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Illuminated: autism and all the things I've left unsaid by Melanie Sykes

For Autism Awareness Month, Melanie Sykes helps us understand how autism can go unrecognized, particularly in women. She highlights how years of masking can impact identity and wellbeing. By sharing her late diagnosis, she encourages greater empathy, challenges stereotypes and promotes acceptance of neurodiversity in all its forms.

For young adults

Fall down 7 times, get up 8: a young man's voice from the silence of autism by Naoki Higashida

Naoki Higashida offers a personal, accessible look at autism from his perspective as a young adult. In brief reflections, he describes how everyday situations - from sudden changes to noticing the rain - affect him, aiming to deepen understanding and encourage others to see those with disabilities as people, not problems.

For children

Remarkable Remy by Melanie Heyworth

Remarkable Remy is a warm and optimistic story that introduces an autistic character to a young audience. The story helps explain the autistic brain - how it works a little differently and how unique it is - and how our neurodivergent friends make the world remarkable!

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