Isbn: 9798218914523 - the spectrum no one sees: an autistic woman's voice: poetry and short stories on motherhood, mental health, and identity (5 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Spectrum No One Sees is a deeply personal and poetic exploration of autism, identity, motherhood, and emotional truth. Written by autistic author Karla Luciana Chinen, this book blends poetry, short stories, cultural memory, and lived experience to reveal the inner world of a woman who has never moved through life in the 'expected' way.Karla invites readers into moments from childhood shaped by sensory overwhelm, misunderstanding, and cultural expectations. She reflects on her Mexican American heritage, the strength of the women who raised her, and the generational patterns that shaped her voice and resilience. Memories of her grandfather, her mother's fierce love, and her father's quiet evolution weave together into a story that is both intimate and universal.As a mother to two autistic children, Karla writes with profound clarity about the challenges and beauty of parenting through a neurodivergent lens. Her son's intense emotions, his fascination with the moon, and his need for deep support are honored with tenderness rather than pity. Her daughter's sensitivity, intuition, and shared traits become a mirror that helps Karla understand herself more fully.She explores mental health with honesty and without dramatization, describing anxiety, panic, and depression as lived experiences rather than labels. She writes about navigating professional spaces where she often masked her discomfort, used humor as armor, and eventually learned to value her neurodivergent strengths.Along the way, unexpected allies appear. Santa Bob, whose kindness and encouragement helped support her Empathy in the Vines event, becomes a symbol of sincere connection. Maria, with her steady support and quiet presence, becomes another reminder that genuine community forms in unexpected places.Through powerful imagery and lyrical language, Karla reframes autism not as something to fix, but as a different way of experiencing the world. This book offers representation for autistic adults, insight for parents raising neurodivergent children, and understanding for educators and professionals seeking deeper knowledge.The Spectrum No One Sees is a testament to sensitivity, resilience, and the beauty of minds that move differently. It is a book for anyone who has ever felt out of place, misunderstood, or unseen, and a reminder that the inner world of a person is often far richer than anyone realizes.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Spectrum No One Sees is a deeply personal and poetic exploration of autism, identity, motherhood, and emotional truth. Written by autistic author Karla Luciana Chinen, this book blends poetry, short stories, cultural memory, and lived experience to reveal the inner world of a woman who has never moved through life in the "expected" way.Karla invites readers into moments from childhood shaped by sensory overwhelm, misunderstanding, and cultural expectations. She reflects on her Mexican American heritage, the strength of the women who raised her, and the generational patterns that shaped her voice and resilience. Memories of her grandfather, her mother's fierce love, and her father's quiet evolution weave together into a story that is both intimate and universal.As a mother to two autistic children, Karla writes with profound clarity about the challenges and beauty of parenting through a neurodivergent lens. Her son's intense emotions, his fascination with the moon, and his need for deep support are honored with tenderness rather than pity. Her daughter's sensitivity, intuition, and shared traits become a mirror that helps Karla understand herself more fully.She explores mental health with honesty and without dramatization, describing anxiety, panic, and depression as lived experiences rather than labels. She writes about navigating professional spaces where she often masked her discomfort, used humor as armor, and eventually learned to value her neurodivergent strengths.Along the way, unexpected allies appear. Santa Bob, whose kindness and encouragement helped support her Empathy in the Vines event, becomes a symbol of sincere connection. Maria, with her steady support and quiet presence, becomes another reminder that genuine community forms in unexpected places.Through powerful imagery and lyrical language, Karla reframes autism not as something to fix, but as a different way of experiencing the world. This book offers representation for autistic adults, insight for parents raising neurodivergent children, and understanding for educators and professionals seeking deeper knowledge.The Spectrum No One Sees is a testament to sensitivity, resilience, and the beauty of minds that move differently. It is a book for anyone who has ever felt out of place, misunderstood, or unseen, and a reminder that the inner world of a person is often far richer than anyone realizes. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…