Sensory life on the spectrum : an autistic comic anthology

"From artist and curator Bex Ollerton comes an anthology featuring comics from thirty autistic creators about their experiences of living in a world that doesn't always understand or accept them. Sensory: Life on the Spectrum contains illustrated explorations of everything from life pre-diagnosis to...

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Other Authors: Ollerton, Bex (Editor)
Format: Books Print Book Comic & Graphic Novel
Language:English
Published: Kansas City, Missouri : Andrews McMeel Publishing, [2022]
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Summary:"From artist and curator Bex Ollerton comes an anthology featuring comics from thirty autistic creators about their experiences of living in a world that doesn't always understand or accept them. Sensory: Life on the Spectrum contains illustrated explorations of everything from life pre-diagnosis to tips on how to explain autism to someone who isn't autistic, to suggestions for how to soothe yourself when you're feeling overstimulated. With unique, vibrant comic-style illustrations and the emotional depth and vulnerability of memoir, this book depicts these varied experiences with the kind of insight that only those who have lived them can have." --
Physical Description:168 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN:9781524874766
1524874760
Author Notes:Bex Ollerton creates introspective comics about mental health, neurodivergence and the general struggles of being a human being in an overwhelming world. Ollerton tells stories that convey an emotional truth to raise awareness of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and neurodiversity.