Munday (they / them) Abstract / summary: Clinical impressions suggest a significant overlap of Autistic and transgender / non-binary identities. Most of this work focuses on prevalence rates and the perspectives of non-Autistic cisgender professionals and parent / carers, leaving the narratives of trans Autistic people overlooked. This study aimed to share trans…
The New Normal: Autistic Musings on the Threat of a Broken Society
Book review by Katie Munday (They / them) [Trigger warning: mention of mental health issues, ableism and suicide.] Written by David Gray-Hammond (Emergent Divergence) The New Normal takes a nuanced look at the state of the world through the lens of Autistic experience. David Gray-Hammond is an Autistic mental health and addiction advocate, writer and…
Jacki Edry – Moving forward: Reflections on autism, neurodiversity, brain surgery and faith
book review by Katie Munday (they/ them) Written by Jacki Edry, Moving Forward looks to enlighten parents, professionals, and family members with personal insights on neurodivergence. Jacki Edry is a graduate of Hampshire College and has been exploring the world of neurodiversity for over thirty-five years. She is a survivor of complex brain surgery and…
Meghan Ashburn & Jules Edwards – I will die on this Hill
Book review by Katie Munday (they / them) [Trigger warning: talk on filicide, suicide and death.] Written by Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards, I will die on this Hill looks at the struggle between Autistic people, ‘autism parents’ and the children who often get caught in the middle. Meghan Ashburn (Not an Autism Mom) is…
Functioning burnout: can’t stop, won’t stop
By Katie Munday (they / them) So many of us Autistic folk struggle with burnout – the extreme fatigue which comes from sensorial, emotional and mental overwhelm. This can cause us to shutdown – some of us can be in bed for days or weeks on end, incapable of functioning at our usual level of…
Autistic shields, Autistic communities
By Katie Munday (they / them) I have spent most of my life creating and maintaining a shield for myself (see Autistic realisation and shielding). It allows me to protect myself from toxic neurotypicality – the insistent need for society to make everyone comply to the ideals of the neuro-majority. The shields are protective, some…
Grace Liu – Approaching Autistic Adulthood: The Road Less Travelled.
Book review by Katie Munday (they / them) Approaching Autistic Adulthood: The Road Less Travelled is a personal development book written by Grace Liu. Grace writes about the musings, memories and mishaps of a bi-racial, Autistic, lesbian writer regularly on her blog Unwritten Grace. The book shares informal advice, observations and anecdotes on Autistic experience,…
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