She includes interviews with three autistic women, in which she asked each the same four questions about her life experiences. Bargiela ensures that the medical information is understandable, and when potentially confusing terms arise, quick and concise footnotes are provided. Beginning with the history of autism research, Bargiela shows that studies don't focus enough on the differences between men's and women's brains and skills, such as women's greater talent for 'social mimicry, ' and therefore miss the ways autism manifests in women. Isn't it time you knew a little more? -Richard Bruton 'Comicon' A fantastic, easy-to-digest book for anyone hoping to understand how we can create a safer, more accommodating environment for women on the spectrum.-Bonnie Gifford 'Happiful' Using a combination of intriguing science facts and moving personal accounts, psychologist Bargiela explains why doctors more rarely identify autism in women than in men. Hopefully, this will be something that will be embraced by schools, libraries, medical practices, and should be an essential read for anyone with autism, or anyone affected by autism.Īnd frankly, given that we're all on the spectrum somewhere, you will, definitely, know someone affected by autism. And in that sense, Camouflage is a hugely successful thing. I guarantee that you'll finish Camouflage with a better understanding of an important issue. Which is just what Camouflage does very well, breaking down the subject with a clarity and simplicity, yet without sparing any factual details or the personal experiences of women with autism. When it comes to autism, no matter how aware we think we are, there's always more to discover. Using comics for this (and make no mistake, this is, definitely, a comic), is a perfect fit, getting factual information through to many who simply either wouldn't be able to, or more likely, wouldn't wish to, access it through plain text. As a medical comic, an educational comic, it's really well done, imparting knowledge with ease, simple, clear, effective.

Camouflage the hidden lives of autistic