'I'm Autistic too!' is a colourful and child friendly short story about a child and their Mum who are both autistic. Autism is a spectrum and can present differently in different people and we each have our own strengths and weaknesses. It can be difficult to understand why we do things differently to others and this can lead to us becoming frustrated and overwhelmed. As an autistic individual it is not your responsibility to explain yourself or educate others but learning to identify autistic characteristics in yourself and others can lead to a better understanding not only for you but for others.

This book is intended for primary school aged children who may be autistic and may also have a parent, friend or family member who is autistic.

About the author:

I’m a neurodivergent mother of three, with two of my children having Autism and ADHD respectively. Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and Autism myself led to struggles at school and at home. Understanding neurodiversity through my own experience, research and through recognising characteristics in my children, has enabled me to better support them but also to advocate for them better throughout their education and daily life. My book is meant for informational purposes only and is based on personal experience. CJ. Gilroy