Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
In this joyfully illustrated memoir, author-illustrator Abigail Balfe
recounts her journey growing up autistic and the challenges of
navigating the normal world around her.
Hi My name is Abigail, and I'm autistic. But I didn't know I was autistic until I was (kind of) an adult. This is my true story of growing up in the confusing normal world, all the while missing some Very Important Information about myself.
There'll be scary moments involving toilets and crowded trains,
heartwarming tales of cats and pianos, and funny memories including my dad and a mysterious tub of ice cream. Along the way, you'll also find some Very Crucial Information about autism.
Important, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different.
Synopsis
Author-illustrator Abigail Balfe recounts her journey growing up autistic and the challenges of navigating the "normal" world around her in this joyfully illustrated memoir. Perfect for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids alike to learn more about neurodiversity. This is Abigail's story about what it was like growing up autistic in a confusing "normal" world. With entertaining anecdotes and funny accompanying illustrations, Abigail details her experiences and explains Very Crucial Information about autism and neurodiversity. Everyone falls under the category neurodiversity, a word that celebrates the importance of all brain types
Essential, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different.