Call for submissions – Autistic authors from around the world!

Help us revitalize the short story!

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Emila Murry Ramey and Jody John Ramey, authors of the book Autistics’ Guide to Dating, are proposing to edit a short-story collection for our publisher, containing short-stories written by Autistics from around the world. We are looking for talented, vibrant authors to be a part of this potential project through Jessica Kingsley.

You do not have to be a published author to participate. The value of this project is that it will provide evidence that culture has impact on Autistic people, and that culture cannot be separated from the Autistic person when making claims about that individual. This is a project by Autistics, for Autistics, and those who love them.

My 8 year old daughter loves reading to an obsessive level, she can read for hours and hours.  She has meltdowns whenever I make her put down a book for another activity(i.e. bedtime, meals, etc.)  I have had to take all her books out of her room so that she doesn't pick them back up when she should be sleeping.  I love that she reads, and it seems odd lo complain about a child reading, but I am just about at my wits end.  It also interferes with school, she isnt aloud to have books (even textbooks) in her desk, and will continue to read during discussions during reading group.  She hyperfocuses and has to be physically touched in order to get her attention, often resulting in a meltdown.  I was wondering if anyone else has any similar situations, or suggestions on how to help with this.  I hate to discourage readin, but it seems like that is what I am doing here.  Some of the books she has read include Black Beauty, The Hobbit, The Wizzard of Oz, and The Secret Garden, she is currently readin The Chronicles of Narnia series.  I would love to hear from you.

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