Book of the week
This week’s book choice looks at a subject that touches most people’s lives in some way. Chanelle Moriah provides us with 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.She 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.‘I Am Autistic’ helps people feel less alone in their autism and brings knowledge to an often-misunderstood condition.
Remember to come and enjoy the Library, we are open from 8.00am until 4.00 every day. Come in, get warm, and enjoy the space. We are here for you.
If there is a book you would like added to our collection you can ask us to order it, perhaps your suggestion will make it to book of the week.