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Book Synopsis: “This book is a message from autistic people to their parents, friends, teachers, coworkers and doctors showing what life is like on the spectrum. It’s also my love letter to autistic people. For too long, we have been forced to navigate a world where all the road signs are written in another language.” With a reporter’s eye and an insider’s perspective, Eric Garcia shows what it’s like to be autistic across America.
Garcia began writing about autism because he was frustrated by the media’s coverage of it: the myths that the disorder is caused by vaccines, the narrow portrayals of autistic people as white men working in Silicon Valley. His own life as an autistic person didn’t look anything like that. He is Latino, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, and works as a journalist covering politics in Washington, DC. Garcia realized he needed to put into writing what so many autistic people have been saying for years—autism is a part of their identity, they don’t need to be fixed.
In We’re Not Broken, Garcia uses his own life as a springboard to discuss the social and policy gaps that exist in supporting those on the spectrum. From education to healthcare, he explores how autistic people wrestle with systems that were not built with them in mind. At the same time, he shares the experiences of all types of autistic people, from those with higher support needs, to autistic people of color, to those in the LGBTQ community. In doing so, Garcia gives his community a platform to articulate their own needs, rather than having others speak for them, which has been the standard for far too long.
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Are you tired of the same old conversations about autism? Look no further – “We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation” is here to revolutionize the way you think about and understand autism. Written by Eric Garcia, an autistic journalist himself, this book is a powerful message from the autistic community to everyone else. With a reporter’s eye and an insider’s perspective, Garcia takes you on a journey across America, shedding light on what life is really like on the spectrum.
Garcia’s frustration with the media’s portrayal of autism led him to write this book. Forget the myths and stereotypes you’ve heard – Garcia brings a fresh perspective that challenges the status quo. He refuses to let autism be defined solely by stereotypes of white men in Silicon Valley. Instead, he embraces his own identity as a Latino journalist in Washington, DC, showing that autism is a diverse experience that cannot be easily confined.
In “We’re Not Broken,” Garcia goes beyond personal stories and delves into the social and policy gaps that exist in supporting autistic individuals. From education to healthcare, he uncovers the systemic barriers that autistic people face daily. Garcia doesn’t shy away from difficult conversations; he addresses the unique challenges faced by autistic individuals with higher support needs, those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQ. This book gives a much-needed platform for autistic voices to be heard, allowing them to define their own needs and experiences.
Don’t miss out on this groundbreaking book that will change the way you view autism. Join the conversation and be a part of the movement. Get your copy of “We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation” now and discover the power of understanding and acceptance. Click here to order your copy today!
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