Thank you to NetGalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishers for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion. I will definitely pass the information contained in this remarkable book dedicated to challenging common misconceptions about autistic women in order to promote better understanding of their experiences.
The most shocking part for me was the one dealing with vulnerability in intimate relationships and need to assert oneself so as not to become a victim of abuse.
I could almost feel the exhaustion brought by the perceived need for social mimicry and camouflage- ‘It’s very draining trying to figure out everything all the time’. I loved the way differences between autistic men and women are presented through infographics, case studies and stories. The book illustrates in a very accessible manner what exactly restricted social communication and interaction, repetitive behaviours, sensory sensitivities and eccentric, special interests are. We get a brief overview of what autism is, the prevalence of low and high-functioning autism in men and women (it is also explained why terms 'low and high- functioning autism' may be unhelpful) and the reasons why fewer women are diagnosed with autism. The book is well-researched, informative and beautifully-illustrated. ‘Camouflage: the hidden lives of autistic women’ is a great introduction into autistic disorder spectrum in women. Thank you for 'passing it on' and caring so passionately about teaching. A huge thank you to Amalia Gaveawhose beautiful review of this book made me add it to my shelf.
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