The View From Down Here: Life as a Young Disabled Woman

The View From Down Here: Life as a Young Disabled WomanA powerful, eye opening insight into navigating the world as a disabled young woman Women's lives are shaped by sexism and expectations. Disabled people's lives are shaped by ableism and a complete lack of expectations. But what happens when you're subjected to both sets of rules? This powerful, honest, hilarious, and furious memoir from journalist and advocate Lucy Webster looks at life at the intersection: the struggles, the joys, and the unseen

As well as outlining the difficulties and joys of being a mother to three autistic children

battling anxiety about things beyond her control

are beginning to wonder

I felt as if Will Smith was talking to me

self-critical thoughts drive us to anxiety and stress

and in classrooms

There is a significant divide between autistic advocates and parents of autistic children

You’ll also find clear explanations of behaviors common in neurodivergent learners

a celebration -- about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin

and understand that it is okay to be different

My Brother Otto is a child-friendly

the truth of her condition enabled her to slowly accept its challenges and learn ways to reduce its negative effects through new behaviors and habits