An essential guide to understanding autism – for autistic people and their
families, friends and workmates.
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.